Judith Lynn Avery

Judith Lynn Avery

Oct 16, 2026

Judith Lynn Avery, 61, of Galloway, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Grove City, Ohio on October 16, 2026. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 22, 1965, to the late Harold Clayton “Bill” Gammell and Gloria Kay (Ganson).

She leaves behind her children: Hailey Holcomb and Mike (Alma) Lucas; granddaughter, Isabella; siblings: Lori, Stephanie, Sandy,...

Deborah Lee Dickman

Deborah Lee Dickman

Oct 14, 2026

Deborah Lee Dickman, 74, formerly of Zanesfield and Marysville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Debbie was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on April 27, 1952, to the late Gordon Albert Ryan and Mary E. (Hall) Blair. She was also preceded in death by her step-father Delmar E. Blair and brother Michael Ryan.

Debbie...

Alice Ann Pruett

Alice Ann Pruett

Oct 13, 2026

Alice Ann Pruett, 103, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.

Alice Ann was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on August 25, 1923, to the late Chester W. and Ilo E. (Danner) Reynolds. She married William H. Pruett on August 8, 1953, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1969. Alice...

Ernest E. "Brother" Carter

Ernest E. "Brother" Carter

Oct 11, 2026

Ernest E. “Brother” Carter, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 25, 1955, the son of the late Ernest H. and Carie Mae (Jones) Carter. He is also preceded in death by a son, Jayson Sims, and three sisters, Alice Wilson, Carolyn Ladd, and...

Frederick C. Warren

Frederick C. Warren

Oct 10, 2026

Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10th, 2026.

Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, where he developed a lifelong love for equipment and business. He...

Alan Argabright

Alan Argabright

Oct 9, 2026

Alan L. Argabright, 61, of Jackson Center passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 9, 2026. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on September 22, 1965, to the late Paul Kenneth and Twylah (Wiessinger) Argabright.

He is survived by many cousins, extended family, friends and his best friend, Mark Van Fossen and his family.

A 1983 graduate of Jackson...

Barbara Retta McClain

Barbara Retta McClain

Oct 8, 2026

Barbara Retta McClain, lovingly known as “Barb” or “Barbie” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 8, 2026, at the age of 88, at her home in West Liberty, Ohio.

Barbara was born on March 16, 1938, to the late Paul J. Sprague and Jane R. (Licklider) Sprague. She was the fourth of...

Mark A. Jackson

Mark A. Jackson

Oct 5, 2026

Mark A. Jackson, 64, formerly of Belle Center, passed away Monday morning, October 5, 2026, at Monarch Skilled Nursing in Marysville, Ohio.

Mark was born in Urbana, Ohio, on March 19, 1962, to the late Ronald E. and Joyce Ann (Salyer) Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his favorite niece, Ty Lyn Ferguson.

Mark is survived by his sister Tina...

Linda G. Wood

Linda G. Wood

Oct 4, 2026

Linda G. Wood, 75, of Anna, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on July 16, 1951 to the late Trimble and Pearlie (Church) Maynard.

She is survived by her children: John Wood, Lisa (Dennis) Boggs, and Scott (Jennifer) Wood; grandchildren: Dylan, Mathis, Maddie, Nick, and Kate; siblings: Myrt, Eddie (Maurice), and...

Phyllis J. Rees

Phyllis J. Rees

Oct 3, 2026

Phyllis J. Rees, 100, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. 

She was born on June 28, 1926, to the late Carl and Eva DeLacy (Starrett) Jenkins. She lived in Bellefontaine until moving to Greenville, Ohio in 2003, then to Sarasota, Florida in 2013. For the last three years she resided back in Greenville, Ohio.

On June 7, 1946, Phyllis married Robert...

Sidney "Sid" Wood

Sidney "Sid" Wood

Sep 29, 2026

Sidney “Sid” Wood, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at his home. He was born in Frank, Pennsylvania to the late Sidney and Sara (Rupert) Wood.

Sid is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Wood, to whom he was for married 63 years before her passing on March 25, 2021.

He is survived by three daughters: Mary...

Russell Dean Howe

Russell Dean Howe

Sep 28, 2026

Russell Dean Howe, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born on December 3, 1961, in Maryland, the son of the late Gary and Geraldine (Whiten) Howe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Howe in 2024.

He is survived by two...

Joan Chamberlain

Joan Chamberlain

Sep 26, 2026

Joan Chamberlain, 83, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with family members by her side.Joan was born on September 25, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was the daughter of Paul A. and Wanda (Baker) Chamberlain.Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, John Michael Blackburn Weymouth. She is now in Heaven...

Dawson C. Thomas

Dawson C. Thomas

Sep 26, 2026

Dawson C. Thomas, 16, passed away far too soon on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio.

He was born on January 21, 2010, the son of Christen (T.J.) King and Caleb M. Thomas.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Christen (Halberstadt) & T.J. King of Bellefontaine and his father, Caleb M. Thomas, of Anna, a sister,...

Julia Joan Heminger

Julia Joan Heminger

Sep 25, 2026

Julia Joan Heminger, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, September 25, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Joan was born in Roundhead, Ohio, on November 19, 1933, to the late William “Carl” and Mattie Evelyn (Hites) Baughman. She married Donald M. Heminger on March 30, 1949, in Newport, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2007. Joan...

Betty Jane Conrad

Betty Jane Conrad

Sep 25, 2026

Betty Jane Conrad, 74, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Bell County, Kentucky on November 28, 1951, to the late Richard and Lovinia (Rose) Hoskins. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Conrad, and her siblings: Richard, Roy, Virgil, Mary, and Ruth.

She is...

Patricia Ann Eleyet

Patricia Ann Eleyet

Sep 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Eleyet, of Bellefontaine, was born August 24, 1957, in Bellefontaine to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Patterson) Folk. She passed away on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a family who will carry her memory in their hearts.Patricia was a devoted mother who loved her two boys, Robert and the late William, with everything she had. Her sons were...

Marcia Ann Mosbarger

Marcia Ann Mosbarger

Sep 23, 2026

Marcia Ann Mosbarger, 93, of Spencerville and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:43 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Troy, Ohio on September 6, 1933, to the late Cecil Leroy and Lillian Mabel (Graham) Moist.

On September 30, 1955, she married Donald Eugene Mosbarger and he preceded her in...

Marilyn E. Wortman

Marilyn E. Wortman

Sep 23, 2026

Marilyn E. Wortman, 94, of Bellefontaine passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.

She was born in Wood County, Ohio on August 9, 1932, to the late Norman L. and Marjorie Isabel (Grover) Fahle.

Marilyn married Benjamin W. Wortman on August 12, 1950, and he preceded her in death on May 22,...

Joseph James Daniels

Joseph James Daniels

Sep 23, 2026

Joseph "Joe" James Daniels, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

He was born in Bellefontaine on January 14, 1954, to the late Jesse James and Martha (Frederick) Daniels. He was raised alongside his four siblings: Vicki, Chris, Lisa and Jim.

On February 11, 1976, he married the former Mary Jo Elliott, and she survives...