Obituaries

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ALGER⎯Ty David Gilroy passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence in Alger. He was born on May 12, 1982 in Lima to the late Charles David Gilroy and Jeannie Helton. 

Surviving are his siblings; Stephanie Montgomery of Florida, Somer (Chad) Hall of Alger, Tess Gilroy of Columbus, Briana (Chris) Hollon of Alger, Cody (Sarah) Staley of Harrod, nieces and nephews; Kylie Montgomery, Kameron Montgomery, Skylar Hall, Jayden Evans, Peyton Hall, Kennedy Hall, Kellen Hollon, Kamden Hollon, Harlyn Lowry, Laylyn Staley, Kylyn Staley, an aunt; Donna Weber of Alger, and a special friend; Emily Hopson of Ada, and her children; Avery, Alivea and Journie.

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James “J.R.” Phipps, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on August 30, 1978, in Hobart, IN to Mary E. (Phipps) Hale.  His mother and father, Mary and Doyal Hale preceded him in death.

J.R. is survived by two children: Kadin and Khloe Phipps; a special friend: Roxanne Velasquez; two brothers: Cann “Casey” Phipps, and Christopher (Rita) Hale; and a sister, Angie (Kevin) Hunt.  J.R.’s  mother-in-law: Ida Velasquez also preceded him in death.

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Glenda Lee Hunsicker, age 83, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 1:00 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 28, 1939, in Alger, Ohio to the late Dwight and Hester (Gant) Marshall. On March 29, 1958, Glenda married Harvey Hunsicker, Jr. and they were happily married for 56 years.  He preceded her in death on December 11, 2014.

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Eldon Ray Prater, age 82, of Mt. Victory, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Tracy and Edythe (Dotson) Prater. On April 3, 1960, Eldon married Helen M. Dunson and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2018.

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Gerald L. “Chuck” Wireman, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:23 PM at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side.

He was born on August 25, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert B. and Mary S. (Smith) Wireman.   On May 7, 1971, Chuck married Judy Ousley and she survives in Alger.

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Julie Ann (Tracy) Butterfield, age 53, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 21, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to Larry C. and Carol (Fisher) Tracy.  Her father and stepmother, Larry and Phyllis Tracy survive in Lima; and her mother and stepfather, Carol and Russell Parker survive in Lima.  On February 15, 1992, Julie married Rick Butterfield and he survives in Harrod.

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