Obituaries

Stacie Angelene Jones

Stacie Angelene Jones

Feb 24, 2025

Stacie Angelene Jones, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2025, at her home.

Stacie was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on May 24, 1972, to Gene and Drema (Welch) Arn. She married Bradley K. Jones on December 10, 1994, in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Van Wert, and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2022. She was...

Christine Ruth McGowan

Christine Ruth McGowan

Feb 24, 2025

Christine McGowan, 95, of Jackson Center, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born in Jackson Center, Ohio on October 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Howard M. Burke and Wilda Ruth (Shultz) Burke.

On June 26, 1948, Christine married Walter Dale “Mac” McGowan, and he...

Helen Marie Abbott

Helen Marie Abbott

Feb 23, 2025

Helen Marie Abbott, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on February 23, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. Born in Marion, Ohio on December 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Carl E. and Mildred Leverne (Martin) Andrews. 

On March 3, 1962, in East Liberty, she married Laurence L. Abbott. He passed away on March 19, 2020....

Linda Lou Hill

Linda Lou Hill

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Lou Hill, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. 

Linda was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 8, 1950, to the late Donald Davidson and Donna (Alloway) Hasty. She was also preceded in death by her former husbands Charles “Chuckie” I. Cline and Duane Hill, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Linda is survived by...

Andrew L. "Andy" Hansen

Andrew L. "Andy" Hansen

Feb 21, 2025

Andrew L. “Andy” Hansen, 80, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, in The Gables of Westerville, OH.

He was born on August 20, 1944, in Cherokee County, IA, the son of the late Andrew and Winifred Charlotte (Anderson) Hansen.

On October 24, 1964, he married Sharon Ann “Sherry” Hynes and she preceded him in death on May 4,...

Karl F. Arnett

Karl F. Arnett

Feb 21, 2025

Karl F. Arnett, 81, of Jackson Center passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 10, 1943, to the late Ronald O. and Pauline (Linker) Arnett. 

On February 28, 1981, he married Norma (Zimpfer) Arnett, and she survives in Jackson Center.

He is also survived by his children: Ronald Arnett and...

William "Bill" "Kid" Lynn Krabill

William "Bill" "Kid" Lynn Krabill

Feb 20, 2025

William “Bill” “Kid” Lynn Krabill, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Urbana in Urbana, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 21, 1956, a son of the late Jerome Krabill and Floella Elizabeth (Coyer) Krabill. 

Bill is survived by two sons, Jeremy Downing Whitefawn Bennet, and William “Jerry” McIntire...

Eddie Houston Coleman

Eddie Houston Coleman

Feb 19, 2025

Eddie Houston Coleman was born on February 1, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, to Lee and Carrie Coleman. He was the fifth of seven siblings in the family. His early childhood was in Mobile, where he attended elementary and high school. Eddie was a fun-loving, bighearted person, one willing to give you the coat off his back, if needed. One of...

Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Feb 17, 2025

Kevin Roberts, 46, of Hilliard and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born in Bellefontaine on July 6, 1978, the son of Robert D. and Judy E. (Regedanz) Roberts, who survive in...

Gregory Leo Yoder

Gregory Leo Yoder

Feb 16, 2025

Gregory Leo Yoder, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away on February 16, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Living Community in West Liberty following a brief illness.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 13, 1947, to parents Maurice and Marguerite Yoder of West Liberty who preceded him in death, along with a brother, Kenneth “Jock” Yoder and an aunt, Janice...

Martha E. Cox

Martha E. Cox

Feb 16, 2025

Martha E. (Buchenroth) Cox, 89, of rural West Liberty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 12, 1935, to the late Alfred Reuben and Tempie Amelia (Stutzman) Buchenroth. 

On June 7, 1953, she married Alfred L. Cox Sr., and he preceded her in death on December 24,...

Emerson L. Brown

Emerson L. Brown

Feb 14, 2025

Emerson L. Brown, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. 

Emerson was born in Lewisburg, Ohio, on October 29, 1929, to the late Harold and Grace (Hunt) Brown. He married Lucy C. Kerr on May 29, 1954, and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2016. Emerson was also preceded in death by...

Daniel T. Sims

Daniel T. Sims

Feb 12, 2025

Daniel Tennant Sims, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Ganzhorn Suites in Powell. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on July 14, 1943, to the late Kermit Clark and Nellie Ruth (Tennant) Sims. 

On December 7, 1969, he married Melanie Marie (Moss) Sims, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2010. Dan was also preceded...

Lois A. Holycross

Lois A. Holycross

Feb 12, 2025

Lois A. Holycross, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 16, 1931, to the late Alfred and Tempie (Stutzman) Buchenroth. 

On July 22, 1949, she married Raymond S. Holycross Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2010....

Caron L. Vernon

Caron L. Vernon

Feb 11, 2025

Caron L. Vernon, 71, of Columbus, and formerly of West Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in her Columbus home.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 14, 1953, the daughter of the late Mark Eugene and Martha Louise (Carpenter) Grimes. She was also preceded in death by her dearest friend, Peggy (Jay) Thackery.

She is survived by her...

Daniel E. Gilbert

Daniel E. Gilbert

Feb 9, 2025

Daniel E. Gilbert, age 91, of Urbana, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 21, 1933, to the late Johnson E. “Huck” and Martha B. (Ward) Gilbert. 

On July 17, 1964, he married Myra J. (Hague) Gilbert, and she survives.

Daniel is also survived by his...

Jan A. Sponsler

Jan A. Sponsler

Feb 6, 2025

Jan A. Sponsler, 73, of Bellefontaine, a beloved son, brother, cousin and friend, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00pm. 

He was born on January 17, 1952, in Bellefontaine, and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph O. Sponsler and brothers Greg and Bart Sponsler.

Jan is survived by his loving mother, Edna M. Sponsler of...

James David Prater

James David Prater

Feb 6, 2025

James David Prater, 65, of rural West Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.

Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on December 18, 1959, and raised by Earl Peters and the late Linda L. (Prater) Peters.

Jim is survived by his children: Adam Prater of West Liberty, Alexia Prater of West Liberty, Alivia Prater of Anniston, Alabama, April Johnson...

Dr. Robert W. Carter

Dr. Robert W. Carter

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Robert “Bob” W. Carter, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.

Bob was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1931, to the late J. Harry and Adalaide (Andrews) Carter. He married Marlene K. Ealy on April 5, 1958, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2021. Bob...

Maxine Ann Riley

Maxine Ann Riley

Feb 2, 2025

Maxine Ann Riley, age 78, of West Liberty, passed away at her residence at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio, on March 13, 1946, to the late Donald M. and Verda (Hamel) Blackwell.

She married Richard R. Riley in 1980, and he survives her.

Maxine is also survived by her cousins, Mary E. (Robert)...