Alan Argabright
Oct 9, 2026
Alan L. Argabright, 61, of Jackson Center passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 9, 2026. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on September 22, 1965, to the late Paul Kenneth and Twylah (Wiessinger) Argabright.
He is survived by many cousins, extended family, friends and his best friend, Mark Van Fossen and his family.
A 1983 graduate of Jackson...
Barbara Retta McClain
Oct 8, 2026
Barbara Retta McClain, lovingly known as “Barb” or “Barbie” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 8, 2026, at the age of 88, at her home in West Liberty, Ohio.
Barbara was born on March 16, 1938, to the late Paul J. Sprague and Jane R. (Licklider) Sprague. She was the fourth of...
Mark A. Jackson
Oct 5, 2026
Mark A. Jackson, 64, formerly of Belle Center, passed away Monday morning, October 5, 2026, at Monarch Skilled Nursing in Marysville, Ohio.
Mark was born in Urbana, Ohio, on March 19, 1962, to the late Ronald E. and Joyce Ann (Salyer) Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his favorite niece, Ty Lyn Ferguson.
Mark is survived by his sister Tina...
Linda G. Wood
Oct 4, 2026
Linda G. Wood, 75, of Anna, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on July 16, 1951 to the late Trimble and Pearlie (Church) Maynard.
She is survived by her children: John Wood, Lisa (Dennis) Boggs, and Scott (Jennifer) Wood; grandchildren: Dylan, Mathis, Maddie, Nick, and Kate; siblings: Myrt, Eddie (Maurice), and...
Phyllis J. Rees
Oct 3, 2026
Phyllis J. Rees, 100, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
She was born on June 28, 1926, to the late Carl and Eva DeLacy (Starrett) Jenkins. She lived in Bellefontaine until moving to Greenville, Ohio in 2003, then to Sarasota, Florida in 2013. For the last three years she resided back in Greenville, Ohio.
On June 7, 1946, Phyllis married Robert...
Sidney "Sid" Wood
Sep 29, 2026
Sidney “Sid” Wood, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at his home. He was born in Frank, Pennsylvania to the late Sidney and Sara (Rupert) Wood.
Sid is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Wood, to whom he was for married 63 years before her passing on March 25, 2021.
He is survived by three daughters: Mary...
Russell Dean Howe
Sep 28, 2026
Russell Dean Howe, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born on December 3, 1961, in Maryland, the son of the late Gary and Geraldine (Whiten) Howe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Howe in 2024.
He is survived by two...
Joan Chamberlain
Sep 26, 2026
Joan Chamberlain, 83, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with family members by her side.Joan was born on September 25, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was the daughter of Paul A. and Wanda (Baker) Chamberlain.Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, John Michael Blackburn Weymouth. She is now in Heaven...
Dawson C. Thomas
Sep 26, 2026
Dawson C. Thomas, 16, passed away far too soon on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born on January 21, 2010, the son of Christen (T.J.) King and Caleb M. Thomas.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Christen (Halberstadt) & T.J. King of Bellefontaine and his father, Caleb M. Thomas, of Anna, a sister,...
Julia Joan Heminger
Sep 25, 2026
Julia Joan Heminger, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, September 25, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Joan was born in Roundhead, Ohio, on November 19, 1933, to the late William “Carl” and Mattie Evelyn (Hites) Baughman. She married Donald M. Heminger on March 30, 1949, in Newport, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2007. Joan...
Betty Jane Conrad
Sep 25, 2026
Betty Jane Conrad, 74, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Bell County, Kentucky on November 28, 1951, to the late Richard and Lovinia (Rose) Hoskins. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Conrad, and her siblings: Richard, Roy, Virgil, Mary, and Ruth.
She is...
Patricia Ann Eleyet
Sep 24, 2026
Patricia Ann Eleyet, of Bellefontaine, was born August 24, 1957, in Bellefontaine to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Patterson) Folk. She passed away on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a family who will carry her memory in their hearts.Patricia was a devoted mother who loved her two boys, Robert and the late William, with everything she had. Her sons were...
Marcia Ann Mosbarger
Sep 23, 2026
Marcia Ann Mosbarger, 93, of Spencerville and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:43 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Troy, Ohio on September 6, 1933, to the late Cecil Leroy and Lillian Mabel (Graham) Moist.
On September 30, 1955, she married Donald Eugene Mosbarger and he preceded her in...
Marilyn E. Wortman
Sep 23, 2026
Marilyn E. Wortman, 94, of Bellefontaine passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.
She was born in Wood County, Ohio on August 9, 1932, to the late Norman L. and Marjorie Isabel (Grover) Fahle.
Marilyn married Benjamin W. Wortman on August 12, 1950, and he preceded her in death on May 22,...
Joseph James Daniels
Sep 23, 2026
Joseph "Joe" James Daniels, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
He was born in Bellefontaine on January 14, 1954, to the late Jesse James and Martha (Frederick) Daniels. He was raised alongside his four siblings: Vicki, Chris, Lisa and Jim.
On February 11, 1976, he married the former Mary Jo Elliott, and she survives...
Thomas E. Fidago
Sep 23, 2026
Thomas Edward Fidago, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Tom was born in Canonsburg, PA on July 22, 1944, to the late Rudy J. and Leona D. (Lastauckas) Fidago. Tom graduated from Snowden High School in South Park, PA 1962 and from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH in 1967 with a degree...
William "Bill" John Pletcher
Sep 19, 2026
Bill (William) John Pletcher, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
He was born in Columbus on September 7, 1951, a son of the late William and Jennie Kamera Pletcher.
Survivors include a daughter, Jill (Matt) Titus of West Liberty; two sisters: Jeanne (Rick) Bahan of West Liberty and Susan (John) Szakacs...
Vern L. Schroyer
Sep 16, 2026
Vern L. Schroyer, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Coldwater, Ohio on November 13, 1954, the son of the late Harold and Lois (Dilworth) Schroyer.
On July 7, 2005, he married the former Carol (Tannehill) Schroyer, and she survives.
He...
Bonnie Lou Horsley
Sep 14, 2026
Bonnie Lou Horsley, 69, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 4, 1957, to the late Paul Edwin and Vivian (Knox) Boysel. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dale “Mike” Johnson; siblings: Shelby Sheeley, Paula Green, Melody Boysel, Paul Boysel Jr.,...
Van W. Johnson
Sep 14, 2026
Van W. Johnson, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Blackfork, Ohio.
Van was an Army veteran who proudly served his country. He was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, as a member of the 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red One."
Van retired from the City of Bellefontaine...
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