Obituaries

Wilhelmina K. “Billye” Leininger, age 80, passed away April 15, 2021 in her home in Archbold. Billye was co-owner of Leininger Floor Covering. She was also an immense presence in the lives of her family, her community, and St. James Lutheran Church; a true matriarch. Billye was born January 5, …

Elma “Honey” Auchard, 100 years of age, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, where she was a resident.  Elma was born February 22, 1921, in Woodston, Kansas, the daughter of the late James G. and Edna G. (Grimes) Breckenridge.  She was …

Deloris “Dee” Jean Wiyrick, 89, of Mount Grove, Missouri, and formerly of West Jefferson Township, went to the loving arms of her Lord on April 13, 2021 where she was met by her loving husband, Paul, two sons, Rick and Kevin and her parents, Otis and Thelma Mercer. She was …

Deborah Elizabeth Wright, the beloved daughter of Michaela B. Hobbs and Michael L. Wright was born sleeping on April 13, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. In addition to her parents, Deborah is survived by six siblings; her maternal grandparents Tammy & Dennis Miller and Will & …

Gregory L. Langham, 66 years, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 with his family by his side.  Greg was born on October 10, 1954 in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Donald Langham and Doris (Bassett) Ridgway.  He was a 1973 graduate …

Robert “Mike” Harbour was a preacher, husband, and father. Mike had many friends around the country and the world. He went to his eternal reward on April 10, 2021, after becoming suddenly ill. Mike was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 18, 1953 to Sylvester and Iona Harbour. He …

Deborah M. Miller, age 67, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Debbie was a homemaker and family babysitter. She was a member of Life Changing Church in Edgerton, Ohio, where she served as a greeter. Debbie enjoyed …

Helen (Gump) Bassett-Sensabaugh, 72 years, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.  Helen was born on August 12, 1948 in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late R.T. Gump and Helen C. Richards.  She graduated from Hicksville High School in …

Jean M. Howell, age 88, of Archbold passed away April 8, 2021 in Wauseon, Ohio. Jean spent her life caring for her family and her home. Born January 2, 1933 in Bakersville, NC, Jean was the daughter of the late Howard and Viola (Roberts) McKinney. She later married the love …

Michael P. Jones, 70, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. Mike was born January 25, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Frank and Hazel (Fett) Jones. Mike married Deborah J. Weaver on October 28, …