Betty Elzay, our beloved mother left this "earthly plane" on December 12, 2021, to start another chapter in her journey. She was surrounded by her two sons and their wives at her son Allen's home in Green Valley, Arizona.
Betty was born December 16, 1922 to Franklin and Bluette Weinhold.
Mary Joan Tyson Crist, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 3:33 p.m. at the Bowling Green Bridge Hospice.
Mary Joan Tyson Crist was born on January 30, 1925, in Lima, OH. She was welcomed with love into the home of her parents, J.O. Tyson, and Eva Shultz Tyson of Ada, OH. They had her baptized when she was a baby in the Ada Methodist Church. They preceded her in death. On November 27, 1942, Joan was married to Jack F. Crist at the home of Rev. Davis in Van Wert, Ohio. After 55 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on January 8, 1998.
Sula Decker, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 8:52 p.m. at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on June 24, 1946, in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Ernie and Goldie (Joseph) Mullins. On December 31, 2001, Sula married William Irvin Decker, Sr. and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2018.
H.L. Mason, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 12:38 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on February 18, 1934, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Leonard F. and Mary (Money) Mason. H.L. first married Alta Penland on August 28,1953 and she preceded him in death on May 11, 2002. H.L. later married Anzlas “Faye” Inmon in June 2006; she survives in Ada.
H.L. retired from Sheller Globe, Superior Coach Division. He was a charter member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school superintendent, choir leader and Deacon.
In 1985, the successful film Out of Africa was released even though it was not well received by critics. The film was loosely based on the 1937 autobiography of Isak Dinesen, which was the pseudonym of Danish writer Karen Blixen. The film starred Meryl Streep and Robert Redford and was directed by Sydney Pollack. The movie won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. The Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture for a Drama was awarded to Out of Africa in 1986. Meryl Streep was nominated for both the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Actress but did not win either award in 1986. Robert Redford was not nominated for either award for Out of Africa.
