Obituaries
Melvin L. Rockhold, Jr.
Apr 30, 2023
Melvin Leslie Rockhold, Jr., 76, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1947, in Bellefontaine, to his parents Melvin Rockhold, Sr. and Mary Lois (Bolden) Rockhold.
Melvin attended Bellefontaine High School and graduated in 1967. He not only excelled in football and basketball, but also lettered in...
Ricky Dean Newmeyer
Apr 29, 2023
Ricky D. Newmeyer, 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on December 25, 1960, to Stanley and Patsy (Shepherd) Newmeyer who both survive.
He is also survived by his fiancé, Phyllis Huffman; sons: Derek Newmeyer and Colton Newmeyer; granddaughter, Calla Newmeyer; brother, Scott...
Charles O. Littlejohn
Apr 29, 2023
Charles O. Littlejohn, 94, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Charles was born on November 27, 1928, in Bellefontaine, to the late Floran and Marie (Albright) Littlejohn. He married Deloris Detweiler and she preceded him in death. Charles was also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Brown, and niece Janet...
Ronalee Ann Vanica
Apr 28, 2023
Ronalee Ann Vanica, 75, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at 11:51 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Momentous Health in Vandalia, Ohio. She was born on October 22, 1947, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Wilcox and Frances Lucille (Gatten) Vanica.
Ronalee is survived by her three children, Roseanna "Rosy" K. West, Robert (Dawn) Simons, and...
Robert "Rob" B. MacDonald Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Robert B. “Rob” MacDonald, Jr., 73, long-time esteemed Logan County Attorney, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Riverview Care Center, Columbus, Ohio, after a brief courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 3, 1950, the son of the late Robert B. and Una Claire (Bennington) MacDonald.
On October 30, 1988, he married Diana...
Robert L. Stewart
Apr 26, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Stewart, 81, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio.
He was born in Logan County, Ohio on April 2, 1942, the son of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Junior and Pat Stewart...
Edith Doris Fisher
Apr 26, 2023
Edith Doris Fisher, 90, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on September 8, 1932, to the late William and Lizzie Peters. On June 4, 1958, she married Edwin Fisher, and he survives.
She is also survived by three children: Rodney,...
Elizabeth A. Phillips
Apr 24, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Phillips, 42, of West Liberty, let herself finally rest Monday, April 24, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She passed on beautifully just like she lived - peacefully in her sleep holding the hand of her true love.
Beth was born to, and is survived by David and Brenda Bunn who never left her side. She...
William "Bill" Walter Doup
Apr 24, 2023
William Walter “Bill” Doup III, 58, of West Mansfield, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ER.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 26, 1964, the son of the late William Walter and Jean (Cameron) Doup.
On March 20, 1992, he married the former Julie Morand and she survives in West...
Pamela Jean Shaner
Apr 24, 2023
Pamela Jean Shaner, 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 18, 1948, to the late Donald and Doris (Strahm) Snider.
On December 2, 1987, she married Tommy “Tom” Shaner and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2016. She is also preceded...
James Frank Kaelin
Apr 24, 2023
James Frank Kaelin, 81, of DeGraff, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellevue, PA on March 29, 1942, the son of the late Elmer Xavier and Helen Marie (Beltz) Kaelin. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Confer.
On August 21, 1965, he married the former Connie Jean Kensler...
Christopher M. Dinovo
Apr 22, 2023
On April 22nd, Christopher “Chris” M. Dinovo, beloved father, co-worker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 years old. Chris was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to his late parents, Leonard and Virginia Dinovo and his older sister Anna Schumacher.
Chris spent his young years traveling with friends to different states and making many memories. He went on to...
David Conrad Roberts
Apr 22, 2023
David Conrad Roberts, 64, of Belle Center, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 16, 1958, a son of the late Harold Ray and Mary Louise (Winegardner) Roberts.
David is survived by his four children, Shaun (Christy) Roberts, Shannon (Shawn) Holland, Sierra (Austin) Green, and Haley Roberts; three grandchildren, Joshua...
Nenita "Nita" Corpus King
Apr 20, 2023
Nenita “Nita” Corpus King, 80, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1943, in San Narcisco, Zambales, Philippines, a daughter of the late Manuel Maggay and Germana (Acay) Corpus.
On July 25, 1975, Nita married John Edward King, a U.S. Navy veteran, in the Philippines,...
Molly "Polly" Laura Wilson
Apr 20, 2023
Molly “Polly” Laura Wilson, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 16, 1924, to the late Gabriel Lee and Cordie Louise (Cox) Hylton. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Richard “Dick” Wilson and sons: Lee Wilson and Lari...
Raymond W. Titus
Apr 19, 2023
Raymond W. Titus, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:38 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Rush Creek Township in Logan County, Ohio on July 18, 1927, the son of the late Knowles and Winnie (Dixon) Titus. He is also preceded in death by all of his eight siblings that...
Marvin Lee Orr, Sr.
Apr 16, 2023
Marvin Lee Orr, Sr., 84, of Kettering, passed away Sunday morning, April 16, 2023, at his home.
Marvin was born in Dayton on August 23, 1938, to the late Leo Melvin and Grace M. (Sarver) Orr. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Cable, and a sister, Mary Ann Orr.
Marvin married Geneva Lynn McMillan in 1958,...
Kenneth Lee Kauffman
Apr 14, 2023
Kenneth Lee Kauffman, 81, of West Liberty, Ohio, died on April 14, 2023. Ken was born on July 21, 1941, to David and Olive (Hartzler) Kauffman. On March 21, 1964, he married Erma F Rempel of Meade, Kansas. She died April 18, 1983. Ken married Jane Harshbarger of West Liberty, Ohio, on February 23, 1985.
Surviving children are Jerry (Roxanne)...
George T. Raney Sr.
Apr 14, 2023
George T. Raney Sr., 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:07 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Kobacker House. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 11, 1937, to the late Edward and Lucille (Turpin) Raney. On September 19, 1958, he married Deidre Mills, and she survives.
He is also survived by five children: Deborah (Keith) Woodly...
Darren Talford Argabright
Apr 12, 2023
Darren Talford Argabright, 50, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born on August 24, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, a son of Carol Ann (Klopfenstein) Argabright and the late Lewis Talford Argabright.
On August 17, 1996, Darren married Jennifer Catherine (Burch) Argabright in Botkins, Ohio, and...
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