Obituaries

Thomas A. White

Thomas A. White

Oct 22, 2018

Thomas A. White, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 A.M. Monday, October 22, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio April 24, 1953, the son of the late Henry Clay Jr. and Mary Lou (Thompson) White. He was also preceded in death by...

Marilyn Smith McGhan

Marilyn Smith McGhan

Oct 21, 2018

Marilyn Dix Smith McGhan, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:00 A.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following complications from a car accident.

She was born in Newark, Ohio March 4, 1944 to the late Robert and Edna (Oyer) Dix. Marilyn is survived by...

Virginia Moran

Virginia Moran

Oct 20, 2018

Virginia “Ginny” Moran, 99 ½ , of Indian Lake, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018.

Ginny credits her longevity to her sense of humor.  She always said laughter is the best medicine because you always feel good when you laugh, and when you’re healthy, you’re wealthy.  She loved everyone she knew and she...

Marjorie S. Cooksey

Marjorie S. Cooksey

Oct 19, 2018

Marjorie S. Cooksey, age 78, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home. She was born in West Liberty March 7, 1940, to the late Robert L. & Pauline (Sellars) King.

On December 21, 1957, Marjorie married Thomas J. Cooksey, and he preceded her in death September 11,...

Vivian Leigh Reese

Vivian Leigh Reese

Oct 12, 2018

Vivian Leigh Reese, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday morning October 12, 2018, at the residence of Quentin and Lisa Reese in Jackson Center.

She was born in Pike County Kentucky July 17, 1942, to the late Geneva (Robinson) and Grover Butler. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vic...

Suzanne Mitchell

Suzanne Mitchell

Oct 11, 2018

Suzanne Mitchell, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:40 P.M. at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born January 18, 1930, to the late Frank Reid and Marjorie (Nagel) Shepard.

Suzanne is survived by her sons, Greg (Jo) Miller of Orient, Donald (Brenda) Miller of South...

Dena S. Brenner

Dena S. Brenner

Oct 8, 2018

Dena S. Brenner, age 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:59 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home. She was born in Franklin County Ohio December 27, 1956, to the late Denzil and Nancy J. (Cope) Kellar.

On March 12, 1982, Dena married Richard D. Brenner in Bellefontaine, and he survives along with a step-daughter,...

Patrick C. Jahnigen

Patrick C. Jahnigen

Oct 8, 2018

Patrick C. Jahnigen, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:04 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan July 13, 1952, to the late Clem Arthur and Fairel May (Stetler) Jahnigen.

Along with his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by a daughter,...

Devin Nathaniel Marchal

Devin Nathaniel Marchal

Oct 7, 2018

Devin Nathaniel Marchal, age 16, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident in Champaign County. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Marchal in 1988 and his adopted grandparents, Don and Adele Detwiller.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 23, 2001, a son...

Dianna Lee Focht

Dianna Lee Focht

Oct 6, 2018

Dianna Lee “Danny” Focht, age 66 of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:10 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 13, 1952 in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Gerald M. and Carmen Joan (Bodey) Elsass.  She was also preceded in...

Timothy Mark McClure

Timothy Mark McClure

Oct 6, 2018

Timothy Mark McClure, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Ft. Pierce, Florida, passed away Saturday evening October 6, 2018, at his home outside Bellefontaine.  Tim was born in Washington, Pennsylvania July 4, 1955, to the late Charles William and Mary Alice (Failinger) McClure.

Tim is survived by his wife Kay (Mortimore) McClure whom he married April 6, 1995...

LeRoy E. Elliott

LeRoy E. Elliott

Oct 5, 2018

Devoted husband, Dad, and Grandpa, LeRoy E. Elliott of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior just before midnight October 5, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. LeRoy was 89 years old, and everything good and wonderful to his family who already feel the loss, and wish they could talk to him once again. ...

Ted Michael Ricketts

Ted Michael Ricketts

Oct 4, 2018

Ted Michael Ricketts, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.  He was born in Bellefontaine December 26, 1961, to the late Milo Andrew and Patricia C. (Smith) Ricketts.

Ted is survived by his sister, Susan Ricketts of Indianapolis, Indiana; his brother, Timothy (Renee) Ricketts of Napoleon, Ohio and several nieces...

Richard E. Kerr

Richard E. Kerr

Oct 4, 2018

Richard E. “Dick” Kerr, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:22 P.M. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Union Township in Logan County Ohio to the late Harley Wilson and Clara Christina (Kuntzman) Kerr.

On May 12, 1950, Richard married Shirley Joanne Sprague at the Stony...

Gladys I. Kerns

Gladys I. Kerns

Oct 3, 2018

Gladys I. Kerns, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:16 P.M. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bloom Center, Ohio September 10, 1930, to the late John Elwood and Bertha Mae (Spillman) Moore.

On September 11, 1950, Gladys married Raymond Paul Kerns in Richmond,...

Gregory A. Brown

Gregory A. Brown

Oct 2, 2018

Gregory A. Brown, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning October 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Bellefontaine February 15, 1947, to the late Leonard and Betty (Mabra) Brown.  Gregory was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Brown Jr., and sisters Judy Scott, Connie Whetsel, and Berdetta Johnson. ...

Neil P. Shough

Neil P. Shough

Oct 2, 2018

Neil P. Shough, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home. He was born in Logan County Ohio February 12, 1939, to the late Paul Shough and Beatrice (Chamberlain) Shough Larsen. In addition to his parents, Neil was preceded in death by a brother Rocky Shough and a nephew, Stoney.

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Rose Ann Shoemaker

Rose Ann Shoemaker

Sep 30, 2018

Rose Ann Shoemaker, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:05 P.M. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Ripley, Ohio March 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Pauline (Simmers) Smith.

On August 18, 1950, she married Robert H. “Bob” Shoemaker and...

Kevin R. Chudyk Sr.

Kevin R. Chudyk Sr.

Sep 28, 2018

Kevin R. Chudyk Sr., age 62, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 8:30 A.M. Friday, September 28, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey August 16, 1956, to the late George Chudyk and Angela (Doyno) Chudyk of Hudson, Ohio.

On October 11, 1986, he married Dawn Leininger and she...

John Kerr

John Kerr

Sep 28, 2018

John Kerr, age 87, of rural Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening September 28, 2018, on his birthday after a short illness.

He was born in Union Township Logan County Ohio September 28, 1931, to the late Harley Wilson Kerr and Clara Christina (Kuntzman) Kerr.

John married Shirley Evelyn Ward August 25, 1950 at the Stony Creek...