Obituaries

Byron I. Fullerton

Byron I. Fullerton

Jan 3, 2025

Byron Ivan Fullerton, 88, of Belle Center, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.

The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Logan Acres Activity Fund, 2739 County Road 91, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 or First United Presbyterian Church, 117 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

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William Ray Kennedy

William Ray Kennedy

Jan 2, 2025

William Ray Kennedy, 92, of Belle Center, passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. He was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 3, 1932, to the late William Earl and Olive (Shape) Kennedy. On September 11, 1971, William married Shirley Jane (DeRossett) Kennedy, and she preceded him in death on...

Doug Burton

Doug Burton

Jan 1, 2025

Doug Burton, 74, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Homer and Lorena (Bradley) Burton. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Paul Prater, Kelly Burton, and Judy Burton.

On December 27, 1974, he married the former Jane...

Patricia K. Liles

Patricia K. Liles

Dec 31, 2024

Patricia K. Liles, 83, of Bellefontaine, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by family, on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Pat was born in Findlay, Ohio, on November 28, 1941, to the late Paul L. Thomas and Meredith E. (Bateson) Springer. She married Paul Joseph “Joe” Liles on April 2, 1960, and...

Debra Ann Sherard

Debra Ann Sherard

Dec 29, 2024

Debra Ann (Cole) Sherard, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at residence. She was born in Belding, Michigan on February 15, 1957, to the late William Cole Sr. and Francis Elizabeth (Lyons) Rozell.

On October 6, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, she married Charles Eugene Sherard, and he preceded her in death on September...

Panna Lorene Alexander

Panna Lorene Alexander

Dec 29, 2024

Panna Lorene (Neer) Alexander, 76, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria. 

Panna was born on August 2, 1948, in Wapakoneta, to the late Branson Harley Neer and Anna Mae Routt Neer.  She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Jemma.

She is flying with the angels now, and will be missed dearly...

Robert A. Coffman, Jr.

Robert A. Coffman, Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Robert A. Coffman, Jr., 88, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in the Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center, Lakeview, after a brave and courageous 14-year battle with cancer. 

He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 3, 1936, the son of the late Robert A. and June (Williams) Coffman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Nathaniel Gage Jones

Nathaniel Gage Jones

Dec 24, 2024

Nathaniel Gage Jones, 23, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born on January 2, 2001, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Danny Jones, and mother Crystal Jones who survives in Lima. 

Nate was adopted and adored by Bill and Vicki Yuretich, who loved him as his own for over two decades. Nate was known for his...

Gerald N. Houchin

Gerald N. Houchin

Dec 24, 2024

Gerald Nathaniel Houchin, 91, of Belle Center passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 3, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Lewis and Iva Maude (Baughman) Houchin.

On March 21, 1955, he married the former Severiana Marie “Ann” Herrera in Lumberton, New Mexico and she preceded him in death on September...

David A. Castle

David A. Castle

Dec 24, 2024

David A. Castle, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:16 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at The Ohio State University Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 21, 1938, to the late Sanford S. and Thelma V. (Bidwell) Castle.

On July 6, 1957, he married Judith A. (Blair) Castle, and she preceded him in...

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz

Dec 22, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 8:16 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home. She was born on the Virginia Beach Military Base on August 10, 1969, to the late Juan A. Cruz I and Sandra J. (Mathison) Cruz, who survives in Zanesfield.

Becky is also survived by her husband, Curtis "Mike" Black of...

Timothy "Tim" Herndon

Timothy "Tim" Herndon

Dec 21, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Herndon, 83, of Jackson Center passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing in Sidney. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on October 6, 1941, to the late Richard Lorton and Euanna Mae (Davis) Herndon. 

He is survived by his sister, Valerie Mitchell of Lakeview; brother, David Herndon of Jackson Center; brother-in-law, Frank Faulder...

John Richard Wilgus

John Richard Wilgus

Dec 21, 2024

John Richard Wilgus, 75, passed away on December 21, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on November 27, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Sandy Meyer, Patricia Wilgus, Byron Wilgus, Chuck Wilgus, Donald "Phil" Wilgus, David Wilgus, and...

Mary A. Contner

Mary A. Contner

Dec 19, 2024

Mary A. Contner, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:04 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres. She was born in Highland County, Ohio on April 19, 1929, to the late James and Vessie (Weaver) Holbrook.

On August 19, 1951, in Columbus, she married Philip Edwin Contner and he preceded her in death on June 16,...

Linda Kay Neigel

Linda Kay Neigel

Dec 18, 2024

Linda Kay Neigel, 76, of New Carlisle, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Momentous Health at Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Illinois on October 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Franklyn Wilson Newton and Audrey Edith (Bybee) Newton.

On December 26, 1977, Linda married Charles "Chuck" Joseph Neigel in Canton, Illinois...

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth

Dec 17, 2024

Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth, age 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her Bellefontaine residence.

She was born on October 1, 1924, in Farmersville, Ohio, the daughter of Johan and Virgie (Bernheisel) Rurode who have both preceded her in death along with her siblings Dorothy, Hugh and Irene.

Lois married Glenn M. Ashworth...

Ronzil L. Jarvis

Ronzil L. Jarvis

Dec 16, 2024

Ronzil J. Jarvis, 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024. Ronzil was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on January 17, 1947, youngest son to the late Glendo Jarvis and Dicie (Moss) Jarvis.

Ronzil was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He then attended Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN where he obtained his...

Janet L. McIntosh

Janet L. McIntosh

Dec 16, 2024

Janet L. McIntosh, 86, of West Liberty, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on December 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Jesse R. Comer and Marie (Black) Comer.

On September 7, 1955, Janet married Richard "Dick" H. McIntosh, and he preceded her...

Robert W. Stanley, Jr.

Robert W. Stanley, Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

Robert W. Stanley, Jr. Bob entered into his new Heavenly home into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening December 15, 2024.

Bob was born on March 19, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Nellie Stanley. When he was a baby, the family moved to West Mansfield, Ohio. Bob graduated from Logan...

David Anderson

David Anderson

Dec 14, 2024

David Paul Anderson, 69, of Bellefontaine, crossed the finish line and reached the checkered flag on his final lap, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 25, 1955, the son of the late Loyd and Kay B. Anderson.

On August 22, 2014, after a...