James Oates

MajorRobert Carl Oates a devoted husband father grandfather and a distinguished publicservant. He was born on July 3 1944 also in Tampa Florida. Roberts life was markedby profound faith exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to his family andcommunity. He was a retired major for the Hillsbor...

BARRY WAYNE KNOX 86 of Sidney passed away at 1122 A.M. Tuesday September 23 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 12 1939 in Sidney Ohio the son of the late Edwin and Leah VanAlstine Knox. On October 8 1960 he married the former Shirley Ann Hendricks at St. Pauls United Church of C...

Ruth Elaine Oates, 83, of Wardensville, WV, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV.Ruth was born on April 27, 1941, in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of the late William H. Willard and Bertha Killinger Willard Sizemore. Ruth was a cook at the Mountaineer Resta...

Mary Jane Aponasewicz formerly of Charleroi passed away on July 7 2025 in Bonita Springs Florida where she had lived since moving there to be closer to family. She was 96. Mary Jane who was born and raised in Charleroi was thought of as the Mom of Oakland Avenue. As a mother of four whose children w...

WILBURTON Early on the morning of February 14th 2025 Helene Elizabeth Tomedi ne Coxe rejoined the loving presence of God and of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Born December 1 1954 Helene was the youngest daughter of Emma and Edward Coxe who reside...

Cynthia J. Wright 53 of Wakeman Ohio passed away on October 24 2024 at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital. She was born on January 10 1971 in Sandusky Ohio to the late Dennis G. and Iva Lou Oates Timbs. Cyndi graduated from Western Reserve High SchoolEHOVE in 1989. An avid sports fan Cyndi cheered for t...

Cynthia J. Wright 53 of Wakeman Ohio passed away on October 24 2024 at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital. She was born on January 10 1971 in Sandusky Ohio to the late Dennis G. and Iva Lou Oates Timbs. Cyndi graduated from Western Reserve High SchoolEHOVE in 1989. An avid sports fan Cyndi cheered for t...

Beverly R. Tyo 85 of Chillicothe passed 554 p.m. Tuesday October 8 2024 at her residence. She was born February 6 1939 in Chillicothe to the late James F. and Esta B. Mason Oates. On June 7 1958 she married William R. Bill Tyo who survives. Also surviving are children Roger Tyo of Chillicothe Sandra...

Judy Carolyn Fair age 82 of Ft Myers Florida passed away peacefully on April 19 2024 after a brief illness at Shellpoint Retirement Community. Her beloved companion John Milner was at her bedside. She was born November 25 1941 in Sidney OH to the late Curtis Eldora Gritzmaker Gruebmeyer. Surviving ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. James Louis Oates who unexpectedly left us on October 24 2023. Known to many as Goat he was born on July 3 1957. James was an individual of authenticity generosity trustworthiness and an affinity for fun. He was a simple soul but was a ...

David A. Hampton age 71 of Prairie du Chien formerly of Patch Grove WI passed away Sunday December 10 2023 at St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green WI. He was born in Lancaster WI on May 27 1952 the son of James and Florence Oates Hampton. He grew up on the family farm in Bagley and graduated from West G...

Helen L. Pendergrast Holley 94 of Calvert City Kentucky passed away August 26. 2023 at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City Kentucky. Helen is survived by 5 grandchildren Jeff Lori Holley of Brownstown Michigan Brian Carol Holley of Wayne Michigan Jack Shelby Matthis of Jackson TN. Jenni...

Arthur Essex Jr. better known as Man entered this world with a big bang on Sunday March 3 1957. His parents Deacon Arthur Sr. and Mother Gladys Jackson Essex welcomed a healthy boy after already having two girls. Arthur was affectionately known to many as Man. Man leaves to cherish his memory his ni...

Joseph Louie Oates 81 of Silas passed away Tuesday May 16 2023 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro Mississippi. He was born September 29 1941 in Toxey Alabama to Marvin L. Oates and Mary Selena McElroy Oates. Louie was a wonderful loving husband father and grandfather who loved his family more t...

Roy C. Miller age 80 of Sidney passed away on Thursday May 4 2023 at 841 PM at home. He was born on June 20 1942 the son of Alfred and Bessie Wilson Miller in Stearns Kentucky Mine 48. Roy is survived by his loving and devoted partner of 54 years Larry D. Leapley a sister Goldie Cecil Gilreath of Pi...

JANET MARIE ESHLEMAN 75 of Maplewood passed away at 1151 P.M. Friday April 21 2023 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on June 23 1947 in Sidney Ohio the daughter of the late Robert Theodore and Ruth Violet Latimer Eshleman. Janet is survived by two brothers Theodore Carol Eshleman of Union OH ...