Obituaries
Jenny M. Hemphill
Mar 5, 2026
Jenny M. (Langstaff) Hemphill, 73, was born on June 9, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio and passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in New Middletown, Ohio surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to those around her.
Jenny graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1971. On September 1, 1973, she married Daniel L....
Agatha Sherwood
Mar 4, 2026
Agatha Sherwood, 100, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Hartford, Ohio on December 17, 1925, to the late Stefan and Mary (Majewski) Wlodarsky.
On October 23, 1945, she married Elmer Paul Sherwood, and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1985. She is also preceded in death by her...
Phyllis Ann Prall Wallace
Mar 4, 2026
Phyllis Ann Prall Wallace, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Phyllis was born in Logan County, Ohio, on January 2, 1931, to the late Leo and Margaret (King) Grimes. She was preceded in death by husbands Charles Allen Prall and Albert Wallace; son Brian Allen Prall; son-in-law David Poland; grandson Jason Poland; 3...
Wm. Richard "Dick" Horn II
Mar 3, 2026
Wm. Richard "Dick" Horn II, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, West Liberty.
He was born on January 10, 1942, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of the late William Richard Horn I and Margaret Eunice (Underwood) Horn.
Dick graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1959 and went on to earn...
Jack E. Albert
Mar 2, 2026
Jack E. Albert, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home.
Jack was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, on January 11, 1952, to the late Donald F. and Lois J. (Gearhart) Albert. He was also preceded in death by his wife Eva Z. (Pinter) Albert on August 24, 2019.
Jack is survived by his children: Erin (Robert) Hill of...
Connie Sue Sooter-Andrews
Mar 2, 2026
Connie Sue Sooter-Andrews, 61, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Lima, Ohio on June 7, 1964, the daughter of the late Jerry and Lois (Searfoss) Stegal. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Zachary Lattimer.
She is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Andrews, her three children, Travis...
Claire Odekirk
Feb 27, 2026
Claire Odekirk, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Claire was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 11, 1948, to the late James Phillip Langone and Antoinette (Cabuccio) Langone. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow, and sister Joanne Giordano.
Claire is survived by her...
Larry A. Pearson
Feb 26, 2026
Larry Allen Pearson, 66, of West Liberty, went to be home with Jesus at 6:07 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 10, 1960, to the late Julius "Abe" and Virginia L. (Wurster) Pearson.
On August 24, 2002, he married Deena (Hess) Pearson and she survives.
Larry is...
Sharon Elaine Clegg
Feb 26, 2026
Sharon Elaine Clegg, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 10, 1943, to the late Walter and Anna Mariam (Culp) Curler.
In 1977 she married Joseph “Joe” Clegg, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2022.
She leaves behind her children: Michael Smith and Michelle...
Ruby Kay Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Ruby Kay Smith, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday evening, February 16, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Ruby was born in Dixon, Illinois, on November 25, 1951, to Dolores A. (Carter) Glover and the late Paul H. Glover. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Anderson.
Ruby married Mel Smith on August 22, 1970, and he survives in...
Mary Alice Raichle
Feb 15, 2026
Mary Alice Raichle, 98, of West Liberty, Ohio and formerly of Satellite Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Born in Dayton, Mary spent most of her life in Ohio, later retiring with her beloved husband, Kurt Raichle, to Florida. Following his passing, she returned to Ohio to be near her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Williamson;...
Roger Dee Blair
Feb 13, 2026
Roger Dee Blair, 72, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1953, to the late Levi W. and Lois Jean (Miller) Blair.
On August 24, 1974, he married Mary Ann (Lillard) Blair, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2022.
He is survived...
Herbert Joseph Bensman Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Herbert Joseph Bensman Jr., 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Herb was born on December 22, 1961, in Kenton, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert and Bernadette (Roof) Bensman. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Coons, Susan Gildow, and Darlene Arthur;...
LaVerne "Verne" McCullough
Feb 10, 2026
LaVerne " Verne" McCullough, born October 1, 1954, to Frank McCullough Sr. & Lillian McCullough, who survive, passed peacefully in the presence of family, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Verne was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Gifted athletically, he had a passion...
Ewell Timothy "Tim" Hinman
Feb 6, 2026
Ewell Timothy (Tim) Hinman, born on February 26, 1967, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 58.
Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore."
Ewell Timothy Hinman was born in Melbourne, Florida. He was adopted by Nelson and...
Rebecca Dolores Jones
Feb 4, 2026
Rebecca Dolores Jones (Rapp) was born December 5, 1953, the second oldest of 4 girls, to Philip and Dorothy Rapp of Mt. Victory, OH. Known as Becky to her friends and family, she had an idyllic country childhood, surrounded by her sisters and cousins as constant companions. Becky graduated from Ridgemont High School in 1972, after which she became the...
James Bunn Kelley
Feb 3, 2026
James Bunn Kelley, 94, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully at Mary Rutan Hospital on February 3, 2026. He was born in Attica, Seneca County, Ohio on November 19, 1931, the third of six children to Wilbur Harrison and Enola Mae (Bunn) Kelley.
He married Dorothy Eileen (Lay) Kelley on July 24, 1976, and she preceded him in death on March...
Donald E. Moffitt
Feb 1, 2026
Donald E. Moffitt, 89, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born in Champaign County, Ohio, on May 21, 1936, to the late Howard K. and Alma (Sidders) Moffitt.
Donald married the love of his life, Jane Alcott, on June 7, 1958, and she survives. He is...
David L. Vassar
Feb 1, 2026
David L. “Dave” Vassar, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 14, 1948, the son of the late Donald Roy and Ceola K. (Vermillion) Vassar.
On August 17, 1968, he married Judith A. “Judy” (Rudasill) Vassar in the First Christian Church, Bellefontaine, and she survives.
He...
Warren David Kauffman
Jan 31, 2026
Warren David Kauffman, 88, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away at Otterbein Senior Life Green Hills after an extended illness on Saturday, January 31, 2026, under the loving care of his family, Otterbein Green Hills staff, and Universal Home Health & Hospice Care.
Warren was born on June 28, 1937, to David M. and Olive B. (Hartzler) Kauffman. After graduating from West Liberty High School, he...
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