Gene Dunson, 66, of Kenton died Jan. 12, 2000 at his home. He was born May 2, 1933 in Kenton to Harley and Marie (Shadley) Dunson. He is survived by three sons, Harley (Barbara) Dunson of Ada, Mike (Jane) Dunson of Ada, Terry (Holly) Dunson of McGuffey; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Pearl (Cindy) Dunson of Lima, and Paul Dunson of Kenton; and one sister, Betty Winegardner of Westminister, OH. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Dunson. Mr. Dunson retired from Rudolph Foods in Westminister, OH after 26 years in the maintenance department. A graveside service was held on Jan. 15, at Preston Cemetery with Pastor Scott Caley officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mark Edward "Ed" Lantz Sr., 79, of Ada died on Jan. 11, 2000 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 29, 1920 in Ada to Mabel (Lantz) Candler. On Oct. 22, 1958 he married Peggy Wilcox and she survives in Ada. Survivors in include one son, Mark Edward (Jeanie) Lantz, Jr. of Lima; two daughters: Tina (Jeff) Wireman of Ada; and Kim (Mike) Simon of Ada; five great grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his step-father Alva Candler and a half -brother, Carl (Jim) Candler. Lance retired from Rockwell International of Kenton. He was a lifelong member of the Ada V.F.W. Post 9381. Lance was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Services were held Jan. 14, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Muhler officiating. Burial was conducted by Ada V.F.W. Post #9381 at St. Paul Cemetery in Ada. Memorials may be made to Hardin Hospice Care of Kenton, OH.

Fran Roberson, 73, of Ada died Jan. 14, 2000 at her home. She was born July 15, 1926, in Connersvile, Ind. to Marion and Alice Detrick. On Aug. 7, she married Arden E. "Stretch" Roberson and he survives in Ada. She is also survived by a son, Michael Lee (Christy) Roberson of Syracuse, N.Y.; a daughter, Terry Jean (Fernando) Monroy of Guatemala City, Guatemala; seven grandchildren, Ty, Lee and Will Roberson and Alexa, Jose, Karina, and Annika Monroy; two brothers, Marion F. Detrick, MD of Maumee and Andrew Detrick of Bellefontaine; and one sister, C.B. DeWeese of Sidney, OH. She was an Ohio State University graduate, homemaker and a teacher. She taught business at Ada High School and Mentor High School. Mrs. Roberson was a member of St, Mark Lutheran Church of Ada, and a member of the Junior Civic League. Services were held Jan. 17, at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Rev. Julieanne Smith and Chaplan Vernon LaSala officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. Memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church of Ada.

Elgin K.Gibson, 66, of Dola died Jan. 16, 2000 at Hardin Memeorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1933 to Orvill and Pearl (Prater) Gibson of Grassy Creek, KY. On June 17, 1953 he married Shirley Funk and she survives in Dola. Other survivors include one daughter: Darlene (Tony) Musser of Ada; three sons: Jesse Gibson of Alma, KS; Curtis (Vette) Gibson of Rawson; Kim Gibson of Lansing, KS; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother Albert Gibson of Umtilla, FL. He was preceded in death by three sisters. He retired from Golden Giant in 1994 after 14 years. He worked for Nickel Plate Railroad from 1953 to 1966, after that he wworked for Superior Coach. He was a supervisor for Clark Equipment, Centrx, Metacoate, and Wilco. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Kenton Eagles Lodge, and the Forest VFW. Gibson was an avid golfer, hunter and enjoyed restoring old cars. Visiting hours will be Wed. Jan 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 at the Price Funeral Home in Dunkirk. The funeral will held Thurs. at 1:00 p.m. at the Price Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Krummrey officiating. Burial will be at hte Dola Cemetary. Memorials may be made to Hardin County Heart Association.

