Obituaries

Scott Ray

Scott Ray

Dec 14, 2018

Scott Ray, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Patty Jean (Halves) Ray and the late George Louis Ray.  Scott was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ashlee N. Ray in 2016.

He is survived by his wife,...

Gary L. Reprogle

Gary L. Reprogle

Dec 14, 2018

Gary L. Reprogle, age 70, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning December 14, 2018, at St. Rita’s Care Center in Lima Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 26, 1948, to the late Gail and Theodosia (Vickery) Reprogle.

Gary married Rebecca Ann Krohn June 8, 1974, and she preceded him in death October 13, 2014. ...

Lisa Kay Smith

Lisa Kay Smith

Dec 13, 2018

Lisa Kay Smith, age 47, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:52 P.M. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Mercy Health in Urbana, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 8, 1971, a daughter of David “Junior” Smith and the late Sally L. (Chapman) Smith.  In addition to her mother, Lisa was also preceded in...

Phyllis Marie King

Phyllis Marie King

Dec 11, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, Nanny, and friend, Phyllis Marie King, 72, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 10:42 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl Baughman.

On March 19, 1967, Phyllis married her husband of...

Dahlia Maude Jones

Dahlia Maude Jones

Dec 9, 2018

Dahlia Maude Jones, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Allen County Ohio December 5, 1921, a daughter of the late William H. and Margaret A. (Slagle) McClurg.

On October 20, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky she married Daniel Edward...

Peggy J. Harmon

Peggy J. Harmon

Dec 9, 2018

Peggy  J. Harmon, age 49, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:03 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Urbana, Ohio June 24, 1969, to the late Michael Little and Loretta (Francis) Boyer of Bellefontaine.

On June 26, 2010,...

Linda C. Kelly

Linda C. Kelly

Dec 9, 2018

Linda C. (Tapp) Kelly, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:08 A.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Big Springs, Ohio January 4, 1942, to the late Amos and Odetta Mae (Titus) Tapp.

On August 25, 1958, in Mt. Victory, Ohio she married Donald W....

Russell K. Shepard

Russell K. Shepard

Dec 6, 2018

Russell K. Shepard, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:24 A.M. Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio May 23, 1952, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Latimer) Shepard. Along with his parents a sister, also preceded Russell in death.

On September 25, 1988, in Raymond,...

Jeannine E. Smith

Jeannine E. Smith

Dec 5, 2018

Jeannine E. Smith, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine July 18, 1936, to the late Clinton A. and Winifred (Cronley) Diener.

On July 28, 1988, Jeannine married Stanley Smith in...

Bonnie L. Shough

Bonnie L. Shough

Nov 30, 2018

Bonnie L. Shough, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Michigan November 2, 1945, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Marks) Zimmel.

On November 18, 1977, she married Neil P. Shough and he preceded her in death October 2, 2018. A brother,...

Betty Eileen Fulkerson

Betty Eileen Fulkerson

Nov 29, 2018

Betty Eileen Fulkerson, age 89, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 11:57 A.M. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Massillon, Ohio July 15, 1929, the daughter of the late Hamer Ingle and Ellen Gladys (Young) Dipple.

On June 12, 1947, she married John Phillip Fulkerson...

Albertin A. Guerard

Albertin A. Guerard

Nov 27, 2018

Albertin A. Guerard, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning November 27, 2018, at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island February 24, 1928, to the late Albert and Pomela (Richard) Guerard.  Bert was also preceded in death by his first wife, Anneliese (Eggl) Guerard in 1981.

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Ronda Sue Houchin

Ronda Sue Houchin

Nov 27, 2018

Ronda Sue Houchin, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:25 P.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine October 27, 1956, to the late Marion Parmer and Doris (Shields) Parmer.

On June 6, 1974, she married John K. Houchin and he survives along with their...

Martha E. Jackson

Martha E. Jackson

Nov 27, 2018

Martha E. Jackson, age 102, passed away at 6:38 P.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Clay Township in Auglaize County Ohio November 14, 1916, to the late William R. and Meta M. (Boggs) Wert.

On July 3, 1937, Martha married Robert E. Jackson and...

Zelma Orsborn

Zelma Orsborn

Nov 25, 2018

Zelma Richardson Orsborn, 101, of West Liberty, died at 5:30am Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Green Hills Skilled Care where she had received excellent care for the past three years.

She was born at home on the family farm outside Zanesfield, on September 25, 1917, the daughter of Imogene Cooksey Richardson and Elmer Richardson.  She...

James Harvey Schultz

James Harvey Schultz

Nov 23, 2018

James Harvey Schultz was born: March 4, 1938 and passed from this life on November 23, 2018 as a result of a long courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was with his wife and sons at Van Crest nursing home in Urbana when he passed into the arms of his Savior. Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio to...

Robert H. Small

Robert H. Small

Nov 22, 2018

Robert H. “Bob” Small, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018 at his home. 

He was born in Zanesfield, Ohio June 25, 1937, to the late Willard R. and Helen (Hewlings) Small.  Bob was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sandra Kay Small; a daughter, Cindy Small and three brothers William, John, and James Small.

Bob worked in the...

Betty Jane Crump

Betty Jane Crump

Nov 21, 2018

Betty Jane Crump, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:05 A.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Wilberforce, Ohio April 24, 1928, a daughter of the late James Blain and Carrie Elizabeth (Lucus) Newsome.

She married Walter O. Crump February 3, 1946, and...

Connie Sue Burden

Connie Sue Burden

Nov 20, 2018

Connie Sue (Fulton) Burden,72, born October 4, 1946, of Lakeview, Ohio to the late James and Madalene (Horne) Fulton in Bellefontaine, Ohio, was swept up into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, while surrounding by family.

Connie was loving, kind, giving, selfless, and greatly blessed everyone she met. She had...

Sharon K. Burchett

Sharon K. Burchett

Nov 19, 2018

Sharon K. Burchett, age 65, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 1:22 P.M. Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 7, 1953, to the late LaVerne Haney and Hazel L. (Heil) Williams. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by a sister,...