William Boyd Watkins, 83, died Oct. 27, 2015, at 10:54 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital.
Boyd was born April 5, 1932, in Bluffton to George and Agnes (Jones) Watkins who preceded him in death.
Boyd worked for the Village of Bluffton for 30 years in the public works department. He was a member of the First Missionary Church, Bluffton, and was an army veteran.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Rosezella Watkins of Lima and 17 nieces and nephews.
Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook reminds Icon viewers that it's time to order your Bowman and Landes fresh, never frozen, free-range turkey for Thanksgiving.
Whole turkeys:
$3.39 per pound - ranging in size from 10 to 12 pounds all the way to 27-plus pounds
Fresh turkey breasts:
• $6.19 per pound -sizes available from 4 to 10 pounds
The Dough Hook
117 N. Main St.
Bluffton
419-369-4264
Wendy’s Restaurant, Bluffton, will donate a portion of inside sales during 5 to 8 p.m. to Bluffton PTO through its Community Event Fundraiser Program on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Tammy Whitlow of the PTO, said, "PTO committee members will be there to assist with carrying trays, cleaning up tables and other needed assistance. We look forward to seeing you tonight."
Six members of the Bluffton High School girls' soccer team received all-Northwest Conference honors at the end of the season. Bluffton finished in 3rd place at 4-1-1 and 5-10-1 overall.
First team from Bluffton:
• Abbie Parkins, junior
• Jadyn Barhorst, junior
Second team from Bluffton:
• Kayla Kindle, sophomore
• Katie Burkholder, junior
• Aylssa Snider, senior
Honorable mention from Bluffton:
•Averey Rumer, freshman
