Obituaries

Robert Andrew Gattis

Robert Andrew Gattis

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Andrew Gattis, 90, of Rushsylvania, Ohio went to the big parade in the sky Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021.

Bob was born January 28, 1931, in Pensacola, Florida.  As a child, he lived in Jacksonville, Florida, and Augusta, Georgia before moving to California where he graduated from Alhambra High School.  Bob was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp...

Charles Dallas Sullivan

Charles Dallas Sullivan

Nov 22, 2021

Charles Dallas “Charlie” Sullivan, 72, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 7:27 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio.

He was born in Hardin County Ohio July 18, 1949, a son of the late Richard Dallas and Fern Ann Tevis Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Sullivan....

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr.

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr.

Nov 22, 2021

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr., 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:35 p.m. November 22, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Kokomo, Indiana February 1,1934, a son of the late Ephraim Chesterfield and Allie Georgia (Hoosier) Kenner.

On February 26, 1965, Abraham married the former Janice Eileen...

Sharon Sue Chism

Sharon Sue Chism

Nov 21, 2021

Sharon Sue Chism, 76, of Killeen, Texas and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, November 21, 2021, at Baylor Scott White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Sharon was born in Bellefontaine December 21, 1944, to the late Edward A. Moyer and Bertha Mae Spillman Moore.  She married Marvin E. Chism March 28, 1965, and he preceded...

Richard L. James

Richard L. James

Nov 20, 2021

Richard L. “Dick” James of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 20, 2021, at the age of 84. After a brief battle with a recurring chronic illness, Dick died peacefully in his sleep at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio with his loving family and special friend, Brenda Sickles Donegan,...

Floyd Stotler

Floyd Stotler

Nov 20, 2021

Floyd Stotler, 82, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born February 6, 1939 in DeGraff, a son of the late Alonzo T. and Nora N. (Whimberly) Stotler. He was also preceded in death by a son, Danny Stotler; an infant...

Dr. Harry L. Graber

Dr. Harry L. Graber

Nov 18, 2021

Dr. Harry L. Graber, 90, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, November 18, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

Dr. Graber was born in Leo, Indiana August 23, 1931, to the late Benjamin and Anna (Liechty) Graber.  He married Roberta Mae Schertz December 22, 1957, in Fisher, Illinois and she preceded him in death September...

David Darrell Henson

David Darrell Henson

Nov 18, 2021

David Darrell Henson, 74, of Lewistown, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Powell, Ohio August 12, 1947, to the late Donald Henson and Betty (Smith) Ewing. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Donald Ewing; a sister, Rebecca “Becky” Hurlbutt and a nephew, Matthew Driscol.

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Janet S. Franz

Janet S. Franz

Nov 17, 2021

Janet S. Franz, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Trenton, Michigan April 30, 1946, the daughter of the late Edward P. and Regina (Brown) Kleinoeder.

On October 10, 1969, she married Joseph H. Franz and he preceded...

Frank B. Smith

Frank B. Smith

Nov 17, 2021

Frank B. Smith, 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born November 12, 1954 in Bellefontaine, the fifth son of Phillip Morris and Bette Jean (Blair) Smith Warner.

On February 5, 1977, Frank married the former Beverly Ann...

Marion A. Fox

Marion A. Fox

Nov 15, 2021

Marion A. Fox, also known by Manny and Paw by his family, Foxy by his coworkers, and Sam by his friends, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine March 12, 1941, the son of the late Lester and Nina (Nickell) Fox.  He was...

Aroon S. Datta

Aroon S. Datta

Nov 15, 2021

Aroon S. Datta, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence.

He was born February 21, 1948, in Sialkot, Pakistan, a son of the late Professor T.S. and Zebunissa (Shadikhan) Datta.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Anil Datta in 2019.

He is survived by...

Catherine A. Chamberlain

Catherine A. Chamberlain

Nov 14, 2021

Catherine A. Chamberlain, 100, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, November 14, 2021, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

Catherine was born in Hardin County Ohio September 5, 1921, to the late Howard Gleston and Hazel Dell (Deardorff) Titus.  She married Charles Herbert Chamberlain October 23, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana and he preceded her in death June...

Jon S. Marquis Sr.

Jon S. Marquis Sr.

Nov 13, 2021

Jon S. Marquis Sr., age 80, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine March 29, 1941, to the late Forest and Irma (Raper) Marquis. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Monteith; a half-sister, Georgia Williams and a half-brother, James Dohse.

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Keith Wisecup

Keith Wisecup

Nov 10, 2021

Keith Wisecup, 25, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born November 21, 1995, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of Michael Eric Wisecup and Rachael LaDawn Sandoval.

Keith is survived by his parents; five siblings: Seth Wisecup, Marena...

Wayne Alan McCann

Wayne Alan McCann

Nov 10, 2021

Wayne Alan McCann, 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Raymond, Ohio September 15, 1965, a son of the late Earl Wayne and Zelma (Fridley) McCann. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence “Larry” Presley.

On...

Larry L. Robinaugh

Larry L. Robinaugh

Nov 10, 2021

Larry L. Robinaugh, 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his home.

He was  born in Bellefontaine August 21, 1942, a son of the late Ernest LeRoy and Martha (Neske) Robinaugh. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a nephew, Scott Molton and a...

Samuel Raymond Henry

Samuel Raymond Henry

Nov 8, 2021

Samuel Raymond Henry, 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of West Liberty, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, November 8, 2021.

Sam was born in Lima, Ohio September 24, 1953, a son of the late Murray and Harriet (Kridler) Griffin.  He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Newman Jr.; a sister-in-law, Lois Newman; numerous aunts, uncles and...

Betty J. Stemble

Betty J. Stemble

Nov 8, 2021

Betty J. Stemble, 92, formerly of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine February 11, 1929, a daughter of the late George and Leah (Bidwell) Littlejohn.

On July 5, 1949, she married Robert S. Stemble in Covington, Kentucky and he preceded...

Willis R. Zwiebel

Willis R. Zwiebel

Nov 6, 2021

Willis R. Zwiebel, 86, of Anna, Ohio and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, November 6, 2021, at his home.

Willis was born in Jackson Center May 14, 1935, to the late Erbin L. and Velma C. (Dowden) Zwiebel.  He married Barbara M. (Maloon) Zwiebel July 27, 1964, and she preceded him in death February...