Obituaries
John A. Stout
Sep 18, 2025
John A. Stout, 67, of Belle Center went home to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at his beloved residence after a lifelong battle with dilated cardiomyopathy.
John was born in Kenton, Ohio, on August 26th, 1958, to James and Dolores “Maxine” (Dugan) Stout. He graduated from Benjamin Logan Schools in 1976, achieved his State FFA...
James D. Littlejohn
Sep 10, 2025
James D. Littlejohn, 92, of Bellefontaine passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 29, 1933, to the late Floran O. and Marie Esther (Albright) Littlejohn.
On October 30, 1953, he married Caroline Mae (Detweiler) Littlejohn, and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2013.
Jim is survived...
Dora Klinker
Sep 7, 2025
Surrounded by loved ones, Dora Klinker, 73, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2025.
She was born on September 13th, 1951, in La Junta, Colorado, she was the daughter of Samuel and Lupita Medina.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and siblings; Ludy, Evelyn, Orlando, Berlinda, Georgiana, Betty and infant brother, Bobby.
She is survived by her...
Mary Virginia Brill
Sep 4, 2025
Mary Virginia Brill, 96, of West Liberty and formerly of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Plumwood, Ohio by her late parents, Henry and Rose (Malone) Schuer.
She is survived by nine children: Rose Marie (Michael) Lyons, of North Lewisburg, Philip Lee (Patricia) Brill...
Joshua Michael Carr
Sep 2, 2025
Joshua Michael Carr, 40, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on April 23, 1985, to the late David C. Carr and Deborah (Chamberlain) Hughes, who survives.
He is also survived by his children, Austin Hartzler, Liam Carr, Kingston Carr, and Titan Carr; siblings, Katie...
James R. Leonard, Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
James Robert Leonard, Sr., 52, of Urbana, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Jim (“Jimbo”) was quite the character and always had a story to share. He loved to laugh and was always up for a good practical joke. He could be a bit of a renegade but that always made for another good story. Jim was...
Janet L. Sherwood
Sep 1, 2025
Janet L. Sherwood, 75, of West Mansfield, passed away Monday afternoon, September 1, 2025, at her home.
Janet was born at home in Logan County on May 31, 1950, to the late Janet (McCubbin) Griffin and Roy Griffin. She was also preceded in death by sisters Laura Jean Griffin and Lois Hall, and brothers James Griffin and Lee Griffin.
Janet is survived...
Mary G. "Gerry" McBrien
Sep 1, 2025
Mary G. "Gerry" McBrien, 97, of Bellefontaine, passed on from her earthly existence on September 1, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Gerry was born in Springfield, OH on April 23, 1928, to the late Harry L. Newland and Helen M. Jacobs. She married James J. McBrien on May 25, 1946. She was preceded in death by her adoring...
Rebecca K. Hesser
Sep 1, 2025
Rebecca K. Hesser, 70, of Belle Center, passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 10, 1955, to the late Forest E. Houchin and Linda L. (Burns) Acheson.
On September 14, 1973, in Bellefontaine, she married Phillip J. Hesser, and he preceded her...
Phyllis J. Detwiler
Aug 31, 2025
Phyllis J. Detwiler, 92, of Columbus, passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at Smith’s Mill Health Campus Assisted Living, New Albany.
Phyllis was born on December 29, 1932, in Urbana, Ohio, to the late Robert C. Pickering and Elsie (Huffman) Pickering. She married Allen Mills Detwiler on August 4, 1951, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death on July...
Dale I. Dyke
Aug 27, 2025
Dale Irvin Dyke, 88, of Urbana and formerly of West Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Germantown, Ohio on August 15, 1937, the son of the late William McKinley and Hazel (Mullen) Dyke.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Elizabeth (Colvard) Dyke in 2006. He was...
Donna L. Jackson
Aug 25, 2025
Donna L. Jackson, age 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on August 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Russellville, Ohio, the daughter of William and Tressie Wade. Following graduation from high school, Donna moved to Cincinnati where she was employed by Western & Southern Insurance Company. In 1960, she moved to Washington D.C. and...
John Clark Smith
Aug 24, 2025
John Clark “Duke” Smith, 78, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday morning, August 24, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Assisted Living.
Duke was born in Bellefontaine on June 20, 1947, to the late John C. and Gertrude (Clark) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Cecilia Podoske Smith, and sister-in-law Jan Brown.
Duke is survived by his daughter and...
John Wayne Godwin
Aug 23, 2025
John Wayne Godwin of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just two days shy of his 101st birthday. He was born in Huntsville, Ohio, on August 25, 1924, to the late Jacob L. and Erma Ann (Neal) Godwin.
On July 23, 1954, he married Velva M. Lease, and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2021.
John is...
Herman W. "Sonny" Kreutzer
Aug 19, 2025
Herman W. “Sonny” Kreutzer, 90, of West Liberty, passed away Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025, at his home.
Herman was born on August 29, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Herman Louis Kreutzer and Alice (Little) Kreutzer. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Lynn Ulsh; son-in-law Kevin Ulsh; 2 grandchildren: Ashley Kay Cooney and Andrew...
Patricia Lynne Woolley
Aug 15, 2025
Patricia Lynne Woolley, 71, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 1:02 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Landings of Sidney. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 2, 1953, to the late Robert Eugene Moody and Joan (Strayer) Moody, who survives.
On April 7, 1973, she married Timothy Woolley, and he survives.
Patricia is also survived by her children,...
Terri L. Southard-McConnahea
Aug 14, 2025
Terri L. Southard-McConnahea, 56, of Delphos, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 25, 1969, to Jim Southard and Bonnie (Ganson) Martin, who survive.
On April 20, 2004, Terri married Brian S. McConnahea and he survives.
She is also survived by her children, Clifford...
Raya Meave Cook
Aug 13, 2025
Raya Meave Cook went to be with Jesus on August 13, 2025. She was born on June 6, 2025, in Marysville, Ohio. She was a daughter, a granddaughter, a niece, and a cousin. Although her time with us was short, she brought immense love and joy to all our lives.
Raya is survived by her mother, Emily Cook; father, Reagan Fathbruckner;...
Helen E. Thompson
Aug 9, 2025
Helen Evelyn Thompson, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, one day shy of her 97th birthday.
Helen was born in Belle Center on August 10, 1928, to the late John and Mamie (Groves) James. She married Douglas Lee Thompson on December 18, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, and he preceded...
Penny Kay Schrader
Aug 8, 2025
Penny Kay Schrader, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at Logan Acres Care Center on Friday morning, August 8, 2025. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 12, 1943, to the late Guy Eugene and Mildred “Millie” (Roberts) Wagaman.
Penny is preceded in death by her husband, Russell G. Schrader who passed on December 30, 2018.
She is survived by her...
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