Obituaries

Jack Brown

Jack Brown

May 13, 2020

Jack Brown, age 90, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in DeGraff, Ohio April 3, 1930, a son of the late Hamilton W. "H.W." and Mildred E. (Ritenour) Brown.

On October 19, 1958, Jack married the...

Carl Emory Culp

Carl Emory Culp

May 12, 2020

Carl Emory “Deke” Culp, 95, of Rushsylvania passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:32 p.m. in the Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Marysville.

He was born on December 28, 1924, the son of the late John Otto and Lucretia (McAdams) Culp.

On August 18, 1945, he married the former...

Peggy Lee Patrick

Peggy Lee Patrick

May 11, 2020

Peggy Lee Patrick, age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Peggy was born in Bellefontaine March 26, 1953, to the late Joe Ed and Mary Etta (Holycross) Patrick.  She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Larry Bush.

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Leland E. Tuttle

Leland E. Tuttle

May 11, 2020

Leland E. Tuttle, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away early Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Roundhead, Ohio January 22, 1928, a son of the late Lewis Earl and Grace Marie (Teach) Tuttle. He is the last of ten children, having nine siblings precede him in death.

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Delmar D. Cox

Delmar D. Cox

May 10, 2020

Delmar D. Cox, age 91, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, May 10, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.

Delmar was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 25, 1928, to the late William G. and Laura (Foughty) Cox.  He was also preceded in death by six brothers; four sisters; sons, Michael Cox and Delmar “Dean” Cox Jr.; a...

Geraldine C. Stephens

Geraldine C. Stephens

May 9, 2020

Geraldine C. “Jerry” Stephens, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Waldenburg, Arkansas March 26, 1928, a daughter of the late James Ernest and Yoal (Wooton) Congleton.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Boyd and two brothers, Quen and Melvin Congleton....

Carl Grube

Carl Grube

May 8, 2020

Carl Grube, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:04 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born in DeGraff, Ohio November 3, 1943, a son of the late Wayne and Ellen (Grube) King. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a sister, Betty...

Theodore L. Harris

Theodore L. Harris

May 2, 2020

Theodore L. “Ted” Harris, age 85, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine March 31, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Isabelle (Sparks) Harris.

On November 7, 1978, Ted married the former...

Mary Florence Yoder

Mary Florence Yoder

May 1, 2020

Mary Florence Coles Yoder, age 95, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday evening, May 1, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

Mary was born in Columbus, Indiana January 6, 1925, to the late Charles L. and Mary Myrtle (Calvin) Coles.  She married Hubert Yoder January 6, 1951 in West Liberty, and he preceded...

Denise Ann Thompson

Denise Ann Thompson

Apr 30, 2020

Denise Ann Thompson, age 64, of Maplewood, Ohio passed away peacefully at 10:00 p.m Thursday, April 30, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Coldwater, Ohio February 28, 1956, a daughter of the late Rex Charles and Dorothea Nee (Hay) Andrew. In addition to her parents, Denise was preceded in death by her...

Joyce Noel King

Joyce Noel King

Apr 30, 2020

Joyce “Joy” Noel King, age 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Marysville, Ohio October 2, 1972, a daughter of Merle H. and Becky (Brookhart) Ackley, both of whom are surviving.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Landon King,...

Richard H. McIntosh

Richard H. McIntosh

Apr 29, 2020

Richard H. "Dick" McIntosh, age 82, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

He was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio February 11, 1938, a son of the late Harold Robert and Ruth H. (Flickinger) McIntosh .

On September 7, 1955, Dick...

Oral Prater Jr.

Oral Prater Jr.

Apr 28, 2020

Oral ‘J.R.’ Prater Jr., age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:42 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital emergency room in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio June 10, 1952, a son of the late Oral and Ruby (Brewer) Prater.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Dallas Prater.

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Opal Lee Horner

Opal Lee Horner

Apr 27, 2020

Opal Lee Collinsworth Horner, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Tazewell, Tennessee January 12, 1926, to the late Abe and Maggie (Rice) Collinsworth. Opal was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and George Collinsworth and three sisters, Jeanette Calicoat, Stacia...

Charles E. Sheeley

Charles E. Sheeley

Apr 27, 2020

Charles E. ‘Buck’ Sheeley, age 72, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 4:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio September 22, 1947, the son of the late Charles E. and Mary Katherine (Marker) Sheeley.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Jean Forsythe. ...

Russell D. Williams

Russell D. Williams

Apr 26, 2020

Russell D. Williams, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio June 6, 1930, a son of the late Russell Davis and Helen (Rogers) Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Keith E. Riefstahl

Keith E. Riefstahl

Apr 25, 2020

Keith E. Riefstahl, age 61, of Quincy, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 17, 1958.

On November 25, 1989 he married Debra Williams and she survives in Quincy. He is...

Mary K. Pope

Mary K. Pope

Apr 24, 2020

Mary K. Pope, age 83, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 28, 1936, to the late Henry and Gladys (Byer) Dowell. Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Dowell, Jim Dowell, Charles...

Ivan E. Zorn

Ivan E. Zorn

Apr 24, 2020

Ivan E. Zorn, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:27 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Miami Valley Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born in Shelby County Ohio October 1, 1935, to the late Ernest A.R. and Mildred L. (Ludwig) Zorn. A brother, Edwin Zorn also preceded Ivan in death.

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Robert J. Jackson

Robert J. Jackson

Apr 23, 2020

Robert J. “Bobby” Jackson, age 82, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in DeGraff April 15, 1938, to the late Robert E. and Martha E. (Wert) Jackson. His sister, Judy McCafferty also preceded him in death.

In 1984,...