Obituaries

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Steven E. Dotson, 51, died April 13, 2017, at his residence. Steven was born Oct. 26, 1965, in Lima to the late Robert and Helen (Nungester) Dotson. 

Steven graduated from Bluffton High School and most recently worked at Diamond Manufacturing in Bluffton. He had also worked at Accubuilt in Lima and Buckeye Body in Beaverdam. Steven enjoyed racing and building race engines. 

Survivors include his son, Blake Kendrick of Ada, a brother, Robert (Janet) Dotson of Lima, a sister, Pam (Bob) Hadding of Lima, two nieces, Destiny (George) Caldwell of Lima, Andrea Hudson of Beaverdam; two nephews, James and Chris Hadding both of Lima; and three great-nieces, Makenzy, Kaylee Tatum. 

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Joseph “Joe” Jordan, age 84, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 3:44 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

          He was born on August 21, 1932 in McGuffey, Ohio to Pearl and Emma (Woods) Jordan who preceded him in death. On August 21, 1954 he married Peggy Duffman and she survives in McGuffey.  

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Leah A. Staley, age 99, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 1:21 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

          She was born on October 28, 1917 in Allen County, Ohio to Emmett and Grace (McClure) Hall who preceded her in death. On July 4, 1939 she married Warren “Buck” Staley and he died on May 4, 2002.

          Leah was a homemaker and had previously worked for Clemons Bakery of Lima for seven years. She then worked for Allen County Home for seven years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of LaFayette.

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Barbara Sue Sutherly, age 67, died on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 5:40a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

          She was born on January 19, 1950 in Hardin County, Ohio to Tommie and Lucy (Prater) Pitts who preceded her in death. On September 19, 1969 Barbara married Harold F. Sutherly and he survives in Ada.

          Barbara was a homemaker. She previously worked for Stratton Greenhouses of Bluffton, retiring after 16 years. She was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God. Barbara was a 1969 graduate of Ada High School and of the Marion State Beauty Academy. She was a member of the Hardin County Herb Society.

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Betty E. Winegardner, 82, died on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:14p.m.at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

            She was born on October 31, 1934 in Kenton, Ohio to Harley and Marie (Shadley) Dunson who preceded her in death. On November 3, 1956 Betty married Donald S. Winegardner Sr, and he died on February 15, 1988.

            Betty was employed at Lima Memorial Hospital as a Housekeeper for 19 years. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in rural Harrod. Betty was a 1952 graduate of McGuffey High School.

            She is survived by her son, Scotty Winegardner Jr. of Harrod.

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Marcella A. Hicks, age 65, died on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at 2:05a.m. at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

          She was born on October 16, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to Russell and Mary Imogene (Recker) Hicks who preceded her in death.             

          Marcella previously worked as the secretary at the Satellite Connection. She was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Auxiliary.         

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