Jackie “Jack” Lee Bates, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Galion Avita Hospital. Jack was born on March 14, 1952, in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Willie “Fog” and Ramie (Isaac) Bates. He graduated from Clermont High School in 1991 and went on to build a dedicated career spanning 30 years […]
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Betty Teetrick
Betty E. Teetrick, age 63, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Galion, Ohio after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 14, 1962, to the late Richard and Shirley (Eusey) Dewalt. She was an STNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going fishing […]
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Philip Caudill
Philip “Poppi” Eugene Caudill, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Chester Caudill and Audrey (Frazier) Stepp. Philip attended Mayo Vocational School, where he trained in welding. After earning his certification, he devoted 15 years of hard work […]
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Terence “Terry” Giddens
Terence “Terry” Ray Giddens, 69, of Galion, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on September 8, 1956, in Madison, IN to the late John Giddens and Velma Jo (Shelton) Kaczmarek. Terry attended Northmor High School, class of 1975. During this time, Terry met […]
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Joan Caudle
Joan Carol (Vance) Caudle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family on April 15, 2026, at Roper St Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. She will truly be missed by us all. Joan loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ with all her heart and soul. Her faith was unwavering and unshakable. Joan […]
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James Simpson
James “Jim” Keith Simpson, 66, of Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on August 31, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, to the late James and Winnie (Durigg) Simpson. Jim was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1977. He met Pam Montgomery, and they married on September […]
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Roger Gilmore
Roger Wade Gilmore, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late William and Ova (Miller) Gilmore. Roger attended Fredericktown High School. He went on to proudly and honorably serve his country in the United States Army. As a […]
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Debra Eckstein
Debra Kay Eckstein, 70, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Arbors at Delaware. Deb was born on September 10, 1955, in Galion to the late Millard and Kathryn (Heckler) Eckstein. Deb was a proud graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. She was a devoted member of Calvary United Church of […]
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Steven “Steve” Aller
Steven “Steve” Edward Aller, 65, of Galion, passed away on March 26, 2026, at his residence. Steve was born on August 31, 1960, in Galion to the late John and Gertrude (Holderness) Aller. Steve graduated in 1979, from Galion High School and remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. He was raised in […]
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Janet Philion
Janet Kay Philion, 81, of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on July 18, 1944, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Janet was the daughter of Abby Lucille Baker Johnson and Harry William Johnson. She was one of seven children and the fifth in birth […]
