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Hugh Clum was an architect

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Hugh Clum, age 75, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 28, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to James C. and Frances (Everett) Clum. Hugh was married to Kathyn “Kay” (Zimmerman) Clum for twenty-eight years. 

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Jeffrey D. Conley, Sr. worked for Coverall

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Jeffrey D. Conley, Sr., age 64, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Soin Medical Center-Kettering Health, Beavercreek, Ohio. 

He was born on March 1, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to the late Bert and Dorothy (Cramer) Conley.  

Jeffrey is survived by his two children: Jeff (Amy) Conley, Jr. of Wilmington, and Mollie (Steven Lytge) Richardson of Cape Coral, FL; four grandchildren: Keaton, Adeline, Colton, and Levi; a brother, Steve Conley of Xenia; and a sister, Sherrie (Jim) Owens of Ocala, FL. 

Jeffrey worked for Coverall as a custodian and previously worked at the Warren County Prison for fifteen years.  He was a member of the Kings of Clubs card club.  

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Larry Ousley served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Larry Thurman Ousley, 72, passed away December 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Larry was born March 15, 1949 in Hippo, Kentucky to the late Raleigh and Trilbie (Lafferty) Ousley.  On July 24, 1976 he married Nadine Leiber Ousley.

Larry graduated from Ada High School. He worked at Buckeye Concrete, Lima, Koneta Rubber, Wapakoneta and MidBus in Bluffton. Larry was a life member of the VFW Post #9381, Ada and also the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1533, Indian Lake. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army.

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Beecher Cole was a minister

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 13, 2021

Beecher Cole, age 87, passed away at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on September 19, 1934, in Gage, KY to the late Shem and Mary (Caudill) Cole.

Beecher was a minister and also worked at Standard Oil.

He is survived by two sons: Richard (Rhonda) Cole of Sidney and Timothy Cole of St. Petersburg, FL; one daughter: Tina Romick of Gatlinburg, TN; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and two brothers: Ham Cole and Charles Cole.

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Debi Lowery worked for USV High School

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 10, 2021

Deborah Gayle “Debi” Lowery, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on April 24, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to Clinton and Betty Aileen (Brown) Selvage. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Alger.  On January 18, 1974, Debi married William J. “Bill” Lowery and he survives in Alger.    

Also surviving are her two children: Clint Lowery of Dallas, Texas and Shea (John) Cummings of Westerville; five grandchildren: Reed, Drew, Paige, Addison and Jackson; and a sister, LaVonna (Mike) Rose of Kenton.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sydney.

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John Dearth worked for the Village of Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, December 9, 2021

John N. Dearth, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on September 1, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth.  On February 18, 1966, John married Anita L. Long and she survives in Ada.

Also surviving are two children: Tim (Elena) Dearth of Ada and Jennifer (Mark) Bartley of Findlay; four grandchildren: Evan (Danielle) Dearth, Haley Dearth, Hattie Dearth and Tyler Bartley; a brother, Tom (Janice) Dearth of Ada; two sisters: Kate Bear of Lima and Esther (John) Penhorwood of Mansfield; and many nieces and nephews.

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