Obituaries
Larry D. Neal
Apr 3, 2025
Larry D. Neal, 67, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Quincy, passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.
Larry was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 13, 1957, to Doris E. (Hoffman) Neal and the late Charles Ellis Neal. He was also preceded in death by a sister Tina Gressner, and a brother Allen Neal.
Larry is...
Teresa Kay Coldiron
Mar 30, 2025
Teresa Kay (Vance) Coldiron, 74, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 30, 1950, to the late Wallace Leroy and Annamae (O’Brien) Vance Hoon. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Goering Lane; her sister-in-law, Cheri Vance and...
James W. Thatcher
Mar 29, 2025
James William Thatcher, 88, of Zanesfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University.
Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1936, to the late Samuel Malcom Thatcher and Bertha Elizabeth (Burgett) Thatcher. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Freer on...
David C. Carr
Mar 29, 2025
David Cameron Carr, 65, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 15, 1959, to the late John P. and Mary Lou (Magness) Carr.
David is survived by his fiancé, Vicki Stratton; his children, Katie (Nick) Halm, Josh Carr, Tasha Carr,...
Christopher F. Nichols
Mar 27, 2025
Christopher Freeman Nichols, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born in Lima, Ohio on August 10, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Joan (Sanders) Nichols.
Chris is survived by his sisters, Michele Nichols and Therese (Scott) Donnelly; nephews, Josef (Cavelyn) Donnelly, and Christopher Donnelly; 3 great nephews,...
Marilyn E. Buscher
Mar 26, 2025
Marilyn E. Buscher, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Milford Center, Ohio on February 9, 1940, to the late Albert Ellis Akey and Rose Marie (McKinnon) Crozier. She is also preceded in death by her brother, John Akey.
On June 12, 1960, she married David Michael Buscher, and he...
Judge Mark S. O'Connor
Mar 24, 2025
Judge Mark S. O’Connor, 80, of Indian Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years Martha and other family members, after battling heart and lung issues for several months.
Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 27, 1944, he was the third son of the late Thomas and...
Elizabeth Ann Bickham
Mar 24, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Bickham, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born near Hartford City, Indiana on her grandparents’ farm on her mother’s side, to the late Rollie and Faye Marie Bullock on July 27, 1936.
She married William H. Gossard in 1953. Following their divorce, she married Vance...
Chasity Lynn Alexander
Mar 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chasity Lynn Alexander, who left this world on March 22nd, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on January 2nd, 1974, Chasity was the beloved daughter of Judy Marie Elkins and Marvin Eugene Adkins.
Chasity was a devoted mother, Mimi, and a cherished friend to many. She is survived by her two children,...
Jackie Kellogg
Mar 22, 2025
Jackie Kellogg was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 15, 1939. She was the daughter of Jack and Rose Hofmann. The family moved to Lakeview, Ohio, because her father loved fishing and started the family business known as Hofmann’s Lures. Jackie passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a long battle with dementia and is now reunited with her...
James R. Conklin
Mar 21, 2025
James Richard Conklin, 90, of Sidney, passed away Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center, Versailles, Ohio.
At his request, there will be no viewing or funeral services. A private burial will take place at Huntsville Cemetery.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Conklin family and encourages anyone to...
Robert L. "Bob" Craig, Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Craig, Jr., 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home after a long, hard fought battle with diabetes.
Bob was born in Bellefontaine on June 27, 1965, to the late Robert Lee Craig, Sr. and Wanda R. (Houchin) Byrge. He was also preceded in death by his son Joshua Brewer.
Bob is survived by his...
Marcia K. Lippert
Mar 20, 2025
Marcia K. Lippert, 81, of Wapakoneta, a cherished mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:06 p.m., at her residence, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 3, 1943, to the late John and Naomi R. (Packer) Gies.
On September 16, 1967, she married Raymond D. Lippert,...
Norma Varner Peloquin
Mar 20, 2025
Norma Varner Peloquin, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Vernon Leigh and Leabelle (Baier) Varner. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her son, Jeff (Tonya) Peloquin of South Bloomfield, Ohio,...
Roger D. Brown
Mar 18, 2025
Roger D. Brown, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law and wife.
He was born on August 31, 1951, in Bellefontaine, the son of the late Lowell Francis and Identa Romaine (Branson) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Brown, a brother-in-law, Tom Elliott, as...
Betty V. Lapp
Mar 16, 2025
Betty Viola (Johnson) Lapp, born June 28, 1936, of West Liberty, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio, to Robert and Grace (Noble) Johnson.
In 1948, Betty moved with her siblings to the Mennonite Children’s Home in West Liberty, Ohio. In 1954, she married Daniel A. Lapp, and he...
Michael Scott MacConnell
Mar 14, 2025
Michael Scott MacConnell, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Coral Gables, Florida on March 18, 1949, to the late John Richard and Jeanne (Pratt) (MacConnell) Hill. He is also preceded in death by his brother, John M. MacConnell and stepfather, R. Herbert...
Robert S. "Bob" Hudson
Mar 13, 2025
Robert S. “Bob” Hudson, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1955, in Bellefontaine, to Gerald L., who survives, and the late, Nettie A. (Farmer) Hudson.
On April 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jo Anne (Cox) Hudson, and she survives.
Bob is also survived by his...
Donna Ruth Cox
Mar 12, 2025
Donna Ruth Cox, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio.
Donna was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on June 23, 1950, to the late Donald and Violet “Peggy” (Hamilton) Bradford. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother and brother Dan Bradford.
Donna married Gary Cox on July...
Travis Brian Lance
Mar 12, 2025
Travis Brian Lance, 52, of Mt. Victory, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
Travis was born in Urbana, Ohio, on November 24, 1972, to Larry and Candy (Smith) Lance.
Travis is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Betty and George Park, and paternal grandparents Gahlen and Kelleen Lance.
Travis is survived by his children: Alexis (Cody) Castle of LaRue, Ohio,...
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