Clive J Howard Jr, age 66, of Belle Center, passed away on May 25, 2026.
He was born on May 5, 1960, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Gold and Delores (McLaughlin) Howard. On September 7, 1985, Clive married Tammy Williams, and she survives in Belle Center.
Clive was a self-employed recycler. He enjoyed being outside and searching for Indian artifacts and arrowheads. He loved hunting and fishing. Most of all, Clive loved spending time with his grandkids.
Jeff Fries, age 68, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the family that was his greatest pride and joy.
Patsy Spellman Evans, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
She was born on June 4, 1935, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Von and Ruth (Montgomery) Spellman. On December 23, 1955, Patsy married Ronald Evans, and they were married for seventy years; he preceded her in death on February 13, 2026.
Katherine Anne (Compton) Johnson, age 80, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William G. and Lula (Hurt) Compton. On January 17, 1964, Katherine married Jerry Johnson, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2024.
Katherine is survived by her brother, Bill (Pat) Compton of St. Augustine, FL; two sisters: Vernice Greer and Jane Lawrence, both of Alger; twenty-three nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
Jan Elaine Williams, age 81, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side.
Jan was born on March 5, 1945, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Robert Chester and M. Imogene (Weaver) Long. On October 30, 1993, Jan married Glen Williams. She was previously married to Barney Wilson.
