David “Lee” DeBolt, 88, of Van Wert, formerly of Convoy, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home, in Van Wert. He was born on April 26, 1935, in Van Wert County to LeRoy “Roy” DeBolt and Thelma (Miller) DeBolt, who both preceded him in death. Lee was united in marriage to Audrey […]
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 3:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information CONVOY — Everyone is invited to a Holy Week services at the Convoy Methodist Church. Palm Sunday, March 24: the children and youth will parade in the sanctuary waving palm branches and the choir will be singing The Palms & The King is Coming. Good Friday, March 29: at 12 p.m. a community […]
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: Church
The public is invited to attend Good Friday services at the Ohio City United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29. Pastor Gary Ginter will be offering a one-man monologue titled “The Centurian’s Song.” Everyone is invited to attend. Photo submitted
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Rae Joan Bigham, 69, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Van Wert. She was born on February 17, 1955, in Lima, the daughter of John Pershing Booher and Jean (North) Booher, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl E. Booher. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carol was born on June 1, 1934 in Mercer County. Her parents were Walter J and Verle E. (Rice) Phelps, who both preceded her in death. She was born on a farm during the hottest recorded day. She joined one brother, Don E. Phelps who passed away on February 25, 2021. On August 29, 1954 […]
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy Shafer, 95, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born November 21, 1928, in Middle Point, to Lawrence and Lucy (Buckmaster) White. They both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Shafer on December 13, 1947, and he preceded her in death on […]
POSTED: 03/17/24 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joy I. Taylor, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 1,1930, in Roselms to Russell Sanderson and Linda (Swanson) Sanderson, who both preceded her in death. She married Nolan R. Taylor in the Roselms Christian Church on May 29, 1948, and […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LAKEVIEW — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-3 tornado devastated the Indian Lake area Thursday night. The tornado, packing wind speeds of 136-165 miles per hour, touched down at the southern end of Indian Lake at approximately 8 p.m. Thursday and caused severe damage to homes and businesses in […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff As part of Ohio Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17-23, a statewide tornado drill will be held at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. The drill will include activation of tornado sirens throughout Ohio.
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: Convoy will be celebrating 150 years as a village July 11-13, in conjunction with Convoy Community Days. In the months and weeks leading up to the celebration, a series of articles will be shared on the News page of the VW independent. VW independent staff/submitted information A road known to many people has […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News