Obituaries

George L. Holycross

George L. Holycross

Jan 27, 2025

George L. Holycross, 90, of Bellefontaine, entered into his new heavenly home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:30pm peacefully at his home.

George was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, on September 5, 1934, to the late Virgil Lee Traul Holycross and Ruby Sadie (Reames) Holycross. He was also preceded...

Sylvia "Lynn" Clark

Sylvia "Lynn" Clark

Jan 26, 2025

Sylvia “Lynn” Clark, 58, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1966, to the late Clifford and Sylvia (Slone) Adkins. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: Roger and Christopher Adkins and her niece, Racheal.

On January 11, 1986, she married...

Carol Eileen McMullen

Carol Eileen McMullen

Jan 23, 2025

Carol Eileen McMullen, 80, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025, at Green Hills Care Center.

Carol was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 10, 1944, to the late William V. and Lois J. (Wharf) McMullen. 

Carol is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, C. Alayne and Ronald Klenotic of Gladstone, Michigan; nieces and nephews: Ron (Erica) Klenotic, Tanya...

Myrtle "May" Grove

Myrtle "May" Grove

Jan 22, 2025

Myrtle “May” Grove, 86, of Lakeview and formerly of Zanesfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Lakeview, Ohio.

She was born in Crumpler, West Virginia on August 1, 1938, the daughter of the late John Leslie and Felda Garland (Bailey) Angle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Angle.

On December 22, 1957, she married Charles Grove...

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin

Jan 21, 2025

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin, 81, of Largo, FL, passed away on January 20, 2025, with family by his side at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH.

The Ohio native was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 6, 1943, to Donald E. and Hannah Skidmore Corwin who preceded him in death as did his little sister, Karen Ann Corwin, and his wife, Janean Holway.

Lloyd was...

Gerald D. Sink

Gerald D. Sink

Jan 21, 2025

Gerald D. Sink, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Gerald was born in Greenville, Ohio on December 31, 1932, the son of the late Jesse and Kathryn (Wilson) Sink. 

He married Carmen O’Connor on July 23, 1955, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2017. He was also preceded in death by...

Dixie Lee Slayback

Dixie Lee Slayback

Jan 21, 2025

Dixie Lee Slayback, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Dixie was born in West Mansfield, Ohio, on February 11, 1940, to the late Alpha S. and Cecil M. (Heavner) Emmons. She married Ronald Leroy Slayback on October 5, 1961, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1989. Dixie was...

Tammy Hefner

Tammy Hefner

Jan 20, 2025

Tammy Hefner, age 59, of Russells Point, passed away at her residence at 10:20 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born in Marion, Ohio, on May 20, 1965, to the late Kathy Siebeneck and Frank Church, who survives her.

On October 2, 1982, she married Kevin L. Hefner in the Lafayette Congressional Christian Church, and he survives.

Tammy is also...

Mary Ruth Tuttle

Mary Ruth Tuttle

Jan 19, 2025

Mary Ruth Tuttle, 95, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Green Hills Care Center with her family by her side. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on June 12, 1929, to the late William G. and Carrie A. (Strain) Knoff. 

On July 27, 1957, Mary married Leland E. Tuttle, and he preceded...

Terry Lee Bothel

Terry Lee Bothel

Jan 19, 2025

Terry Lee Bothel, “Uncle Jack” to his family, and “Pappy” to his coworkers at Honda, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 15, 1941, to the late Kenneth Bothel and Rosemary (Cook) Bothel Castle. He is also preceded in...

Michael Ray Hipple

Michael Ray Hipple

Jan 18, 2025

Michael Ray Hipple, 77, of West Mansfield, Ohio and formerly of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Canton, Illinois on November 22, 1947, a son of the late Ray William Hipple and Mary Elizabeth (Reed) Hipple.

On January 27, 1968, Mike married Janis “Jan” K. (Probyn) Hipple...

Karen Sue Kilburn

Karen Sue Kilburn

Jan 17, 2025

Karen Sue Kilburn, 74, of Cable, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her daughter’s house after a short but aggressive battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on June 16th, 1950, to the late Asberry and Lida (Campbell) Kilburn. She was preceded in death by brothers Wayne Kilburn and Asberry...

Dr. Ian Pasco

Dr. Ian Pasco

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Ian Pasco passed away at his home on January 16th, 2025. Ian was born at St. Mary's Hospital, London, England, on Sept 3, 1938, to Kenneth and Vera (nee Satchell) Pasco of London, England. 

Susie and Ian met in Edinburgh, Scotland in March of 1979. Following a whirlwind courtship, he married Susie Adams Taylor on August 1, 1979, at Scott...

Roy Gordon Clark

Roy Gordon Clark

Jan 12, 2025

Roy Gordon Clark, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.

Roy is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Donna (Black) Clark; his son, Michael Clark (Cindy Ziemba); his daughter, Traci (Clark) Hobson (Roy Hobson); and his four cherished grandchildren: Noah Clark, Logan Holt, Samuel...

Glenn L. Wagner

Glenn L. Wagner

Jan 12, 2025

Glenn Leslie Wagner, 94, passed away on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Born in West Mansfield, Ohio on February 11, 1930, Glenn was the son of the late Joseph L. and Ethel L. (Young) Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary E. Wagner, as well as his siblings,...

Victoria A. Enderle

Victoria A. Enderle

Jan 10, 2025

Victoria A. Enderle, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 30, 1964, the daughter of the late Jerry Thomas and Sandra Louise (Downing) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donda Kennedy.

She is survived by two...

Melanie Jean Lotz

Melanie Jean Lotz

Jan 8, 2025

Melanie Jean Lotz, 63, of Jackson Center, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on September 21, 1961, to the late Dennis and E. Eileen (McGowan) Lotz. 

She is survived by her siblings: Sharon (Henry) Zimpfer, Bruce (Sandy) Lotz, Brian (Jamie) Lotz; nieces and nephews: Alison (Matt) Barkman, Marshall (Allie) Lotz,...

Edward L. Miller

Edward L. Miller

Jan 7, 2025

Edward L. Miller, 82, of Bellefontaine, stepped into Glory on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at his home after a long battle with lung cancer, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Ed was born in Lewistown, Ohio, on December 19, 1942, to the late John F. and Roxie L. (Sanders) Miller. He was also preceded in death by 2...

Norma M. Jones

Norma M. Jones

Jan 7, 2025

Norma M. Jones, 78, of Jackson Center, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 11, 1946, to the late Morris W. and Phyllis A. (Leister) Shields.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Kyle) Lindsey; son, Mark Dudgeon; grandson, Jerry Dudgeon; great grandchildren, Rosaline Case, Iris...

Robert A. Ferguson Jr.

Robert A. Ferguson Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Robert A. Ferguson Jr., 55, of Lakeview, passed away at 4:33 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island on December 25, 1969, to the late Robert A. "Fergie" Ferguson Sr. and Concepcion Moreno (Soria) Ferguson who survives in Bellefontaine.

He is also survived by his children, Robbie Ferguson, Tesla Ferguson, Austin Ferguson,...