Obituaries

Kevin D. Lockwood

Kevin D. Lockwood

Jan 10, 2017

Kevin D. Lockwood, age 42, of Edon, Ohio, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Mr. Lockwood was a co-owner of K&M Transport with his brother, Michael. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1998 and was active in scouting, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The son of Lawrence M. and Loretta M. (Miller) Lockwood, Kevin was born on December...

Billy R. Patton

Billy R. Patton

Jan 4, 2017

Billy R. Patton, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Regency Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. Bill was a Supervisor at Bryan Custom Plastics until his retirement and then started PTC Enterprises in Edon, Ohio, until his illness prevented him from working. He enjoyed living life. Bill was an Alabama Crimson Tide...

Patricia G. Slagle

Patricia G. Slagle

Jan 4, 2017

Patricia G. Slagle, age 93, of Edon, Ohio, died at 6:02 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Oak Grove Manor in Mansfield, Ohio, where she was a resident. Mrs. Slagle was a graduate of Pioneer High School and was employed as a cook for many years in the Edon Northwest School System at the Cooney school. She was an...

Lloyd J. Oberlin

Lloyd J. Oberlin

Dec 29, 2016

Lloyd J. Oberlin, age 92, of Edon, Ohio, died at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Oberlin was a 1942 graduate of Metz High School and was a lifelong farmer and a long time distributor for Wynns’ Friction Proofing. He was a member of the...

Helen M. Hays

Helen M. Hays

Dec 28, 2016

Helen M. Hays, age 95, passed away at 12:40 P.M. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan, Ohio, where she was a resident. Helen was a homemaker and had worked for several area companies, including Perfection Biscuit, Bryan Canning, Beam Stream, and Robinair. Helen attended the Edon United Methodist Church and was a member of the...

Daniel W. Baugh

Daniel W. Baugh

Dec 24, 2016

Daniel W. Baugh, age 57, of Edon, Ohio, died at 6:06 A.M. on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after an extended illness. Mr. Baugh had worked as a press operator with several firms throughout the years, as well as working construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Daniel W. Baugh...

Mildred R. Apple

Mildred R. Apple

Dec 21, 2016

Mildred R. Apple, age 85, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at her home. Mildred had worked at Ohio Art and Allied Moulded prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Stryker. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, but especially loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred was born on October 25,...

Michaela Ann Myers

Michaela Ann Myers

Dec 21, 2016

2 Timothy 4:18, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” Angels are rejoicing with Michaela Ann Myers as she celebrates everlasting joy and peace with her Heavenly Father. She was a 2014 graduate of Bryan High School and the Four County Career...

Clyde L. Higginbotham

Clyde L. Higginbotham

Dec 20, 2016

Clyde L. Higginbotham, age 87, of Cygnet, Ohio, and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 10:34 P.M. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mr. Higginbotham was a farmer and truck driver. He was a 40-year member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan, Ohio, and attended St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green. Clyde enjoyed...

Lelah J. Gilbert

Lelah J. Gilbert

Dec 19, 2016

Lelah J. (Cook) Gilbert, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. She had retired from Allied Moulded and had work as a cook at the former Lamar’s Restaurant in Bryan. Lelah was a wonderful cook, enjoyed bingo and crossword puzzles, was an avid bible reader and a Christian...

Jacqueline S. Roehrs

Jacqueline S. Roehrs

Dec 19, 2016

Jacqueline Sue Roehrs, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, got her angel wings at 9:26 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Toledo Hospital, where she had been a patient. Jackie was the night manager at Par-T-Pak in Bryan for 14 years. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233. Jackie enjoyed crocheting and caring for others. Jackie...

Larry A. Larson

Larry A. Larson

Dec 17, 2016

Larry A. Larson, age 70, of Hicksville, Ohio, died at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where he was a resident, after an extended illness. Mr. Larson was a 1965 graduate of Hicksville, High School and attended IPFW in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He formerly been employed by General Motors in Defiance,...

Mildred I. Wiles

Mildred I. Wiles

Dec 17, 2016

Mildred I. Wiles, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Mrs. Wiles grew up in the Stryker, Ohio, area and raised her family in Pulaski. She retired from Winzeler Stamping in Montpelier, Ohio, and moved to Phoenix with her husband, where they resided for many years. She moved back...

Linda L. Lewis

Linda L. Lewis

Dec 16, 2016

Linda L. Lewis, age 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, went peacefully to her heavenly home from her earthly home on Friday, December 16, 2106, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family and was excited to meet Jesus. Linda was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Eagles and the Moose. She was active at the Montpelier Senior...

Grace A. Cape

Grace A. Cape

Dec 15, 2016

Grace A. Cape, age 89, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 6:22 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, shortly after admittance to Defiance Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Cape was a graduate of North Richland Adams High School in Defiance, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Edgerton. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Rosary Altar Society and...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Dec 14, 2016

Patricia Ann Johnson, age 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 12:15 A.M. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Ms. Johnson grew up in Edgerton, Ohio, in an athletic family that would compete with their neighbors and would soon develop a competitive rivalry with the DeGroff family from...

Wilbur "Bud" D. Paxton

Wilbur "Bud" D. Paxton

Dec 12, 2016

Wilbur D. “Bud” Paxton, age 85, of Bryan, passed away, Monday, December 12, 2016 at Community Health and Wellness Center- Bryan. Bud was a laborer for several area factories and had worked on the railroad early in his career. He was a member of First Brethren Church in Bryan. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing and vegetable gardening. Born January 11, 1931...

Leonard L. Ewers

Leonard L. Ewers

Dec 10, 2016

Leonard L. Ewers, age 81, of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at The Toledo Hospital. Mr. Ewers was a supervisor at Bryan Metals prior to his retirement and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the primary caretaker for his parents and enjoyed fishing with his family. Leonard L. Ewers was born on September 16, 1935,...

Barbara A. Eschhofen

Barbara A. Eschhofen

Dec 10, 2016

Barbara Avona (Johnston) Eschhofen, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. Born April 14, 1929 in Edgerton, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of Carleton D. and V. Hope (Farnham) Johnson and was a graduate of Bryan High School. She married LaVon C. Eschhofen on January 16, 1949 and they lived 40 years on...

Jason Michael Griffith

Jason Michael Griffith

Dec 8, 2016

Jason Michael Griffith, age 43, passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday, December 8, 2016, of natural causes. Jason was a graduate of Fairview High School, where he was on the wrestling team and the track and field team, where he was a shot putter and discus thrower, and also participated in the band and drama. His passions included...