Obituaries

Mary Louise Taylor, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on December 28, 1943, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Nevil and Bernadine Ruby (Moore) Anderson.  On February 25, 1961, Louise married Harold Taylor and he survives in Ada.

Also surviving are her four children: Ramona (Anthony) Sumney, Jay Taylor, Teara Taylor and Sibble Taylor; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Wilson.

Louise was preceded in death by her son, Kyle Raymond Taylor; and a brother, Kenneth Anderson.

Elmer E. Ousley, age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 11:55 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on October 20, 1943, in Harrod, Ohio to the late Lonzo and Josie (Prater) Ousley. 

Elmer retired from Dana Corporation, Lima where he worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Lima Elks B.P.O.E. #54, the Lima Eagles Post #370 and the Lima VFW Post #1275.  He loved to play golf and was an avid sports fan, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes.  Elmer loved his family, especially his grandsons.