Eugene Wright, 71, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 8:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on January 19, 1950, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Okie and Alta (Puckett) Wright. On Dec. 21, 1969, Eugene married Karen Meeker and she survives in Harrod.
Eugene retired from Proctor & Gamble after working for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Eugene was an advisor for over 20 years for the Allen County Junior Horseman 4-H Club. He was a member of the A.Q.H.A. Eugene was referred to as the last “Real Cowboy,” and Eugene was a life time mentor to others. He was a loving husband, father, Papa and Great Papa.
Ernest Samuel “Sam” Nitchie, 79, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:44 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1941, in Hunter, Kentucky, to the late John and Mattie Nitchie. On April 4, 1969, Sam married Marilyn Clemons who survives in Ada.
Anna M. “Sally” Rowe, 71, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 5:55 p.m. at her residence in Alger.
She was born on April 13, 1949, in Kenton to DeWayne and Lucille (Poe) Salsbury. On Jan. 28, 1968, Sally married Harlow Rowe and he passed away on Feb. 9, 1999.
Sally retired from Procter and Gamble. She was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to shop on QVC, having cookouts, riding in her Mustang, going to the shooting range, and watching Ohio State football. She especially loved being with her family and watching the grandkids run around.
Robert A. Williams, Jr., 93, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at 1:09 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on March 1, 1927, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Robert and Edna (Archer) Williams, Sr. On June 19, 1955, Robert married Mary A. Evans and she survives in Alger.
Robert retired from Procter & Gamble, where he was the first one hired at the Lima Plant. He was a founder and 50-year-member of the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers, where he helped to start the National Tractor Pull in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Joan M. “Joni” Owen, 78, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at Kindred Hospital Lima.
She was born on Oct. 24,1942 in LaFayette, Ohio, to Robert Chester and M. Imogene (Weaver) Long who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1960, Joan married Myron F. Owen and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2006.
Joni retired from Allen East School District, where she was a bus driver. She also helped to farm the family farm. She was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.
Dorothy Marie Rayl, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at 5:40 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on March 20, 1939, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Lester and Kathryn (Morehead) Ackerman. On June 15, 1957, Dorothy married Gerald Rayl who survives in Ada.
Dorothy is also survived by her two sons and daughter: Kevin (Karen) Rayl, Rodney (Wendy) Rayl and Rebecca Rayl all of Ada; and three grandchildren: Andrew Rayl, Jacob Rayl and Eli Esguerra.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Ackerman.
