Obituaries

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 …

Ronald E. Fenicle, 78 of Montpelier passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 19, 1946 in Bridgewater Township to Arthur W. and Ella V. (Keller) Fenicle.  Ron graduated from North Central High School in …

Lona J. Davis, age 73, of Edgerton passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 holding the hand of her true love, husband and best friend at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Lona worked for many years at Stark Truss prior to her retirement. She loved the Lord and was …

Donald R. Trueman, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Following graduation in 1954 from Camden Frontier High School, Don enlisted in the United States Navy, serving our country from 1956 until 1960. Don then worked at the Aro Corporation as a machinist and lab …

Clarence D. “John” Wainwright, 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the Emergency Room at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  John was born June 11, 1945, in Grayling, Michigan, son of the late Darwin D. “Duane” and Marjorie (Sovia) Wainwright.  He married Susan M. Whiteman, on May 16, …