Derrol R. King, 64, of Harrod died Jan. 14, 2000 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1935 to Harold and Retta (Shaw) King in Allen County, OH. On Aug, 8, 1954, he married Alice L. Searfoss and she survives in Harrod. Other survivors include four sons: Dennis (Toni) King of Lima; Thomas (Eileen) King of Harrod; Russell (Paige) King of Harrod; James (Lisa ) King of Dublin, OH; one daughter: Annette (Robert) Werling of Harrod;14 grandchildren;one brother Milo (Martha) King of Alger; one sister: Marcille (Roger) Coates of Harrod. He was preceeded in death by his sister Creta Gossard. He was retired from farming and was the co-founder of Laking Trucking, Inc. and Lima Tank Wash, both of Lima. He was a member of the Harrod United Methodist Church, the Farm Bureau Council #18, and Colonial Hills Golf Club. He was a 1953 graduate of Harrod High School. Visiting hours will be Jan 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 and until the time of funeral services at Hanson Neely Funeral Home in Ada. Funeral services will be held Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joe Royer officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Westminster, OH. Memorials may be made to the Harrod United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or St. Rita's Hospice Care.

Gladys M. Baughman, 91, of Ada died Jan. 25, 2000 at Columbia Care Center. She was born March 4, 1908 to David and Maude (Kindle) Anspach of Hardin County. On March 4, 1925 she married Edward B. Baughman who died on July 29, 1971. Survivors include two grandchildren, Janet (Mike) Lee of Delphos, Jerry (Janice) Baughman of Spencerville; six great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Arthur Baughman; one sister, Lucille Hughes; and three brothers, Clarence Anspach, Burl Anspach, and Floyd Anspach. Mrs. Baughman was a homemaker and had worked part-time at Baughman's Greenhouse in Ada. Services were held Jan. 28, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada, with the Rev. Wayne Albertson officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Roger "Bill" Bailey, 66, formerly of Ada, died Jan. 28, 2000 at his home in Ariz. He was born June 22, 1934 to Willard and Rebecca Bailey of Floyd County, Ky. He is survived by his wife Sue; two sons, Bruce Bailey of Ariz, and Michael Bailey of Fla.; several grandchildren; a brother, Willard Bailey of Parrish, Fla.; and a sister, Christine Williams of Harrod. He was preceded in death by his son, Lee Bailey and his sister, Geraldine Castle.

Sarah Bell Orders, 75, of Lima died Jan. 27, 2000 at Richland Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 7, 1924 to Ervil and Rosa Bell Williams Orders of Alger. Survivors include three sisters, Alice M. Hamilton of Lima, Esther M. Clark of New Carlisle, and Patsy J. Stevens of Washington Courthouse, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ervil (Jr.) Orders. Ms. Orders was a Children's Minister with the First Assembly of God and a dietician. She was also a member of First Assembly of God, El Karan Cauldrin and the American Legion Post #96. She attended Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Mo. and was a graduate of Sinclair Community College in Dayton. Services were held Jan. 29, 2000 at First Assembly of God with the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial was at Preston Cemetery in Alger. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Walter R. Lutz, 81, of Cridersville died Jan. 28, 2000 at Otterbein Retirement Home. He was born Nov. 18, 1918 to Irwin and Ethel McClure Lutz. On Dec. 25, 1949 he married Phyllis Auten who died Jan. 8, 2000. Survivors include one brother, Dwight (Donna) Lutz of Beaverdam; one sister, Phyllis (Bob) Boyer of Cridersville; niece and caregiver, Beth (Robert) Rudolph of Medina, Wash.; sister-in-law and caregiver Vera Auten of Cridersville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Lutz. Mr. Lutz was a sheet metal worker at InRyco, which was part of Davidson Enamel. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II from 1941-1945. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Ada Model Railroad Club, Bluffton Senior Citizens, and the AARP. Services were held Feb. 1, 2000 at the Lewis Chapel with Jean Horn, lay minister officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post #1275. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mildred I. Guckes, 79, of Dunkirk died Jan. 25, 2000 at the Florida Hospital, Waterman. She was born Nov. 25, 1920 to George and Naomi (Yauger) Spearman of Dunkirk. On Jan, 3, 1940 she married Lorenzo W. Guckes and he survives in Dunkirk. Other survivors include one son, William (Mary Ann) Guckes of Forest; three daughters, Betty L. (Richard) Fiser of Lima, Ronda Lehart of Dayton, Lorena (Larry) Hastings of Dayton; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Whitney of Alma, Mich., and Martha (Bert) Sheldon of Dunkirk. She was proceeded in death by one brother, Samuel Spearman. Mrs. Guckes was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Hardin County Farm Bureau and a former member of the Eastern Star in Dunkirk. Services were held Jan. 29, 2000 at the Price Funeral Home in Dunkirk, with the Rev. Tom Hite officiating. Burial was at Dola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.

