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.
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.
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.
According to Doug Dewese, earlier this week 46 players already signed up. Breaking down by age group follows:
U-18 17 players
U-10 10 players
U12/15 17 players