Obituaries
Roger Dee Blair
Feb 13, 2026
Roger Dee Blair, 72, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1953, to the late Levi W. and Lois Jean (Miller) Blair.
On August 24, 1974, he married Mary Ann (Lillard) Blair, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2022.
He is survived...
LaVerne "Verne" McCullough
Feb 10, 2026
LaVerne " Verne" McCullough, born October 1, 1954, to Frank McCullough Sr. & Lillian McCullough, who survive, passed peacefully in the presence of family, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Verne was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Gifted athletically, he had a passion...
Ewell Timothy "Tim" Hinman
Feb 6, 2026
Ewell Timothy (Tim) Hinman, born on February 26, 1967, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 58.
Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore."
Ewell Timothy Hinman was born in Melbourne, Florida. He was adopted by Nelson and...
Rebecca Dolores Jones
Feb 4, 2026
Rebecca Dolores Jones (Rapp) was born December 5, 1953, the second oldest of 4 girls, to Philip and Dorothy Rapp of Mt. Victory, OH. Known as Becky to her friends and family, she had an idyllic country childhood, surrounded by her sisters and cousins as constant companions. Becky graduated from Ridgemont High School in 1972, after which she became the...
James Bunn Kelley
Feb 3, 2026
James Bunn Kelley, 94, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at Mary Rutan Hospital on February 3, 2026. He was born in Attica, Seneca County, Ohio on November 19, 1931, the third of six children to Wilbur Harrison and Enola Mae (Bunn) Kelley.
He married Dorothy Eileen (Lay) Kelley on July 24, 1976, and she preceded him in death on March...
Donald E. Moffitt
Feb 1, 2026
Donald E. Moffitt, 89, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born in Champaign County, Ohio, on May 21, 1936, to the late Howard K. and Alma (Sidders) Moffitt.
Donald married the love of his life, Jane Alcott, on June 7, 1958, and she survives. He is...
David L. Vassar
Feb 1, 2026
David L. “Dave” Vassar, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 14, 1948, the son of the late Donald Roy and Ceola K. (Vermillion) Vassar.
On August 17, 1968, he married Judith A. “Judy” (Rudasill) Vassar in the First Christian Church, Bellefontaine, and she survives.
He...
Warren David Kauffman
Jan 31, 2026
Warren David Kauffman, 88, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away at Otterbein Senior Life Green Hills after an extended illness on Saturday, January 31, 2026, under the loving care of his family, Otterbein Green Hills staff, and Universal Home Health & Hospice Care.
Warren was born on June 28, 1937, to David M. and Olive B. (Hartzler) Kauffman. After graduating from West Liberty High School, he...
Bryan Alan Lindsey Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Bryan Alan Lindsey Sr., 64, of Belle Center passed away at his home Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born in West Point, New York on November 15, 1961, to John and Mary (Pessia) Lindsey.
Bryan is survived by many who loved him. Foremost: the love of his life, Pamela (Sheets) Lindsey, to whom he was married on June 30, 2001....
Nancy Jean Farrington
Jan 29, 2026
Nancy Jean Farrington, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Marion, Ohio on June 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clara (Trumbo) Britton.
On January 16, 1965, she married Robert Lloyd “Bob” Farrington, and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2018.
She is survived...
Belva Ann Lantz
Jan 29, 2026
Belva Ann Lantz, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, January 29, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Belva was born in Urbana, Ohio, on January 10, 1940, to the late Glenn Thomas and Edith Marie (Morter) Williams. She married the love of her life, Duane Dale “Whitey” Lantz, on November 19,1960, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on May...
Joy Plank
Jan 29, 2026
Joy Plank, of West Liberty, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 97. Joy lived on her own at her home on Runkle Street until relocating to Otterbein Green Hills one week prior to her passing.
Joy was born on January 8, 1929, in West Liberty, Ohio. She was the...
Paul Douglas Taylor Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Paul Douglas Taylor Jr., 61, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 8, 1964, to the late Paul Douglas Sr. and Valorie Jean (Deslandes) Taylor.
On June 12, 1999, he married Teresa (Crump) Taylor and she survives.
Paul is also survived by his...
Sonny James Scott
Jan 26, 2026
Sonny James Scott, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday morning, January 26, 2026, at home.
Sonny was born in Bellefontaine on September 10, 1974, to Connie Sue (Cowen) Bruckelmeyer and the late Sonny Ray Scott.
Sonny is survived by his mother, Connie Bruckelmeyer of Bellefontaine; and a brother Daniel Scott.
There will be no services at this time for Sonny.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL...
Patricia G. Sebring
Jan 23, 2026
Patricia G. (Gregg) Sebring, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Patricia 'Pat' was born on December 22, 1931, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donavon and Wanda (Fultz) Gregg.
Patricia graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1951. Pat then went to the Springfield Beauty Academy. Pat returned to Bellefontaine and worked...
Doris Jane Keith
Jan 19, 2026
Doris Jane Keith, 71, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on February 12, 1954, to the late Irwin Perry Sr., and Florence Mae (Carpenter) Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Dorothy Lucille, Mary Elizabeth, Ira (Lee) Moore, Joseph (Loretta)...
Peggy L. Millington
Jan 18, 2026
Peggy L. Millington, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Peggy was born in Bellefontaine on June 18, 1949, to the late Charles W. and Ruth J. (Young) Grant. She married Harry E. Millington on August 31, 1985, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2025. Peggy was also preceded...
Michael J. Davis
Jan 18, 2026
Michael J. Davis, 66, of Zanesfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 26, 1959, to the late Donald and Mary Ann (Straley) Davis. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Campbell.
He is survived by his daughters: Amanda Riffle and Aaron (Ryan) Chumley; grandchildren: Olivia,...
Robert L. Johns
Jan 18, 2026
Robert L. Johns, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Huntsville, Ohio on April 15, 1933, the son of the late Joseph B. and Daisy (Kinnard) Johns.
On November 29, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn E. “Jody” (Diener) Johns, and she preceded...
Helen L. Roth
Jan 16, 2026
Helen L. Roth, 96, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:05 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Carecore at Heritage in Minster. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 4, 1929, to the late Bert and Una (Schaeffer) Baker.
On February 7, 1948, Helen married her first husband, Willis Wildermuth and he preceded her in death on January...
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