Obituaries
Wanda Jean Saylor
Feb 2, 2025
Wanda Jean Saylor, 95, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Campbell Place.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Harry Charles and Edna (Smitley) Froebe.
On February 22, 1948, she married James Robert Saylor, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1991. She...
Kevin D. Skidmore
Feb 2, 2025
Kevin D. Skidmore, 72, of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lima, Ohio on November 4, 1952, to the late Wayne and Charlene (Dreitzler) Skidmore. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia “Cindy” Shepherd.
On February 14, 1996, he married Gloria (Mohn) Skidmore, and...
Lance Lowell Line
Feb 1, 2025
Lance Lowell Line, 53, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 1, 1971, a son of the late Gene Line and Roxella “Roxie” (Howell) Line.
On July 19, 2008, Lance married Jennifer (Puckett) Line in DeGraff, Ohio and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2021. He was also preceded in...
Cynthia Renee Zell
Feb 1, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Renee Zell, 64, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 2, 1960, to the late Kerryn L. and Margaret Sue (Young) Zell. She is also preceded in death by her son, Desmond Huff and her brother-in-law, Dale Barney.
She is survived...
Alberta Lee "Tootle" Major
Feb 1, 2025
Alberta Lee “Tootle” Major, 74, formerly of Huntsville, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.
She was born in Mason County, West Virginia on November 14, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Geraldine Jean (Lee) Varian.
On July 15, 1967, she married Martin McCravey “Buzz” Major, Jr. in Meigs County, Ohio...
Ruth Charlene Coy
Feb 1, 2025
Ruth Charlene Coy, 91, of West Liberty, passed away at 6:32 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on August 25, 1933, to the late Ruth Hall, adopted and raised by Albert D. “Al” and Adah B. Anderson-Markin.
She married Robert E. Coy, and he...
David Michael Ryan
Jan 31, 2025
David Michael Ryan, 71, of Marysville, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 4, 1953, to the late Gordon Albert Ryan and Mary (Hall) Blair.
David worked as an engineer and had a love for the outdoors.
He is survived by his sister, Deborah Dickman; and his...
Joy King
Jan 29, 2025
Joy King, 89, of Bellefontaine went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 29, 2025. She passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana after a brief illness.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 4, 1935, to the late Lawrence R. and Mary Kathryn (King) Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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