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Jim Griffith was retired from Proctor & Gamble

James A. “Jim” Griffith, age 72, passed away at his residence in Lakeview on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Robert and Vesta (Miller) Griffith. 

James retired from Proctor & Gamble of Lima, where he worked as a product manager.  James was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He served in the Mediterranean as a Crew Chief on the Aircraft Carrier the John F. Kennedy.  He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge of Lakeview.

He is survived by his two sisters: Mary Bea Agin of Ada and Bobbie (Lee) Hansel of Livingston, N.J.

It was James’ wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Private services planned at a later date for Jeffrey Hinds

Jeffrey Dean Hinds, 68, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 1:50 a.m. at the Pecan Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas.

He was born on June 18, 1952, to Glenn E. and Rosabelle “Rosie” (Warrington) Hinds. His father survives in Ada and his mother preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2008.

Also surviving is his daughter, Racheal Hinds Williams of Upper Sandusky; three grandsons: Bradley Baird, Logan Coleman and Jackson Snook all of Upper Sandusky; a sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Mick Harpel of Kenton.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Teri Sue Hites-Suter was a USV graduate

Terri Sue Hites-Suter, 72, died Dec. 17, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Terri was born August 18, 1948, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late David and Myra (Cox) Grant. On Sept. 25, 2000 she married Walter "Steve" Suter who survives.

Terri graduated from Upper Scioto Valley High School and later graduated from beauty school. Terri had taught at Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima and retired from Hardin County Job and Family Services. She was a member of the Roundhead United Methodist Church. 

Funeral arrangements incomplete for Timothy Dyer II

Timothy Ray Dyer, II, 45, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 12:04 a.m. at Milan General Hospital in Milan, Tennessee.

He was born on July 29, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio to Timothy R. and Rhonda K. Dyer, Sr. and they survive in Ada.  

Timothy worked as a Supervisor for Reinhausen Manufacturing in Tennessee.

Also surviving are his three daughters: Maggie L. Dyer of Ada, and twins, Amanda Mae Dyer of Ada and Abby Kay Dyer of Medina, Tennessee; a sister, Rebecca (Nickie) Suarez of Ada; a nephew, Vincent Suarez; paternal grandmother, Rose Marie Dyer; and maternal grandmother, Lucille Cheney.

Carol Jean Wince was an active participant in countless Ada organizations

St. Mark Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, 4-H, music boosters, junior fair sale, retired from ONU, employed for 21 years at Ada Farmers Exchange

 Carol Jean (Fleming) Wince, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 9:09 p.m. at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Clarence W. and Geneva O. (Reichenbach) Fleming. On June 2, 1973, Carol married George M. Wince and on Oct. 3, 2015 he preceded her in death.

Tammy Hunnaman was retired from ONU ground department

Was a 30-year employee at Ohio Northern

Tamara Sue “Tammy” Hunnaman, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 12:38 a.m. at her residence.

She was born on Feb. 8, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Iris Johnson.  On May 23, 1981,Tammy married Steve Hunnaman and he survives in Maysville.

Tammy retired in 2016 after working for 30 years at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as an Animal Tech and for the Grounds Department.  She was a 1975 graduate of Allen East High School. Tammy loved animals, working in her yard and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

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