Obituaries
Daniel T. Sims
Feb 12, 2025
Daniel Tennant Sims, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Ganzhorn Suites in Powell. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on July 14, 1943, to the late Kermit Clark and Nellie Ruth (Tennant) Sims.
On December 7, 1969, he married Melanie Marie (Moss) Sims, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2010. Dan was also preceded...
Lois A. Holycross
Feb 12, 2025
Lois A. Holycross, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 16, 1931, to the late Alfred and Tempie (Stutzman) Buchenroth.
On July 22, 1949, she married Raymond S. Holycross Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2010....
Caron L. Vernon
Feb 11, 2025
Caron L. Vernon, 71, of Columbus, and formerly of West Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in her Columbus home.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 14, 1953, the daughter of the late Mark Eugene and Martha Louise (Carpenter) Grimes. She was also preceded in death by her dearest friend, Peggy (Jay) Thackery.
She is survived by her...
Daniel E. Gilbert
Feb 9, 2025
Daniel E. Gilbert, age 91, of Urbana, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 21, 1933, to the late Johnson E. “Huck” and Martha B. (Ward) Gilbert.
On July 17, 1964, he married Myra J. (Hague) Gilbert, and she survives.
Daniel is also survived by his...
Jan A. Sponsler
Feb 6, 2025
Jan A. Sponsler, 73, of Bellefontaine, a beloved son, brother, cousin and friend, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00pm.
He was born on January 17, 1952, in Bellefontaine, and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph O. Sponsler and brothers Greg and Bart Sponsler.
Jan is survived by his loving mother, Edna M. Sponsler of...
James David Prater
Feb 6, 2025
James David Prater, 65, of rural West Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.
Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on December 18, 1959, and raised by Earl Peters and the late Linda L. (Prater) Peters.
Jim is survived by his children: Adam Prater of West Liberty, Alexia Prater of West Liberty, Alivia Prater of Anniston, Alabama, April Johnson...
Dr. Robert W. Carter
Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Robert “Bob” W. Carter, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Bob was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1931, to the late J. Harry and Adalaide (Andrews) Carter. He married Marlene K. Ealy on April 5, 1958, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2021. Bob...
Maxine Ann Riley
Feb 2, 2025
Maxine Ann Riley, age 78, of West Liberty, passed away at her residence at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio, on March 13, 1946, to the late Donald M. and Verda (Hamel) Blackwell.
She married Richard R. Riley in 1980, and he survives her.
Maxine is also survived by her cousins, Mary E. (Robert)...
Wanda Jean Saylor
Feb 2, 2025
Wanda Jean Saylor, 95, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Campbell Place.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Harry Charles and Edna (Smitley) Froebe.
On February 22, 1948, she married James Robert Saylor, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1991. She...
Kevin D. Skidmore
Feb 2, 2025
Kevin D. Skidmore, 72, of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lima, Ohio on November 4, 1952, to the late Wayne and Charlene (Dreitzler) Skidmore. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia “Cindy” Shepherd.
On February 14, 1996, he married Gloria (Mohn) Skidmore, and...
Lance Lowell Line
Feb 1, 2025
Lance Lowell Line, 53, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 1, 1971, a son of the late Gene Line and Roxella “Roxie” (Howell) Line.
On July 19, 2008, Lance married Jennifer (Puckett) Line in DeGraff, Ohio and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2021. He was also preceded in...
Cynthia Renee Zell
Feb 1, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Renee Zell, 64, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 2, 1960, to the late Kerryn L. and Margaret Sue (Young) Zell. She is also preceded in death by her son, Desmond Huff and her brother-in-law, Dale Barney.
She is survived...
Alberta Lee "Tootle" Major
Feb 1, 2025
Alberta Lee “Tootle” Major, 74, formerly of Huntsville, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.
She was born in Mason County, West Virginia on November 14, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Geraldine Jean (Lee) Varian.
On July 15, 1967, she married Martin McCravey “Buzz” Major, Jr. in Meigs County, Ohio...
Ruth Charlene Coy
Feb 1, 2025
Ruth Charlene Coy, 91, of West Liberty, passed away at 6:32 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on August 25, 1933, to the late Ruth Hall, adopted and raised by Albert D. “Al” and Adah B. Anderson-Markin.
She married Robert E. Coy, and he...
David Michael Ryan
Jan 31, 2025
David Michael Ryan, 71, of Marysville, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 4, 1953, to the late Gordon Albert Ryan and Mary (Hall) Blair.
David worked as an engineer and had a love for the outdoors.
He is survived by his sister, Deborah Dickman; and his...
Joy King
Jan 29, 2025
Joy King, 89, of Bellefontaine went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 29, 2025. She passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana after a brief illness.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 4, 1935, to the late Lawrence R. and Mary Kathryn (King) Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
George L. Holycross
Jan 27, 2025
George L. Holycross, 90, of Bellefontaine, entered into his new heavenly home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:30pm peacefully at his home.
George was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, on September 5, 1934, to the late Virgil Lee Traul Holycross and Ruby Sadie (Reames) Holycross. He was also preceded...
Sylvia "Lynn" Clark
Jan 26, 2025
Sylvia “Lynn” Clark, 58, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1966, to the late Clifford and Sylvia (Slone) Adkins. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: Roger and Christopher Adkins and her niece, Racheal.
On January 11, 1986, she married...
Carol Eileen McMullen
Jan 23, 2025
Carol Eileen McMullen, 80, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025, at Green Hills Care Center.
Carol was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 10, 1944, to the late William V. and Lois J. (Wharf) McMullen.
Carol is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, C. Alayne and Ronald Klenotic of Gladstone, Michigan; nieces and nephews: Ron (Erica) Klenotic, Tanya...
Myrtle "May" Grove
Jan 22, 2025
Myrtle “May” Grove, 86, of Lakeview and formerly of Zanesfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Lakeview, Ohio.
She was born in Crumpler, West Virginia on August 1, 1938, the daughter of the late John Leslie and Felda Garland (Bailey) Angle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Angle.
On December 22, 1957, she married Charles Grove...
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