Obituaries

John David Engle

John David Engle

Sep 11, 2021

John David Engle, 53, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 10, 1968, the son of David Wilson Engle and Carol Ann (Ewing) and Gerald Snapp, all preceding him in death.

On March 26, 2014, he married Jennifer Tillman in...

Dorothy Beatrice Williams

Dorothy Beatrice Williams

Sep 11, 2021

Dorothy Beatrice Williams, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, September 11, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

Bea was born in Santa Fe in Auglaize County Ohio June 3, 1943, to the late Leonard L. and Evelyn M. (Harpest) Helzer.  She married Dan L. Williams August 7, 1959 in Harper, Ohio and he preceded her...

Theresa Ann Hoffman

Theresa Ann Hoffman

Sep 10, 2021

Theresa Ann Hoffman, 59, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:45 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bellefontaine August 6, 1962, a daughter of the late David Wayne and Catherine Marie (Ledley) Hoffman.

Theresa is survived by her four...

Pamela Sue Jackson

Pamela Sue Jackson

Sep 10, 2021

Pamela Sue Jackson, 66, of Bellefontaine, joined her beloved husband, Joseph L. Jackson, in passing this September 10th, 2021, at her residence.

She married her love on January 27, 1973 and spent the next 40 years by his side till his passing January 9, 2015.

She was born to Diana...

James Arnett Queen

James Arnett Queen

Sep 10, 2021

James Arnett Queen, 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center with his son Brian, granddaughters Briana and Crystal and best friend Janet Dunnigan at his side.

Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan July 2, 1940, to the late Arnett and Goldie Alma (Dodds) Queen.  He married Janet L. Cotter September...

Roy W. Shawver Jr.

Roy W. Shawver Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Roy W. Shawver Jr. passed away at home in the presence of his loving family September 9, 2021.

He was born December 29, 1940, to the late Roy W. Shawver Sr. and Hattie Miller Shawver.  He is a 1959 Graduate of Bellefontaine High School.

Roy is survived by his wife, Mary L. (Scott) Shawver...

Amy Nicole Greer

Amy Nicole Greer

Sep 8, 2021

Amy Nicole Greer, 39, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

She was born in Sidney, Ohio on December 30, 1981, the daughter of the late Paulette (Branscum) Fox and Keith Fox, who survives in Bellefontaine.

On May 10,...

Joseph P. Wish

Joseph P. Wish

Sep 5, 2021

Joseph “Joe” P. Wish left this life on September 5, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born to Paul F. and Marjorie (Keesecker) Wish on October 10, 1955. Joe started Wish Construction Co. and was a contractor in the Logan County area for over 30 years. His love of sports was evident in...

Kevin L. Anderson

Kevin L. Anderson

Sep 3, 2021

Kevin L. Anderson, 50, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, September 3, 2021, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Kevin was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Anderson.

Kevin was born in Troy, Ohio March 4, 1971.  He is survived by his mother, Gretchen Anderson of Belle Center; children: Katie (Joel)...

Anita Marie Tapp

Anita Marie Tapp

Sep 2, 2021

Anita “Toni” Marie Tapp, 78, of Shawnee Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio July 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Vincent and Louise Tapp.

On November 28, 1959, she married Ted Mathews of Ajo, Arizona and had six children. Surviving children...

Alberta Faye Jacobs

Alberta Faye Jacobs

Sep 2, 2021

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Harold Vore Early

Harold Vore Early

Sep 2, 2021

Harold Vore Early, 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio entered Glory peacefully Thursday morning, September 2, 2021 at his home.

Harold was born on a farm outside of Bellefontaine February 13, 1935, to the late Mary Irene (Vore) and Paul Miller Early.  He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Bob Hesson, and their children Sheila...

Perry A. Ricks

Perry A. Ricks

Aug 30, 2021

Perry A. Ricks, 62, of Anna, Ohio passed away August 30, 2021, at his home.

Perry was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio June 30, 1959, to Phyllis (Hurley) and the late Harry A. Ricks Jr.  He was also preceded in death by a brother Garry Ricks.

Perry is survived by his children:  Heather (Todd) Reiter...

Angelo Joseph Bernard

Angelo Joseph Bernard

Aug 28, 2021

Angelo Joseph Bernard, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his home.

Angelo was born on January 7, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Anthony and Esther (Braccaloni) Bernard.

He grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School.  He met his...

Margaret E. Smith

Margaret E. Smith

Aug 28, 2021

Margaret E. Smith, 84, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio July 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Laurence and Mildred (Thayer) Kauffman.

On July 31, 1960, she married John D. Smith and he preceded...

Pauline L. Arnett

Pauline L. Arnett

Aug 27, 2021

Pauline L. Arnett, 102, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away from natural causes at 1:40 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio.

She was born in Shelby County Ohio October 4, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Ehemann) Linker.

On March 20, 1942, she married...

John Walter Johnson

John Walter Johnson

Aug 26, 2021

John Walter Johnson, 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio with his wife by his side.

He was born in Cuyahoga County Ohio July 11, 1942, a son of the late Albert and Helen (Kurtz) Johnson.

He is survived by his wife,...

Guy V. Lotz

Guy V. Lotz

Aug 23, 2021

Guy V. Lotz, 87, of Wapakoneta, Ohio and formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Jackson Center March 16,1934, a son of the late Samuel H. and Flossie (Glick) Lotz. In addition to his parents, Guy was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law,...

Jerry A. Cox

Jerry A. Cox

Aug 18, 2021

Jerry A. Cox, 60, of East Liberty, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.

Jerry was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio September 17, 1960, to Delmar D. and Tempa L. (Holycross) Cox.  He was preceded in death by his father Delmar; brothers, Delmar “Dean” Cox and Michael Cox; a granddaughter, Haylee Jada Hampton and...

Sylvia Adkins

Sylvia Adkins

Aug 15, 2021

Sylvia Adkins, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home.

Sylvia was born in Pike County Kentucky March 28, 1948, to the late Joe and Mavis (Coleman) Slone.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Clifford Adkins; a son, Roger Adkins; a granddaughter, Rachael Nichole Adkins; a brother, Larry Slone and sisters Evelyn Hungate...