Obituaries

Rafael Monserrat, Jr., age 52, passed away October 6, 2021, at the Toledo Promedica Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1969, in Puerto Rico to Rafael and Rosalia (Jimenez) Monserrat. Rafael spent 36 years with the love of his life, Maria, who survives. He was a truck driver for …

Janie Popham, age 64, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, October 11, 2021 at her home. Janie was born in McDowell, Kentucky on January 27, 1957 to Joe and Essie (Johnson) Hager. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also loved her dog, Milo. Janie …

Richard “Dick” Allen Whitlock, age 65, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Friday, October 08, 2021 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Richard was born December 08, 1955 in Montpelier, Ohio to the late Raymond and Verile (Bloom) Whitlock.  He married Lisa K. Byroads on July 23, 1994 and …

Calvin Z. Worden, 96, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, with his family by his side. Calvin was born December 16, 1924, in Allen County, Indiana, son of the late Harry L. and Edna C. (Zuber) Worden. He was a 1942 graduate …

Kelly S. Roehrs, 61, of Pioneer passed away Monday, October 11th at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.  She was born on August 18, 1960 in Montpelier to Arlo C. and Marilyn J. (Moore) Zuver.  Kelly graduated from Hilltop High School in West Unity in 1979.  On June 12, 1993 …

Rex “Tony” Richmond, 74, of Edgerton passed away Sunday afternoon at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on August 18, 1947 in Montpelier to Rexford E. and Vivian M. (Wheeler) Richmond.  Tony graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964, and attended the University of Toledo.  …

William R. “Bill” Herman, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 8:05 P.M. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, where he was a resident. Mr. Herman was a 1960 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was …

Edwin Franklin Welden, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:10 P.M. on October 11, 2021, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic. Edwin was a member …

Betty A. Cole, age 90, passed away at Matthews Glen in Matthews, NC on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  The youngest daughter of Frank and Grace Jenny Hankins, Betty was born on October 21, 1930, in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Betty grew up on a diary farm with four brothers and three sisters.  …

Monte Lynn Nicholls, 73, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Parkview Hospital, Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Monte was born November 25, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Wayne D. Nicholls and Garcile (Smith) McDowell.  Monte was a 1965 graduate of Hicksville High …