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Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Hammons July 2, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Hammons of Defiance recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Burnell Hammons and Marie Eis were married June 6, 1954, in Olive Branch Church of God by Rev. Burnell H. Hammons. The couple have three children: Daniel,...  Read Story.

Mr. and Mrs. David Hammons July 2, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. David Hammons of Defiance recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. David Hammons and Julie Smith were married June 16, 1979, in Faith Tabernacle Church by the groom's father, Rev. Burnell H. Hammons. The couple have two...  Read Story.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Eis July 2, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Don Eis of Defiance will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Don Eis and Joyce Rosenbrook were married July 21, 1959, in Defiance by Rev. Burnell H. Hammons. The couple have two children: Donna Baldwin, Defiance; and Quentin,...  Read Story.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eis July 2, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eis of Defiance recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.Paul Eis and Alverna Schaffer were married June 11, 1949, in First Church of God by Rev. Pinnion.The couple have six children: Dennis, Ronald “Rock”, Lois...  Read Story.

Stephanie Bird and Philip Glassley July 2, 2009 Alan and EvaLee Bird of Defiance announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole, to Philip Alexander Glassley, son of Susan Meads and Mark Glassley, both of Fort Wayne. The bride-elect graduated from University of...  Read Story.

Kylee Jackson and Brian Miller July 1, 2009 Steve Jackson of Mark Center and Lori Simpson, Oakwood, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kylee Maude Jackson, to Brian Alan Miller, son of Brian and Ann Miller, Paulding. The bride-elect, a 2001 alumna of Paulding...  Read Story.

Five generations July 1, 2009 The Eileen Michael family was recently gathered to celebrate the birth of Brendan Woenker bringing the family to five generations. In front are: Michael (center), Sherwood, holding great-great-grandson Brendan; Tina May (left), Defiance, Brendan's...  Read Story.

Henry Bernal of Defiance is requesting stories about   July 1, 2009 Henry Bernal of Defiance is requesting stories about his late father, Eddie L. Bernal, for an autobiography. Eddie Bernal first came to Defiance as a migrant worker and became a self-made millionaire. He was owner of Taco Ed's restaurant in Defiance...  Read Story.

Mr. and Mrs. James Hane June 29, 2009 NEY -- Mr. and Mrs. James Hane of Ney will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. James Hane and Shirley Ford were married July 4, 1959, in United Brethren Church, Montgomery, Mich., by Rev. Nevins. The couple have two children: Teresa, Irving,...  Read Story.

Readers' help requested finding alumni   June 28, 2009 Readers' help requested finding alumni Defiance High School Class of 1964 reunion committee requests readers' help in locating the following classmates: Terry Allison, Phil Anderson, Sally Miller, Gloria (Robbins) Aldridge, Bill Welcome, John Yant,...  Read Story.

Donations made to hospice   June 28, 2009 Donations made to hospice Community Health Professionals has received donations in the memory of the following: Clara Andrews, Henry Arps, Charles Barnett, Annabelle Boff, Mary Jane Carr, Carl Cocke, Inez Cooley, Millie Cooper, Bess Fuller, Grace...  Read Story.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson of Defiance will   June 28, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson of Defiance will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Richard Anderson and Nancy Carr were married June 30, 1984, in Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. Evritt Aldstock. The couple have three children: Cynthia, Toledo;...  Read Story.