Obituaries
Joan Burton
May 13, 2026
Joan Burton, 94, of Bellefontaine, peacefully passed away on May 13, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1931, in Logan County, Ohio to the late Guy L. and Elizabeth K. (Miller) Henry.
On June 29, 1951, Joan married William Eugene Burton and he preceded her in death on...
Ross Andrew Robson
May 5, 2026
Ross Andrew Robson, AKA: Roggs, Razzy, RazBone, Roscoe, age 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Ross was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on December 30, 1973, to Nancy C. and the late Gary M. Robson. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents: Ernest and Hilda Comer, Kernan and Wilma Robson, and Junior and Pat Stewart.
Ross is...
Rudelle Matthews
May 5, 2026
Rudelle Matthews, 99, a woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, peacefully entered her heavenly home on May 5, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 30, 1927, in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania to the late Harvey and Mary Amelia (Detweiler) Miller.
Throughout her career, Rudelle worked at Mennonite Central Committee as a switchboard operator,...
James B. "Jim" Dearwester
May 5, 2026
James B. “Jim” Dearwester, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on September 17, 1930, the son of the late John E. Sr. and Naomi O. (Curl) Dearwester.
On July 7, 1952, he married Mary Catheryn (Lucas) Dearwester in Portland, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on February 13,...
Harriette Jane Edwards
Apr 25, 2026
Harriette Jane Edwards, 101, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, one day shy of her 102nd birthday.
Harriette was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 26, 1924, to the late Burl V. and AdahBelle (Diehl) Rose. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Jane Edwards Dalton; her son-in-law, Michael Eugene...
Gary R. Carnes
Apr 25, 2026
Gary R. Carnes, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Columbus.
Gary was born in Bellefontaine on June 24, 1958, to the late Richard Everett “Dick” Carnes and Madelene M. (Titus) Carnes. He married Marilyn A. Overly on March 17, 1979, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2017....
Harol L. "AJ" Collins
Apr 24, 2026
Harol L. "AJ" Collins, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 14, 1950, to the late Armour and Judy (Caudill) Collins.
On September 12, 1987, in West Mansfield, he married Cindy (Roberts) Collins and she survives.
AJ is also survived by his brother, Roger Collins;...
Rick L. Marmon
Apr 23, 2026
Rick L. Marmon, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was surrounded by his family.
Rick was born in Kenton, Ohio, on January 20, 1954, to the late Kenneth L. and Helen Louise (McCrary) Marmon. He was also preceded in death by a son Chadwick Allen Marmon, and a brother Michael...
Patricia L. "Patti" Reifman
Apr 20, 2026
Patricia L. “Patti” Reifman, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, West Liberty.
She was born in Manhattan, New York on February 20, 1949, the daughter of the late Leo Jr. and Mildred Ruth (Easton) Keegan.
In October of 1992, she married Steven Paul Reifman, and he survives along with her best...
Lucille Marie Post
Apr 19, 2026
Lucille Marie Post, 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on October 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Harry and Daisy V. (Ferguson) Shepherd.
On January 18, 1953, she married Edward Frances Post in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on October...
Jeffrey C. "Cam" Noble
Apr 14, 2026
Jeffrey C. “Cam” Noble, 61, of Lakeview, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his Chippewa residence, Lakeview.
He was born on July 6, 1964, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of the late Gary Lynn “Doc” and Glenna Marie (DeLaughder) Noble.
On October 25, 2003, he married Melanie L. (Perk) Noble and she survives.
He is also survived by children, Sara Noble,...
John D. Eaton
Apr 12, 2026
John David Eaton, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, on March 20, 1947, to the late Jack T. and Mary Lou (Williams) Eaton. John married Susan Kay Edmiston on June 19, 1970, and she preceded him in death on November 11, 2010. He was also preceded in death...
Hilda J. Yoder
Apr 10, 2026
Hilda J. Yoder, 95, of West Liberty, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on May 29, 1930, to the late Daniel and Ruth (Baumgartner) Lehman.
On May 1, 1960, Hilda married Wilfred “Willy” Yoder, and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2019.
Hilda is survived by her...
Gregory Scott Reames
Apr 9, 2026
Gregory Scott Reames, 65, of Zanesfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on April 9, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1960, to the late Norman Eugene and Effie Alfeda (Gates) Reames.
Gregory is survived by his daughter, Amy (Kevin) Stoodt of Belle Center; grandchildren, Landon, Ella, and...
Millie Jean Stockdale
Apr 9, 2026
Millie J. Stockdale, a devoted daughter, loving mother, proud grandmother, and steadfast supporter of veterans, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
She was born on July 16, 1944, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald Edward and Emma Lorena (Jackson) Cloninger.
She was an active member of several organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign...
Linda Kay Stamm
Apr 8, 2026
Linda Kay Stamm, 77, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Linda was born on June 1, 1948, in Belle Center, and is the daughter of the late Mary Lou Thomas (Henry) and Harry Earl Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
William Eugene Austin
Mar 30, 2026
William Eugene "Bill" Austin, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:29 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 9, 1958, to the late Albert Allen and Eva (Foreman) Austin.
A private burial will take place in Rushsylvania Cemetery.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER,...
Celestine R. "Sally" Kaczar
Mar 30, 2026
Celestine R. “Sally” Kaczar, 81, of Huntsville, passed away at 8:28 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 11, 1944, to the late Henry and Margaret (Ryder) Shaw.
On April 12, 1969, she married Richard John Kaczar and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2017.
Sally...
Patricia Ann Newman
Mar 30, 2026
Patricia Ann Newman, 89, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who left a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Pat was born in Kenton, Ohio on October 20, 1936, to the late Ned Paxson and Cleo “Ruth” (Stevenson) Paxson.
On...
Douglas "Doug" Anderson
Mar 23, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Anderson, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1956, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Elmer and Freda (Robinson) Anderson.
Doug is survived by his children: Jeremy Anderson, TJ Stultz, and Dillon Anderson; grandchildren: Ryan, Reede, Reagin, Bobby (Stormy), Stevie, Cierra (Kory), Halia, and Leven; 6 great...
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