Sharon Kay Locke, 77 of Bluffton died Aug. 31, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. Sharon was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Donavon and Ruth (Dally) Conrad. On Sept. 10, 1965, she married William Locke, who survives her in Bluffton.
Sharon worked at Ingalls Restaurant, Millager's Pharmacy, Bluffton College and she retired from M&R Plumbing in March of 2018. She was a member and the treasurer of Emmanuel United Church of Christ for many years.
Hilty Home, Pandora, is hosting a one-hour informative program on the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12. Dessert and beverages will be served during the program.
Many wartime veterans are unaware that benefits for assisted living and long-term care are available to them. Hilty Home has invited an expert on the topic to present accurate information and answer questions.
Clifford Funka III, Beacon Associates, will present the information and address the following:
Alll BHS sports stories are from www.blufftonpirates.com
By Sam Brauen
For the second straight week, Bluffton traveled to a Blanchard Valley Conference opponent looking for a win. The result was not the same however as Van Buren dammed up running lanes and held the Pirate offense under 200 yards in a 35-12 victory. Both teams are now 1-1. Bluffton will get to play on their home field for the first time this coming Friday, hosting Ayersville.
