Obituaries

Charles M. Barton

Charles M. Barton

Feb 15, 2020

Charles M. “Chuck” Barton, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 29, 1927, to the late Mark and Elizabeth (Kress) Barton.

On November 28, 1948, Chuck and Rosemary Barker were united in marriage at the Bellefontaine First Church of God.  They were...

Connie R. Miller

Connie R. Miller

Feb 15, 2020

Connie R. Miller, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

She was born November 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Thomas Charles and Verna (Holycross) Snyder.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters, June Hartzler and Dorcus Curl.

On February...

Shirley Ann Kauffman

Shirley Ann Kauffman

Feb 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Kauffman, 78, of West Liberty, Ohio, and late of Logan Acres Care Center, peacefully departed this earthly life on February 15, 2020.

Shirley was born on October 25, 1941 and lived a farm girl life near DeGraff along with her parents and three sisters.  She held a lifelong commitment to the Christian...

Mary Louise Roberts

Mary Louise Roberts

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Louise Roberts, age 82, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away in her home at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born in Sparta, Ohio December 24, 1937, to the late Clifton and Kathleen (Atherton) Winegardner. Mary was also preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Winegardner.

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Rebecca Marlene Stolly Drothler

Rebecca Marlene Stolly Drothler

Feb 12, 2020

Rebecca Marlene Dodson (Stolly) Drothler, age 61, passed away peacefully and returned to the Lord Wednesday February 12, 2020, after a long battle with lung failure.

Becky was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 3, 1958, to Daniel and Wilma Dodson both of whom preceded her in death.

Becky was a resident of Greenville, South...

Jeffrey R. Cole

Jeffrey R. Cole

Feb 11, 2020

Jeffrey R. Cole, age 69, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:51 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine January 7, 1951, to the late Russel and Ragna (Erdahl) Cole. I n addition to his parents, he was...

Pamela Sue Hill

Pamela Sue Hill

Feb 4, 2020

Pamela Sue (Marker) Hill, 63, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Pamela was born on April 17, 1956, in Bellefontaine to Chester and Laura (Brunke) Marker.  She was preceded in death by her father Chester Marker, sister Deb Austin, and stepmother...

Mary Elizabeth Foughty

Mary Elizabeth Foughty

Feb 3, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Hagans Foughty, age 91, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday evening, February 3, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Concord Township in Champaign County Ohio September 1, 1928, to the late R.E. “Gene” and Evelyn (Ward) Hagans.

On December 28, 2003, Liz married...

Paula Kay Michael

Paula Kay Michael

Feb 1, 2020

Paula Kay Michael, age 62, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 6:01 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020.

She was born in Miamisburg, Ohio April 15, 1957, to the late Henry and Juanita (Rice) Mallott.

On May 15, 1986, in Dayton, Ohio she married Lynn L. Michael and he preceded her in death August...

Rose Leigh Baier

Rose Leigh Baier

Jan 31, 2020

Rose Leigh Mayberry Baier, 85, of Bellefontaine, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at The Homestead at Logan Acres where she had resided since May 2017.

Born Feb. 5, 1934, in Columbus Grove, she was a daughter of the late Glen Lester and Luella Bowers Mayberry. She was a 1952 graduate of Columbus Grove High...

Robert D. Griffin

Robert D. Griffin

Jan 29, 2020

Robert “Bobby” D. Griffin, age 71, of Tiffin, Ohio passed away at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.

He was born in Hardin County Ohio September 26, 1948, to the late James Carl Griffin and Ada Marie (Bell) Griffin who survives in Belle Center, Ohio.

He is also...

Carey A. Musser

Carey A. Musser

Jan 29, 2020

Carey A. Musser, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his residence surrounded by family.

Carey was born in DeGraff, Ohio December 10, 1934, to the late J.C. and Lois (Rinehart) Musser. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scott A. Musser; a brother, Carl Musser; brothers-in-law, Don Baier and Joe Parker and...

Sharon Kay Boggs

Sharon Kay Boggs

Jan 29, 2020

Sharon Kay Boggs, age 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  She was born October 26, 1968, in Bellefontaine.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Juanita Boggs; birth mother, Cheryl Ann Boggs Fleming; sister & brothers-in-law, Cinda and Edward...

Marilyn J. VanBuskirk Knief

Marilyn J. VanBuskirk Knief

Jan 27, 2020

Marilyn J. VanBuskirk Knief, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:48 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in DeGraff, Ohio June 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Edgar and Hazel (Garver) Miller.

She is survived by her three daughters, Valerie (Martin) Cromes of...

June Louise White

June Louise White

Jan 25, 2020

June Louise White, 94, of West Liberty, passed away January 25, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

June enjoyed many years as a teacher, and after retirement began transcribing books into Braille for the blind and teaching sign language. June was involved in Eastern Star and spent three terms as Grand Matron and one term as...

LaVerne J. Reichert

LaVerne J. Reichert

Jan 24, 2020

LaVerne J. Reichert, age 85, of Lewistown, Ohio passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2020, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

Vern was born in St. Henry, Ohio November 13, 1934, to the late Joseph and Loretta (Spoltman) Reichert. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Brian Woodruff and two sisters, Mary Ann Schwieterman and Ruth...

Tracy L. Brough

Tracy L. Brough

Jan 24, 2020

Tracy L. Brough, age 53, of Dayton, Ohio passed away at 8:39 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at Villages at the Green in Beavercreek, Ohio.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio January 2, 1967, a son of the late Paul Brough and Loretta (Hampton) Thompson.

Tracy is survived by his step-father, Danny...

Lillian Mae Hughes

Lillian Mae Hughes

Jan 24, 2020

Lillian Mae (Blackburn) Hughes, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:12 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Gulfside Hospice Center in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born in Bellefontaine February 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Donald H. and Ida A. (Bibb) Blackburn.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn “Sue” Spain...

Byllee Jeanette Semken

Byllee Jeanette Semken

Jan 20, 2020

Byllee Jeanette Semken, age 91, of West Mansfield, Ohio and formerly of Utah, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Port Angeles, Washington March 29, 1928, a daughter of the late Alfred and Etha Francis (Yoder) Sparling.

She was preceded in...

Willis W. Metz

Willis W. Metz

Jan 20, 2020

Willis W. “Willie” Metz, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 3:32 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Dinsmore Township in Ohio January 9, 1934, to the late Charles and Sadie (Herring) Metz. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Becky Ann Grillot; two...