Bessie M. England, 85, of Ada died Jan. 29, 2000 at Richland Manor Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 7, 1914 to Ralph E. and Kathryn A. (Wynegar) Morris in Roundhead, Ohio. On April 20, 1932 she married Troy England who died on March 8, 1972. Survivors include one son, Earnest (Becky) England of Ada; three daughters, Louise (Virgil) Paglow of Lima, Irene (Gary) Guyton of Ada, Barbara (Ronald) Clemons of Ada; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and one sister, Della Cowan of Alger. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert England; two sisters, Josephine Morris and Amy England; and one brother, James Morris. Mrs. England was a retired cook for Saga Foods at Ohio Northern University. Services were held Feb. 1, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada with Pastor Scott officiating. Burial was at Roundhead Cemetery. Memorial may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Birdrick Shepherd, 64, of Kenton, died Feb. 3, 2000 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on Oct. 12, 1935 to Naith and Fannie (Moore) Shepherd in Prestonsburg, Ky. On Jan. 6, 1960 he married Martha Conley who survives in North Manchester, Ind. The couple is divorced. Other survivors include two sons, Fred Shepherd of North Manchester, Ind.; Keith Shepherd of Fla.; one daughter, Naidene (Kenneth) Moore of North Manchester, Ind.; three grandsons, Daniel and Jeremy Moore, and Harrison Henry Shepherd; one brother, Jewel E.( Doris) Shepherd of Forest; five sisters, Annie (Eugene) Patton of Findlay, Shirley (Dwight) Guinn of Findlay, Loretta "Rita" Warren of Luckey, Ohio, Jean (Tom) McCalla of Lima, and Colleen (Dale) Hudson of Monroe Falls, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Shepherd, and three sisters, infant Sharlene Shepherd, Oval Fraley and Carolyn Adkins. Mr. Shepherd was a laborer for Pike Lumber and Sawmill in Akron, Ind. He was also a member of the Holden Missionary Baptist Church for several years. Services were held Feb. 7, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger with the Rev. James Holbrook and Rev. Virgil Hendrickson officiating. Burial was at Preston Cemetery in Alger. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and or the American Cancer Society.

Kathryn L. (Clark) Huston, 90, of Ada died Feb. 8, 2000 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1909 to Harry and Grace (Potter) Clark of Alger. On June 1, 1932 she married Victor Scott Huston who died on Jan. 8, 1985. Survivors include one son, Jerry (Zola) Huston of Homosassa, Fla.; two daughters, Sue Huston of Ada, and Mary Ralston of Kenton; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Zangerle of Cleveland, and Doris Ayers of Van Wert. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Leola Clark and LaVonne Clark; and four brothers, Jack, Howard, Lloyd and Lyman Clark. Mrs. Huston was a nurse and a homemaker. She was a graduate of Alger High School and of Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati. Services were held Feb. 11, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. Memorials may be made to Alger First United Methodist Church.

D. Neil Hall, 66, of Alger died Feb. 9, 2000 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 21,1933 to Lyle F. and Leota C. (Gossard) Hall of Alger. Survivors include three sons, David Hall of McGuffey, Duane Hall of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Daryl Hall of Calif.; one daughter, Della Bryan of Columbus Grove; two brothers, Norman (Phyllis) Hall of Alger, Ned (Betty) Hall of Ada; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Mr. Hall was a U.S. Army veteran. He was past member of the Ohio Yorkshire Association, and the Alger Fire Association. He was also on the the Hardin County Fair Board and a 4-H advisor for the Alger Junior Farmers. Services were held Feb. 12 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger with the Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating. Burial was at Preston Cemetery in Alger. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Rebecca E. Noe of Ada, died Feb. 11, 2000 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born Jan 7, 1916 to Margaret (Roberts) Gongaware of Glassport, Pa. She was raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gongaware. She was married to James Reissig who is deceased. On Oct. 13 ,1995 she married Glenn W. Noe who survives in Ada. Other survivors include two step-sons, Norman H. Noe of Martinsville ,N.J., and Eric A. Noe of Jackson, Miss.; and one step granddaughter, Giovanna Noe. She was preceded in death by one step-son, Bruce Noe. Mrs. Noe was a school teacher and librarian. She was honored by President Truman for her service in the Red Cross during WWII, as a Red Cross volunteer. She was a member of the Junior Civic League in Ada. In Pa. she was a Friend of Norman Public Library and involved in the Republican party. She was also the librarian at the Ada Library for 19 years. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Ada Public Library.

