Chalmer Rowe, age 83, of Alger, Ohio, was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Jake and Effie Rowe. He was peacefully called home to the Lord on October 8, 2025.
Chalmer is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Kimberly (Ronald) Reineke of Alger; and three grandchildren: Savanah Fout of Sidney, Cody Hurst of Kentucky and Tyler Miranda of Sidney; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Bernie (Teresa) Rowe of LaFayette; two sisters: Rosie (Buster) Evans and Ethel Arnett all of Alger; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.
Marshall L. Carman, age 87, of Lima, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 20, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to the late Doris Benjamin and Rosemary (Pepple) Carman. Marshall married Caroline Josephine Brown on March 4, 1962 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1997.
Marshall is survived by his four children: Debbie (David) Hougland of Grove City, Mike (Lisa) Carman of Lima, John Carman of New Bremen, and Carol (Mick) Bolon of Lima; twenty-one grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren; and a brother, Craig (Jenny) Carman of Alger.
George H. Henderson, age 95, of Ada, passed away on September 30, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on May 16, 1930 in Doylestown, Ohio to the late Walter R. and Dorothy (King) Henderson, Sr. On March 4, 1972 George married Candace A. “Candy” Neff and she preceded him in death on November 19, 2023.
George retired as a general painting contractor. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and a member of the American Legion Post of Ada. George was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Findlay.
Sheri L. Woodland, age 59, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on December 25, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to the late Jerry and Lois (Myers) Mathewson. On August 15, 1996 Sheri married John Woodland and he survives in Ada.
Also surviving are her two sons: Justin Mathewson of Sandusky and Jarod (Jessie) Woodland of Van Wert; and a sister, Karen (Rick) Smith of LaFayette.
She was preceded in death by her niece, Kim Smith.
Oscar G. Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on February 5, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to Archie and Rosie (Puckett) Rowe. On August 10, 1968 Oscar married Linda Lou (Conley) Rowe and she preceded him in death on April 14, 2023.
Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton.
She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, 2011; and her brother, Bruce Hays.
