PAYNE, OH: Loretta F. Wyss age 79 died Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born May 26, 1937 in Mt. Hope, WV, the daughter of the late Edward T. and Grace M. (Deal) Lumsden. On November 19, 1988 she married Joseph N. Wyss, who preceded her in death in 2002. She retired from Taylor Products…
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Butch Carl Coburn
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GROVER HILL, OH Butch Carl Coburn, 43, of Grover Hill passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. Butch was born in Auburn, Indiana on December 14, 1972, a son of Wanda (Osborne) Sanchez & Floyd Coburn. He was a machine operator at Robert Henry Corp. Some of his best moments were…
Allan Nicholas Kelble
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PAULDING: Allan Nicholas Kelble, age 77 died Monday, December 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1938 in Payne, Ohio, the son of the late Erhart J. “Nick” and Eleanor E. (Gremaux) Kelble. On August 15, 1959 he married Starlee E. Miller who survives. He served in the US Army from 1961…
Chattanooga shooting victims awarded with purple heart
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By: Donovan Klein – 21Alive; Eric Dutkiewicz -21Alive On December 16, the Navy announced that the Purple Heart will be awarded to the four Marines and one Sailor who were killed and the Marine who was injured at the July 16 attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Lance Cpl. Squire Wells, Staff…
Terry L. “Sleep” Neer
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PAULDING, OH: Terry L. “Sleep” Neer, age 74 died Saturday, December 26, 2015. Terry was born October 24, 1941 to the late Merkle and Lula (Anderson) Neer. On January 31, 1964 he married Linda Dempsey. He served in the US Navy from 1961 – 1964; worked at BF Goodrich from 1965 – 2001 retiring after…
Ryan Finishes at Antwerp School Board
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The meeting began December 17 with an introduction of many guests who were recognized. Craig Riddell, who is running for this congressional district, is in attendance. He is running against Tony Burkley in the 87th house district for the Republican Primary. Cohen Hitman was the elementary champion for the school-wide spelling bee. He won on…
What Christmas Means To Me – Stan Jordan
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What Christmas Means To Me By: Stan Jordan I have always been a Christmas guy, as far back as I can remember, it was a very happy time. The Christ Child, church, the programs, Santa Claus, and the phrases about peace and good will toward all men. I still love the Christmas carols and winter…
Harold “Bud” Overmyer
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Harold “Bud” Overmyer, 90, of Hicksville passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Bud was born in Antwerp on March 18, 1925, a son of the late Minnie (Pugh) and Jerry Overmyer. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater & was a machining foreman…
Dana D. Price
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Dana D. Price, 87, of Sherwood, formerly of Antwerp passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Genesis Healthcare, Bryan. Dana was born in Grover Hill on May 8, 1928, a son of the late Evah (Corlew) and Fred Price. He served proudly in the U.S. Army in the Korean War; worked at BF Goodrich and…
John G Kobee
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John G Kobee, 79, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. John was born in Springfield Township, MI on December 22, 1935 a son of the late Rose (Garl) & Frank Kobee. John was the pianist at French Lick & West Baden Hotels and a piano tuner. Although he…
Uphill Battle for Raiders
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Lincolnview hosted the Wayne Trace Raiders boys basketball team on Saturday, December 12. The Raiders have had an interesting, and difficult year. They were expected to really dominate the game this year and it hasn’t happened. Not playing bad, but they just haven’t gotten to the point of clearly commanding the court. Not much can…
Major Presidential Candidates Not Registered In Ohio
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UPDATED: Quite a few made the deadline today. UPDATE: As of the close of business today, the candidates below have filed with our office to run in the 2016 Primary Election. Today (4:00pm) was the filing deadline for anyone wishing to appear on the ballot during the 2016 Primary Election. For President of the United States* (listed in alphabetical…
Eileen Shaffer
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Eileen D. Shaffer, 96 of Cecil, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Eileen was born in Paulding on June 13, 1919, a daughter of the late Blanche (Baldwin) and Brice Highland. She was a valued employee at Meijer, Fort Wayne and was a volunteer at Hicksville Hospital. Eileen was a member…
