Mary M. Hochstetler
Sep 13, 2026
Mary M. Hochstetler, 90, of rural Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in her residence.
She was born on January 24, 1936, in Mt. Hope (Holmes County), Ohio, the daughter of the late Mahlan J. and Elizabeth A. (Hochstetler) Hochstetler.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer L. Hochstetler and their five...
Kenneth L. Cooper, Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
Kenneth L Cooper, Sr., 77, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away Friday afternoon, September 11, 2026, at Florence Park Care Center, Florence, Kentucky.
Ken was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 16, 1949, to the late Otis Luster and Mary Marie (Buckner) Cooper. He married JoAnn Denney on May 22, 2018, and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2024. Ken...
Alexander Eugene Racine
Sep 11, 2026
Alexander Eugene Racine, 24, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born on March 29, 2002, in Sidney, Ohio to Jason R. Racine and Staci (Gary Reprogle) Elsea Reprogle, who survive.
Alex is also survived by his daughters, Bella Miller-Racine and Kleio Racine; siblings, Audrey (Nic Dorsey) Elsea-Jordan, Andrew Racine, Chloe Racine, and Ariel Racine; nephews,...
David A. "Dave" Bechtel
Sep 8, 2026
David A. "Dave" Bechtel, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully with his family present on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Anchored Heart Assisted Living, Goodrich, Michigan.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 13, 1951, the son of the late Carl F. and Bernice M. (Gottemoeller) Bechtel.
On November 11, 1972, he married Susan K. (Vellenga) Bechtel and she survives. He...
Maria "Manel" Gomes dos Santos
Sep 6, 2026
Maria “Manel” Gomes dos Santos, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2026, surrounded by love.
Born with a vibrant spirit, Manel lived a life full of energy, movement, and deep devotion to her family. She had a lifelong passion for physical fitness, finding immense joy in gymnastics and working out. Manel loved to explore the world...
Steven Ray Holycross Sr.
Sep 4, 2026
Steven Ray Holycross Sr., 75, of DeGraff, passed away and joined his wife in heaven on Friday, September 4, 2026.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on January 29, 1951, to the late Raymond Holycross Sr. and Lois (Buchenroth) Holycross.
Steve married Shirley (Brown) Holycross, and they spent over 38 years together before her passing on May 14, 2012. Together they created...
Dorothy Adair Moore Notestine
Sep 3, 2026
Dorothy Adair Moore was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 17, 1931, to Albert M. Moore and Helen M. (Lauffer) Moore. She was raised with her 2 younger sisters Joyce J. (Sowers) and Janet (Dearing) with only her youngest sister Janet remaining as of this date. Dorothy graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1949 where she was a member of...
Roberta Maxine True
Sep 2, 2026
Roberta Maxine True, 92, formerly of Russells Point, passed away Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Maxine was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on May 25, 1934, to the late Marion Martin Parmer and Donna Jane Alexander Parmer. She married Paul E. True on September 11, 1953, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on January 20,...
Dale Lee Keller
Sep 2, 2026
Dale Lee Keller, 69, of Huntsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1957, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Kenneth “Sonny” and Frieda (Smith) Keller.
On June 5, 1993, he married the former Melodie Neal, and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Joan Marie (Lance) Worrell; three grandchildren;...
James E. Ziegler
Aug 30, 2026
James E. Ziegler, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1951, in Delaware County, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Lucy (Lee) Ziegler.
On December 20, 1975, he married Barbara (Burk) Ziegler, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by his daughter, Regina Ziegler and son, Allen...
Alberta M. "Miss Bertie" Fulkerson
Aug 30, 2026
Alberta M. “Miss Bertie” Fulkerson, 97, of Rushsylvania went peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Assisted Living Inn, surrounded by her children.
Alberta was born on November 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Wardner Leroy Wallace and Mary Ruth (Weiser) Wallace, her being one of eleven...
William W. Shultz
Aug 28, 2026
William W. Shultz, 76, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
He was born December 8, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Farrell M. and Erma (Lovett) Shultz.
He is survived by his wife, Susan (Bowen) Shultz, whom he married on February 26, 1977, in Wooster, Ohio; his son, Joseph; daughter-in-law, Virginia Kromm;...
Bobbie Jo Taylor
Aug 25, 2026
Bobbie Jo Taylor, 54, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on March 6, 1972, to the late Rhonda (Fisher) Hammond and Michael Hammond, who survives.
On June 19, 2004, she married David Eugene Taylor and he survives.
Bobbie is also survived by her sons, Rodney (Summer) Taylor and Josh...
Tara Sue Johnson
Aug 25, 2026
Tara Sue Johnson, 63, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on May 17, 1963, to the late Charles and Judy (Beatty) Cousineau.
She is survived by her daughter, Misty (Chad) Larson of Bellefontaine; granddaughter, Hannah (Gavin Tippie) Larson of Bellefontaine; brother,...
Connie L. Rhoades
Aug 25, 2026
Connie L. Rhoades, 79, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones early Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026 at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born on October 3, 1946, in Circleville, Ohio to the late Merton Stanley Compton and Carrie Elizabeth (Wiggins) Triplett. She is also preceded in death by an infant grandson, Nicholas Richard Baughman...
Liane Elizabeth Campton
Aug 24, 2026
Liane Elizabeth Campton, 52, of West Liberty, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, in OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 17, 1974, the daughter of the late Victor Martin Cook and Hazel Lee (Blankenship) Ramey, who survives in West Liberty.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Priscilla Olson of West...
Georgia M. Byers
Aug 23, 2026
Georgia M. Byers, 84, of West Liberty, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2026.
Georgia was born on September 13, 1942, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late George Meredith and Maxine (Short) Dubbs.
Georgia is survived by her husband Larry Byers, whom she married on May 12, 1990; her children: Terri (Roger) Kendall of West Liberty, Steve (Kristi) Buck of West...
Justin David Vogel
Aug 20, 2026
Justin David Vogel, 36, of Westerville, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 20th, 2026.
Justin is survived by his son, Logan Lee Vogel of Newark, his mother, Julie (Jeff) Clem of Indianapolis and Bellefontaine, his father Jeff (Teresa) Vogel of Tucson, Arizona and Bellefontaine, sister, Jessica Vogel of Sunbury, brother, Jacob Miller of Marysville, sister, Jordan (Chaz) Martin of Delaware, his grandmothers,...
Michael L. McGinnis
Aug 20, 2026
Michael L. McGinnis, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Marysville, Ohio, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 17, 1952, in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert L. and Helen Frances (Ditter) McGinnis. He is also preceded in death by his son, Robert J. “Bobby” McGinnis.
Mike married Nancy (Vermillion) McGinnis on...
Theresa K. "Terri" Jones
Aug 20, 2026
Theresa Katherine “Terri” Jones, 90, of Reynoldsburg, OH and formerly of Bellefontaine, OH passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Inn at Summit Trail, Reynoldsburg.
She was born in Hillsview, South Dakota on January 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Frank G. and Johanna (Goetz) Malsom.
On July 3, 1965, she married Ronald H. Jones in Minot, North Dakota...
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