Obituaries
Paul David Quay
Jul 20, 2025
Paul David Quay, age 83, of Belle Center, entered his Heavenly Home and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the peace of God’s presence and family.
Paul was born on January 10, 1942, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen (George) Quay. He was...
Robert D. Stoner
Jul 17, 2025
Robert D. Stoner, 86, of Belle Center, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.
Robert was born in Mansfield on November 25, 1938, to the late Bushnell Leroy Stoner and Lela May (Wolfe) Stoner. He was also preceded in death by a brother Richard L. “Rick” Stoner, and a sister Iris Reddy.
Robert is survived...
Victoria Mae Mortimore
Jul 17, 2025
Victoria Mae Mortimore, 73, of Cincinnati, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, Ohio.
Victoria was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 5, 1952, to the late Orville Kenneth and Geraldine (Routt) Rogers. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Kenny Hamilton.
Victoria married James Mortimore on February 28, 1975, in Bellefontaine, and he...
Eleanor L. Hamburger
Jul 13, 2025
Eleanor L. Hamburger, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Buckeye Forest at Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in De Graff, Ohio on August 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles Luther and Viola Elizabeth (Stayrook) Blumenschein. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Luther Blumenschein, Jr....
Richard B. Heath
Jul 11, 2025
Richard B. Heath, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, July 11, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Richard was born on January 6, 1941, in Bellefontaine, to the late Wilmont Clayton Heath and Clara (Taylor) Heath. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosie Heath; and step-sisters Teddie Jean Wilson and Bennie Jo Buckner, and a step-cousin Bruce Newman.
Richard...
Brenda J. Baker
Jul 6, 2025
Brenda J. Baker, 66, of Maplewood, passed away at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 15, 1958, to the late Dr. Richard L. “Doc” and Clarbel “Clair” (Jackson) Schilling.
On November 11, 1978, she married Jerry R. Baker, and he survives.
Brenda is also survived by...
Barbara June Newman
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara June Newman of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 2, 2025, at the Homestead (Logan Acres).
Barbara was born June 15, 1927, in Belle Center, Ohio, to Eddy and Veva Carr (Carnes). She graduated from Belle Center High School in 1945. She married Charles Newman Jr., the love of her life, on December...
Patricia L. Van Horn
Jun 29, 2025
Patricia L. (Baer) Van Horn, 73, of Gahanna, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.
Pat was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1952, to the late Harold F. and M. Jean (Wilt) Baer. On November 5, 1983, in their family home in Jackson Center, she married Mark S. Van Horn, and he...
Walter L. Smola
Jun 27, 2025
Walter L. Smola, 88, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 26, 1937, the son of the late Stanley O. and Olga J. (Wiedelman) Smola.
On May 26, 1986, he married the former Carol Ann Jennings Kauffman in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she...
Myron Lee Jacobs
Jun 23, 2025
Myron Lee Jacobs, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Galion, Ohio on August 10, 1941, the son of the late Raymond and Clarabelle (Crawford) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole Smith.
He is survived by two sons, Ron Jacobs...
Melva Joyce Norviel
Jun 23, 2025
Melva Joyce Norviel, 77, of West Liberty, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2025, at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Hospital.
Melva was born on January 21, 1948, in Bellefontaine, to the late Melvin Berry and Ruth (Robinson) Krabill. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Douglas A. Norviel, and a sister Beverly Krabill.
Melva is survived by daughter...
Katie Eileen Lovett
Jun 22, 2025
Katie Eileen Yoder Lovett was born December 2, 1947, to Herbert G. and Geraldine Yoder in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Katie moved from 340 Grandview Terrace, Anderson, South Carolina, to heaven on June 22, 2025. Her sister, Linda Johns, lives in Wapakoneta Ohio and her brother, C Ray Yoder, passed away in 2018.
Katie married Gene Lovett on September 16, 1967, and is...
Dwight "Mick" E. Reed
Jun 20, 2025
Dwight “Mick” Reed of Indian Lake passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born November 14, 1945, to Dwight H. Reed and Elizabeth Dent Reed in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in Claypool and Warsaw, Indiana until his sophomore year of high school when the family moved to Bellefontaine. He played Varsity Basketball...
Linda Lou Turner
Jun 19, 2025
Linda Lou Turner, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and generosity that will continue to warm the hearts of all who knew her.
Linda was born on October 9, 1943, and over the last 81 years touched many lives....
Betty J. Hennessy
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Hennessy was born on April 17, 1934, to Earl and Viola Pugh Stayrook in Logan County, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her own home on June 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Hennessy and son, Thomas P. Hennessy; son-in-law, Rick Robison; sisters, Maxine (Fred) Aler, Dorlean (Jim) Guthrie, Elizabeth Herring; brothers, Robert Stayrook and...
Patricia Ann Nichols
Jun 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Nichols, 95, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 27, 1929, to the late John and Lucia (Miles) Ryan.
On June 30, 1951, she married Alvin Nichols, and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: Jack and Robert Ryan; daughters-in-law:...
Chris Lee Sargent
Jun 16, 2025
Chris Lee Sargent, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 21, 1956, to the late Richard and Betty (Yoder) Sargent.
Chris is survived by his son, Jorden (Truleigh) Sargent; daughter, Linsey Sargent; grandchildren, Oliver, Tommy, and Thea; and brother, Dale Sargent.
Along with his parents, Chris was...
John Michael Huffman
Jun 13, 2025
John Michael Huffman, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025, peacefully at home with his loved ones and his buddy Chance.
John was born in Bellefontaine on October 4, 1973, to the late Richard Lee “Bones” and Florence Jean (Andrews) Huffman. He was also preceded in death by devoted friend Dano Johns.
John is survived by his wife Tracy Huffman,...
John Michael Sheeley
Jun 12, 2025
John Michael Sheeley, 54, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He is the son of the late Thomas Sheeley and Sandy (Banta) Little.
Born on May 28, 1971, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, John graduated from Ben Logan High School in 1989. In 1991 he began his career at Honda Transmission Manufacturing in Lakeview, where...
William B. McCormick
Jun 12, 2025
William B. McCormick, age 87, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 20, 1938, to the late William L. and Velma M. (Poulson) McCormick.
On May 26, 1959, he married the former Dorothy Anne Smith, and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2011. William was also preceded...
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