Obituaries

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Dorthey Jean (Lamb) Fry, age 73, died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. at her residence in Alger, Ohio.

She was born on June 6, 1940 at her family home in McGuffey to William T. and Ella Marie (Sheldon) Lamb and they preceded her in death. On June 6, 1959 she married Rev. Ronald L. Fry and he survives in Alger.

Dorthey was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise, Harrod.

The family would like to thank the Alger USV Squad, Lima Memorial Hospital Nurses and especially the Universal Home Health Hospice of Kenton.

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Joseph Phillip Stephens, II, age 42, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 11:24 a.m. at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

He was born on September 1, 1970 in Kenton, Ohio to Joseph P. and Linda M. (Harpster) Stephens who survive in Belle Center.

Joseph worked as a journeyman sprinkler fitter. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #3615 of Indian Lake.

Also surviving is a fiancé, Jackie Haynes of Lakeview; two brothers: John (Patsy) Stephens of Belle Center and Jeff Stephens of Mt. Victory; a sister, Jaime Stevens of Belle Center; several nieces and nephews; paternal grandmother, Pat Stephens of Kenton; maternal grandparents: Bob and Ora Joyce of Ada.

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Cheryl L. Howard, age 56, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:28 a.m. at her residence in Alger.

She was born on January 6, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harvey and Louise (Plummer) Hunsicker and they preceded her in death. On June 18, 1978 she married Henry Howard and he survives in Alger.

Cheryl was the former owner of the Rams Roost in McGuffey for over 12 years. 

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Steven W. Scott, II, age 44, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Alger, Ohio.

He was born on August 1, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to Steven and Ruth (Coburn) Scott who preceded him in death.

Steven previously worked for 13 years at Honda, Marysville. He was a 1987 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.

Surviving are a brother, Matthew Scott of Celina and a sister, Jennifer Scott of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Patricia Scott

A graveside service will be conducted at a later date.

Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.

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James L. Vermillion, age 80, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 8:55 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on November 22, 1932 in Waynesfield, Ohio to Cletus G. and Ethel J. (Gossard) Vermillion and they preceded him in death. On May 25, 1952 he married Marcia E. Connor and she survives in LaFayette.

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Nancy Marie (Poe) Yoakam, age 73, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 9:05 am at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on February 26, 1940 in Hardin County, Ohio to Edward and Susie (Allen) Poe and they preceded her in death. On June 8, 1957 she married Harold L. Yoakam and he survives in Alger.

Nancy was a homemaker and she previously worked at Dave's Market in Kenton for several years. She was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. Nancy was a graduate of the McGuffey High School class of 1957 and she previously attended Hi-Point in accounting. Nancy was a former member of the Upper Scioto Valley School Board for four years. 

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