Obituaries
Marlene C. McKee
Dec 28, 2025
Marlene C. McKee, 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born on March 23, 1945, a daughter to the late George and Edna (Steinke) Manger.
On December 28, 1968, she married Robert H. “Bob” McKee, and he preceded her in death on April 19,...
Karen Sue Topping
Dec 26, 2025
Karen Sue Topping, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, December 26, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Karen was born in Bellefontaine on May 28, 1959, the daughter of the late Leland Eugene Tuttle and Mary Ruth (Knoff) Tuttle.
On March 31, 1984, Karen married William R. Topping in Lewistown, Ohio and he survives in Bellefontaine.
She is also survived...
Pamela E. Ross
Dec 24, 2025
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, 2025, Pamela E. Ross was welcomed home into the Kingdom of God. Born March 4th, 1954, she was 71. Originally from the Fredericksburg – Chancellorsville, Virginia area, she has resided in Midwest Ohio for the past 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lambert, mother, Pauline Martin, her cherished...
Donna Mae Cox
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Mae Cox, 65, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 26, 1960, to the late Donald M. and Maudale (Dennis) Seger. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry G. Seger and...
Dolly June Lorenz
Dec 20, 2025
Dolly June Lorenz, 82, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her granddaughter’s home in Belle Center, Ohio. She was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, on March 9, 1943, to the late Edward and Ella (Mills) White. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Lorenz.
She is survived by...
Jonathan Daniel Hammond
Dec 18, 2025
Jonathan Daniel Hammond, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 12:16 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on July 8, 1980, to the late John Humphries Hammond and Shirley (Norton) Hammond, who survives.Daniel is also survived by his daughters, Mia and Leila Hammond; stepdaughter, Aryana Lane; 3 step-grandchildren; brother, Matthew...
William D. Berry
Dec 18, 2025
William D. Berry, 91, of Belle Center, passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Madison County, Ohio on October 10, 1934, to the late Sam and Ola (Emrich) Berry.
On November 5, 1966, Bill married Joan (Amsler) Berry, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 2024.
Bill is...
Rodney A. Skelly
Dec 17, 2025
Rodney A. Skelly, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
Rodney was born in Delphos, Ohio, on August 22, 1962, to the late Donald and Wilma (Mauk) Skelly.
He is survived by his sister Melanie (Bill) Gilroy of Bellefontaine; his brother Todd (Cheryl) Skelly of Bellefontaine, nieces and nephews, Charles...
Ernest Eugene "Gene" Grimes
Dec 14, 2025
Ernest Eugene "Gene" Grimes, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on January 3, 1950, the son of the late Ernest Monroe and Lena Essie (Parrett) Grimes. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Shirley Jean Grimes, sister, Inez Mae Robinson, a brother, Thomas Monroe Grimes,...
Lois Carol Kohli
Dec 14, 2025
Lois Carol Kohli, 85, of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Assisted Living. She was born on April 1, 1940, to the late John and Lois L. (McCraken) Stout. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Taylor; brother, James (Maxine) Stout and nephew, John Stout.
She leaves behind her children:...
Vivian Ann Evans
Dec 12, 2025
Vivian Ann (Smith) Evans, 86, of West Liberty, Ohio and West Columbia, SC, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on May 25, 1939, in Urbana, Ohio to Marion Daniel Smith and Reva Mae (Heinlen) Smith.
Vivian graduated from West Liberty High School in 1957. She attended Ohio Wesleyan and graduated from The Ohio State...
Harry E. Millington
Dec 7, 2025
Harry E. Millington, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2025, at his home.
Harry was born in Richwood, Ohio, on February 8, 1947, to the late Matthew M. Millington, Sr. and Betty J. (Winebrenner) Millington. He was also preceded in death by a sister Priscilla Miranda, brothers Matthew M. “Skip” Millington and Patrick A. Millington; a grandchild and...
Joyce Core
Dec 6, 2025
Joyce Core, 92, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio on February 16, 1933, to the late Estle and Mildred (Liston) Hemminger.
On June 26, 1954, she married Edward Knight Core, Jr. and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1999. She is also preceded in death...
Carole Beth Barrett
Dec 4, 2025
Carole Beth Barrett, 76, of West Liberty, passed away at 9:33 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on April 6, 1949, to the late Thomas and Audrey (Steffen) Frydel.
On August 15, 1970, she married William Ervin "Bill" Barrett Sr. and he survives.
Carole is also survived by her sons', William...
June Marie Coil
Dec 3, 2025
June Marie Coil, 90, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born in Logan, Ohio on February 16, 1935, to the late Fred and Catherine (Fee) Poling.
On May 26, 1974, she married Kenneth R. Coil and he preceded her in...
David F. Downing
Dec 3, 2025
David F. Downing, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
David was born in Bellefontaine on April 18, 1942, to the late Robert Lee Downing and Eva Winifred (Moore) Downing. He was also preceded in death by a sister Nancy Ann Logan; brothers Robert D. Downing and Jerry L. Downing; and his loving partner...
Kristopher Adam Myers
Dec 1, 2025
Kristopher Adam Myers, age 46, lived life to the fullest and always found a reason to smile. He slipped the surly bonds of this earth on December 1, 2025, but not without leaving behind a profound legacy of love. He died swiftly and unexpectedly of natural causes at home. Kris was born on March 8, 1979, in Wheeling, WV to...
John L "Sully" Sullivan
Nov 30, 2025
John L "Sully" Sullivan, 68, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, while camping in Henderson, Kentucky. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on July 2, 1957, to the late Donald David and Juanita Alfreda (White) Sullivan.
Sully is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Charles Michael) Gerritsen; son, Adam Sullivan; grandson, Charles Jasper Gerritsen; and life partner, Susan...
Theresa M. Morando
Nov 29, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Theresa Marie (Paluch) Morando, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who left this world peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Theresa was born on September 16, 1929, in Weirton, WV, to the late Stanley and Catherine...
Mary Jean Hough
Nov 26, 2025
Mary Jean Hough, 71, of Zanesfield, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home.
Mary was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 27, 1954, to the late Malcolm Leonard Gabriel and Ann Regine (Stone) Gabriel.
Mary is survived by her son Josh Hough of Sterling Heights, Michigan; a sister Ann Gabriel of Columbus; and her very close friends: Larry D. Spradlin...
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