Obituaries
Ruth Ellen Buck
Jul 13, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Folsom) Buck, 92, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, just 3 days shy of her 93rd birthday.
Ruth was born on July 16, 1931, to Charles Eugene Folsom and Laura (Detwiler) Folsom/LeGrand.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Joe Richard Buck Sr.; sons, Charles Eugene (Carol) and Joe Richard Jr. (Dina) of West...
Arthur "Bud" Stapleton, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Arthur “Bud” Stapleton, Jr., 58, of Springfield, passed away Saturday morning, July 13, 2024, at Aventura at Oakwood Village, Springfield.
Bud was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on May 11, 1966, to the late Arthur Lee Stapleton and Lois Darlene (Smith) Stapleton. He was also preceded in death by siblings: Sue (Phillip) Ball, Connie Napier, Lois Marie “Toots” Munz, John Porter, Kim...
Linda L. Green
Jul 11, 2024
Linda Lou Green, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed from this life Thursday, July 11, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Center after several years of failing health.
She was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 2, 1947, to parents William I. Rollins and Sally M. (Calvin) Phillips, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by sister Marcia Ann Lane, with...
Frederick Gilbert Bunke
Jul 10, 2024
Frederick Gilbert Bunke, 87, of Botkins, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born in Lima, Ohio on January 5, 1937, a son of the late Frederick Henry Bunke and Maxine Ellen (Harris) Bunke.
On June 24, 1956, Fred married Shirley Ann (Parlette) Bunke and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2008. He was also...
Toni Overbey
Jul 9, 2024
Toni Overbey, 74, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday evening, July 9, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Toni was born on October 28, 1949, to the late Benjamin F. and Elva Eileen (Dennison) Sutton. She was also preceded in death by a sister Marjorie Paxton.
Toni is survived by her sons: Brad Overbey of Russells Point, Brian (Maria...
Harry "Butch" Mullins Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Harry “Butch” Mullins Jr., age 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13, 1943, to the late Harry Maxwell Sr. and Ruth (Browning) Mullins.
On April 4, 1965, he married Linda Joyce (Scott) Mullins, and she preceded him in death on December...
Joanne Thrailkill
Jul 3, 2024
Joanne Thrailkill, 96, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the Homestead at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 11, 1927, the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Johnson) Bailey.
On September 30, 1960, she married Richard C. Thrailkill, and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is also preceded in...
Harrison Morton Tevis, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
Harrison Morton Tevis, Jr., 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Monroe Township, Logan County, Ohio on July 23, 1930, the son of the late Harrison Morton Sr. and Emma Lee (Karr) Tevis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and seven brothers.
On June 9, 1953,...
Kathy Anne Detwiler
Jun 28, 2024
Kathy Anne Detwiler passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio. In her final days, she was surrounded by family and enjoyed reminiscing about a lifetime of happy memories. Kathy was born on January 19, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Aurelia Engle, and her brother, Gary Engle. Kathy is...
David F. "Duff" Maier
Jun 28, 2024
David F. “Duff” Maier, 83, of Huntsville, passed away Friday evening, June 28, 2024, at his home.
Duff was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on May 25, 1941, to the late John E. Maier and Eula M. (Wish) Maier Houchin. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Richard P. Maier and John F. Maier; former wife Alice O. Maier, and...
Robert C. Lentz
Jun 25, 2024
Robert Charles Lentz, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 9, 1944, to the late Robert Vernon and Sue Marcella (Detrick) Lentz. His sister Linda Hanson preceded him in death in November of 2023.
On May 19, 1973, he married Ranae (Jones) Lentz and she survives.
Bob is also survived by their...
David "Dog" Wilgus
Jun 24, 2024
David “Dog” Wilgus, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Lima Memorial Health Hospital.
He was born in Bellefontaine on December 25, 1963, the son of the late Donald William and Donna May (Norris) Wilgus. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by a son,...
Donna Anne Gillespie
Jun 23, 2024
Donna Anne Gillespie, age 74, of Belle Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:23 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Donald E. and Jeanette (Weiss) Schellenbach.
On November 21, 1987, she married Paul Thomas Gillespie, who survives in Belle Center.
Donna is also survived by her sister, Cynthia (Cindy) Schellenbach;...
James Arthur "Jim" White
Jun 21, 2024
James Arthur White, Jim, 75, quietly bid the world goodnight near the end of the longest day of 2024 at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek in West Liberty, Ohio. Born on October 19, 1948, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jim graduated from Woodstock Academy in Connecticut, and studied math, philosophy, and computer science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Jim was a multidisciplinary craftsman who...
Mary E. Escamilla
Jun 21, 2024
Mary E. Escamilla, age 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 14, 1955, to the late Donald R. Tudor and Florence M. Tudor, who survives in Rushsylvania.
On July 20, 1985, she married the love of her life, whom she...
Brittnie Renee' Whetsel
Jun 18, 2024
Brittnie Renee' Whetsel, 32, of Bellefontaine, went to be with her Lord at 2:57 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 27, 1991, a daughter of Daniel Russell Whetsel Jr. and Sheila Renee' (Kenner) Whetsel.
Brittnie is survived by her two children, whom she adored,...
Kenneth E. Whisman
Jun 14, 2024
Kenneth E. Whisman, age 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 31, 1933, in Middletown, Ohio to the late Dorothy and Wayne Whisman.
On December 29, 1957, he married Florence (Wallace) Whisman, and she survives.
Kenny is also survived by a son, Keith Whisman of Bellefontaine, a daughter, Kathy (Deb) Whisman-Allen of...
Jeffrey N. King
Jun 12, 2024
Jeffrey N. King, 69, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Jeff was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on August 29, 1954, to the late Thomas E. and Marcella M. (Foulk) King.
Jeff married Janet Elaine (Amerine) King on January 11, 1997, and she survives in East Liberty. He is also...
Dana Edward Rumer
Jun 12, 2024
Dana Edward Rumer, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 2, 1960, to the late Lloyd Allen Rumer and Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, who survives in Belle Center
Dana is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Linson of Belle Center;...
William F. Appel
Jun 10, 2024
William F. “Bill” Appel, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Reading, Ohio on January 12, 1950, the son of the late William Fredrick and Lois (Brettschneider) Appel.
He is survived by a stepson, Josh (Leah) Dickinson of Eugene, Oregon, a stepdaughter, Sarah (Steve) Neff of...
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