All Obituaries

Thomas E. Bowman, 90, formerly of Sidney, passed away on July 15, 2018, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born March 27, 1928 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Roscoe and Mildred (Schell) Bowman. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Bess (Loudenback) Bowman, son Marty (Cindy) Bowman and sister Betty (Bob) Stone. He is survived by a brother Jim Bowman of Maui, Hawaii. Five children: Mike (Jane) Bowman of Sidney, Dody Bowman of Sandusky, Tim Bowman...

Larry L. Wiford, age 83, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Fair Haven, Shelby County Home.  He was born on August 7, 1934, in Shelby County, Ohio, to the late Leo and Ethel (Stewart) Wiford.  He celebrated 62 years of marriage to Florence (Cotterman) Wiford  whose nickname is Jimmy.  Larry is survived by his wife and three children, Tim (Kim) Wiford and Toby Wiford of Sidney, Ohio, and Tammy (Bill) St. Myers of...

Philip Frasure, Jr., age 88, of Sidney, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.  He was born one December 10, 1929 in Langley, KY to the late Philip and Emma (Patton) Frasure, Sr.  On September 23, 1950, he married Beulah Hawkins.  She survives.  Philip is also survived by children: Philip G. and Linda (Gephart) Frasure of Troy, Gregory and Candy (Hildebrand) Frasure of Bellefontaine and Steven and Dawn (Shutte) Frasure and Mark and Lisa (Burks)...

Daniel L. Shawhan, age 70, of Dayton, passed away July 9, 2018. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled thru Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.

Carlos Eugene “CJ” White, 58, of  Sidney, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 5, 1960, in Sidney, the son of the late Lee J. Johnson and Bertha (White) Jones, who survives in Sidney. On January 1, 1986, he married Brenda (Fay) White, who preceded him in death on December 23, 1999. Carlos is survived by his four children; Carlos Eugene White of Oakland, CA,Tionna Levette White of Toledo, Aryanna Tyanne Christine...

CLAIRLYNN STANDLEY SHEIPLINE, age 71, of Anna, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at her home.  She was married to Tom Sheipline for 45 years and he survives.  Clairlynn was a Mother to Jim (Carol) Doak of Sidney, Kurt (Krista) Sheipline of Anna and Burt (Fiancé’ Jennifer Hennessey) Sheipline of Anna.  She was Stepmother to Rita (Kurt) Manger of Anna and Tom Sheipline, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Lynn Grew up in Botkins, and was a longtime employee of Stolle Precision and...

Kathryn Louise Freistuhler Drees, also known as Pat, passed away on July 4, 2018, in Sidney, Ohio, at the age of 90 years. She was born on April 22, 1928, to the late Joseph and Lecta (Young) Freistuhler of Anna, Ohio. She graduated from Anna High School in 1946. On December 15, 1947, she married the late Eugene Drees in Kentucky.  He preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. Together, Pat and Eugene raised seven children. Six of the children survives Pat: Ronald Joseph (Linda) Drees of...

Robert A. Baker, age 92, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Wilson Health.  He was born on July 7, 1925 in Dayton to the late Fredrick and Margaret (Upton) Baker.  On February 2, 1946, he married Lois (Good) Baker.  She survives. Robert is survived by children: Joan Bey of Troy, Bonnie Silverthorn of Piqua, John (Joyce) Baker of Troy, Bobbi Stauffer and Debbie Baker, both of Sidney; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents,...

Glenna Sue Perkins, aged 66, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2018. She was born on January 21, 1952, in Jellico, Tennessee to Rev. J. M. Davis, and Ethel R. (Jeffers) Davis, who has preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death was sisters Mary Etta, and R. Meldia Davis, and brothers Sherman Maxel, James McKinley, and William Everett Davis.                 She is survived by her husband, Robert L....

Lois G. DeWeese, age 85, of Sidney, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2018, at her residence. She was born November 29, 1932, in Breckenridge, Michigan to the late Clell and Esther (Miller) Harry. She married Herbert DeWeese on June 15, 1962, and he survives.  Also surviving are children; Steve (Sharon) DeWeese of Ft. Loramie, Diane (Jeff) Simon of Indianapolis, IN., grandchildren; Adam and Morgan DeWeese, Luke, Gabe, Emilia Simon, sisters; Charlotte...