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Obituaries

Colonel Robert Stull was a U.S. Army veteran

Colonel Robert Stull, age 73, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 10:52 PM at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on July 21, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to the late William Vernon and Catherine Rose (Gottfried) Stull.  On June 28, 1969 Robert married Marsha J. Casper and she survives in Ada.

Carland Leroy Watkins worked for Superior Coach

Carland Leroy Watkins, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 8:25 a.m. at his daughter’s residence in Canal Fulton, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on February 20, 1941, in Alger, Ohio to the late Ralph and Beatrice (Hunneman) Watkins. On April 11, 1959, Leroy married Betty M. Newland who preceded him in death on April 14, 2015.

Linda Lou Rowe was born in Tip Top, Kentucky

Linda Lou Rowe, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on September 8, 1945, in Tip Top, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Gracie (Rowe) Conley. On August 10, 1968 Linda married Oscar Rowe, they were married for 54 years.  Oscar survives in Alger.

Sherry Lynn Evans was a hairdresser

Sherry Lynn Evans, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. 

She was born on June 22, 1948, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Robert and Ruby (McDonald) Sidle. Sherry married Charles Thomas Evans on August 29, 1970, and he survives in Ada.

Timothy James "TJ" Griffin worked at Route 30 Harley-Davidson

On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, TJ Griffin took his final ride, leaving behind his best friend and wife, Patty (Wince), his greatest gift, daughter Faith and loving stepchildren Justice and Brayden Cheney.

TJ was born on October 20, 1983 to Tim E. Griffin, who precedes him in death and mother Deborah P. Martin. Also surviving are siblings Jessica (Brian) McKinley and Josh "JD" (Diana) Griffin, Grandmother Ruth Griffin, Aunt Carol Ann Griffin, Uncle Gene Griffin, Uncle Gary Shick, Aunt Darlene Shick, stepbrothers, Brock (Kara) Martin, Dustin (Lori) Crabtree, Lance Crabtree, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

TJ always had a love for motorcycles, taking his first ride as a baby. Motorcycles were in his blood. Aside from his wife and kids, he lived and breathed motorcycles. His greatest achievement was in 2012, he was selected to be a builder for the Smoke Out Chop Off in North Carolina. He was featured in The Horse magazine. In the biker community he was known as "Irish." He was proud of his Irish roots.

Rex Russell Kellogg served in the U.S. Navy Reserve

FOREST--Rex Russell Kellogg, 84, of Forest, OH, passed away Sat, April 1, 2023. Rex was born July 3, 1938 to Max and Edith (Beach) Kellogg. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Martha Best Ream, deceased. Rex is survived by a step-daughter and son-in-law whom he considered his own daughter and son, Tim and Carrie (Ream) Woodruff, Ada OH, step-son Jerry Ream, Elwood IN. granddaughter Britney (Kyle) Ricker, grandson John (Kyleigh) Woodruff, 3 great-grandkids: Riley and Abby Ricker, and Teddy Woodruff. Rex was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth (Marjorie "Midge" Sprang) Kellogg. He had 3 nephews: Curtis (Connie) Kellogg, Randy (Kelly) Kellogg and Scott Kellogg and 1 niece Janette Shocklee. And devoted friends: Don and Lynne and the Whitten family.

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