Obituaries
Bryan Alan Lindsey Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Bryan Alan Lindsey Sr., 64, of Belle Center passed away at his home Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born in West Point, New York on November 15, 1961, to John and Mary (Pessia) Lindsey.
Bryan is survived by many who loved him. Foremost: the love of his life, Pamela (Sheets) Lindsey, to whom he was married on June 30, 2001....
Nancy Jean Farrington
Jan 29, 2026
Nancy Jean Farrington, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Marion, Ohio on June 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clara (Trumbo) Britton.
On January 16, 1965, she married Robert Lloyd “Bob” Farrington, and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2018.
She is survived...
Belva Ann Lantz
Jan 29, 2026
Belva Ann Lantz, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, January 29, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Belva was born in Urbana, Ohio, on January 10, 1940, to the late Glenn Thomas and Edith Marie (Morter) Williams. She married the love of her life, Duane Dale “Whitey” Lantz, on November 19,1960, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on May...
Joy Plank
Jan 29, 2026
Joy Plank, of West Liberty, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 97. Joy lived on her own at her home on Runkle Street until relocating to Otterbein Green Hills one week prior to her passing.
Joy was born on January 8, 1929, in West Liberty, Ohio. She was the...
Paul Douglas Taylor Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Paul Douglas Taylor Jr., 61, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 8, 1964, to the late Paul Douglas Sr. and Valorie Jean (Deslandes) Taylor.
On June 12, 1999, he married Teresa (Crump) Taylor and she survives.
Paul is also survived by his...
Sonny James Scott
Jan 26, 2026
Sonny James Scott, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday morning, January 26, 2026, at home.
Sonny was born in Bellefontaine on September 10, 1974, to Connie Sue (Cowen) Bruckelmeyer and the late Sonny Ray Scott.
Sonny is survived by his mother, Connie Bruckelmeyer of Bellefontaine; and a brother Daniel Scott.
There will be no services at this time for Sonny.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL...
Patricia G. Sebring
Jan 23, 2026
Patricia G. (Gregg) Sebring, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Patricia 'Pat' was born on December 22, 1931, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donavon and Wanda (Fultz) Gregg.
Patricia graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1951. Pat then went to the Springfield Beauty Academy. Pat returned to Bellefontaine and worked...
Doris Jane Keith
Jan 19, 2026
Doris Jane Keith, 71, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on February 12, 1954, to the late Irwin Perry Sr., and Florence Mae (Carpenter) Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Dorothy Lucille, Mary Elizabeth, Ira (Lee) Moore, Joseph (Loretta)...
Peggy L. Millington
Jan 18, 2026
Peggy L. Millington, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Peggy was born in Bellefontaine on June 18, 1949, to the late Charles W. and Ruth J. (Young) Grant. She married Harry E. Millington on August 31, 1985, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2025. Peggy was also preceded...
Michael J. Davis
Jan 18, 2026
Michael J. Davis, 66, of Zanesfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 26, 1959, to the late Donald and Mary Ann (Straley) Davis. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Campbell.
He is survived by his daughters: Amanda Riffle and Aaron (Ryan) Chumley; grandchildren: Olivia,...
Robert L. Johns
Jan 18, 2026
Robert L. Johns, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Huntsville, Ohio on April 15, 1933, the son of the late Joseph B. and Daisy (Kinnard) Johns.
On November 29, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn E. “Jody” (Diener) Johns, and she preceded...
Helen L. Roth
Jan 16, 2026
Helen L. Roth, 96, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:05 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Carecore at Heritage in Minster. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 4, 1929, to the late Bert and Una (Schaeffer) Baker.
On February 7, 1948, Helen married her first husband, Willis Wildermuth and he preceded her in death on January...
Lois Jean Dyer
Jan 16, 2026
Lois Jean Dyer, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at Campbell Place.
Jean was born in Bellefontaine on October 23, 1929, to the late Leroy and Anna Mary (Johnson) Allen. She married Robert Dwight “Red” Dyer on January 11, 1948, in Kentucky, and he preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded in death by 2 sons:...
Carleen Elaine Skaggs
Jan 15, 2026
Carleen Elaine Skaggs, 70, of DeGraff, passed away Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital.
Carleen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 13, 1955, to the late Carl Clifford Brown and Anna Faye (Back) Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son Matt Schafer, and a brother Scott Brown.
Carleen is survived by her husband, Gerald Skaggs,...
Patrick C. Trimble
Jan 15, 2026
Patrick “Pat” C. Trimble, 82, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his residence on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 13, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Patrick lived a life rich in experiences, driven by his passion for nature, family, and service.
Pat devoted over three decades of his life to owning and managing a chiropractic...
Dwight "Ed" Jackson
Jan 14, 2026
Dwight "Ed" Jackson, 70, of Zanesfield, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 6, 1955.
Dwight is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Richard Mason; special companion, Vicky Metzler; niece and nephew, Cam (Amy) Winters, and Brandi (Nick) Anderson, and Michael Mason; great nieces and...
Ronald "Dean" O'Brien
Jan 12, 2026
Ronald "Dean" O'Brien, 69, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:32 a.m. on January 12, 2026, at Vancrest of Urbana. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 17, 1956, to the late Robert Albert O'Brien and Willadean Emily (Mefford) O'Brien, who survives.
Dean is also survived by sisters-in-law, Judy Boyd and Angie O'Brien; nieces and nephews, Rachel (Michael) Phelps, Sarah (Shane)...
Gary Lee Dyer
Jan 11, 2026
Gary Lee Dyer, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Hardin County, Ohio on April 8, 1951, the son of the late Harold Eugene and Helen Marie (Houser) Dyer.
On July 5, 1974, he married Charlotte Ann (Elliott) Dyer, and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by children, Amber Michelle Dyer...
Linda Lou Fillinger
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Lou Fillinger, 80, of Zanesfield, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Dodds) Mathews.
She is survived by her four children, Karen (Jim) Ginter of Georgetown, SC, Teresa (Mark) O'Brien of Zanesfield, OH, Tim (Anna) Johnson of Galloway, OH,...
Kelly Marie Costello
Jan 9, 2026
It is with much sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Marie Costello. A Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt who peacefully left this life at the age of 59, on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones as she entered the next chapter of her existence after a short fight with cancer.
She was born on May 27,...
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