Obituaries

Warren R. Bigger, age 82, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. Warren worked in production, as a foreman and was Health and Safety Manager for Chase Brass retiring after 35 years of service. He also was a US Navy veteran who served …

Melissa “Missy” Renee Yoh, 40, of Ozark, Alabama and formerly of Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Alabama.  She was born on January 21, 1985 in Bryan, Ohio to David and Karen (Kirkendall) Armstrong.  Missy graduated from Napoleon High School.  She was a corrections officer in Elba, Alabama. …

Janice “Lynette” Tom was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2025, at the age of 80. She had resided at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, OH for three years. Lynette was born on August 8, 1944 to Lynwood and Frances (Vernier) Brown of Camden, MI. She married …

William Scott “Bill” Hoffman, 75, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. Bill was born December 27, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. and Marilyn J. (Hauger) Hoffman. He was a 1968 graduate of Bryan High School, where he …

Marie Belle Clark, age 100, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 10, 2025.  She was a lifelong resident of Hicksville.  She was born December 3, 1924, in Hicksville, the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mae E. (Beltz) Brush.  Marie was a 1943 …

Brandy Sue Hooker, age 43, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, March 09, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 20, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Brandy was a teacher assistant/aide in the Leo, Indiana school system.  Brandy loved to watch professional wrestling. …

Beverly J. Burns, 77 of Edon passed away on March 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on March 29, 1947 in Nicholas County, West Virginia to Warren and Lou Ann (Fitzwater) Mullens.  Beverly graduated from Hicksville High School and then on May 1, …

Jeffrey Allen Alpaugh, 68, of Bryan passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on July 24, 1956 in Bryan to Paul and Catherine (Hershiser) Alpaugh. Jeff graduated from Montpelier High School and after graduation he went on to serve …

Stephen D. Depew, age 59, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Steve was co-owner of United Heating and A/C with his best friend, Joe Schudel. He was a member of the Defiance Eagles. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting; …

James R. “Jim” Berry, age 63, of Colon, Michigan died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 a the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room in Sturgis, Michigan. Jim worked at Bryan Custom Plastics/Plastec in Bryan, Ohio until 1997, and then moved to Colon, Michigan where he worked as a Molding Supervisor in …