David Wilson Travis, 73, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2021 at his home on Douglas Lake, Michigan.
Dave was born on November 14, 1947 in Bluffton, Ohio to Eloise (Kellogg) and Dr. Boyd Travis. He attended Bluffton schools, Culver Military Academy and graduated from Baldwin Wallace University where he played football.
Dave served in the Air Force in Vietnam and later retired after a career as a pilot with American Airlines.
Michael Kent Mathewson, age 64, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 4, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Mike reported to work on Wednesday, November 3rd and returned home following a productive day, only to suffer from a massive brain aneurysm later in the evening. He died a few hours later as a result of his unknown health condition.
Margaret L. Basinger, 77, passed away November 3, 2021 at her residence. Margaret was born March 26, 1944 in Findlay to the late Wilson and Jennie (Hartman) Otto. On December 28, 1963, she married Rolland Basinger who preceded her in death on September 21, 2020.
Margaret retired from Dr. Groman Optometry in Pandora where she was an optometric assistant. She loved helping the children in vision therapy and took great pride in assisting with eyewear selection and fittings. Margaret attended Ottawa Missionary Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Ruth Ann Augustine, 81 of Rawson passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Ruth was born on January 1, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Conner and Clara (Burry) Stewart. She married Jerry D. Augustine on October 17, 1958 and he survives along with a daughter, Becky (Larry) Bucher of Mt. Cory, son, Jim (Jennifer) Augustine of Rawson and daughter-in-law, Tammy Augustine of Rawson.
A Celebration of Life service for John Patterson, who passed away on October 26, 2021, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin County Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
A Celebration of Life for Barbara Elizabeth Leightner, who passed away on August 21, 2021, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, 239 S Main St., Bluffton.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
