Obituaries

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Mary F. Downs, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 1:14 p.m. at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born on December 13, 1944 in Wolf Creek, Tennessee to the late Porter Crockett and Betty (Bryant) Jarnagin. 

Mary was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Ohio Deaf Association.

She is survived by her daughter, Mechel (David) Rowe of Alger; two grandchildren: Shelby (Cody) Henderson and Dustin (Katelynn Shelhamer) Rowe; one great grandson, Mack Henderson; and a brother, Henry (Brenda) Jarnagin of Morristown, TN.

Mary was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Halle Grace Henderson; and a brother, Lee Roy Jarnagin.

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Opal Mae Nothdurft, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 10:28 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on March 21, 1933 in Owenboro, Kentucky to the late Archie and Helen (Cambron) White.  Opal married Donald Paul Nothdurft on February 26, 1955 and he preceded her in September of 2014.

Opal always put God first in her life.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She was loved by many.

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Ann Lowry Coe, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.    

She was born on March 15, 1940 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Robert K. and Jane (Buckley) Lowry. On October 17, 1959, Ann married Thomas E. Coe who preceded her in death on March 31, 2019.  Ann and Tom lived in Ada, Ohio their entire lives, celebrating nearly 60 years of marriage together.

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Judith Ann Kiracofe, 74, passed away October 9, 2021 Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Judy was born June 5, 1947 in Bluffton to the late Earl and Josephine (White) Cheney.  On January 7, 1967 she married Jerry Kiracofe who preceded her in death on September 2, 2020. 

Judy was a graduate of Bluffton High School.  She was a homemaker. Her and her husband, Jerry had owned and operated the Lazy Circle J Ranch, J and J Pet Store, Grammy and Grampy's Place and Kiracofe's Lawn and Garden.  Judy was a member of the Ohio State Rabbit Breeders, the Florida White Breeders and the VFW in Columbus Grove.  Judy enjoyed crafting, crocheting, painting and fishing.  

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Donald E. Thompson, 83, passed away October 9, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Donald was born December 13, 1937 in Ada to the late Eugene and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson. On November 26, 1955 he married Wilma Dunlap Thompson.  

Donald was a graduate of Ada High School. He was a truck driver for Scot-Lad and later drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales. Donald was a member of True Word Tabernacle, Bluffton. He enjoyed four-wheeling and playing the banjo.  

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Perry K. May, age 62, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

He was born on June 1, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late William L. and Charlotte Lee (Clay) May. 

Perry worked for MILCOR, Lima. He was a member of the Breakthrough Harvest Church, Findlay and played the drums for the worship team. Perry enjoyed music, travel and spending time with his family. He loved his dog, Lady Jane. Perry had a quick smile and loved to laugh; he will be greatly missed by his family.

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