Brice Danner, 85, of Lakeland Fla., died Feb. 14, 2000 following a heart attack on Feb. 12. Mr. Danner's wife, Alberta, died in Feb. 1996. He is survived by a son, Don (Diana) Danner, with whom he had made his home, and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by sisters Lucille and Geneva and brother Clyde. Mr. Danner was a 1931 graduate of Ada High School and had faithfully attended the alumni dinners. Last June he suffered a stroke at a Lima motel after flying alone from Fla. to attend the dinner. Mr. Danner was a long time subscriber to The Ada Herald and enjoyed keeping up on his hometown, even though he had lived in Lockport, N.Y., and Fla. since he was a young man.

Lora M. Emlinger, 25, of Ada died Feb. 19, 2000 in an automobile accident in Hardin County. She was born Feb. 13, 1975 in Lima to Donald and Rosemary (Ganzer) Emlinger . Survivors include her twin daughters, Carlie and Candice Morrison: her mother, Rosemary Elwood; one brother, Ray Emlinger; and her paternal grandmother, Glenna Emlinger. Ms. Emlinger was employed by the Baldwin Manor Nursing Home in Kenton as a nurses aide. Services were held Feb. 22, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with the Rev. Dick Parker officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given for the education fund for her twin daughters, Candice and Carlie in care of County Bank.

David R. Smith, 41, of Circleville, died Feb. 21, 2000 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1958 in Limestone, Maine, the son of the late Ralph and Naomi (Turner) Smith. He is survived by his sons, David R. Smith, Jr. and Clayton E. Smith, both of Independence, Missouri; sisters, Wanda Rider of Ada, Karen (Martin ) Frey of Circleville and Linda (Coyt) Watters of Grove City; half brother, Mike Smith of Circleville. Mr. Smith was a corrections officer at R.C.I. Funeral services will be held Feb. 24, 2000 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be at Springbank Cememtery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pickaway Area Recovery Service.

Esther Clark, 95 of Cridersville formerly of Alger and Lima, died Feb. 20, 2000 in the skilled nursing unit of Otterbein-Cridersville. She was born June 22, 1904 in Hardin County to Noah and Eva Carmen Clark. On Jan.29, 1926 she married Judge Lyman Clark who died Feb .9, 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Dowell (Edwin) Trainor of Kansas City, Missouri and Jeanne C. (Wallace) Hall of Fairview Park, Oh; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Alec Clark of Ada and Joseph (Ruth) Clark of Lima. She was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond C. Clark and one sister, Mildred Clark. Mrs. Clark was a graduate of Alger High School. She attended Ohio Northern University and was a school teacher in the Alger School System. She had worked in the accounting department in Westinghouse Electric. She was a member of the Allen County Historical Society, the Allen County Humane Society and enjoyed gardening and traveling. A memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on March 25 in the Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville with the Chaplain Thomas Dye officiating. The cremated remains will be buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Otterbein-Cridersville or to the Allen County Humane Society.

