Obituaries

Debra Brown Francies, born July 13, 1954 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on October 30, 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Smith Brown and Fenton “Buck” Brown of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is survived by her husband and partner of 45 …

Orin L. “Odie” Mearse, age 71, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 7:23 P.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Mearse was a 1970 graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Indiana, and was employed at Metaldyne, retiring with more than forty …

Jerry D. Fleming, 62, of Mark Center, Ohio passed away at his residence on Friday, October 27, 2023. Jerry was born June 28, 1961, in Grundy, Virginia, son of Paul and Virginia (Baldwin) Fleming. He was a 1979 graduate of Fairview High School. Jerry married Rhonda Wright on June 14, …

Fay A. Cogswell, age 74, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness.  Mrs. Cogswell was employed as a cook at Hillside Country Living retiring with twenty-eight years of service and was a member of the Kunkle …

Dennis R. Fellers, 65, of Defiance, Ohio, and former resident of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in his residence.  Dennis was born November 7, 1957, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Beryl E. and Betty L. (Street) Fellers.  He was a 1976 graduate of Hicksville …

Emma Naomi Bondsteel, 86, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 28th at Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan.  She was born on June 16, 1937 in Hudson, Michigan to Clarence G and Velva (McLain) Kelley.  Emma graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955.  On January 14, 1956 she married William …

Ricky L. “Rick” Beck, 69, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Rick was born February 20, 1954, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Jacob “Jake” and Virginia (Branham) Beck. He attended Montpelier High School. Rick previously worked for 20/20 Custom Plastics, Springfield Enterprises …

To honor Robert’s wishes there will be no visitation or services held at this time.  Inurnment will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sherwood, Ohio. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio. https://www.oberlinturnbull.com/obituary/robert-davis?fh_id=16990

Terry R. Woolace, 78, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.  It is a day we will always remember, as Terry left this life and went on to his permanent home.  Terry was born July 30, 1945, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of the late Hubert and Eva (Traxler) …

Harold Edward Gunn, 44, of Bryan passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 21, 1978 in Hillsdale, Michigan.  Harold attended Montpelier High School. Harold had a life passion for art, which was shown through his tattooing abilities.  He was a loyal friend …