Obituaries

Mary “Mazie” Keezer, age 88, of Montpelier, Ohio, formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 3:45 P.M. on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, where she was a resident.  Mazie had been employed by Universal Tool in Butler, Indiana, and retired from Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp, Ohio, after …

Richard John Borckardt, age 66, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 3:36 A.M. on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Rick attended Ohio University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He was a self-employed truck driver who loved driving and traveling the country. …

Zachary Scott Deck, 34 years, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Zach was born August 8, 1985 in Bryan, Ohio to Dixie Lee Deck. He was a graduate of Bryan High School. Zach worked as a bagger/stocker …

Jill L. Eddings, age 75, of Lyons, passed away Monday morning at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. She married William Eddings on October 12, 1962, and he survives. Jill was born in Ogden Center, Michigan on October 23, 1944, to her parents, Donald and Ethel (Griffen) Case. Both of her parents preceded …

Rhea E. Kaser, 97, passed away Sunday morning at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold.  For many years Rhea lived in the California and Utah area until 1991 when she returned to the Williams County are.  For the past 5 years she resided at the Fairlawn Haven Retirement Community.  She …

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. …