Obituaries

Larry Joe Mick, 87, of Montpelier passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born on July 7, 1937 in Montpelier to Seldon L. and Imo LuLu (Gaskill) Mick.  He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955.  On November 23, 1979 he married Mary Lou Wilson and …

Steve A. Porath, 73, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Friday, October 25, 2024.  He was born on August 30, 1951 in Wauseon to Ronald L. and Ruby E. (Betts) Porath.  Steve graduated from Hilltop High School in 1969.  On January 23, 1971 he married Janette “Jan” L. …

Alma M. Thornburg, 81 years, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, in her home with those she loved with her. Alma was born May 11, 1943, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence P. and Leona V. (Impton) Shirkey. She attended Bryan High School. She married …

Judith M. Morrison (nee Olsen), age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly a long-time resident of Lockport, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Judy was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church in Lockport for many years and was …

Timmy J. Barker, 73, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Tim was born September 23, 1951, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Joseph B and Helen V. (Hill) Barker. He attended Antwerp High School, graduating in 1970. Tim …

Baby Hug was born into the arms of Jesus on October 18, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. His time with us was short but he will always be loved and remembered. He is survived by his parents, Connor and Jessica (Hamm) Hug, sister, Hazel Hug and paternal grandparents, Corey and …

Linda L. Semple-Manley, 75, of Montpelier and formerly of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. She was born on June 25, 1948 in Payne, Ohio to Norman and Veronica (Wobler) Howard. Linda graduated from Payne High School. Linda is survived by …

Viola M. Lupien August 25, 1936 — October 17, 2024 Bryan, Ohio Viola May (Smith) Lupien passed from this earthly plane on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was the daughter of Corwin F. Smith and Catherine L. (Bauer) Smith, born in Northwest Township on August 25, 1936. She was the …

Justin Ray Evers, Jr., 16, of Montpelier passed away on October 22, 2024 at his home.  He was born on March 27, 2008 in Bryan, Ohio to Justin Ray and Lisa Ann (Moore) Evers. During the past year Justin assisted his parents in running the Mighty Shiny Auto Detailing in …

Vicki L. Thompson, 67, of Napoleon, Ohio, and formerly of West Unity, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy, Napoleon.  Vicki was born September 12, 1957, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Hal Dewey and Caroline Virginia (Theobald) Thompson.  She graduated from Millcreek …