Vic Deere
Aug 5, 2026
Vic Deere, 73, of Belle Center passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Urbana, Ohio to the late Ernest W. Deere Jr., and Sybil Lee (Roberts) Deere.
On June 4, 1981, he married Tami (Barnhart) Deere and she survives in Belle Center.
He also leaves behind his children: Donnie Deere,...
Vera Elaine DeMarsh
Aug 5, 2026
Vera Elaine DeMarsh, 86, formerly of Belle Center, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
Elaine was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on March 29, 1940, to the late Otto and Vera (Schaper) Brueck. She married Charles Louis DeMarsh on July 20, 1962, in Ft. Wayne, and he preceded her in death on November 7,...
Barbara C. Krueger
Aug 2, 2026
Barbara C. Krueger, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, in OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Gerald and Estella Mae (Smith) Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Dale Krueger and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Roberts.
On...
Eloise Fae Shirk
Aug 1, 2026
Eloise Fae Shirk, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Sidney.
Eloise was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on May 16, 1945, to the late Wilson Michael Miller and Bessie Leland (Elliott) Miller. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, a brother, son-in-law Ron Murray, and grandson Corey Lamson.
Eloise is survived by...
Mabel Johnston
Jul 31, 2026
Marjorie Mabel Louise Johnston, 99, of Jackson Center passed away Friday, July 31, 2026.
She was born August 21, 1926, in Markham Township, Ontario, Canada to the late Robert James Tutt and Lillian Julia (Coveyduck) Tutt.
Mabel worked at Yeasel, Inc. for several years and retired from Precision Custom Products in 1991. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, bowling, and solving jigsaw and word...
Ralph Wood
Jul 25, 2026
Ralph A Wood, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 20, 1938, to the late Harold M. Wood and Ruth Elizabeth Jamerson Andersen.
He married Jeanette Grimm, and she preceded him in death in 1986. He is also preceded in death by his second wife,...
James Paul "Dee" Berton
Jul 24, 2026
James Paul "Dee" Berton, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ER.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 7, 1945, the son of the late Paul W. and Ruby E. (Richardson) Berton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Montoney, a nephew, Michael Montoney, and his aunt and uncle, Don...
Chad L. Burris
Jul 20, 2026
Chad L. Burris, 50, of Russells Point, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Chad was born in Napoleon, Ohio, on May 3, 1976, to Charles Leroy Burris and Donna (Dickman) White. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Burris, sister Kimberly Burris, and brother Rick Burris.
Chad is survived by his significant partner Diana Hamilton; his wife...
David R. Pullin
Jul 18, 2026
David R. Pullin, 57, of West Liberty, passed away at 5:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 3, 1968, to the late Keith and Goldie (Grindle) Pullin.
David is survived by his brother, Thomas (Cheryl) Pullin; special niece and ice cream buddy, Crystal...
Michael Anthony Beasley
Jul 18, 2026
Michael Anthony Beasley, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Mike was born on September 7, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Philip and Ginger Beasley. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1989 and spent his life building lasting friendships and caring deeply for those around him.
Mike’s greatest joy was his family. He loved...
Teresa "Teri" Marie Ransbottom
Jul 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa "Teri" Marie (Elliott) Ransbottom, 63, of Bellefontaine, on July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Born on November 26, 1963, Teri was the beloved daughter of the late Donald "Donny" and Mary Lou (VanHoose) Elliott. She...
John E. Dearwester
Jul 14, 2026
John E. Dearwester, 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center after a fall he had on May 22, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1932, at home in Lewistown, Ohio, to the late John E. Dearwester, Sr. and Naomi O. (Curl). He is also preceded in death by his...
Jerome J. "Jerry" Walker
Jul 12, 2026
Jerome "Jerry" Walker, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:32 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1944, to the late Josephine (Kostantewicz) Walker
On September 23, 1967, he married the love of his life, Donna (King) Walker, and she preceded...
Carolyn J. Burk
Jul 12, 2026
Carolyn J. Burk, 77, of Russells Point, passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2026.
Carolyn was born in Ostrander, Ohio, on October 26, 1948, to the late Marion M. Vincent and Lela J. (Vincent) Fawn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Burk; and siblings: Marilyn Chapman, Marion M. Vincent, Patricia Ann Wilson, and Bill Vincent.
Carolyn is survived...
Tracy Lynn Frazier
Jul 10, 2026
Tracy Lynn Frazier, 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1964, in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Alice Slonecker, her father, Richard Max Slonecker, her sister, Shari Slonecker Bellamy, her first beloved cat, Kitty Girl, and her faithful dachshunds, Samantha, Boo-Boo, and Lucy Bean.
She leaves...
Fred W. Larmore, Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
Fred W. Larmore, Jr., 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, July 10, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Fred was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 30, 1935, to the late Fred W. and Vada (Perry) Larmore. He was also preceded in death by wives, Mabelle (Frondorf) Larmore, and Bernice A. (Hurley) Linkinhoker Larmore; 3 sons Keith Larmore, Larry Larmore,...
G. Bruce Norris
Jul 9, 2026
G. BRUCE NORRIS - RUSHSYLVANIA
Gerald "Bruce" Norris, 88, of Rushsylvania passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1938, to Gerald "Jerry" Norris and Ida "Lee" (Reynolds) Norris in Bellefontaine, Ohio. On January 13, 1963, he married the love of his life, E. Louise...
Betsy Elaine Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Betsy Elaine Smith, 87, of West Liberty, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Betsy was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 19, 1939, to the late Samuel Sewell Johnson and Betty Ruth (Willits) Johnson. She graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1957, and had a lot of good memories growing up on the...
Gail Allen Clark
Jul 3, 2026
Gail Allen Clark, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Gail was born April 14, 1951, at Mary Rutan Hospital to Doris Mae (Cane) Clark and Warren Harding Clark, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Elaine (Clark) Meadows, his brother-in-law Jesse Meadows, his sister-in-law, Teddy Clark,...
Judy A. Doseck
Jul 1, 2026
Judy A. Doseck, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 9, 1948, to the late Charles “Pat” and Vivian (Sheeley) Earick. She is also preceded in death by her sisters: Connie Wilcoxon and Peggy Pequignot.
She married Lyle Doseck on July 9, 1966, and...
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