Day: September 1, 2023

Linda Jane (Gernert) Houyouse, 72, of Carrollton passed away on Aug. 30, 2023 after a short battle with ovarian cancer. Linda was born on July 22, 1951 in Bloomville, OH, the oldest daughter of Don and Shirley (Rossman) Gernert. Linda married William Houyouse, November 24, 1976 at the Bloomville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband William Houyouse of Carrollton and two daughters, Susan (Brian) Stover of Shelby and Kristy Bowling

Esther M. Nichols, 100, of Malvern, passed away, Wednesday, Aug., 2023 in the Carroll Healthcare Center.  She was born May 25, 1923, in New Harrisburg to Harrison and Myrtle (John) Leggett. She was a housewife and is the oldest living member of the Malvern First Christian Church. She is a member of the Minerva VFW Aux. 4120, Malvern American Legion Aux. 375, Carrollton Eagles Aerie 2185 and volunteered at the