Obituaries

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Sondra A. Combs, age 72, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on June 27, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Leonard and Esther (Hurt) Hinton.Sondra is survived by her children: Jason (Kimberly) Combs of Wallace, NC and Ashley (Brian Diller) Wibbing of Bluffton; significant other, Paul Belton of Kenton; six grandchildren: Taylor (James) Houseworth, Miranda Wibbing, Curtis Wibbing, Brayden, Reegan and Ashlyn; brother, David (Karen) Hinton of Ft. Meade, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis L. Combs on December 14, 2002; sister and brother-in-law: Carolyn and Edgar Craig.

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Floyd L. Cleveland, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

Floyd was born on January 2, 1938 in Johnsburg, NY to the late James and Katherine (Martin) Cleveland.  Floyd first married Dena Wescot and she preceded him in death in 1999. He later married Sara Weddle and she preceded him in death in 2017. 

He retired from Barton Garnet Mine where he worked as a machinery operator.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Floyd was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.  

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Dennis “Denny” Eugene Covault, 72, of Harrod, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1952, to the late Richard and Gloria (Hollar) Covault. On August 30, 1974, on he married Louise Ballinger, who survives in Harrod. 

Also surviving are three children: Nikki (Josh) Metcalf of Dover, Josh (Jenny) Covault of Harrod, and Natalie (Shawn) Sommers of Harrod; eleven grandchildren-Madilyn, Jackson, Jaden, Blake, Brody, Jaden, Colt, JJ, Joey, Jamisen and Savannah and one great grandson Marlon; two brothers David (Linda) Covault and Richard (Marsha) Covault; and two sisters: Kathy Quigley and Tina McKinnie. 

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Howard Patton, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  

He was born on July 4, 1936 in Marshallville, Kentucky to the late Willie and Lelae Mae (Marshall) Patton.  On December 23, 1957 Howard married Arline F. LeMay and she survives in Lakeview. 

Howard retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima where he worked as an automotive technician.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, Kenton.  Howard was a U.S. Army veteran. 

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Linda M. Prichard, age 68, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health.  

Linda was born on July 27, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to Virgil Craft and Barbara (Allen) Craft Pitts. On July 7, 1978 Linda married Toby R. Prichard and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving is her brother and sister: Larry (Hope) Craft of Hokes Bluff, AL, and Sandy (Joe) Roark of Jackson, KY.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers: Timothy Craft and Terry Craft. 

Linda previously worked for Autolite. 

It was Linda’s wish to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.  

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Evelyn M. Bailey, age 60, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her residence.  

She was born on November 21, 1964 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Gary and Shirley (Marshall) Dunson.  On February 13, 1984 Evelyn married Timothy Bailey, Sr. and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2010. 

Evelyn is survived by her two sons: Timothy “T.J.” Bailey and Kyle Bailey both of McGuffey; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; and brother, John Dunson of Kenton.       

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