Naoma C. Ansley, 77, of Kenton, died Feb.17, 2000 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept.18,1922 to Rufus W. and Alta M. (Holtzberger) Moe of Hardin County. On Sept. 18, 1942 she married Woodrow Ansley who died March 6, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Cornell of Ada, and Joyce (Pete) Brown of Kenton; one son, Lowell (Dianne) Ansley of Lima; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Cecil (Evelyn) Moe of Florida. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Mrs. Ansley worked at the Barr Store and TGY in Kenton. She was also a homemaker. She volunteered at Hardin Memorial Hospital and was a member of Ridgeway Methodist Church. Services were held Feb.21 at the Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Upton officiating. Burial was at Hale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Robert L. Hines, 70, of Ada died Feb. 23, 2000 at the Lima Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1929 in Branch Hill, Ohio to Robert L. and Ruth M. (Johnson) Hines Sr. On May 29, 1954 he married Joyce Gunter who survives in Ada. Other survivors include one son, Gregory (Michelle) Hines of Bridgman, Mich.; two daughters, Teresa (John) Gillespie of Cornwall, England, and Paula (Matthew) Taylor of Genesee, Idaho; nineteen grandchildren; two brothers, Albert E. (Hilda) Hines and Paul (Edna) Hines, both of Goshen, Ohio; and one sister Wilma Jean Engebretson of Longview, Wash. He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Ruth Alley and one brother, Harvey Hines. Mr. Hines was a retired school superintendent, school teacher and coach. He was a teacher and coach at Goshen High School, and a principal at Owensville School. From 1965 to 1967 he was the Education Supervisor at Great Onyx Job Corp Center at Mammoth Cave, Ky. He retired in 1982 after 12 years as the superintendent of the Upper Scioto Valley School District. Mr. Hines was a lifetime member of the Ohio Education Association and a member of the Hardin County Teachers Association. He was an active member of the HIX 'N'CHIX Square Dance Club of Maysville, Ohio. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Services were held Feb. 26, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada, with the Rev. John D. Gillespie officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin County Cancer Society and the Ada Public Library.

Marcielle G. Johnson, 76, of Alger died Feb. 26, 2000 at the residence of her daughter in Alger. She was born April 16, 1923 to Harvey and Florence (Brown) Musgrave of Hancock County, Ohio. On June 4, 1941 she married Howard L. Johnson who passed away on June 18, 1994. She is survived by two sons, William H, Johnson of Lawton, Okla., and Jerry R. (Kathy) Johnson of Alger; one daughter, Joyce M. Reed of Alger; granddaughter and caregiver, Sierra Reed of Alger; five grandchildren, Sierra Reed, Todd Morrimer, Neal Beard, Melissa Coast, and Mary Johnson; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine Price of Arlington. She was preceded in death by daughter Joan E. Morrimer,who died on Sept. 22, 1994, seven brothers and six sisters. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and an Avon Sales Representative for Hardin county for 20 years. She was the top salesperson in the District for 10 years. She was a member of the Trinity Wesleyan Church in Lima, the Christian Women's Club, the local Bible Study, and Stonecroft Ministries. She was also a member of the Alger Public Library Board. She attended County Line Church of the Brethren and Alger Assembly of God Church. Services were held March 1, 2000 at the County Line Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Walt Powers officiating. Memorials may be made to the Hardin County Hospice Care or Gideons International.

June Houx, 72, of Alger died Feb. 25, 2000 at The Ohio State University Hospital. She was born June 4, 1927 to Frank and Cloe (Johnston) Carman of Maysville, Ohio. On March 31, 1946 she married Eldon H. Houx who died on July 18, 1982. She is survived by two sons, David E. (Cyndi) Houx of Ada, and Daniel E. (Kay) Houx of Harrod; two grandchildren, Jason and Wes Houx; and two step grandchildren, Eric and Amanda Shick. She was preceded in death by her sister Jeanan Fittro. Mrs. Houx retired as business manager at the Country Side Clinic after 12 years. She was also a homemaker. In 1945 she graduated from Alger High School as Valedictorian. She was also a graduate of Northwestern Business College and attended Findlay College. Mrs. Houx was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, the UMC Women's organization, the Alger Three Arts Club, a trustee for the Alger Public Library, and a member of the Maysville Country Club. Services were held Feb. 29, 2000 at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Royer officiating. Burial was at Carman Cemetery in Alger. Memorials may be made to Maysville United Methodist Church, Alger Public Library or West Central Ohio Kidney Foundation.