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Barbara Webb 1949 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 4, 2021

Barbara S. Webb, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 1:01 a.m. surrounded by her family at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1949, in Lima to the late Tomi and Ruth (Gibson) Caudill. Barbara was married to Gary Tidd and he preceded her in death. She then married Gary Neil Webb and he died on Dec. 18, 2017.

Barbara was a member of the Ark of the Covenant Baptist Church, Lima.

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Columbus Moore retired from Alan Nott Honda

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 1, 2021

Columbus Moore, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on Dec. 31, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Peter and Emaline (Hicks) Moore who preceded him in death. On Aug. 21, 1953, Columbus married Betty L. Patton and she died on Feb. 22, 2016.

Columbus worked at Sheller Globe, Lima and Rudolph Foods, Westminster. He retired from Alan Nott Honda, Lima. He was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, Alger. Columbus enjoyed spending time with family, attending church, reading the Bible, growing a large garden, and watching the Andy Griffith show most evenings.

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Mike Barnes was retired from Westinghouse

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Michael W. “Mike” Barnes, 76, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 9:20 a.m. at his residence in Harrod.

He was born on June 30, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dale W. and Jeanette (Drury) Barnes. On May 29, 1964, Mike married the love of his life Carolyn A. Plummer and she survives in Harrod.

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Randy Cole 1963 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 21, 2021

Randy L. Cole, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 12:04 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alan E. and Bonnie (Neifer) Cole. Randy married Sherri K. Shirk on March 2, 2001 and she survives in Alger.

Randy worked for Celina Glass. 

Also surviving are his children: Wesley (Katelyn Loveless) Shaw of Ada and Lexi (Kyle) Mullins of Alger; four grandchildren; three brothers: Craig (Toni) Cole of Hubert, N.C., Rex (Sharon) Cole of Westminster and Chris (Rexanne) Cole of Dola; and a sister, Amy (Jeff) Sheldon of Ada.

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Bessie Risner retired after 40 years at Hardin Memorial Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 21, 2021

Bessie L. Risner, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

She was born on March 21, 1938, in Goodloe, Kentucky, to the late Elisha and Mallie Marie (Centers) Hicks. On June 30, 1956, Bessie married Rev. Homer “Russel” Risner and he preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1987.

Bessie retired from Hardin Memorial Hospital after working for over 40 years as a nursing assistant. She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada. 

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Ada native Russell Dearth was a former mayor of LaFayette

Member of the Ada High School class of 1952
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Russell E. Dearth, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada,  to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth.  On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.

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