Gary Paul Richardson, 74, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at 2:42 a.m. at his residence.
He was born on May 19, 1946, in Lima to Paul E. and Betty Jean (Rose) Richardson, Sr. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. On Nov. 28, 1965, Gary married Deborah K. Long and she survives in Harrod.
Gary was a lifelong farmer and a former member of the Ohio Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Crossroads Church of God, Lima. He was a former member of the Allen East School Board and of the Allen Lima Leadership (ALL). Gary was a member of the Elks Lodge - Lima B.P.O.E. #54.
Larry D. Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 10:49 a.m. at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on May 7, 1939, in Van Wert to the late Ralph and Vonna (Comer) Smith. On Dec. 6, 1980 ,Larry married Laura J. Connor and she survives in LaFayette.
Larry was the owner of the Lima Painting Company. He was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1961 to 1964.
Phillip Mullins, 70, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at 8:34 p.m. at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1950, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late Ernie and Goldie (Joseph) Mullins. His step-father, John Calvert, also preceded him in death. Phillip was previously married to the late Wanda Fry. He was also previously married to Holley Drouillard Howard.
Phillip worked as a heavy machine operator at Miller Brothers Construction. He was a member of the Kenton Moose Lodge #428 and Kenton Eagles Aeries #2163.
Ruby J. Holbrook, 85, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 8:02 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on June 24, 1935, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Rev. Seward and Mary (Hurt) Dyer who preceded her in death. On March 15, 1952, Ruby married Rev. James Holbrook and he preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2010.
Michael E. Scott, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at 9:50 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on Aug. 10, 1955 ,in Foraker, Ohio, to Alfred and Lydia (Risner) Scott. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lakeview.
Michael worked for Kosh Foods in Solution Maintenance. He was an U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1974 to 1976. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #533. Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Linda Duson Bolen of Lakeview; two brothers: Rodney (Nellie) Scott of Alger and Larry (Mary) Scott of Zanesfield; Terri (Rod) Summers of Rushylvania.
Terry L. Masi, 66, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at 12:55 p.m. at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Marion.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1954, in Hardin County, Ohio, to the late Tracy and Edythe (Dotson) Prater. Terry married the love of her life and lifelong companion James Masi on February 16, 1980. He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2019.
Terry worked as a correction officer at the Ohio Reformatory for Women at Marysville, Ohio. She was a member of the Ohio Military Reserves.
