Obituaries
Robert "Bobb" M. Swihart
May 28, 2025
Robert "Bobb" Swihart, 68, of Russells Point, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on August 9, 1956, to the late Jerry and Shirley (Newman) Swihart.
On May 12, 2025, he married Taylor (Britenstine) Stone, and she survives.
He is also survived by his children: Natalie Spears, Nicole (Jason)...
Mary Malinda Agner
May 28, 2025
Mary Malinda Agner, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary was born in Bellefontaine on February 22, 1952, to the late George L. and Alice Mae (Roberts) Adelsberger. She married Stanley Eugene “Butch” Agner on January 30, 1976, in Rushsylvania and he preceded her in death on February 16,...
Sharon Lea Arrowood
May 25, 2025
Sharon L. Arrowood, 52, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 14, 1972, a daughter of Teresa Kaye (Worley) Webber and the late Michael Ernest Foshee Sr.
Sharon is survived by her mother; two sons, Jacob (Paige) Arrowood, and Nathaniel (Rita) Arrowood; five grandchildren,...
Richard Frank Mally
May 24, 2025
Richard Frank Mally, 94, of West Liberty, passed from this life on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Longmont, Colorado, on August 22, 1930, to the late John Anthony Mally and Clara Elizabeth Mally.
In 1990, he married Janet Yoder Erickson, and she survives, along with his children, Valerie (Ed) Gossert, Richard II (Jennifer) Mally, Erin (Chris)...
Franklin Delbert "Frank" Scott, Jr.
May 19, 2025
Franklin Delbert "Frank" Scott, Jr., age 55, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Galion, OH, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence.
Frank was born in Galion, OH on July 20, 1969, the son of the late Franklin Delbert Scott Sr. and Joyce (Jim) Scott-Isenberg, who survive in Galion.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by two...
Fred J. "Junior" Garland
May 19, 2025
Fred J. “Junior” Garland, 82, of Westerville, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:19 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born in Erwin, Tennessee on April 3, 1943, to the late Fred C. and Mary Lucille (Tucker) Garland.
On March 14, 1962, in Cumberland, Maryland he married Judy (Wise) Garland,...
John T. Kesecker
May 16, 2025
John T. Kesecker, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
John was born in Bellefontaine on September 13, 1958, to the late Max D. and Mina D. (Molton) Kesecker. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Cooper.
John married Amy Lattimer on December 23, 2007, and she survives in Bellefontaine....
Emma Elizabeth Powell
May 15, 2025
Emma Elizabeth (Bradley) Powell went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2025
Emma was born in Logan County on July 3, 1936. After graduating from Kenton High School, she would marry the love of her life, Robert D. Powell, on December 8, 1953. They would settle in Bellefontaine, where they raised two sons. Emma worked for Siemens in Bellefontaine...
Sharon Kay Stewart
May 15, 2025
Sharon Kay Stewart, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence.
Sharon was born in Bellefontaine, OH on November 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Stewart, on April 26, 2023, her uncle and aunt, Junior...
Rebecca L. Callender-Owens
May 14, 2025
Rebecca L. “Becky” Callender-Owens passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Central Ohio Hospice within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 8, 1952, to the late Keith Leslie and Marjorie Gretchen (Bosley) McNeill. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Doug McNeill and sister, Loralee McNeill.
A 1970...
Edwin Matthew "Matt" Ewing
May 13, 2025
Edwin Matthew “Matt” Ewing, 26, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Born in Bellefontaine on November 12, 1998, he was the beloved son of the late Edwin Michael Ewing, who passed away on December 12, 2002 and Donna Traughber Ewing, who survives in Bellefontaine.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Jeremy...
Mark Andrew Lapp
May 13, 2025
Mark Andrew Lapp, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 12, 1939, to Noah and Florence (Arnett Yoder), who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine, and his siblings: David Yoder, Daniel...
Cynthia Crawford
May 9, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Crawford, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:33 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on April 19, 1939, to the late Greenland and Mary Ann (Higgins) Jones.
On May 1, 1958, she married Robert E. Crawford, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1982.
Cindy is survived by...
Clarence J. Cecil, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Clarence J. Cecil, Jr, 93, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Clarence was born in Big Woods, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late Clarence N. Cecil and Edith (Lawson). He was also preceded in death by his step-father Wert Lawson; daughter Toni; sisters; Gay Bair, Mary...
Paul R. McDonald
May 4, 2025
Paul R. McDonald, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 13, 1947, to the late Wilbur W. and Bonnie A. (Muston) McDonald.
On June 20, 1970, in Belle Center, Paul married Jocele (Keys) McDonald, and she survives.
He is also survived by his sons,...
Charlotte A. Hitt
May 1, 2025
Charlotte A. Hitt, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.
Charlotte was born in Champaign County on March 6, 1939, to the late Harold E. and Bwana A. (Jones) Corbett. She married Garry B. Hitt on September 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2015. Charlotte was also preceded in death by...
Marilyn L. Elliott
Apr 29, 2025
Marilyn L. Elliott, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the Mayfair Village Retirement Center, Columbus, OH.
She was born in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio on March 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Lowell Francis and Indenta Romaine (Branson) Brown.
On September 4, 1960, she married the love of her life, Thomas Warren “Tom” Elliott at the...
Melody Anne Boysel
Apr 27, 2025
Melody Anne Boysel, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1951, to the late Paul E. Boysel Sr. and Vivian L. (Knox) Boysel. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Shelby Sheeley, Jerry Stegal, Paula Green, Don Boysel, and Paul E. Boysel...
Cathy Eileen Taylor
Apr 23, 2025
Cathy Eileen Taylor, of East Liberty, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2025, at the age of 72. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, love for animals, and her passion for life.
Cathy spent many years training and racing horses, a pursuit that brought her great joy and lifelong friendships. She also worked as a barista at Starbucks, where...
Herbert "Herb" A. McPherson
Apr 22, 2025
Herbert “Herb” A. McPherson, 68, of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home with his family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 29, 1956, to the late Norman E. and Vernice W. (Hurley) McPherson.
On October 13, 1984, he married Tracy (Shelly) McPherson and together they had 2...
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