Obituaries

Brenda Kay Smith

Brenda Kay Smith

Aug 6, 2019

Brenda Kay Smith, age 65, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:06 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Pemberton, Ohio August 5, 1954, to the late Louis A.E. and Doris Evelyn (Wagner) Fair. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy...

Steve McCullough

Steve McCullough

Aug 6, 2019

Steve McCullough, age 75, of West Liberty, entered into the presence of his Savior on August 6, 2019, while at Mary Rutan Hospital.  He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 27, 1943, a son of the late Edgar J. and Ruby (Bates) McCullough.  A brother, Glenn J. McCullough, also preceded Steve in death.

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James F. Ebright

James F. Ebright

Aug 1, 2019

James F. Ebright, age 69, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 7:28 A.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio March 11, 1950, to the late Forrest and Savilla (Littler) Ebright.

On August 4, 1973, he married Janet Garrison and she survives. He...

George William Heater

George William Heater

Aug 1, 2019

George William Heater, age 77, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 12:12 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born January 27, 1942, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Ralph L. and Margaret D. (Jones) Heater. A sister, Caroline Louise Smith also preceded George in death.

On July 13,...

Billy Ray Robinson

Billy Ray Robinson

Aug 1, 2019

Billy Ray Robinson, age 80, of DeGraff, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 3:28 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Claiborne County Tennessee October 3, 1938, to the late William Alvis and Ella Mae (Good) Robinson. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in...

Wildon Lloyd Niesley

Wildon Lloyd Niesley

Aug 1, 2019

Wildon Lloyd Niesley, age 85, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 1:40 P.M. August 1, 2019, at his residence.

He was born in San Diego, California July 13, 1934, a son of the late Donald Curtis and Wilma Marie (Van Cleve) Niesley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Niesley; two daughters,...

Elizabeth Ann Cook

Elizabeth Ann Cook

Jul 27, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Cook, age 86, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:30 P.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Quincy, Ohio May 26, 1933, to the late Howard Charles and Georgia Gertrude (Meranda) Dodson. She was also preceded in death by her loving dog, “Sweet Pea” ....

Wrenley Paige Sherwood

Wrenley Paige Sherwood

Jul 27, 2019

Wrenley Paige Sherwood, two days old, passed away at 10:40 P.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus in the arms of her mother and father.

She is survived by her loving parents, T.J. and Shelby (Conley) Sherwood of Bellefontaine; her big sister, Oaklyn May; grandparents, Tim and Terry Sherwood of Marysville,...

Beverly Ann Hess

Beverly Ann Hess

Jul 26, 2019

Beverly Ann Hess, age 83, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 11:20 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2019 at Mercy McAuley Center in Urbana, Ohio.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio January 31, 1936, the daughter of the late Charles and Carolyn (Erb) Vogler.

On October 20, 1956, Beverly married William Albert Hess in...

Daniel Lee Montrose

Daniel Lee Montrose

Jul 25, 2019

Daniel Lee Montrose, age 79, of Indian Lake Shores in Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday evening July 25, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Daniel was born in Columbus, Ohio July 30, 1939, a son of the late Floyd and Mae (Cox) Montrose.

Daniel grew up in...

Pamela Lane Wilson

Pamela Lane Wilson

Jul 25, 2019

Pamela Lane “Pam” Wilson, age 54, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away at 10:57 P.M. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Ashland, Kentucky July 28, 1964, to William Ray and Shirley Jane (DeRossett) Kennedy.

On March 10, 2007, she married David Wilson and he survives. She is...

Kelly Lynn Bechtol

Kelly Lynn Bechtol

Jul 25, 2019

Kelly Lynn Bechtol, age 53, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Thursday morning July 25, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio following an extended battle with ovarian cancer.

Kelly was born in Findlay, Ohio September 29, 1965, to Darrel L. and the late Kathy Dian (Fry) Bradford.  She is survived by her fiancé, Bill Andrews of Rushsylvania;...

Bradley Alan Worch

Bradley Alan Worch

Jul 24, 2019

Bradley Alan Worch, age 55, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away at 2:23 P.M. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio June 27, 1964, the son of Evelyn Roberta (Bice) Fallahee and the late Roger Alan Worch.

Brad is survived by his former...

Darby Kaye Eades

Darby Kaye Eades

Jul 24, 2019

Darby Kaye Eades, age 20, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:07 P.M. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 3, 1999, the daughter of Ryland and Kimberly (Guthrie) Eades of Bellefontaine.

Darby is also survived by her maternal grandparents,...

Carl Ray Dunlap

Carl Ray Dunlap

Jul 22, 2019

Carl Ray Dunlap, age 90, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 2:40 P.M. Monday July 22, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Allen Township Union County Ohio July 3, 1929, to the late Raymond and Estelle Lois (Brown) Dunlap. On November 30, 1948 in Winchester, Indiana he married Phyllis Joan Heath and she preceded...

Jo Ann Snider

Jo Ann Snider

Jul 21, 2019

Jo Ann Snider, age 93, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:00 A.M. Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home. She was born in South Bend, Indiana September 9, 1925, to the late Fred and Minnie (Swiger) Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Roxanne Lauber; a sister; and a brother.

Jo...

Phyllis Jean Morris

Phyllis Jean Morris

Jul 21, 2019

Phyllis Jean Morris, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday evening July 21, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio December 23, 1929, to the late Jacob Arthur and Mary Mildred (Humphrey) Detweiler.  Phyllis was also preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Lowell Detweiler; a son-in-law, Max Wilkins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Everett and Delphia...

Donna J. Williams

Donna J. Williams

Jul 20, 2019

Donna J. Williams, age 86, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 5:55 P.M. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Ansonia, Ohio October 18, 1932, a daughter of the late William Henry and Charlotta “Lottie” (Barga) Midlam.

On March 8, 1952 in LaRue, Ohio, she married Donald Richard...

Rita M. Heath

Rita M. Heath

Jul 18, 2019

Rita M. Heath, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:55 A.M. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at her residence after a long and generous life and a brave twenty two year fight with brain cancer.

She was born in Urbana, Ohio December 12, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Mae Salyers.  She was also preceded...

Harold L. Liles

Harold L. Liles

Jul 15, 2019

Harold L. Liles, age 87, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 1:23 A.M. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio August 25, 1931, to the late Lemuel H. and Alta Mae (Beck) Liles. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his...