Obituaries
Brian Charles Hartman
May 20, 2022
Brian Charles “Charlie” Hartman, age 29, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident near Huntsville, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio August 2, 1992, a son of Brian (Rhonda) Hartman of Holland, Ohio and Michelle (Eric) Malott of Rushsylvania, Ohio.
On February 25, 2019, he married Kimberley “Kimmi” Ihle...
Bill Wildermuth
May 19, 2022
Bill Wildermuth, age, 73, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio August 24, 1948, to Helen L. (Baker) Wildermuth Roth and the late Willis A. Wildermuth. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patty” Shaw Wildermuth.
He is survived...
Scott M. Rafferty
May 18, 2022
Scott M. Rafferty, age 53, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bronx, New York January 16, 1969, to Phyllis J. (Heiligenberg) Rafferty and the late Michael J. Rafferty.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis; his aunt, Dottie Poeppelmeir; and...
Ralph W. Zwiebel
May 17, 2022
Ralph W. Zwiebel, age 95, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022, at Vancrest of St. Mary’s.
Ralph was born at home in Shelby County December 1, 1926, to the late Gust W. and Hilda C. (Katterheinrich) Zwiebel. He married Miriam L. Wildermuth June 19, 1948, and she preceded him in death August 28, 2008. ...
Rodney B. Schilling
May 10, 2022
Rodney B. Schilling, age 55, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his home.
Rod was born in Sidney, Ohio May 17, 1966, to the late Richard L. and Clarbel (Jackson) Schilling. He was also preceded in death by a sister Beth Ann Schilling.
Rod is survived by his siblings: Rick Schilling of Lewistown, Brenda (Jerry)...
Michael Eugene Warner
May 9, 2022
Michael Eugene Warner passed away on May 9th, 2022, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born February 22, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Warner Page, his father, Ralph M. Warner; two brothers, Alvin Warner and Reggie Warner; and two sisters, Rita Warner Adams and Theresa Warner.
Michael is survived by his brother,...
Charles Evans Graham
May 7, 2022
Charles Evans "Chuck" Graham, age 90, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio July 14,1931, a son of the late Ernest B. and Mary (Brown) Graham Sr.
On May 2, 1953, Chuck married Lorna May (Mahlman) Graham in...
Shirley Cayton
May 7, 2022
Shirley Cayton passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2022. Shirley Ann (Shutt) Cayton was born March 11, 1936, at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio, to Hazel Viola (Branan) Shutt and Don Franklin Shutt. She had a sister, Dora, brothers Raymond and Norman, sister-in-law, Doris, and brothers-in-law Bill and Neil, each of whom have passed.
Shirley met her future...
Dr. Janis L. Krugh
May 6, 2022
Dr. Janis L. Krugh, 70, passed away at 9:24 a.m. May 6, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born February 9, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late E. Glenn and Opal M. Krugh.
Dr. Krugh “Jan” was a retired Professor of Language from the Spanish Department at the...
Donald W. Ropp
May 6, 2022
Donald “Don” W. Ropp, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born March 16, 1943, at the Champaign County Hospital to the late Walter A. and Helen M. (Turner) Ropp.
On October 20, 1962, he married the former Carolyn L. Brugler and she survives...
Elizabeth "Ann" Hatcher
May 6, 2022
Elizabeth “Ann” Hatcher, 92 of Tipp City, OH and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022, at Randall Residence of Tipp City.
Ann was born August 24, 1929, in LaRue, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Margery (Sager) Snyder. Ann married Roger P. Hatcher on March 8, 1952, and he preceded her in death...
Mildred A. Bush
May 5, 2022
Mildred A. (Rex) Bush, age 97, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, in The Homestead at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born January 23, 1925, to the late Guy and Edith (Garling) Rex. She married John E. Bush September 9, 1945, in Bellefontaine at the First United Methodist Church and he preceded her in...
Gene Dempsey Lawson
May 2, 2022
Gene Dempsey Lawson, 95, of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, at Fairhope Hospice in Lancaster Ohio.
He was born on January 30, 1927, in Hamlin, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Cabell and Pearl Lawson.
Gene is now reunited with Dolores Lawson his wife of 69 years.
...
Suetta Rose Pfeiffer
Apr 24, 2022
Suetta Rose Pfeiffer, age 75, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
Suetta was born in Columbus, June 10, 1946, to the late Robert Sollars and Mary Margaret (Turner) McDaniels. Suetta was also preceded in death by her step-father Joseph D. McDaniels Sr.
Suetta married Larry Pfeiffer March 20, 2016,...
Elvin D. Jones
Apr 22, 2022
Elvin D. Jones, Jr., 84, of Gutman, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Enclave Nursing Home of Springboro.
Elvin was born in Auglaize County on August 1, 1937, the son of the late Elvin D. Sr. and Virginia L. (Buller) Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Jones.
He...
Franklin B. Reams Jr.
Apr 17, 2022
Franklin B. Reams Jr., age 75, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 17,1947, a son of the late Franklin Bertrum and Phyllis Jean (Albert) Reams. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a son, Neil...
Mary Patricia Metz
Apr 12, 2022
Mary Patricia Piatt Metz passed away April 12, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia.
Patti was born April 17, 1923, to John A. and Clarabel Richardson Piatt in West Liberty, Ohio. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1941 where she excelled in basketball. She was a lifelong resident of West Liberty and was a member of the West Liberty...
Nazola Bayless
Apr 11, 2022
Nazola “Sis” Bayless, age 73, of Plain City, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohion passed away Monday afternoon, April 11, 2022, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Sis was born in Lima, Ohio June 16, 1948, to the late Willie and Alice (Bursey) Eddins Sr. She married Kenneth L. Bayless December 12, 1970, in Van Wert, Ohio, and he preceded her in...
Charles William Stephenson
Apr 10, 2022
Charles William “Bill” Stephenson, age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022, in his Belle Center, OH home, surrounded by family and friends. The Lord arranged for him to die on his favorite day of the week, Sunday, and Palm Sunday to boot.
He was born on June 20, 1937, in Huntsville, Ohio, the son of the late, Carl...
Charles William Bland
Apr 10, 2022
Charles William “Ted” Bland, age 88, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2022, at his home.
Ted was born in Mason County West Virginia to the late John W. Bland and Freda (Edwards) Bland Laudermilt. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Rollins; a sister, Betty Laudermilt; a brother, James Bland and half-brothers Larry...
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