Obituaries
Matthew James Armstrong
Oct 16, 2025
Matthew James Armstrong, 46, of Alger passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born in Marion, Ohio on September 20, 1979, to Deana (Swisher) Armstrong and the late Jonathan R. Armstrong. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Mark Armstrong.
Along with his mother, Deana he is survived by his significant other, Kimberly...
Heather LeDonne Varian
Oct 15, 2025
Heather LeDonne Varian, 47, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Heather was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on November 23, 1977, to Charles A. Varian, Jr. and Deone (Weldon) Varian. She is also survived by her children: Chandler Varian, Tristan (fiancée Taylir Schiewe), Kireon Snelling, and Gianna Varian; 10...
Cody Houser
Oct 14, 2025
Cody Houser, 65, of Huntsville, passed away at 7:48 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 28, 1960, to the late Waid Olan Sr. and Madlyn D. (Clapsaddle) Houser.
Cody is survived by his son, Brooks Houser; his dog, Reacher Houser; significant other, Lora Kaczar; and her family. Along with his...
Michael Eugene Turner
Oct 12, 2025
Michael E. Turner, born April 29, 1942, passing October 12, 2025, a proud patriot, devoted family man, and distinguished United States Air Force veteran, passed away leaving behind a life story defined by service, honor, and love. Born to the late Milton Eugene Turner and Wanda (Robson) Turner, Michael grew up to embody the values of dedication and integrity that...
Matthew Lawrence Smith
Oct 10, 2025
Matthew Lawrence Smith, 60, a lifetime resident of rural Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 10, 2025.
Matt was born on April 17, 1965, the second youngest child of the late Tim and Mary Frances (Longbrake) Smith. Matt is survived by his five siblings, Bill (Paula) Smith, Neysa (Frank) Doudna, Tim (Mary) Smith, Steve (Tina) Smith, Tony...
Benjamin "Benny" E. Young
Oct 10, 2025
Benjamin "Benny" E. Young, age 73, passed away at his home in Jackson Center, Ohio, surrounded by his loving wife and children at 9:53 on October 10, 2025.
He was born on January 23, 1952, in Redkey, Indiana to the late Edgar Young Jr. and Mary Emma Young. He married the love of his life, Lisa Current on October 6th, 1979...
Keith Lewis Powell
Oct 9, 2025
Keith Lewis Powell, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away on October 9, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany on January 10, 1961.
He was a proud United States Army Veteran honorably discharged in 1986.
Keith was a private man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Above all else he loved his family deeply and being an uncle was his...
Linda K. Thompson
Oct 5, 2025
Linda K. Thompson, 68, of North Lewisburg passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Linda was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 5, 1957, to the late Calvin M. and Charlotte (Grimes) Caldwell.
Linda married Lavoy Thompson on December 10, 1982, and he survives in North Lewisburg. She is also survived by her best friend, Karen Baldwin;...
Curtis M. Butler
Oct 1, 2025
Curtis Monroe Butler, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, with his family at his side.
Curtis was born in Morehead, Kentucky, on December 14, 1942, to the late Ersel and Effie (Johnson) Butler. He married Sylvia Lee Stafford on May 20, 1961, in Morehead, Kentucky, and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2017. Curtis was...
Timothy W. Woolley
Sep 30, 2025
Timothy W. Woolley, 72, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 25, 1953, to the late Marvin Richard and Ruby Nell (McGowan) Woolley.
On April 7, 1973, in DeGraff, Ohio he married Patricia Lynne (Moody) Woolley, and she preceded him in...
Chad M. Knueve
Sep 30, 2025
Chad Michael Knueve, 43 of Bellefontaine died September 30, 2025, after an extensive battle with mental illness.
Chad was born in Lima, Ohio, on November 11, 1981, to Paul F. and Joyce A. (Koenig) Knueve, who survive in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by wife, Melinda, whom he married on December 1, 2007; son, Cade; sister Michelle (Elijah) Schaefer; brother Adam...
Kathleen G. Horton
Sep 30, 2025
Kathleen Greer “Kathy” Horton, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in The Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Vallejo, California on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late Dorothy May Bible.
On January 11, 1968, she married John R. Horton, and he survives in Bellefontaine.
Also surviving are two children, Becky (Steve) Oaks of Rushsylvania, OH and...
Brian Emmett Sullivan
Sep 30, 2025
Brian E. Sullivan, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 11, 1969, to the late John Lee and Joyce Kay (Smith) Sullivan.
Brian is survived by his fiancé, Angela Savage; his daughter, Jalyn Savage; brothers, John L. Sullivan Jr. and Jeff (Michelle) Sullivan; sister,...
Ricky Lee Craig
Sep 27, 2025
Ricky Lee Craig, 66, of Rushsylvania, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1958, to the late Sherman A. and P. Lou Ann (Tapp) Craig.
Ricky is survived by his children, Ricky (Meredith) Craig II of Wooster, Randy Craig of Zanesfield, Rodney (Sarah) Craig of DeGraff, Tia Amerine...
Joyce Ann Horsley
Sep 26, 2025
Joyce Ann Horsley, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on December 17, 1958, to the late Rodney Joe and Mary Louise (Horne) Horsley.
Joyce is survived by her longtime companion, Jan “Stokey” Durr of Bellefontaine; brothers, Rodney Horsley of Russells Point, and David (Kari) Horsley...
Carol Marie Keller
Sep 26, 2025
Carol Keller, 81, of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in West Mansfield, Ohio on May 28, 1944, to the late Robert Henry and Iola Marie (Butcher) Small. She is also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Beth Renee, her sister, Marcia Thornton and a nephew, Richard Thornton.
She is...
Daniel Lee Utley
Sep 19, 2025
Daniel Lee Utley, 62, of Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
Daniel was born in Marion, Ohio, on November 14, 1962, to Thomas Woodrow Utley of Marion, and Bernice Jean (Sipes) McCoy of Illinois. He married April Cavinder on January 25, 2014, and she survives in Carlisle, Indiana. Daniel is also survived by a daughter,...
Christine R. Cummins
Sep 19, 2025
Christine R. Cummins, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 26, 1947, the daughter of the late Harold O. and Genevieve L. (Sementelli) Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Ronald E. Cummins, the father of her...
Sandra Kay Stahler
Sep 19, 2025
Sandra Kay Stahler, 81, of Rushsylvania passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She is survived by her sons: Michael J. (Rebecca) Cook, Donald W. (Kristin) Cook, and Eric B. (Domini) Cook; grandchildren: Harley Cook, Timothy (Julia) Cook, Aaron (Rachel) Cook, Brian Cook, Naomi (Jacob) Young, Madhuri...
Paula J. March
Sep 19, 2025
Paula J. March, 75, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Paula was born in Sidney, Ohio, on March 8, 1950, to the late Eugene and Doris (Zwiebel) Fogt. She married Robert L. March on April 3, 1993, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 1995. Paula was...
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