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Dawn Wobler
Mar 22, 2021
Dawn Wobler, 64, of Payne, Ohio passed away March 22, 2021, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Dawn was born in Paulding, Ohio on April 14, 1956, to the late Mary (Fulmer) & Richard Wobler.
She will be sadly missed by her brother, Brad (Bobbie Thompson) Wobler.
Dawn was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard & Jeff Wobler.
Dawn will be laid...

James H. Betzer
Mar 16, 2021
James H. Betzer, 75, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Jim was born in Hudson, Michigan on February 1, 1946, a son of the late Maye (Likely) and Harvey Betzer.
He retired from BF Goodrich in 2005. Jim especially enjoyed his family, woodworking and helping others.
Jim will be sadly missed by his children, Shelly...
Nick Mendez
Mar 11, 2021
Nicholas Mendez, 83, of Cecil, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
Nick was born in Grant County, Indiana on July 21, 1937, a son of the late Andrea (Martinez) and Jose Mendez.
He worked at General Motors in Defiance, but will always be remembered for his unmatched skills as a plasterer. Nick was devoted to his...
Marianne Case
Mar 4, 2021
Marianne Case, 91, of Payne, passed away at home Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Marianne was born in Payne on March 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Ruby (Zartman) and Ralph Miller.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene. She worked at Magnavox for 10 years & United Technologies for 20...
Virginia R. Neace
Feb 21, 2021
Virginia "Jenny" R. Neace, 53, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.
She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 17, 1968, a daughter of the late Rubie (Jordan) and William Meredith, Sr.
Jenny was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Jenny also was a great cook, animal lover and an avid reader.
She...

Jeanette Miller
Feb 18, 2021
Jeanette Elaine (Warner) Miller, age 79, died on February 18, 2021, in Paulding.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner of Payne and her sister Jean (Warner) Thomas of Findlay.
Jeanette was born on March 28, 1941 in Payne to Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner. She graduated from Payne High School. Jeanette married Dean...
Eugene Allen Starr
Jan 28, 2021
Eugene Allen Starr, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Allen was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 14, 1937, to Mary Agnes (Ferguson) and Oscar Howard Starr, both deceased.
He grew up in very modest circumstances and, as the oldest of five children, worked supplemental jobs with his father to support the...
Ruth Ann Boylan
Jan 22, 2021
Ruth Ann Boylan, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne.
Ruth Ann was born in Hicksville on May 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Hazel (Crouse) and Dallas Whitman.
She will be sadly missed by her sons, Guy (Jane), Bill (Tylene) & Bob (Deborah); grandchildren, Doug (Andrea), Gregg, Steve (Rhonda), Brad (Krista) Boylan,...

William Youngblutt
Jan 21, 2021
William Youngblutt, 84, of Payne passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital.
Bill was born in Rockford, Ohio on February 11, 1936 a son of the late Claude & Mary (McMichael) Youngblutt.
He was an independent truck driver and owner of Youngblutt Trucking Company for 52 years. He and his wife, JoAnne were also the owners of...
Edward Schuchart
Jan 21, 2021
Edward Schuchart, 84, of Antwerp passed away at home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Ed was born in Butler, Indiana on November 9, 1936, a son of the late Mary (Isenbarger) and Jerome Schuchart.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1954 to 1957. He eventually retired from Johns Mansville.
Ed will be sadly missed by...

Ty Carpenter
Jan 21, 2021
Ty Carpenter, 58, of Payne, Ohio , passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.
Ty was born in Tillman, IN on July 10, 1962 to the late Maggie (Scott) & James CarpenterHe will be sadly missed by his siblings, Scott, Rodger, & Robin Carpenter, Patsy Mayer, & Becky Conley.
Ty will be laid to rest privately.
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Roy M Collins
Jan 16, 2021
Roy Manford Collins, 79, of Paulding, formerly of Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.
Roy was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on November 27, 1941, a son of the late Dovie (Collins) and Perry Collins.
He was a skilled machinist, working at SK Hand Tool in Defiance.
He will be sadly missed by his...
Stanley Woods Jordan
Jan 13, 2021
Stanley Woods Jordan, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
Stan was born in Antwerp on June 27, 1924, a son of the late Dollie (Woods) and William Jordan.
He never stood on the sidelines. From his high school days, playing for the undefeated 1938 Archer football team, serving his country in the...
Ellen Louise Hankinson
Jan 10, 2021
Ellen Louise Hankinson, 81, of Paulding, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. Ellen was born in Paulding on June 23, 1939, a daughter of the late Viola (Proxmire) and Donald Craig. She worked in housekeeping at Hometown Nursing Home in Paulding. Ellen was a loving wife and mother who loved to sew and crochet....
Edna Ailene Donnell
Jan 8, 2021
Edna Ailene Donnell, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus.
Edna was born in Paulding, Ohio on January 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Esther (Birkhold) & Otto Lentz.
She graduated from Payne High School where she was a cheerleader. Edna had a sparkling personality that helped her be a...
Adam Joseph Carver
Jan 7, 2021
Adam Joseph Carver, 22, of Edgerton, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Adam was born in Fort Wayne on February. 17, 1998.
He worked at Papa John's Pizza in New Haven, Indiana. Adam loved video games and music.
Adam will be sadly missed by his son, Ryder Carver; mother, Jean Carver; sister, Jeanelle (Ben) Baker & Angie Carver; nieces, Sidney,...

Teagan Blaise Moore
Jan 4, 2021
Teagan Blaise Moore passed from her loving parents into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Teagan will never be forgotten by her parents, Rayna (Long) and Andrew Moore of Payne; big sister, Anya; twin sister, Brea; grandparents Harla Rae & Ray Long III of Payne, Kim & Eric Moore of San Antonio, TX and great grandmothers, Margaret...