Obituaries

Amy Maria Anderson

Amy Maria Anderson

Aug 31, 2024

Amy Maria Anderson, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Amy was born in Bellefontaine on July 2, 1968, to the late Woodrow Allen Anderson and Gladys Marie (Brown) Anderson.

Amy is survived by her children: Tanner Anderson, Braden Brugler, Hunter Burris, and Madison Burris; 2 granddaughters: Kaylee Burris and Lillian Lowe; 5 siblings: Dale (Robin) Webb, Allen (Kaprice) Anderson,...

James Lowell Wilgus

James Lowell Wilgus

Aug 29, 2024

James Lowell Wilgus, 79, of Bellefontaine was ushered into the arms of Jesus at home with his wife by his side on August 29, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1944, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Donald William and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Byron Wilgus, Sandy Meyer, Patricia Wilgus,...

Frank H. Wallace

Frank H. Wallace

Aug 25, 2024

Frank H. Wallace, 68, of Jackson Center, Ohio formerly of Butler Twp. Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in his residence. 

Frank was born on May 15, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his stepfather Michael and his mother Constance Toney. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Justice. 

He leaves behind two children...

Laura Lee Williams

Laura Lee Williams

Aug 22, 2024

Laura Lee Williams, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:06 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Star Lake, New York on June 5, 1952, to the late Norman and Margaret (Mayhew) Howes. 

On July 9, 1977, she married Gregg Williams in Lima Ohio, and he survives in Bellefontaine.

She is also survived by...

Mike Darren Mullins

Mike Darren Mullins

Aug 21, 2024

Mike Darren Mullins, 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

He was born on July 22, 1971. Mike was a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he was a 1989 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from Ohio University and a Masters furthering this study from Antioch College.

He was an incredibly talented artist whose...

Janet M. Saunders

Janet M. Saunders

Aug 21, 2024

Janet M. Saunders, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 14, 1928, to the late Gail and Helen (Parkins) Dolph. 

Janet is survived by her daughter, Melody Born; grandchildren, Heath (Jeanette) Cox, Kendra Born, Melia Born, Wade (Beth) Born, Lance Born, and...

Daniel Scott Artis

Daniel Scott Artis

Aug 18, 2024

Daniel Scott Artis, 52, of Springfield, passed away Sunday night, August 18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. 

Dan was born in Bellefontaine on May 3, 1972, to Cynthia Artis and the late James “Petey” Brown. He was also preceded in death by daughter Johnae Jones.

Dan is survived by his mother Cynthia (James) Johnson of Bellefontaine; 7 children: Antonia Adams of Columbus...

Robert E. King

Robert E. King

Aug 17, 2024

Robert E. “Rob” King, 72, of Huntsville, passed away Saturday evening, August 17, 2024, at his home.

Rob was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on January 31, 1952, to the late Arthur L. and Alice W. (Barnes) King. He was also preceded in death by a nephew Jason King.

Rob married Daisy E. Patrick on September 19, 1971, at Zanesfield Community Chapel by...

Kristie R. Mitchell

Kristie R. Mitchell

Aug 16, 2024

Kristie R. Mitchell, age 50, of Rushsylvania, passed away after a long battle with cancer at 10:33 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 8, 1973, to the late Robert Smith and Candace (Chamberlain) Britton, who survives. 

On May 24, 1997, she married Perry O. Mitchell, and...

Kathryn A. "Cookie" German

Kathryn A. "Cookie" German

Aug 14, 2024

Kathryn A. “Cookie” German, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, East Campus, Columbus.

She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on April 8, 1945, the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Conrad) Martindale.

On April 11, 1992, she married Daniel J. German, and he preceded her in death on...

Connie L. Hempy

Connie L. Hempy

Aug 11, 2024

Connie LuAnn Brugler Hempy, 90, of Rushsylvania, OH, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born just outside of Big Springs, Ohio, on June 22, 1934, to the late Garrett McKinley Brugler, Sr. and Anna B Deerwester Brugler.

On Feb. 20, 1954, in Liberty, IN, she married A.M. Hempy, who preceded her in death...

Phyllis Colleen McDonnell

Phyllis Colleen McDonnell

Aug 8, 2024

Phyllis Colleen (Eaton) McDonnell, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 18, 1939, the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Ruth Gertrude (Beard) Eaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Kelly Colleen Riggs and Julia Ann McDonnell,...

David L. Schultz

David L. Schultz

Aug 7, 2024

David L. Schultz, 79, of Zanesfield, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Memorial Gables, Marysville.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 21, 1945, the son of the late Gustav and Mable Mae (Amstutz) Schultz. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Schultz in 2005, two brothers, Daniel Schultz and...

Donald Richard "Dick" Van Buskirk

Donald Richard "Dick" Van Buskirk

Aug 6, 2024

Donald Richard (Dick) Van Buskirk of Bellefontaine, OH went home to be with the Lord August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. He passed away at Logan Acres Care Center with family by his side. He was 96 years old. Born in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Donald Leo and Glendora (Hughes) Van Buskirk on Sept. 27th, 1927, he was...

Edna Imogene "Jean" Maxwell

Edna Imogene "Jean" Maxwell

Aug 5, 2024

Edna Imogene “Jean” Maxwell, 96, of West Liberty, passed away Monday morning, August 5, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Jean was born on November 29, 1927, in Huntsville, Ohio, to the late Homer C. Johnson and Katherine (Davis) Johnson. She married Max. L. Maxwell on August 7, 1946, in Kentucky and he preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded...

Kimberly A. Mitchell

Kimberly A. Mitchell

Aug 4, 2024

Kimberly A. Schnell Mitchell 67, of Naples, Florida and Minster, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her Ohio residence.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on January 21, 1957, the daughter of Janet L. (Lenhart) Schnell of Jackson Center, OH and Paul Schnell of Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Kim was a 1975 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a 1979 graduate of...

Miriam Gale Turner

Miriam Gale Turner

Aug 4, 2024

Miriam “Gale” Turner, 67, of Russells Point, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 15, 1956, to the late Jim Butler and Dorothy (Pruitt) Horn.

On August 9, 1974, Gale married Kevin R. Turner, and he survives.

She...

Shirley Joan King

Shirley Joan King

Aug 3, 2024

Shirley Joan King, 82, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at The Life Care Center of Medina where she was cared for by Hospice of the Western Reserve and her loving nephew, Phillip King and family. Previously to the nursing home, Shirley was cared for at Green Hills for 2 years, and in her home by...

Annette Vera Ammons

Annette Vera Ammons

Aug 1, 2024

Annette Vera Ammons, also known as “Tish” to her family, was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and love to those around her. Born June 17, 1947, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Annette lived a life filled with devotion, not just to her family but her community and faith. She passed away at her residence on August 1, 2024, leaving...

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II, 66, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away early, Monday, July 29, 2024, in his residence.

He was born in Weston, West Virginia, on May 20, 1958, the son of the late Thomas Franklin Burkhammer and Thelma Jean (Sprouse) Burkhammer, who survives in DeGraff, Ohio.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by eight siblings: Robert (Amie) Burkhammer of...