Obituaries
Ty Lyn Ferguson
Dec 8, 2022
Ty L. Ferguson, 35, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:51 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on June 2, 1987, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Dennis Michael Ferguson of Urbana and Tina Louise (Jackson) Ferguson of Bellefontaine.
Ty is survived by four siblings, Nick Navarre, Andromeda “Sissy” Navarre,...
Elwin Clark
Dec 5, 2022
Elwin Clark, 63, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022, at his Bellefontaine residence.
He was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 22, 1959, the son of the late Richard Elwin Sr. and Voncella (Rogan) Clark. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Clark.
He is survived by his brother,...
LaDonna Jean Bates
Dec 4, 2022
LaDonna Jean “Johnni” Bates, 88, of Homosassa, FL and formerly of Zanesfield, OH, passed away at 6:30 am on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River, Florida.
Mom was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Oval and Esta (Tallman) Johns.
She was a homemaker with strong beliefs in right...
Nancy A. Dilley-Smith
Dec 4, 2022
Nancy Dilley-Smith, of Zanesfield, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, after a short hospitalization.
Nancy was born on February 9, 1953, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Dilley.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bruce Smith, a sister Joan Wilson, a brother William Dilley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy is predeceased...
David Lee Judd
Dec 4, 2022
David L. Judd, 69, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born in La Porte, Indiana, on March 10, 1953, to the late David Judd and Martha (Si) Cornwell. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Rosebrook, his daughter, Katherine “Cricket” Judd-Moon and his sister, Sandy Judd.
He is survived by his children: Kim (Chad) Jordan, Sheila Judd, Tim Judd, David (Kimberlee)...
Minnie May Young
Dec 4, 2022
Minnie May Young, 98, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, at her home.
Minnie was born in Shelby County on August 30, 1924, to the late Rodney and Cora (Rhodehamel) Schloss. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Minnie is survived by her husband Alvin Young, whom she married in 1953. ...
Velma L. Nations
Dec 3, 2022
Velma L. Nations, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on December 3, 2022, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Surrounded by several members of her loving family, the Heavens opened and God welcomed home His faithful child.
Born at home on April 10, 1930, in Linden, Texas, to William F. and Mamie (Carder) Baxter, she spent her...
Rebecca Anne (Drummond) Longbrake
Dec 3, 2022
Rebecca Anne Drummond Longbrake, “Grandma Becky”, went to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her many family members on December 3, 2022.
Becky was born on June 8, 1945, to the late Harry and Flora (Burkett) Drummond. She was also preceded in death by a brother John Drummond, two sisters Mary Arlene Beck and Clara Lee Martin...
Debra Sue (Eleyet) Tipple
Dec 1, 2022
Debra Sue (Eleyet) Tipple, 62, of Russells Point, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 19, 1959, to the late Junior Pearl (Patty) Eleyet and Jocele (Lowell) Brenner.
On March 7, 1992, she married William Lawrence Tipple, and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2009.
She...
Nadine M. Roberts
Dec 1, 2022
Nadine Mary'e Roberts, 59, Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 1,2022 at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 9,1963, the daughter of the late Lawrence "Foxy" A. Ratleff, Sr. and Norma Jean (Bayless) Ratleff.
She is survived by her four children: Latasha Roberts of Ohio, Keith (Tessa) Roberts,...
Norma Jean Reames
Nov 30, 2022
Norma Jean Reames, 71, of Lakeview, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on December 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Norman Eugene and Effie Alfreda (Gates) Reames.
Norma is survived by her son, Anthony Mortimore; grandson, Alexander Mortimore; two great...
Rollan R. Ratleff
Nov 26, 2022
Rollan R. Ratleff, age 21, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born December 26, 2000, in Bellefontaine to Poppy Dickinson of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Robert Ratleff of Delaware, Ohio, and they survive.
Rollan was a 2019 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He was in a relationship with Raylynn Taylor and...
Ruby Maxine Short
Nov 21, 2022
Ruby Maxine Short, 87, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away on November 21, 2022.
Ruby was born on July 21, 1935, and later married Harold Edward Short on February 15, 1952. Harold preceded her in death on September 4, 2018, after 66 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Lee...
Kenneth Carl "K.C." Steggeman
Nov 20, 2022
Kenneth Carl “K.C.” Steggeman, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at Logan Acres Care Center, on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
He was born in Reading, Ohio on March 21, 1933, the son of the late Clarence and Theresa (Lohmueller) Steggeman.
On October 11, 1958, he married the former Mary O’Brien Steggeman, and were married 52 years before her passing in...
Marcus Raymond Hurley
Nov 16, 2022
Marcus Raymond Hurley, 75, of Roswell, New Mexico passed away at 12:04 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 24, 1947, to the late Ray and Susan (Jenkins) Hurley.
Marcus is survived by sisters: Amy (John) King of Huntsville and Jennifer (Ron) Hollon of Harrod; a brother, Peter Hurley...
Robert "Bob" E. Major
Nov 12, 2022
Robert "Bob" E. Major, 64, of Huntsville, passed away peacefully at 8:28 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Mason, West Virginia on September 13, 1958, a son of the late Martin and Ruby (Lee) Major.
On June 5, 1998, Bob married Diane (Fisher) Major in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives. He is...
Loralee McNeill
Nov 10, 2022
Loralee McNeill passed away on November 10, 2022, in Boynton Beach, Florida.
A 1958 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, she also attended Hiram College and Capital University. Following college, she moved to the West Palm Beach area and enjoyed living in Florida for the rest of her life. She especially loved plants and spending time working outside.
She...
Christy Nicholle (Martin) Newman
Nov 10, 2022
Christy Nicholle (Martin) Newman, 44, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on January 30, 1978, to John (Dawn) Martin and Deb (Don) Profitt who survive.
On May 15, 2009, she married Joseph Newman, and he survives along with their children: Rhys Bervas, Rhett Newman, and Regan Newman. She is...
David R. Varian
Nov 10, 2022
David R. Varian, 66, of Kenton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday evening, November 10, 2022, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
David was born in Clifton, West Virginia, on November 1, 1956, to the late Charles A. and Geraldine J. (Lee) Varian. He married Brenda L. Workman on December 26, 1975, in Pt. Pleasant, WV,...
Irene Miller
Nov 8, 2022
Irene Miller, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:44 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
She was born in Ironton, Ohio on December 20, 1928, the daughter of the late William Samuel and Ellen Margaret (Simpson) Butcher.
On June 20, 1949, in Ironton, OH, she married the former William Woodrow...
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