Obituaries
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...
Georgia A. Brunson
Oct 24, 2023
Georgia A. Brunson, 73, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation. She was born in Bayard, Nebraska on February 1, 1950, to the late Thomas and Beulah (Bartley) Ellis.
On May 23, 1970, she married her high school sweetheart, Terry S. Brunson, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage...
Devon C. Allen
Oct 22, 2023
Devon Christopher Allen, of Bellefontaine, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend, had his journey cut short at the age of 31, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Devon was born on June 1, 1992, in Kenton, Ohio.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Stacy Risner and Matt...
D. Harvey Claypool
Oct 22, 2023
D. Harvey Claypool, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home.
Harvey was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1938, to the late Earl Leslie and Helen Pearl (Fisher) Claypool.
Harvey married Deanna J. Farley on July 5, 1987, in Jackson Center, Ohio, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by 2 sons,...
Clara Mae Leininger
Oct 21, 2023
Clara Mae Leininger, 91, of Jackson Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on July 14, 1932, to the late Paul and Marvel P. (Pence) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ethel “Irene” Kah and her brothers: Joe P....
Diane J. Lawless
Oct 21, 2023
Diane J. Lawless, 93, of Sunbury and formerly of West Liberty, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2023, at Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehab Center, Marengo, Ohio.
Diane was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 12, 1930, to the late Homer R. and Mildred Cookston Banks. She is survived by a daughter, Chris Lawless of Sunbury, Ohio; 3 sons: Greg...
Peggy Jean Pequignot
Oct 20, 2023
Peggy Jean Pequignot, 74, of Bellefontaine went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 9, 1949, to the late Charles “Pat” and Vivian (Sheeley) Earick.
On July 18, 1970, she married Raymond “Andy” Pequignot Jr, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2012. She is...
Dr. Robert H. Davis
Oct 20, 2023
Dr. Robert H. Davis, a highly respected pathologist and pillar of the medical community, has passed away at the age of 78.
Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 6, 1945, Dr. Davis began his remarkable journey towards a life devoted to medicine and scientific exploration. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Viola Davis and his...
Richard T. "Rick" Howerton
Oct 19, 2023
Richard T. “Rick” Howerton, 70, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 20, 1952, to the late Reuben V. Howerton and Maxine D. (Elliott) Engle.
On September 27, 1996, he married Barbara (Young) Howerton, and she survives.
He...
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Gertrude Hostetler, 90, died October 19, 2023.
Vivian is survived by a sister, two brothers, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 19 nieces, and 13 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hostetler.
Vivian was a longtime member of the Philadelphia Church of God.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Josephine Anna Mustaine
Oct 19, 2023
Josephine Anna Mustaine, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away on October 19, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on December 19, 1927, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Deward and Sara Daisey (VanMeter) McVay. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Helen Smith.
She is survived by her daughter Jean Wilkins of...
Loretta B. Linger
Oct 17, 2023
Loretta B. Linger, 73, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, at her home.
Loretta was born on June 27, 1950, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Cloye Albert and Marie (Smith) Estes. She married Paul Howard Linger on March 9, 1968, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2017, and they are now...
Jim E. Stout
Oct 17, 2023
Jim E. Stout, age 88, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Monarch Nursing Home in Marysville. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on May 16, 1935 to the late J. Ivan and Lois (McCracken) Stout. On October 16, 1955 he married the former Dolores M. “Maxine” Dugan and she preceded him...
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