Obituaries
Ardella Deslandes
Apr 13, 2025
Ardella LaVaughn Deslandes, 74, of Columbus and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 11, 1950, the daughter of the late George Gustavus and Helen Lousie (Mabra) Deslandes. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Beverly Clark, Valarie Taylor, Vera Seward, and...
Paul Samuel Deffenbaugh
Apr 13, 2025
Paul Samuel Deffenbaugh, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 31, 1954, a son of the late William Claude Deffenbaugh and Virginia Catherine (Craft) Deffenbaugh.
On August 4, 2001, Paul married Cheryl L. (Hollinger) Schneider Deffenbaugh in Bellefontaine, and she survives, along with...
Christine S. (Himes) Darrah
Apr 12, 2025
Christine S. (Himes) Darrah, 73, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a 1970 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, and a 1974 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a BA in Elementary education.
Born on February 12, 1952, in Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of the late Charles and...
Rheta M. Emrick
Apr 12, 2025
Rheta M. Emrick, 87, of Bellefontaine passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 24, 1937, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Harry and Irene (Parmer) Robinaugh.
On June 7, 1974, she married Mark LeRoy Emrick, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1999. She is...
Donald A. Stalk
Apr 12, 2025
Donald A. Stalk, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 28, 1951, to the late Leo Stalk and Glenna (Lackey) Lawhern.
On April 22, 1995, he married Anita (Smith) Stalk, and she survives.
He is also survived by his sons, Mike...
Michael Curtis "Mike" Adkins
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Curtis “Mike” Adkins, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born in Delaware, Ohio, on January 12, 1955, to his late father Cecil Curtis Adkins and his late mother Relna Lucille (Clay) Main.
Mike is survived by his significant other, Frances Hoatland of Bellefontaine; daughter Ashley (Robert) Vallejo of Dayton; 3 grandchildren: Kale, Averie,...
Iva Kay Byler
Apr 8, 2025
Iva Kay Byler, 49 years 9 months and 21 days, daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Zook) Byler, was born with Down’s Syndrome on June 18, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio. She entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2025, at the home of Marvin and Rebecca Huston in Belle Center, Ohio, after a period of declining health. She attended...
Jennifer Kay Guess
Apr 7, 2025
Jennifer Kay (Dickinson) Guess, 41, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 18, 1984, to the late Randy M. Dickinson and Kathy (Hoskins) Dickinson, who survives.
On January 5, 2004, Jenn married the love of her life, Eric T. Guess, and he survives.
Along...
Larry D. Neal
Apr 3, 2025
Larry D. Neal, 67, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Quincy, passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.
Larry was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 13, 1957, to Doris E. (Hoffman) Neal and the late Charles Ellis Neal. He was also preceded in death by a sister Tina Gressner, and a brother Allen Neal.
Larry is...
Teresa Kay Coldiron
Mar 30, 2025
Teresa Kay (Vance) Coldiron, 74, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 30, 1950, to the late Wallace Leroy and Annamae (O’Brien) Vance Hoon. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Goering Lane; her sister-in-law, Cheri Vance and...
James W. Thatcher
Mar 29, 2025
James William Thatcher, 88, of Zanesfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University.
Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1936, to the late Samuel Malcom Thatcher and Bertha Elizabeth (Burgett) Thatcher. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Freer on...
David C. Carr
Mar 29, 2025
David Cameron Carr, 65, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 15, 1959, to the late John P. and Mary Lou (Magness) Carr.
David is survived by his fiancé, Vicki Stratton; his children, Katie (Nick) Halm, Josh Carr, Tasha Carr,...
Christopher F. Nichols
Mar 27, 2025
Christopher Freeman Nichols, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born in Lima, Ohio on August 10, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Joan (Sanders) Nichols.
Chris is survived by his sisters, Michele Nichols and Therese (Scott) Donnelly; nephews, Josef (Cavelyn) Donnelly, and Christopher Donnelly; 3 great nephews,...
Marilyn E. Buscher
Mar 26, 2025
Marilyn E. Buscher, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Milford Center, Ohio on February 9, 1940, to the late Albert Ellis Akey and Rose Marie (McKinnon) Crozier. She is also preceded in death by her brother, John Akey.
On June 12, 1960, she married David Michael Buscher, and he...
Judge Mark S. O'Connor
Mar 24, 2025
Judge Mark S. O’Connor, 80, of Indian Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years Martha and other family members, after battling heart and lung issues for several months.
Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 27, 1944, he was the third son of the late Thomas and...
Elizabeth Ann Bickham
Mar 24, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Bickham, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born near Hartford City, Indiana on her grandparents’ farm on her mother’s side, to the late Rollie and Faye Marie Bullock on July 27, 1936.
She married William H. Gossard in 1953. Following their divorce, she married Vance...
Chasity Lynn Alexander
Mar 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chasity Lynn Alexander, who left this world on March 22nd, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on January 2nd, 1974, Chasity was the beloved daughter of Judy Marie Elkins and Marvin Eugene Adkins.
Chasity was a devoted mother, Mimi, and a cherished friend to many. She is survived by her two children,...
Jackie Kellogg
Mar 22, 2025
Jackie Kellogg was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 15, 1939. She was the daughter of Jack and Rose Hofmann. The family moved to Lakeview, Ohio, because her father loved fishing and started the family business known as Hofmann’s Lures. Jackie passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a long battle with dementia and is now reunited with her...
James R. Conklin
Mar 21, 2025
James Richard Conklin, 90, of Sidney, passed away Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center, Versailles, Ohio.
At his request, there will be no viewing or funeral services. A private burial will take place at Huntsville Cemetery.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Conklin family and encourages anyone to...
Robert L. "Bob" Craig, Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Craig, Jr., 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home after a long, hard fought battle with diabetes.
Bob was born in Bellefontaine on June 27, 1965, to the late Robert Lee Craig, Sr. and Wanda R. (Houchin) Byrge. He was also preceded in death by his son Joshua Brewer.
Bob is survived by his...
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