Obituaries
Lois Jean Dyer
Jan 16, 2026
Lois Jean Dyer, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at Campbell Place.
Jean was born in Bellefontaine on October 23, 1929, to the late Leroy and Anna Mary (Johnson) Allen. She married Robert Dwight “Red” Dyer on January 11, 1948, in Kentucky, and he preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded in death by 2 sons:...
Carleen Elaine Skaggs
Jan 15, 2026
Carleen Elaine Skaggs, 70, of DeGraff, passed away Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital.
Carleen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 13, 1955, to the late Carl Clifford Brown and Anna Faye (Back) Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son Matt Schafer, and a brother Scott Brown.
Carleen is survived by her husband, Gerald Skaggs,...
Patrick C. Trimble
Jan 15, 2026
Patrick “Pat” C. Trimble, 82, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his residence on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 13, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Patrick lived a life rich in experiences, driven by his passion for nature, family, and service.
Pat devoted over three decades of his life to owning and managing a chiropractic...
Dwight "Ed" Jackson
Jan 14, 2026
Dwight "Ed" Jackson, 70, of Zanesfield, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 6, 1955.
Dwight is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Richard Mason; special companion, Vicky Metzler; niece and nephew, Cam (Amy) Winters, and Brandi (Nick) Anderson, and Michael Mason; great nieces and...
Ronald "Dean" O'Brien
Jan 12, 2026
Ronald "Dean" O'Brien, 69, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:32 a.m. on January 12, 2026, at Vancrest of Urbana. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 17, 1956, to the late Robert Albert O'Brien and Willadean Emily (Mefford) O'Brien, who survives.
Dean is also survived by sisters-in-law, Judy Boyd and Angie O'Brien; nieces and nephews, Rachel (Michael) Phelps, Sarah (Shane)...
Gary Lee Dyer
Jan 11, 2026
Gary Lee Dyer, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Hardin County, Ohio on April 8, 1951, the son of the late Harold Eugene and Helen Marie (Houser) Dyer.
On July 5, 1974, he married Charlotte Ann (Elliott) Dyer, and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by children, Amber Michelle Dyer...
Linda Lou Fillinger
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Lou Fillinger, 80, of Zanesfield, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Dodds) Mathews.
She is survived by her four children, Karen (Jim) Ginter of Georgetown, SC, Teresa (Mark) O'Brien of Zanesfield, OH, Tim (Anna) Johnson of Galloway, OH,...
Kelly Marie Costello
Jan 9, 2026
It is with much sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Marie Costello. A Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt who peacefully left this life at the age of 59, on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones as she entered the next chapter of her existence after a short fight with cancer.
She was born on May 27,...
Carol J. White
Jan 8, 2026
Carol J. White, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, January 8, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Carol was born in Belle Center, Ohio, on March 12, 1937, to the late William Perry Price and Blanche Ellen (Neal) Price. She married Kenneth E. White on February 23, 1955, in Belle Center, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1998....
Justin Joe Harbour
Jan 8, 2026
Justin Joe Harbour, 41, of Columbus and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:27 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 4, 1984, to Tracy Harbour and Kathryn "Sue" (Truesdale) Harmon, who survive.
Justin is also survived by his brothers, Erik (Melissa) Wical,...
Scott Joseph James
Jan 7, 2026
Scott Joseph James, 53, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at this Bellefontaine residence.
He was born on September 12, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Ronald Joseph James of California and the late Rosanne (Conner) Logan.
He is survived by children, Kimber (Daniel) Long of Richmond, IN, Ava James of Marysville, OH, and BentLeigh Kapp of Bellefontaine,...
Victor Medina Lopez
Jan 2, 2026
Victor Media Lopez, 60, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Mexico on January 22, 1965.
There are no planned services at this time.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve Victor’s family and friends and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message...
Janice June Richardson
Dec 30, 2025
Janice June Richardson, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Maplewood, Ohio on June 1, 1937, to the late Chester Alvin and Elizabeth Ann (Protsman) Ware.
On December 31, 1964, she married Jack Edward Richardson, and he preceded her in death on...
Marlene C. McKee
Dec 28, 2025
Marlene C. McKee, 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born on March 23, 1945, a daughter to the late George and Edna (Steinke) Manger.
On December 28, 1968, she married Robert H. “Bob” McKee, and he preceded her in death on April 19,...
Karen Sue Topping
Dec 26, 2025
Karen Sue Topping, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, December 26, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Karen was born in Bellefontaine on May 28, 1959, the daughter of the late Leland Eugene Tuttle and Mary Ruth (Knoff) Tuttle.
On March 31, 1984, Karen married William R. Topping in Lewistown, Ohio and he survives in Bellefontaine.
She is also survived...
Pamela E. Ross
Dec 24, 2025
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, 2025, Pamela E. Ross was welcomed home into the Kingdom of God. Born March 4th, 1954, she was 71. Originally from the Fredericksburg – Chancellorsville, Virginia area, she has resided in Midwest Ohio for the past 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lambert, mother, Pauline Martin, her cherished...
Donna Mae Cox
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Mae Cox, 65, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 26, 1960, to the late Donald M. and Maudale (Dennis) Seger. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry G. Seger and...
Dolly June Lorenz
Dec 20, 2025
Dolly June Lorenz, 82, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her granddaughter’s home in Belle Center, Ohio. She was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, on March 9, 1943, to the late Edward and Ella (Mills) White. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Lorenz.
She is survived by...
Jonathan Daniel Hammond
Dec 18, 2025
Jonathan Daniel Hammond, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 12:16 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on July 8, 1980, to the late John Humphries Hammond and Shirley (Norton) Hammond, who survives.Daniel is also survived by his daughters, Mia and Leila Hammond; stepdaughter, Aryana Lane; 3 step-grandchildren; brother, Matthew...
William D. Berry
Dec 18, 2025
William D. Berry, 91, of Belle Center, passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Madison County, Ohio on October 10, 1934, to the late Sam and Ola (Emrich) Berry.
On November 5, 1966, Bill married Joan (Amsler) Berry, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 2024.
Bill is...
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