On September 29, 2026, Debbie lost her battle with leukemia and was called home by her eternal father, but not before stopping at the rainbow bridge and getting her walking buddy Kody. Together again, they’ll meet the Lord with smiling faces.
Debbie was born on September 7, 1959, in Russell, KY, to James Brown and Mary (Bradley) Brown. Debbie graduated from Greenup County High School in 1977 and from Ohio University in 1989 and eventually achieved a master's plus 30 degree.
Nancy S. Matson, age 70, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
She was born on May 18, 1956, in Findlay, Ohio, to Carl and Jean (Hines) Southward. On August 20, 1977, Nancy married Thomas K. Matson, and he survives in Dola.
Charmaine M. Spradlin, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born to the late Eugene and Rita (Cote) Shannon on July 15, 1952, in Fort Belvoir, VA. On May 18, 1975, Charmaine married Richard Spradlin, who preceded her in death on April 24, 2008. Also preceding her in death is her daughter, Rebecca Spradlin.
Anna M. Shulaw, age 105, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home with family by her side.
She was born May 16, 1921, in Roundhead, Ohio, to the late William and Bessie (Lawrence) Boecher. On June 18, 1941, Anna married Willard R. Shulaw, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2011.
Anna is survived by her two children: Dr. William (Anna) Shulaw and Wilma (Robert) Fox; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Bryan) Stillings, Sarah (Tony) Scott, Jesse Shulaw and Matthew (Joanna) Shulaw; eight grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Darrell Lee Diller was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on September 9, 1934. He passed away unexpectedly after a brief, sudden illness on February 13, 2026. One of eight children, he was raised on a farm and reared in the Mennonite tradition.
He attended Pandora-Gilboa High School and was a graduate of Bluffton College, where he excelled in sports and was a skilled marksman while in the Army Reserve. A self-made man, he took up farming and rebuilding antique cars while also coaching and teaching and becoming a certified small plane pilot.
Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14
Kevin A. Rex, age 56, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Serenity Spring, Arlington, after spending many years at Serenity Living Center, Ottawa.
Kevin was born on March 3, 1970, in Columbus, son of the late Norman J. and Kay A. (Maxson) Rex. He is survived by his three siblings: Sylvia (Ron) Jurcak of Burton, Valerie (Jamie) Hall of Ada and Clinton (Tracy) Rex of Marietta, GA; seven nieces and nephews; and a beloved great-niece and great-nephew.
