Obituaries

Floyd Franklin Lundy

Floyd Franklin Lundy

May 31, 2025

Floyd Franklin Lundy (93) passed from this life into his eternal life on the evening of May 31, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Floyd was born to Floyd Emmett and Sylvia Gladys (Tice) Lundy on December 29, 1931, in Lima, Ohio. Floyd was the oldest of four brothers: Roger, Alva (“Rusty”), and Richard, all deceased.

Floyd is survived by...

James Edward Cline

James Edward Cline

May 31, 2025

James E. Cline, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on May 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 30, 1952, to the late Clarence I and Dorothy M. (Tampos) Cline.

James is survived by his daughters, Mindy (Paul) Fulmer and Krystal (Eric) May; grandchildren, Aaryonna (Dylan) Webb, Draven (Kylee) VanSchoyck, Carmen Fulmer, Jace...

Eleanor Ruth Knight

Eleanor Ruth Knight

May 30, 2025

Eleanor Ruth Knight gained her angel wings on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Stanley and Esther (Towne) Thompson in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 13, 1934.

On September 27, 1998, she married Charles “Charlie” Knight, and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2009. She is also preceded in death by...

Beverle Joan Yoder

Beverle Joan Yoder

May 28, 2025

Beverle Joan Yoder was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 5, 1946, the eldest of four children born to Richard and Evelyn (Ike) Wilkins. As a daughter whose father was first a ministry student and then a lifetime railroad employee, Beverle knew various homes in her early life, all before settling in Van Buren, Ohio, where she graduated from Van...

Robert "Bobb" M. Swihart

Robert "Bobb" M. Swihart

May 28, 2025

Robert "Bobb" Swihart, 68, of Russells Point, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on August 9, 1956, to the late Jerry and Shirley (Newman) Swihart.

On May 12, 2025, he married Taylor (Britenstine) Stone, and she survives.

He is also survived by his children: Natalie Spears, Nicole (Jason)...

Mary Malinda Agner

Mary Malinda Agner

May 28, 2025

Mary Malinda Agner, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was born in Bellefontaine on February 22, 1952, to the late George L. and Alice Mae (Roberts) Adelsberger. She married Stanley Eugene “Butch” Agner on January 30, 1976, in Rushsylvania and he preceded her in death on February 16,...

Sharon Lea Arrowood

Sharon Lea Arrowood

May 25, 2025

Sharon L. Arrowood, 52, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 14, 1972, a daughter of Teresa Kaye (Worley) Webber and the late Michael Ernest Foshee Sr.

Sharon is survived by her mother; two sons, Jacob (Paige) Arrowood, and Nathaniel (Rita) Arrowood; five grandchildren,...

Richard Frank Mally

Richard Frank Mally

May 24, 2025

Richard Frank Mally, 94, of West Liberty, passed from this life on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Longmont, Colorado, on August 22, 1930, to the late John Anthony Mally and Clara Elizabeth Mally.

In 1990, he married Janet Yoder Erickson, and she survives, along with his children, Valerie (Ed) Gossert, Richard II (Jennifer) Mally, Erin (Chris)...

Franklin Delbert "Frank" Scott, Jr.

Franklin Delbert "Frank" Scott, Jr.

May 19, 2025

Franklin Delbert "Frank" Scott, Jr., age 55, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Galion, OH, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence.

Frank was born in Galion, OH on July 20, 1969, the son of the late Franklin Delbert Scott Sr. and Joyce (Jim) Scott-Isenberg, who survive in Galion.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by two...

Fred J. "Junior" Garland

Fred J. "Junior" Garland

May 19, 2025

Fred J. “Junior” Garland, 82, of Westerville, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:19 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born in Erwin, Tennessee on April 3, 1943, to the late Fred C. and Mary Lucille (Tucker) Garland.

On March 14, 1962, in Cumberland, Maryland he married Judy (Wise) Garland,...

John T. Kesecker

John T. Kesecker

May 16, 2025

John T. Kesecker, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

John was born in Bellefontaine on September 13, 1958, to the late Max D. and Mina D. (Molton) Kesecker. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Cooper.

John married Amy Lattimer on December 23, 2007, and she survives in Bellefontaine....

Emma Elizabeth Powell

Emma Elizabeth Powell

May 15, 2025

Emma Elizabeth (Bradley) Powell went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2025

Emma was born in Logan County on July 3, 1936. After graduating from Kenton High School, she would marry the love of her life, Robert D. Powell, on December 8, 1953. They would settle in Bellefontaine, where they raised two sons. Emma worked for Siemens in Bellefontaine...

Sharon Kay Stewart

Sharon Kay Stewart

May 15, 2025

Sharon Kay Stewart, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence.

Sharon was born in Bellefontaine, OH on November 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Stewart, on April 26, 2023, her uncle and aunt, Junior...

Rebecca L. Callender-Owens

Rebecca L. Callender-Owens

May 14, 2025

Rebecca L. “Becky” Callender-Owens passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Central Ohio Hospice within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 8, 1952, to the late Keith Leslie and Marjorie Gretchen (Bosley) McNeill. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Doug McNeill and sister, Loralee McNeill.

A 1970...

Edwin Matthew "Matt" Ewing

Edwin Matthew "Matt" Ewing

May 13, 2025

Edwin Matthew “Matt” Ewing, 26, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Born in Bellefontaine on November 12, 1998, he was the beloved son of the late Edwin Michael Ewing, who passed away on December 12, 2002 and Donna Traughber Ewing, who survives in Bellefontaine.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Jeremy...

Mark Andrew Lapp

Mark Andrew Lapp

May 13, 2025

Mark Andrew Lapp, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 12, 1939, to Noah and Florence (Arnett Yoder), who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine, and his siblings: David Yoder, Daniel...

Cynthia Crawford

Cynthia Crawford

May 9, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Crawford, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:33 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on April 19, 1939, to the late Greenland and Mary Ann (Higgins) Jones.

On May 1, 1958, she married Robert E. Crawford, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1982.

Cindy is survived by...

Clarence J. Cecil, Jr.

Clarence J. Cecil, Jr.

May 7, 2025

Clarence J. Cecil, Jr, 93, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Clarence was born in Big Woods, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late Clarence N. Cecil and Edith (Lawson). He was also preceded in death by his step-father Wert Lawson; daughter Toni; sisters; Gay Bair, Mary...

Paul R. McDonald

Paul R. McDonald

May 4, 2025

Paul R. McDonald, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 13, 1947, to the late Wilbur W. and Bonnie A. (Muston) McDonald.

On June 20, 1970, in Belle Center, Paul married Jocele (Keys) McDonald, and she survives. 

He is also survived by his sons,...

Charlotte A. Hitt

Charlotte A. Hitt

May 1, 2025

Charlotte A. Hitt, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.

Charlotte was born in Champaign County on March 6, 1939, to the late Harold E. and Bwana A. (Jones) Corbett. She married Garry B. Hitt on September 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2015. Charlotte was also preceded in death by...