Obituaries
Marjorie Anne Beam
Nov 25, 2023
Marjorie Anne Beam, 92, of Jackson Center, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born on March 28, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sherman O. Beam and Helen G. (Boyd) Beam.
Marjorie is survived by her brother, Charles “Bud” (Carol) Beam; a grandson, Timothy Jackson;...
Rose Mary Ford
Nov 23, 2023
Rose Mary Ford, 74, of West Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
She was born on February 25, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles C Fulkerson and Alberta (Wallace) Fulkerson, who survives in Rushsylvania. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karissa...
Joseph Edward Franck
Nov 22, 2023
Joseph Edward Franck, 73, of Bellefontaine passed away at 8:47 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Robert Edward Franck and Mary Kathrine (McKenna) Franck.
On October 23, 1991, Joe married Julie Ann (Williams) Franck in Jackson Center, Ohio...
Elizabeth "Betty" Deardurff
Nov 21, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Deardurff, 92, of West Liberty, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center.
She was born Elizabeth Joan Watkins on February 2, 1931, to Ruth Elizabeth Barnes and Harry Eddy Watkins, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Huntsville Schools in 1949. She married John...
Doris M. (Brentlinger) Henry
Nov 16, 2023
Doris M. (Brentlinger) Henry, 95, of Rushsylvania, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on October 29, 1928, to the late Ivan L. and Alice Marie (Hesser) Brentlinger. On May 20, 1947, she married William K. Henry, and he preceded her in death. Along with...
Willie O. Collins
Nov 11, 2023
Willie O. Collins, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in West Hamlin, West Virginia on August 9, 1942, to the late Willie Mason and Gladys (Chafins) Collins. He is also preceded in death by his children: Vicki Lease, Debbi Reed, Richard Nutter, and Jerry Collins; grandchildren: Jarod George and...
Linda L. Hanson
Nov 10, 2023
Linda L. Hanson, 76, of Huntsville, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 20, 1947, to the late Robert Vernon and Sue Marcella (Detrick) Lentz.
On August 2, 1966, she married Carl Robert “Bob” Hanson and he survives.
She is also survived by their...
Charles Michael "Mike" Bible
Nov 10, 2023
Charles Michael “Mike” Bible, 53, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 10, 2023, after a courageous, nearly 3-year battle with Glioblastoma.
He was born in Athens, Ohio, on June 6, 1970, to the late Charles Edward “Butch” Bible and Kathie (Doug) McMillen who survive in Bellefontaine.
On August 11, 1990, he married...
Jim Godwin
Nov 8, 2023
Jim Godwin, 86, of West Liberty, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Huntsville, Ohio on June 19, 1937, to the late Floyd and Diona (Cook) Godwin.
On July 5, 1985, Jim married Sandy (Oder) Godwin and she survives.
He is also survived by his children, Duane (Amy)...
Marsha Sue Faulder
Nov 8, 2023
Marsha Sue Faulder, 80, of Jackson Center, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on June 2,1943, a daughter of the late Harold LaVerne Faulder and Dorothy Irene (Branch) Faulder.
Marsha is survived by two sisters, Sheila Buck, and Roseanna Norton; four brothers,...
Edwin C. Steinmetz
Nov 8, 2023
Edwin C. Steinmetz, 55, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 4, 1967, to the late Richard Charles and Marilyn Sue (Metzler) Steinmetz.
He leaves behind his sisters: Arnetta (Michael) Wallbrown of Huntsville, Arlene Jenkins of Huntsville, and Holly (Vince) Liming of Xenia; nephews: Matthew Jenkins,...
Jamer Jay Monteith
Nov 7, 2023
Jamer Jay Monteith, age 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 7, 2023, at his home after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 4, 1966, to the late Chuck and Shirley (Fox) Monteith.
Jay is survived by his wife, Michelle; son, Carson Monteith; stepdaughter, Tasha Ruble; the proud Papaw to three grandchildren, Bexley,...
Ann Elizabeth Hess
Nov 6, 2023
Ann Elizabeth Hess, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023, in her home at the Green Hills Community, West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born on December 28, 1929, to the late Julia (Sapp) and Edward Elder.
Ann married James Patrick Hess on December 29, 1956, who passed away on December 18, 2007. Ann...
Rodney A. "Nondo" Scott II
Nov 5, 2023
Rodney A. “Nondo” Scott II, 50, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Rodney was born in Kenton, Ohio, on January 31, 1973, to the late Rodney A. and Manuela “Nellie” (Mirelez) Scott. He is survived by his partner, Tracie Ferguson-Scott of Huntsville; children: Rodney A. (Jasmine) Scott III, and Mia...
Howard L. "Hal" Grounds
Nov 4, 2023
Howard L. “Hal” Grounds, 66, of Rushsylvania, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023, at his home.
Hal was born in Washington County, Maryland, on March 22, 1957, to the late Howard Tarquen and Marjorie Geneva (Rector) Grounds. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Coriena Rose Randall; and son-in-laws John Randall and Ryan Bahr.
Hal is survived...
Richard L. "Dick" Collum
Nov 2, 2023
Richard L. “Dick” Collum, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:27 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on February 19, 1947, to the late James E. and Betty B. (Henry) Collum.
On March 24, 2001, he married Kimberly (Ward) Collum, and she survives.
He is also survived...
Virginia Mae Fergus
Oct 30, 2023
Virginia Mae Fergus, 99, of West Liberty, passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on October 12, 1924, a daughter of the late Carl E. Roby and Carrie Blanche (Strong) Roby.
Virginia is survived by her son, Gary (Marg) Fergus; a daughter-in-law,...
Joanne Liles
Oct 26, 2023
Joanne Liles, 89, of Belle Center, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on February 2, 1934, to the late William and Catheryn (Dunham) Lucas.
On January 14, 1953, she married Harold L. Liles, and he preceded her in death on July 15, 2019. She is also preceded in death by a son-in-law,...
Gary A. Houchin
Oct 26, 2023
Gary A. Houchin, 63, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 19, 1960, to Gerald N. Houchin and the late Severiana Maria “Ann” Houchin.
On August 26, 2006, he married the former Lisa Slusser and she survives in Belle...
Donna Edyth Alig
Oct 26, 2023
Donna Edyth Alig, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 90.
Donna was born to the late Addison and Bertha (Spence) Colegrove on April 6, 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, William Edward Alig on September 20, 1952. They were blessed with 33 years of marriage and five...
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