Obituaries

On February 23, 2020, Robert Fast walked away from his physical struggle and into the arms of his Lord. He was surrounded by loving family and friends through this journey. He was expertly cared for by the hands of many. Bob was born on November 16, 1931, son of Ruby …

Raymond C. Figley, age 76, of Stryker, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. He had worked for many years at Fifty Plus Five in West Unity and then retired from the Dana Corporation in Archbold. Ray was born in Defiance, Ohio, on …

Terry Lee Smith, Jr., age 51, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Terry enjoyed racing, and computers, and had a strong passion for music. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He attended Grace …

Thelma Gambrell, 97 years, of Hicksville, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Thelma was born May 4, 1922, in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clyde and Grace (Luker) Hollis.  She married Buford H. Gambrell on June 24, …

Mary “Mimi” Spangler, 74 years, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio with her family by her side. Mimi was born February 27, 1945 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marcus W. and Dorothy M. (Clemmer) Shoup. …

Marcella E. St. John, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home. Marcella was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Dunkard Brethren Church near West Unity. Marcella was born on December 5, 1924 in Girard, Illinois, …

Cynthia Ann (Kinney) Kerr was born on April 11, 1949, the daughter of Edward and Barbara (Bonkoski) Kinney. She had two younger siblings, Randy Kinney and Deborah (Kinney) Follett. Growing up, Cynthia lived in multiple towns in both Ohio and Indiana. She graduated from Bryan High School with honors in …

Dessie I. Cramer, age 96, a longtime resident of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 8:41 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Brookview Healthcare Center, in Defiance, Ohio, where she was a resident.  She had been employed at Edgerton Metal Products, Syncrotech and Fleetwood Industries in Edgerton prior to her retirement.  …

Constance L. Miller, 59, of Hicksville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.  Connie was born on December 19, 1960 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Oakley) Sowles. On December 3, 2007, she was united in marriage to Steve Miller and …

Annabelle J. Batt,  age 90, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her home.  She was born on June 07, 1929 in Evansport, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Edith (Linebrink) Replogle.  She was a 1947 graduate of Stryker High School.  She married Bernard Batt on October …