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| Armentrout Funeral Home |
| 200 E. Wapakoneta St., PO Box 21 Waynesfield, Ohio 45896 419-568-1600 |
| Doris Louise Ridenour Doris Louise Ridenour age 78, of Waynesfield died at 11:29 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born March 3, 1931 in Germantown, Ohio to John & Thelma (Renner) Gay. On June 23, 1948 in Newport KY she married Howard Ridenour and he survives in Waynesfield. Other survivors include 3 sons, Michael “Mike” (Bev) Ridenour, Lindsey “Lynn”(Erin) Ridenour, Patrick (Tava) Ridenour, all of Waynesfield, 5 daughters, Diana (Bill) Dulebohn, Waynesfield, Becky Lotz, Jackson Center, Peggy (Tim) Walti, Waynesfield, Roxanne (Paul Bailey) Ridenour, Columbus, Gretchen Ridenour, Bellefontaine, 2 brothers, Donald (Maudie) Gay, Waynesfield, Joseph (Mary Lou) Gay, Arlington, TX, 21 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mary Elizabeth, Patricia Jean, & Marjorie Anne Gay. Doris was a 1949 Waynesfield High School graduate, attended North Western Business College and The Ohio State University, Lima. She had owned and operated Dora’s Corner variety store in New Hampshire, had previously worked at Lima Memorial Hospital as the secretary to the Diatician, and was the co-owner and book keeper for Howards’ Starting Gates business with her husband for 35 plus years. Doris attended the Waynesfield United Methodist Church, loved baking, gardening, making crafts and arranging flowers. She made Christmas for her entire family every year and dearly loved spending time with her family. Funeral services for Doris will begin at 11:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Waynesfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Willowbranch Cemetery, Waynesfield. Friends may call Wednesday, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield, and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the services. Contributions may be given in her memory to Wayne Township Rescue Ssquad. ---------- Bettye L. Chiles Bettye L. Chiles, age 82 died at 10:40 am Friday, February 12, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 23, 1927 in Allen County to Harry & Viola (Lotz) Dulebohn. On June 22, 1946 in San Antonio, TX she married her husband of 63 years, Joe E. Chiles and he survives in Waynesfield. Other survivors include 3 daughters, Penny (Steven) Kindle, Ada, Amy (Arnold) Downey, Kenton, Jodie (Kevin) Barns, Waynesfield, 5 brothers, Gerald “Gene” Dulebohn, Harry “JR” (Jewell) Dulebohn, & James (Beverly) Dulebohn all of Lima, Robert (Diane) Dulebohn, FL, William “Bill” (Diana) Dulebohn, Waynesfield, 2 sisters, Mildred Turner, Waynesfield, Linda (Lloyd) Painter, Lima, brother-in-law, Harold Newland, Alger, 8 grandchildren, Travis Amstutz, Stacey Casebolt, Keri Kindle Kotchounian, Jason Kindle, Aron Downey, Ashlee Downey, Natalie Barns, Jordan Barns, and 10 great grandchildren, Payton, Tyler, Gracie, Gannon, Cali, Aiden, Avery, Ian, Jonas, & Isaiah. She was preceded by a daughter Bettye Jo Beers, 2 sisters, Dorothy Newland & Ann Miller. Bettye was a member of the Waynesfield United Methodist Church, a 1945 Waynesfield High School graduate, a member of Western Squar Dance Club, a Round Dance Instructor, a lifetime member of Midwest Callers Association & “Lima Sues-n-Cues”, Former Brownie Leader and did volunteer work at New Hampshire School. Bettye’s hobbies included sewing and crafting as she participated in craft shows for several years. She enjoyed holding garage sales. She loved the outdoors, yard work, camping and watching her favorite birds. An avid NBA sportsfan, she loved her Lakers & Cavaliers. Her favorite past-time was getting the family together for the holidays. Funeral services for Bettye will begin at 11:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at Waynesfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield and at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the services. Contributions may be given to the Auglaize County Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. ----------- Ruth E. Focht Wills Ruth E. Focht Wills, age 96 died at 3:06 am Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at The Gardens at Wapakoneta. She was born August 17, 1913 in Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio to Lewis & Elsie (Patterson) Spencer. On September 24, 1934 she married Clarence “Mike” Focht and he preceded her in death on February 24, 1977. On September 10, 1982 she married Paul Wills and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1995. Survivors include a son, Ronald (Deborah) Focht. Ft. Myers, FL, 2 daughters, Phylliss (Lewis) Hanes, Columbus, Carolyn Focht, Columbus, 3 sisters, Joy (William) Stimmel, Waynesfield, June Todd, Tuscan, CA, Janice (Ralph) Gratz, Bradenton, FL, 7 grandchildren, Lisa Knox, Mike Hanes, Kitty Cheatham, Andrew Hanes, Joshua Focht, Elizabeth Focht, Samuel Focht, and 7 great grandchildren. Ruth was preceded by 3 brothers, Ralph, Glen, & Conwell Spencer, and 2 sisters, Faye Kerr and Dorothy Coon. She was a homemaker, a member of the Waynesfield United Methodist Church, and a graduate of Roundhead High School. She was a lifelong resident of Waynesfield and the Wapakoneta area. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Monday, February 1, 2010, at Waynesfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Private family commital will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 pm Sunday, Jan. 31st at Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield and at the church Monday, one hour prior to the services. Contributions may be given to the Church in her memory. ----------- Violet L. Little Violet L. Little, age 56, formerly of McGuffey, died at 2:48 am Saturday, Jan 23, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Violet was born November 17, 1953 in Kenton to Lester & Virgie (Tackett) Little and they preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Nicole “Nikki” Little, Kenton a grandson, Keaton, and nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Lester Niceley and three sisters, Dorothy Sharp, Thelma Ashbrook, & Viola Close. Violet was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30th at McGuffey Church of Christ with Rick Grayshock officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family in care of the church. ----------- Emily Overs Emily Naomi Overs, age 97 died at 7:54 am Sunday, Jan 3, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Lima. She was born March 22, 1912 in Terre Haute, Ohio to Walter & Lillian (Leonard) Shaffer. On August 19, 1935 in Boyd County, KY she married Norman Overs and he preceded her in death on Jan 3, 1963. Survivors include 5 sons, Roger (Jodi), Belle Center, robert (Rose), Roundhead, Paul (Karla) Russells Point, Dale “Bill” (Linda), Waynesfield, Joe (Glenda), Belle Center, 2 Daughters, Katherine (Ned) Davis, Wapakoneta, Dorothy (Hoebert) Harrison, Columbus, a step daughter, Jean Culp, Springfield, 25 Grandchildren and Numerous Great & Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded by a daughter Doris Kill, a step daughter, Thelma Wilkens, 2 sisters Merle Nill, Helen McCain, a grandaughter Beverly K. Overs and a grandson Steven Wilkens. Mrs. Overs was a 1930 graduate of Terre Haute School, a homemaker and a member of Roundhead United Methodist Church. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield with Rev. Philip Brenneman officiating. Burial will follow at Roundhead Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. |
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