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Obituaries

Emogene Fletcher was a former member of Ada Eastern Star

Emogene Fletcher, age 83, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 12:57 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on October 8, 1929 in Prestonsburg, KY to Birl and Clora (Hall) Wright and they preceded her in death. On March 21, 1951 she married Paul E. Fletcher who preceded her in death on May 14, 2001.

Emogene was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #6 of Ada.

Joanne Engelhardt was a teacher at USV for 23 years

H. Joanne Engelhardt, age 86, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on July 18, 1927 in Alger, Ohio to Fred Lewis and Lottie (McCluer) Ankerman, Sr. and they preceded her in death. On June 4, 1949 she married Karl B. Engelhardt and he died on December 13, 1977.

Dorthey Jean Fry, 1940-2013

Dorthey Jean (Lamb) Fry, age 73, died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. at her residence in Alger, Ohio.

She was born on June 6, 1940 at her family home in McGuffey to William T. and Ella Marie (Sheldon) Lamb and they preceded her in death. On June 6, 1959 she married Rev. Ronald L. Fry and he survives in Alger.

Dorthey was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise, Harrod.

The family would like to thank the Alger USV Squad, Lima Memorial Hospital Nurses and especially the Universal Home Health Hospice of Kenton.

Joseph Phillip Stephens, 1970-2013

Joseph Phillip Stephens, II, age 42, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 11:24 a.m. at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

He was born on September 1, 1970 in Kenton, Ohio to Joseph P. and Linda M. (Harpster) Stephens who survive in Belle Center.

Joseph worked as a journeyman sprinkler fitter. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #3615 of Indian Lake.

Also surviving is a fiancé, Jackie Haynes of Lakeview; two brothers: John (Patsy) Stephens of Belle Center and Jeff Stephens of Mt. Victory; a sister, Jaime Stevens of Belle Center; several nieces and nephews; paternal grandmother, Pat Stephens of Kenton; maternal grandparents: Bob and Ora Joyce of Ada.

Cheryl Howard was former owner of Rams Roost

Cheryl L. Howard, age 56, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:28 a.m. at her residence in Alger.

She was born on January 6, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harvey and Louise (Plummer) Hunsicker and they preceded her in death. On June 18, 1978 she married Henry Howard and he survives in Alger.

Cheryl was the former owner of the Rams Roost in McGuffey for over 12 years. 

Steven Wayne Scott II was a USV graduate

Steven W. Scott, II, age 44, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Alger, Ohio.

He was born on August 1, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to Steven and Ruth (Coburn) Scott who preceded him in death.

Steven previously worked for 13 years at Honda, Marysville. He was a 1987 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.

Surviving are a brother, Matthew Scott of Celina and a sister, Jennifer Scott of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Patricia Scott

A graveside service will be conducted at a later date.

Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.

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