Obituaries

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Julie A. Jenkins, age 74, of Kenton, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 4:36 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

She was born on October 4, 1947, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Tommy and Osie (Bailey) Reffitt, Sr. 

Julie is survived by two sons: Jeremy Jenkins of Kenton and Jason Jenkins of Fostoria; a daughter, Sheri Wilson of Kenton; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers: Ben and Tommy; and four sisters: Minnie, Jo Van, Mary Lou, and Elizabeth. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Jenkins.

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Anne M. Mahaffey, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 2:30 a.m. at The Heritage of Findlay. 

She was born on January 9, 1930, in Richwood, Ohio to the late Milford and Paula (Kirchner) Schmelzer.  Anne married Robert O. Wiley on April 30, 1952, he preceded her in death on January 27, 1996.  Then on March 22, 1997, Anne married Donald G. Mahaffey and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2002.  

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Rita M. Rowe, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 11:36 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.  

Rita was born March 12, 1943 in Burlington, KY to the late Forest and Ethel (Quicksall) Sexton.  On April 26, 1960, Rita married Kelly L. Rowe and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1988.

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James Edward Blevins, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 7:25 a.m. at Lima Manor. 

He was born on October 23, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold James and Clara (Castle) Blevins. 

James is survived by two sons: adopted son, Jason M. Bailey Blevins of Archbold, and Justin Richard Blevins of Lima; four grandchildren; two brothers: Harold David (Randi) Blevins of Woodstock, GA, and Rick J. (Patty) Blevins of Ada; a sister, Jeannie Blevins of Ada; and a sister-in-law, Deborah East-Blevins of Ada.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Blevins.

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Hager Lafferty, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m. at Burton’s Ridge, Lima.

He was born on August 24, 1942, in Langley, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Christine (Reffitt) Lafferty.   On October 27, 1961, Hager married Virgie R. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2004.

Hager is survived by his two children: Gene (Suzanne) Lafferty of Belle Center and Debbie (Mark) Mosher of LaFayette; a grandchild, Taylor Lafferty; and a sister, Bonnie Whitaker of Alger.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Harless Lafferty and sister, Barb Morrison.

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Richard N. Smith, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:13 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on December 18, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late Carl J. and Elsie (Klingler) Smith.   

Richard is survived by his two children: Doug (Tricia) Smith and Donna Britt both of Ada; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Smith.  Richard was previously married to Linda Dearth.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Hull.

Richard retired after working for thirty years from Ford Motor Company of Lima.

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