Dr. Donald Philip Smith died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with his wife, Mary Jane, by his side. He was 90 years old. He was born Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1932, to Dr. F.M. and Helen Smith in White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Dr. F.M. was in his medical internship at that…

Hope I. Bogard, 66, of Upper Sandusky, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky, is in charge of arrangements.

Alice A. Brown, 87, of Forest, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at her residence. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. at Patterson Cemetery, Forest. A complete obituary will be published when available.                                                                                                                         Arrangements were handled by Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest.

Stanton C. “Buzz” Swihart Jr., 83, Upper Sandusky, died on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Deanna (Hannibal) Swihart, Upper Sandusky, and son, Stanton Swihart III, Upper Sandusky. Private services will be held at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.

Eleanor Jean Southward, 97, Kenton, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Blanchard Place. She is survived by a son, Gary (Gloria) Southward, North Carolina. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow…

Roger D. Miller, 59, Upper Sandusky, died on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Tracey (Hannum) Miller, Upper Sandusky; and children, Nicole (Mathew) Lyons, Galion; Matthew Miller, Upper Sandusky; Zachary Miller, Bucyrus; and Jacob Miller, Upper Sandusky. A celebration of life will be held at Upper Sandusky Eagles…

Michael Dean Hawkins, 64, of Carey, died at 11:34 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1958, in Marion, to Paul and Chris (Kincaid) Hawkins of Marion. He was retired from Seneca Wire. He married Tamara Strahm (Smith) on Aug. 31, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Chris (Kincaid)…

Evelyn J. “Bobbi” Risner, 83, of Carey, passed away at 12:53 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Sandusky, with family by her side. Born Dec. 24, 1939, in LaPorte, Ind., she was the daughter of Elden and Mary Ann (Smith) Jackson. She married Paul F.…