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Eugene Shepherd, 1934 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Eugene Shepherd, age 78, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 9:23 a.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on December 11, 1934, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to George and Lucie (Moore) Sheperd. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Cridersville.

He first married Venice Combs and she died on September 1, 1998. He then married Isana Kay Williams on February 12, 2001, and she survives in Alger.

Eugene retired in 1981 after working 20 years as a welder for International Car of Kenton. He attended the United Baptist Church of Alger.

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Norman Ray Evans, 1950 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Norman Ray Evans, age 62, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:22 p.m. at his residence in Alger, Ohio.

He was born on July 26, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Raymond & Thelma (Schaub) Evans who preceded him in death. On April 6, 1968 he married Peggy Sue (Fetter) Evans and they are divorced.

Norman was a self-employed painter. 

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David E. Dearth was a member of the Ada HS class of 1977

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 14, 2013

David E. Dearth, age 53, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his residence in Ada.

He was born on May 23, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Samuel G. and Emma J. (Baldridge) Dearth, they preceded him in death.

David was a self-employed roofer. He was a graduate of Ada High School class of 1977. He was a social member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Surviving are a brother, Dean (Julie) Dearth of Roundhead; two sisters: Charlene (Rick) Hughes and Cheryl Dye both of Ada; Several nieces and nephews. It was his request to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life for David will begin at 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Ada VFW Post #9381

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Stephen Douglas Clarkson memorial service in June

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 14, 2013

Stephen Douglas Clarkson, age 59, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 3:57 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 15, 1954 in Roanoke, VA. to William D. and Christine (Ferguson) Clarkson. His father and mother survive in Apex, N.C.

He attended the First United Methodist Church of Ada, Ohio. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Surviving are a brother Mark (Michelle) Clarkson of Cary, N.C.; two sisters: Carol (Louis) Lobenhofer of Ada and Marsha Clarkson of Atlanta, Ga.; five nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned for June 1 in North Carolina. Details will be available through family members.

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Robert Preston operated the McGuffey Hardware for 55 years

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, April 5, 2013

Robert U. "Bob" Preston, 83, of rural Alger, died at 4:21 p.m. April 2, 2013, at the Lima Memorial Health System, of complications following open heart surgery.

He was born Jan. 20, 1930, in the home he lives in today, the son of William M. and Merle E. Crowe Preston, who preceded him in death. On July 15, 1951, he married Mary K. Clark, who survives. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

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Juanita O. Holbrook, 1917 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, April 1, 2013

Juanita O. Holbrook, age 96, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 3:10 a.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born March 23, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, to Labe and Louisa (Williams) Pelphrey and they preceded her in death. On May 31, 1947, she married Turner Holbrook and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1992.

Juanita was a homemaker, mother, caregiver, and gardener. She became a member of the Paintsville United Baptist Church on January 5, 1935. She attended Lonesome Valley United Baptist Church, Alger. She was a member of the former Order of Eastern Star Chapter #6 of Ada and a member of the Alger Royal Neighbors.

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