Obituaries

Ernest E. Dudgeon

Ernest E. Dudgeon

Mar 13, 2019

Ernest E. Dudgeon, 79, passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2019, at Green Hills Care Center.  He was born at home in Grover Hill, Ohio on June 22, 1939, to the late Melvin and Beulah (Rice) Dudgeon.​​

Ernie worked for many years as a machinist at Rockwell and Detroit Aluminum & Brass, and later...

William Joesph Jackson

William Joesph Jackson

Mar 12, 2019

William Joesph Jackson, age 44, of Latty, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 30, 1974, a son of Dennis Jackson of Florida and Dena (Cavinder) Benchoff of Lima, Ohio.

William is survived by his daughter, Brittany Gearhart; two grandsons, Dante and Ryder Gearhart;...

Paula E. Green

Paula E. Green

Mar 11, 2019

Paula E. Green, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Madison County Ohio April 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Vivian (Knox) Boysel.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shelby and three brothers, Paul Jr., Jerry and Don.

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June K. Heacock

June K. Heacock

Mar 11, 2019

June K. Heacock, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Cardington, Ohio passed away at 7:55 P.M. Monday, March 11, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Madison County Ohio June 29, 1933, to the late Clarence and Frona (Barnett) Wilkins. Along with her parents a brother, L. Eugene Wilkins and two infant sisters preceded her in...

Lois Ann Davis

Lois Ann Davis

Mar 10, 2019

Lois Ann Davis, age 88, of Anna, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon March 10, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.

She was born in Van Buren Township Shelby County Ohio June 4, 1930, to the late Irvin George and Lauretta Mary (Evans) Rickert.

Lois married Myron Eugene “Gene” Davis June 4, 1947, and he...

Marcellynne "Marcy" Harrod

Marcellynne "Marcy" Harrod

Mar 8, 2019

Marcellynne “Marcy” Harrod, age 73, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away at 5:22 P.M. Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio September 27, 1945, to the late John Martin and Eleanor Marie (Smith) Karibo. In addition to her parents, Marcellynne was also preceded in death by a brother, John Karibo....

Ronald Eugene Deardorff Sr.

Ronald Eugene Deardorff Sr.

Mar 7, 2019

Ronald Eugene Deardorff Sr., age 83, Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 2:57 A.M. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Duffy was born in Ridgeway, Ohio December 17, 1935, to the late Carman Overly and Hazel Irene (Predmore) Deardorff. In addition to his parents, Duffy was preceded in death by his...

Nancy Carole Spencer

Nancy Carole Spencer

Mar 7, 2019

Nancy Carole Spencer, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:35 A.M. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Logan County Ohio February 15, 1940, a daughter of the late Linda Idola (LeVan) Rich.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Ilene Redd and an infant daughter, Margie Louise Spencer....

Robert Lynn Harrington

Robert Lynn Harrington

Mar 6, 2019

Robert Lynn “Bob” Harrington, age 79, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 3:55 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

He was born in West Liberty September 23, 1939, a son of the late Robert Hunt “Pete” and Alta Virginia “Ginny” (Yoder) Harrington.

Bob is survived by a brother, David (Bonnie)...

Drystyn A.K. Turner

Drystyn A.K. Turner

Mar 4, 2019

Drystyn A.K. Turner, age 12, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 4, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio March 10, 2006, a son of Andrew Lee and Ginger Denise (Brooks) Turner both of whom survive in Zanesfield.

He is also survived by his brother, Aaron Turner; maternal grandparents, Denise...

Chloe Avis Linson

Chloe Avis Linson

Mar 4, 2019

Chloe Avis Linson, age 88, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2019 at Logan Acres Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio May 3, 1930, to the late Melvin and Lula (Lowe) Fogle.  She married Emil David “Whitey” Linson July 3, 1949 in Rushsylvania, Ohio and he preceded her...

Shann Lewis Keller

Shann Lewis Keller

Mar 3, 2019

Shann Lewis Keller, age 60, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:33 A.M. Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Mary Rutan Hospital emergency room in Bellefontaine.

An infant sister, Sue Keller and two brothers, Charles “Chuck” Keller and Terry Keller, preceded Shann in death.​

He was born in Bellefontaine November 22, 1958, to...

Robert Lee Engelhaupt

Robert Lee Engelhaupt

Mar 2, 2019

Robert Lee “Bobby” Engelhaupt, age 78, of rural Quincy, Ohio passed away at 1:27 A.M. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born near Maplewood, Ohio September 9, 1940, to the late Roy Wilson and Mary Catherine (Persinger) Engelhaupt.

Bob is survived by his uncle, Donald...

Jerold Kia Ansley

Jerold Kia Ansley

Feb 28, 2019

Jerold Kia Ansley, age 68, of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away at 7:14 A.M. February 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio September 26, 1950, to Helen Elizabeth (McGee) Ansley and the late William Richard Ansley. Jerold was also preceded in death by a daughter, Krista Joy McDonald and a...

Marcia L. Reames

Marcia L. Reames

Feb 27, 2019

Marcia L. Reames, age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:23 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana December 11, 1951, to the late Delbert E. and Barbara L (Denny) Berry. Her husband, Ronald P. Reames in 2004 and a...

Susan Kay Manning

Susan Kay Manning

Feb 27, 2019

Susan Kay Manning, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:17 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine March 14, 1962, a daughter of the late James W. and Beverly Anne (Barnhart) Collins.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathi Elaine Collins in...

Reverend Doctor Sarah Marie Young

Reverend Doctor Sarah Marie Young

Feb 26, 2019

Sarah Marie Young, 62, passed away February 26, 2019, in Denver, Colorado, from an aggressive cancer.

Sarah was born August 8, 1956, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. Leonard (L.D.) and Lucille Marie (Price) Young.  She grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio, where she was happily surrounded by relatives in both sides of her...

Margaret Eileen Williams

Margaret Eileen Williams

Feb 21, 2019

Margaret Eileen Williams, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, February 21, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio September 24, 1926, an only child of the late Elmer Howard and Ada Mae (Brown) McKinney.  Eileen married Byron Eugene Williams March 3, 1946 in Lima and he...

Barbara Ann Daly

Barbara Ann Daly

Feb 21, 2019

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara Ann Daly, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away February 21, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born July 7, 1935, in Woburn, Massachusetts to the late Henry O. and Anne Marie (Marquis) Van Gelder.  She was preceded in death by her husband David G. Daly,...

Gary Edward Longberry II

Gary Edward Longberry II

Feb 20, 2019

Gary Edward Longberry II, age 41, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio January 28, 1978, a son of Gary Longberry of Huntsville, and the late Priscilla Ann (Eaton) Longberry. He was also preceded in death by his cousin Amy and aunt, Sharon Longberry.

He is survived...