Area Obituaries
Barbara Fletcher
Barbara Jean Fletcher, a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend to all, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by those she loved at the age of 74. Barbara was born on Aug. 20, 1949, in Tiffin, to the late Joseph and Wilma (Durst) Decker. She married…
Read MoreLinda Clinger
Linda L. Clinger, 81, formerly of Forest and more recently of London, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Madison Health Hospital, London. She is survived by her children, Jill R. (David) Rowe, London, and Jeffery R. (Tracy) Clinger Dayton. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, May 18, at Clark Shields Funeral…
Read MoreLeonard Gault
Leonard D. Gault, 69, Forest, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He is survived by his wife, Sherry L. (Gibbs) Gault, Forest; and children, Jennifer (Gordon) Graham, Bluffton; Michael (Katie) Gault and Christy Gault, both of Forest. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Clark…
Read MoreClaude Slone
Claude E. Slone, 78, of rural Upper Sandusky, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He is survived by three sons, Claude A. (Kelly) Slone, Bucyrus; Jeffery (Theresa) Slone, Clyde; and Micheal (Tammy) Slone, Upper Sandusky. A celebration of life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Bringman Clark Funeral…
Read MoreFern Kinn
Fern I. (Slingwine) Kinn, 87, of Alvada, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1936, to Albert and Vivian (Dendinger) Slingwine. She married Jim Kinn Sept. 27, 1958, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Republic, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Judy (Gary) Smith; and a son, Gary…
Read MoreRandy Snook
Randy Lee Snook, 64, of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Carey, passed away following a massive heart attack, at 4:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Toledo ProMedica Hospital in Toledo. Born Nov. 25, 1959, in Upper Sandusky, he was the son of Richard L. and Patricia L (Orians) Snook. His father preceded him…
Read MoreRichard Hudson
Richard C. “Dick” Hudson, 85 of Carey, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. Richard was born in Bucyrus, on June 21, 1938, to the late Harry and Garnett (Gatchell) Hudson. His first marriage of 20 years was to Joyce Henry. He later married Darla (Bloom) Hughes who still resides in Carey.…
Read MoreRita Little
Rita L. Little, 70, Forest, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Surviving are her children, Karla (Darrin) Musselman and Charlie (Amy) Little, both of Forest. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.…
Read MoreDoris Rountree
Doris Hendricks Rountree, 96, passed away at her home in Hudson, on Friday, May 3, 2024. Doris was born in Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 9, 1927, to John William and Anna Lee (Hagan) Hutchins. Doris worked at the telephone company in Louisville and eventually met her future husband, John Hendricks, while he was stationed at…
Read MoreCharles Burks
Charles F. “Fred” Burks, 77, of Sycamore, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by those he loved. Charles, known by Fred to many, was the twelfth child of the late George and Oleta (Dible) Burks and was born on Jan. 5, 1947, in McCutchenville. Fred is survived…
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