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Maria C. Johnson
May 16, 2024
Maria C. Johnson, 65, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on September 18, 1958, a daughter of the late Dale Richard Moore and Thelma Isabelle (Sigler) Moore.
On October 26, 1976, Maria married Kenneth “Kenny” Albert Johnson Sr. in Columbus, Ohio and he survives, along...
Joan Berry
May 13, 2024
Joan Berry, 89, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Joan was born in Kenton on March 5, 1935, to the late Lloyd Amsler and Mabel (Slagle) Amsler Haas. She was also preceded in death by sons Dale Claybaugh, Greg Claybaugh, and Todd Berry; son-in-law Randy Clay; her first husband,...
George L. Long, II
May 11, 2024
George L. Long II, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.He was born in Marion, Ohio on October 12, 1978, the son of James “Jim” (Fonda) Long and the late Janet K. Long. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, George L. Long and Anita Long.He is survived by...
Carroll E. Meadows
May 11, 2024
Carroll E. Meadows, 87, of West Liberty, passed away at 9:07 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 5, 1937, to the late Henry Carroll Meadows and Arnetta Hall.Along with his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by his 2nd wife, Sherry D. Meadows; step daughter, Erin Lynn Smith; and...
Dolores Marie Beer
May 8, 2024
Dolores Marie Beer, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on November 16, 1931, to the late Theodore D. and Ida Mae (Jackson) Lee.
She married Merle Louis Beer, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2001....
Jon Frederick Eyster
May 7, 2024
Jon Frederick Eyster, 61 of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, May 7,2024, at his residence. He was born December 2, 1962, in Marion, Ohio. He was the son of the late Frederick and Kay (Maeshiro) Eyster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Doug Eyster.He is survived by his wife, Phyllis V. Eyster (Thompson) and...
Sharon Ann Hansen
May 5, 2024
Sharon Ann “Sherry” Hansen, 81 of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Marysville, Ohio. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of the late Francis and Alice (Flaherty) Hynes.On October 24, 1964, Sherry married Andrew L. “Andy” Hansen, and he survives in Bellefontaine. In addition to her parents,...
Carol Jean Thornhill
May 4, 2024
Carol J. Thornhill, 93, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at 4:34 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at The Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on December 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Clifford Harold and Flossie Twila (Notestine) Bell.
Carol is survived by her three children, Ed (Grace) Thornhill, Julie (Rick) Parr, and...
Cindy Lea Stahl
May 4, 2024
Cindy Lea Stahl, 65, of Waynesfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, at her home.
Cindy was born in El Centro, California, on February 6, 1959, to Kenneth and Lila Ann (Livingston) Carson.
Cindy is survived by her husband Wesley Woolsey; her mother, Lila Ann Carson of Belle Center; her children: Kenneth Andrew Stahl of West Mansfield, Matthew Allen...
Ruby Ann Taylor Brown Stroud
May 3, 2024
Ruby Ann Taylor Brown Stroud, born November 22, 1942, to the late George W. and Anna M. (Sprinkle) Taylor passed from this earth on May 3, 2024, at 2:48 p.m. with her family by her side. There is no way to encompass the beauty of this woman into a few simple sentences. Ruby was the greatest mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Earl L. "Pee Wee" Arbogast
May 3, 2024
Earl L. “Pee Wee” Arbogast, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. He was born in New Hampshire, Ohio on July 3, 1930, to the late Guy and Mary Lucille (Wagner) Arbogast.
On May 31, 1980, he married Gertrude “Gertie” (Sauber) Arbogast, and she preceded him in death on February 17,...
Linda Lou Wallace
May 2, 2024
Linda Lou Wallace, 77, of Lakeview, passed away at 6:29 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Adrian, Michigan on September 18, 1946, a daughter of the late Lloyd "Duke" and Auldene Esterline.
On February 17, 1968, Linda married her husband of 57 years, Robert E. Wallace in Tecumseh, Michigan
and...
Becky D. Kendall
Apr 29, 2024
Becky Kendall, 61, of West Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 17, 1962, to the late Willis and Edna Arlene (Burrey) Henry. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Kilee Kendall and granddaughter, Avianna Grantham.
On June 28, 1982, she married Roger Kendall,...
Debra Angela Harper
Apr 26, 2024
Debra Angela Harper, 64, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on October 9, 1959, to the late Robert R. and Barbara A. (Stevens) Masson. Debra married Randy Harper, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Jeannie Cooper,...
Henry Allen Kies, Sr.
Apr 21, 2024
Henry Allen Kies, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, April 21, 2024, at Campbell Place.
Hank was born on April 20, 1931, to the late Ray Elmer Kies and Mary Gertrude (Weeks) Kies in Lima as the first caesarean birth at Lima Memorial Hospital. He married Harriet Marie Roebuck in Belle Center on June 22, 1952, and she preceded him...
Timothy "Wayne" Wells
Apr 20, 2024
Timothy “Wayne” Wells, 55, of Bellefontaine, was welcomed into Heaven by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024, He was born in Jesup, Georgia, on September 13, 1968, to the late Jerry and Diane (Conley) Wells. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Courtney Wells.
On May 22, 2002, he married Deborah “Deb” (Sexton) Wells and she survives.
He...
Charles I. "Chuck" Cline
Apr 19, 2024
Charles Ivan “Chuck” Cline, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, April 19, 2024, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.
Chuck was born in Bellefontaine on August 24, 1949, to the late Clarence I. and Dorothy M. (Tampos) Cline. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother Larry.
Chuck is survived by son Jason “Jaybird” Cline of Bellefontaine; a...
John Keith Houchin
Apr 19, 2024
John Keith Houchin, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 20, 1952, to the late Robert and Alice (Turner) Houchin.
On June 6, 1974, he married the former Ronda Parmer, and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2018. He is also preceded in...
Fredrick J. Meredith
Apr 18, 2024
Fredrick J. Meredith, 98, of Bellefontaine was welcomed into the loving embrace of his
heavenly Father on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on
June 17, 1925 to the late Emery and Hazel (Hullinger) Meredith.
On March 7, 1946, he married the former Ruth Kindell and she proceeded him in death,
by only 11 days, on April 7, 2024. He...
Michael Ray Bell
Apr 16, 2024
Michael R. “Mike” Bell, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 3, 1955, to the late Millard and Virginia (Burk) Bell. On November 18, 1978, he married Kim K. (Gibson) Bell, and she survives.Mike is also survived by his children, Anthony Bell, Shawna (James...
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