Obituaries

Carroll E. Meadows

Carroll E. Meadows

May 11, 2024

Carroll E. Meadows, 87, of West Liberty, passed away at 9:07 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 5, 1937, to the late Henry Carroll Meadows and Arnetta Hall.Along with his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by his 2nd wife, Sherry D. Meadows; step daughter, Erin Lynn Smith; and...

Dolores Marie Beer

Dolores Marie Beer

May 8, 2024

Dolores Marie Beer, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on November 16, 1931, to the late Theodore D. and Ida Mae (Jackson) Lee.  

 

She married Merle Louis Beer, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2001....

Jon Frederick Eyster

Jon Frederick Eyster

May 7, 2024

Jon Frederick Eyster, 61 of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, May 7,2024, at his residence.  He was born December 2, 1962, in Marion, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Frederick and Kay (Maeshiro) Eyster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Doug Eyster.He is survived by his wife, Phyllis V. Eyster (Thompson) and...

Sharon Ann Hansen

Sharon Ann Hansen

May 5, 2024

Sharon Ann “Sherry” Hansen, 81 of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Marysville, Ohio. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of the late Francis and Alice (Flaherty) Hynes.On October 24, 1964, Sherry married Andrew L. “Andy” Hansen, and he survives in Bellefontaine. In addition to her parents,...

Cindy Lea Stahl

Cindy Lea Stahl

May 4, 2024

Cindy Lea Stahl, 65, of Waynesfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, at her home.

Cindy was born in El Centro, California, on February 6, 1959, to Kenneth and Lila Ann (Livingston) Carson.   

Cindy is survived by her husband Wesley Woolsey; her mother, Lila Ann Carson of Belle Center; her children:  Kenneth Andrew Stahl of West Mansfield, Matthew Allen...

Earl L. "Pee Wee" Arbogast

Earl L. "Pee Wee" Arbogast

May 3, 2024

Earl L. “Pee Wee” Arbogast, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. He was born in New Hampshire, Ohio on July 3, 1930, to the late Guy and Mary Lucille (Wagner) Arbogast. 

 

On May 31, 1980, he married Gertrude “Gertie” (Sauber) Arbogast, and she preceded him in death on February 17,...

Becky D. Kendall

Becky D. Kendall

Apr 29, 2024

Becky Kendall, 61, of West Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 17, 1962, to the late Willis and Edna Arlene (Burrey) Henry. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Kilee Kendall and granddaughter, Avianna Grantham.

 

On June 28, 1982, she married Roger Kendall,...

Debra Angela Harper

Debra Angela Harper

Apr 26, 2024

Debra Angela Harper, 64, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on October 9, 1959, to the late Robert R. and Barbara A. (Stevens) Masson. Debra married Randy Harper, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Jeannie Cooper,...

Henry Allen Kies, Sr.

Henry Allen Kies, Sr.

Apr 21, 2024

Henry Allen Kies, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, April 21, 2024, at Campbell Place.

Hank was born on April 20, 1931, to the late Ray Elmer Kies and Mary Gertrude (Weeks) Kies in Lima as the first caesarean birth at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He married Harriet Marie Roebuck in Belle Center on June 22, 1952, and she preceded him...

Timothy "Wayne" Wells

Timothy "Wayne" Wells

Apr 20, 2024

Timothy “Wayne” Wells, 55, of Bellefontaine, was welcomed into Heaven by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024, He was born in Jesup, Georgia, on September 13, 1968, to the late Jerry and Diane (Conley) Wells. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Courtney Wells.

 

On May 22, 2002, he married Deborah “Deb” (Sexton) Wells and she survives.

 

He...

Charles I. "Chuck" Cline

Charles I. "Chuck" Cline

Apr 19, 2024

Charles Ivan “Chuck” Cline, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, April 19, 2024, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.

Chuck was born in Bellefontaine on August 24, 1949, to the late Clarence I. and Dorothy M. (Tampos) Cline.  He was also preceded in death by an infant brother Larry.

Chuck is survived by son Jason “Jaybird” Cline of Bellefontaine; a...

John Keith Houchin

John Keith Houchin

Apr 19, 2024

John Keith Houchin, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 20, 1952, to the late Robert and Alice (Turner) Houchin. 

 

On June 6, 1974, he married the former Ronda Parmer, and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2018. He is also preceded in...

Fredrick J. Meredith

Fredrick J. Meredith

Apr 18, 2024

Fredrick J. Meredith, 98, of Bellefontaine was welcomed into the loving embrace of his

heavenly Father on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on

June 17, 1925 to the late Emery and Hazel (Hullinger) Meredith.

 

On March 7, 1946, he married the former Ruth Kindell and she proceeded him in death,

by only 11 days, on April 7, 2024. He...

Michael Ray Bell

Michael Ray Bell

Apr 16, 2024

Michael R. “Mike” Bell, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 3, 1955, to the late Millard and Virginia (Burk) Bell. On November 18, 1978, he married Kim K. (Gibson) Bell, and she survives.Mike is also survived by his children, Anthony Bell, Shawna (James...

Carolyn F. Stoner

Carolyn F. Stoner

Apr 15, 2024

Carolyn Fay (Momyer) Stoner joined her Heavenly Father and beloved husband, Andy on April 14, 2024, at her daughter Renae’s residence in Marysville, Ohio.

Carolyn was born the second of six daughters to John and Anna Mae (Smith) Momyer on July 18, 1932, in Wyano, Pennsylvania.  She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Bolton Stoner, her parents; sisters: Millie (James)...

Ruth Janèt Meredith

Ruth Janèt Meredith

Apr 7, 2024

Ruth Janèt Meredith, 97, of Bellefontaine, was welcomed into her Lord’s loving embrace on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, where she was surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Newton S. and Ruth May (Wagner) Kindell.On March 7, 1946, she married Fredrick J....

Dale F. Amweg

Dale F. Amweg

Apr 5, 2024

Dale F. Amweg, 87, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 30, 1936, to the late Elmer and Inez (Coats) Amweg. He is also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law: Clarence (Margaret) Hiller, Edward Hiller, Kenneth (Louella)...

Betty L. Schmerge

Betty L. Schmerge

Apr 4, 2024

Betty L. Schmerge, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.

Betty was born in Hardin County on August 17, 1936, to the late Tira Wynegar and Mary (Zimmerman) Brentlinger.  She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers: Charles Brentlinger, Earl E. Miller, Raymond A. Miller, Robert L. Miller, and William H. Miller;...

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee

Apr 3, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on May 12, 1944, a daughter of the late Lloyd Cornelious Legge and Marian "Inez" Ruth (Dodds) Legge.

 On June 30, 1962, Sandy married Leonard "Len" Woodrow McGee in Quincy, Ohio...

Leonard Glen "Pete" Clark

Leonard Glen "Pete" Clark

Apr 3, 2024

Leonard G. "Pete" Clark, born on April 12, 1953, in Dutch Hollar, West Virginia to Glen and Elizabeth Clark. Pete passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bellefontaine on April 3, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Bonnie Vernon, Jimmy Clark, and an infant brother.Pete is survived by his companion of 23 years, Donna Welty; his children,...