Obituaries

Barry Allen Archer, age 79, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 12:37 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

            He was born on August 31, 1939 in Auglaize Township, Ohio to Raymond Forest “Buss” and Anna Elizabeth (Binkley) Archer who preceded him in death.  On September 16, 1962 Barry married Suzanne McPheron and she survives in Harrod.

Frederick L. “Fred” Lindabury, Jr., age 73, died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 3:28 a.m. at Promedica Toledo Hospital. 

          He was born on October 3, 1945 in Lebanon, New Jersey to the late Frederick L. and June L. (Kelly) Lindabury Sr.  On May 14, 1983 Fred married Sarah L. Hanson and Dr. Sarah survives in Ada.

          Fred was the Outside Salesman for Stoops Freightliner, where he was known as the “Parts King”.  He was very dedicated to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Cokesbury, New Jersey.

          Fred is also survived by his daughter, Kate (Ford) Mennel of Findlay; and an aunt, Betty Kearney of New Jersey. 

William Irvin Decker Sr., age 74, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 10:38 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

          He was born on December 27, 1943 in Alger, Ohio to the late Andrew and Elsie (Donnal) Decker.  On December 31, 2001William married Sula Mullins and she survives in Alger.

          William was a truck driver for most of his life. He loved his dog, Rascal.

Margaret A. “Marge” Sprehe, age 79, died on Monday, December 03, 2018 at 12:50 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

          She was born on November 24, 1939 in Blackpool Lancastshire England to the late Greg and Hilda (Green) Gregson.  On June 8, 1957 Marge married Wayne W.  Sprehe and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2003.

          Marge previously owned the Homestead Restaurant, Dunkirk and house mother for the Phi Kappa Theta and the Alpha Sig Houses on the Campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada.   She also worked as a home health aide.  She was a member of the Community Bible Church, Williamstown. 

Heaven’s angels are receiving a very special child today. Brittani Ann Shields, age 28, died on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5:43 p.m. at her residence in Springfield, Ohio.

          She was born December 5, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Larry G. Shields and Annette (DeLong) Shields, also cared for and loved by Bradley Pope.  Her father survives in Roundhead and her mother and daddy Bradley Pope survive in Springfield.

Kevin T. Young, age 57, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 6:50 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  

          He was born on June 24, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the late Perry and Donna (Corbet) Young, Jr.  On August 22, 1987 Kevin married Lisa K. Seeley and she survives in Harrod. 

          Kevin worked for Conway Freight as a truck driver.  He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God.  He was a member of the NRA.  Kevin was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan and also a fan of sprint car racing.  Most of all, he loved the Lord. 

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