Obituaries

Michael Eugene Turner

Michael Eugene Turner

Oct 12, 2025

Michael E. Turner, born April 29, 1942, passing October 12, 2025, a proud patriot, devoted family man, and distinguished United States Air Force veteran, passed away leaving behind a life story defined by service, honor, and love. Born to the late Milton Eugene Turner and Wanda (Robson) Turner, Michael grew up to embody the values of dedication and integrity that...

Benjamin "Benny" E. Young

Benjamin "Benny" E. Young

Oct 10, 2025

Benjamin "Benny" E. Young, age 73, passed away at his home in Jackson Center, Ohio, surrounded by his loving wife and children at 9:53 on October 10, 2025.

He was born on January 23, 1952, in Redkey, Indiana to the late Edgar Young Jr. and Mary Emma Young. He married the love of his life, Lisa Current on October 6th, 1979...

Linda K. Thompson

Linda K. Thompson

Oct 5, 2025

Linda K. Thompson, 68, of North Lewisburg passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Linda was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 5, 1957, to the late Calvin M. and Charlotte (Grimes) Caldwell. 

Linda married Lavoy Thompson on December 10, 1982, and he survives in North Lewisburg. She is also survived by her best friend, Karen Baldwin;...

Curtis M. Butler

Curtis M. Butler

Oct 1, 2025

Curtis Monroe Butler, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, with his family at his side.

Curtis was born in Morehead, Kentucky, on December 14, 1942, to the late Ersel and Effie (Johnson) Butler. He married Sylvia Lee Stafford on May 20, 1961, in Morehead, Kentucky, and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2017. Curtis was...

Timothy W. Woolley

Timothy W. Woolley

Sep 30, 2025

Timothy W. Woolley, 72, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 25, 1953, to the late Marvin Richard and Ruby Nell (McGowan) Woolley.

On April 7, 1973, in DeGraff, Ohio he married Patricia Lynne (Moody) Woolley, and she preceded him in...

Chad M. Knueve

Chad M. Knueve

Sep 30, 2025

Chad Michael Knueve, 43 of Bellefontaine died September 30, 2025, after an extensive battle with mental illness.

Chad was born in Lima, Ohio, on November 11, 1981, to Paul F. and Joyce A. (Koenig) Knueve, who survive in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by wife, Melinda, whom he married on December 1, 2007; son, Cade; sister Michelle (Elijah) Schaefer; brother Adam...

Kathleen G. Horton

Kathleen G. Horton

Sep 30, 2025

Kathleen Greer “Kathy” Horton, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in The Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Vallejo, California on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late Dorothy May Bible.

On January 11, 1968, she married John R. Horton, and he survives in Bellefontaine.

Also surviving are two children, Becky (Steve) Oaks of Rushsylvania, OH and...

Brian Emmett Sullivan

Brian Emmett Sullivan

Sep 30, 2025

Brian E. Sullivan, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 11, 1969, to the late John Lee and Joyce Kay (Smith) Sullivan.

Brian is survived by his fiancé, Angela Savage; his daughter, Jalyn Savage; brothers, John L. Sullivan Jr. and Jeff (Michelle) Sullivan; sister,...

Ricky Lee Craig

Ricky Lee Craig

Sep 27, 2025

Ricky Lee Craig, 66, of Rushsylvania, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1958, to the late Sherman A. and P. Lou Ann (Tapp) Craig.

Ricky is survived by his children, Ricky (Meredith) Craig II of Wooster, Randy Craig of Zanesfield, Rodney (Sarah) Craig of DeGraff, Tia Amerine...

Joyce Ann Horsley

Joyce Ann Horsley

Sep 26, 2025

Joyce Ann Horsley, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on December 17, 1958, to the late Rodney Joe and Mary Louise (Horne) Horsley.

Joyce is survived by her longtime companion, Jan “Stokey” Durr of Bellefontaine; brothers, Rodney Horsley of Russells Point, and David (Kari) Horsley...

Carol Marie Keller

Carol Marie Keller

Sep 26, 2025

Carol Keller, 81, of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in West Mansfield, Ohio on May 28, 1944, to the late Robert Henry and Iola Marie (Butcher) Small. She is also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Beth Renee, her sister, Marcia Thornton and a nephew, Richard Thornton.

She is...

Daniel Lee Utley

Daniel Lee Utley

Sep 19, 2025

Daniel Lee Utley, 62, of Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, in Canal Winchester, Ohio.

Daniel was born in Marion, Ohio, on November 14, 1962, to Thomas Woodrow Utley of Marion, and Bernice Jean (Sipes) McCoy of Illinois. He married April Cavinder on January 25, 2014, and she survives in Carlisle, Indiana. Daniel is also survived by a daughter,...

Christine R. Cummins

Christine R. Cummins

Sep 19, 2025

Christine R. Cummins, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 26, 1947, the daughter of the late Harold O. and Genevieve L. (Sementelli) Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Ronald E. Cummins, the father of her...

Sandra Kay Stahler

Sandra Kay Stahler

Sep 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Stahler, 81, of Rushsylvania passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She is survived by her sons: Michael J. (Rebecca) Cook, Donald W. (Kristin) Cook, and Eric B. (Domini) Cook; grandchildren: Harley Cook, Timothy (Julia) Cook, Aaron (Rachel) Cook, Brian Cook, Naomi (Jacob) Young, Madhuri...

Paula J. March

Paula J. March

Sep 19, 2025

Paula J. March, 75, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Paula was born in Sidney, Ohio, on March 8, 1950, to the late Eugene and Doris (Zwiebel) Fogt. She married Robert L. March on April 3, 1993, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 1995. Paula was...

John A. Stout

John A. Stout

Sep 18, 2025

John A. Stout, 67, of Belle Center went home to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at his beloved residence after a lifelong battle with dilated cardiomyopathy.

John was born in Kenton, Ohio, on August 26th, 1958, to James and Dolores “Maxine” (Dugan) Stout. He graduated from Benjamin Logan Schools in 1976, achieved his State FFA...

James D. Littlejohn

James D. Littlejohn

Sep 10, 2025

James D. Littlejohn, 92, of Bellefontaine passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 29, 1933, to the late Floran O. and Marie Esther (Albright) Littlejohn.

On October 30, 1953, he married Caroline Mae (Detweiler) Littlejohn, and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2013.

Jim is survived...

Dora Klinker

Dora Klinker

Sep 7, 2025

Surrounded by loved ones, Dora Klinker, 73, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2025.

She was born on September 13th, 1951, in La Junta, Colorado, she was the daughter of Samuel and Lupita Medina.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and siblings; Ludy, Evelyn, Orlando, Berlinda, Georgiana, Betty and infant brother, Bobby.

She is survived by her...

Mary Virginia Brill

Mary Virginia Brill

Sep 4, 2025

Mary Virginia Brill, 96, of West Liberty and formerly of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Plumwood, Ohio by her late parents, Henry and Rose (Malone) Schuer.

She is survived by nine children: Rose Marie (Michael) Lyons, of North Lewisburg, Philip Lee (Patricia) Brill...

Joshua Michael Carr

Joshua Michael Carr

Sep 2, 2025

Joshua Michael Carr, 40, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on April 23, 1985, to the late David C. Carr and Deborah (Chamberlain) Hughes, who survives.

He is also survived by his children, Austin Hartzler, Liam Carr, Kingston Carr, and Titan Carr; siblings, Katie...