All Obituaries

Pearlie M. Martin, age 86, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Wilson Health in Sidney.  She was born on June 11, 1936 in Lawrenceburg, TN, to the late James and Ina (Sneed) Ratliff.  On July 28, 1950, she married Rev. Lilburn Martin and he preceded her in death on July 18, 2005. Pearlie is survived by three children: Linda (Dennis) Baker of St. Paris, OH, Rev. Dennis Ray (Connie) Martin of Piqua, OH and Tina Weber of Sidney, OH; 11 grandchildren; 13...

Robert Wayne Thomas, age 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on May 10, 1948 in Shelby County to the late Frank “Hank” and Claudine (Miller) Thomas  On February 18, 1972, he married Marilyn (Crosley) Thomas and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Cole (Olga) Thomas of Chicago, and Brock (Tiffany) Thomas of Sidney; one daughter: Kylee (Thomas) Close of Jackson Center; one brother: Ed...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Ganger, age 72, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on June 18, 1950, in Miami County to the late William M. and Bertha (Watkins) Ganger.  On April 5, 1969, Bob married Brenda L. (Boyer) Ganger and she survives. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by two children: Teresa R. Kelly and Cheryl (Dave) Shoemaker, both of Sidney; grandchildren: GSGT Levi (Catosha) Smith, Samantha (Peter) Montgomery,...

Patricia Ann Zimmerman, age 90, of Sidney, Ohio died peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2022.  She was lovingly cared for by the staff at The Landings of Sidney and Hospice.   She is preceded in death by her parents John Glen and Hazel (Green) Medaugh, her beloved husband of 73 years Carl, infant daughter Lorraine, and sisters Jane, Hilda, and Joan.  She is survived by her brother John Medaugh and children Theresa (David) Marlow, Cynthia (Rick) Oremus, Kevin Zimmerman, Craig...

Richard L.Cole, age 86, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his residence.  He was born to the late Charles Augustus Cole and Mary Matilda (Brickler) Cole. He married Diane (Schlagetter) Cole, and she preceded him in death January 30, 2006.  Richard is survived by children; Tim (Alice) Cole of Sidney, David (Karla) Cole of Sidney, Daniel (Karen) Cole of Parma Heights, Ohio, four grandchildren; Brandon (Crissy) Cole, Adrienne (Kevin) Fortkamp, Daniele Cole, Megan...

Danny C. Martin, age 56, of Sidney, passed away peacefully June 13, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born to the late Rev. Ed Martin and Pearl (Ratliff) Martin, and she survives. Also surviving are daughters; Mariah and Shawnee Martin, siblings; Rev. Dennis (Connie) Martin, Linda (Denny) Baker and Tina Weber. Danny was preceded in death by brother, Eddie Martin. He attended the Crossroads Church of God in Piqua. Danny loved to fish and camp with his family and friends and...

Philip E. Van  Hook, age 63, of Sidney, entered into eternal rest with his wife of 41 years, Tammy Davis Van Hook and son Alex Garner Van Hook.  He was born on March 24, 1959, in Sidney to Mary (Phelps) Van Hook of Sidney and the late Carl Garner Van Hook. In addition to his Mother, he is survived by two children: Eric Tyler (Anna) Van Hook of Sidney and Asley (Tomas) Neal of Piqua; six grandchildren: Hailey Nicole Van Hook, Alyvia Dunn, Quentin Neal, Cleveland Neal, Lucy Neal and...

Winchester J. “Johnny” Wiley, age 68, of Sidney, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Wilson Health.  He was born on December 19, 1953, in Detroit, MI, to the late Ira and June (Belcher) Wiley.  On March 31, 1984, he married Mandy (Collins) Wiley and she survives. In addition to his wife, Johnny is survived by three children: Andrew Turner of Sidney, Wesley (Angel) Fulkerson of Houston and Winchester “Charlie” Wiley of Sidney; 11 grandchildren; 2 great...

Michael O. Henson, age 63, of Houston, passed away June 8, 2022, at Ayden Health Care of Piqua.  He was born August 28, 1958, in Sidney, to the late Walter Henson and Virginia (Cole) Henson, who survives. Surviving also, are sons; Jesse Henson and Michael Henson of Nashville, Tn., and daughter, Dana Penhorwood of West Liberty, Ohio, and  brother, William Henson of Jacksonville, Florida. Michael was preceded in death by brother, Terry (Lynn) Henson and sister, Beverly...

Kathleen “Kate” Virginia (Stewart) Clark, age 100, of Maplewood passed away peacefully of natural causes early Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022, at her home.  She was born September 4, 1921 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Vivian and Nelly (Prater) Stewart.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Clark as well as 3 siblings and spouses: William & Dorothy Stewart, Mary & Virgil Bell, and Thomas Stewart, as well as brother and sister-in-law Harry and Olive...