All Obituaries
Kennard Alexander Shepard Bellefontaine, Ohio
Kennard Alexander “Alex” (McClain) Shepard, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.
Born in Urbana, Ohio July 21, 1963, he was preceded in death by his mother, Deloris “Jane” (Argabright) McClain; his step-father, Ronald C. McClain and a sister, Mary Flick.
Alex is survived by his son, Keith Shepard of Bellefontaine; a granddaughter, Abigale Justin; fiancé, Kelly Kindle of Bellefontaine and...
Kennard Alexander “Alex” (McClain) Shepard, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.
Born in Urbana, Ohio July 21, 1963, he was...
Jeffrey Robert Buchanan West Liberty
Jeffrey Robert Buchanan passed away peacefully in his sleep January 20, 2020, after a long battle with COPD. He was 55 years old.
Jeff was born May 17, 1964, in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Northwest High School in Canal Fulton and McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he lived for most of his adult life. He was a Veteran of the United States Army after serving his country for eight years in the U.S....
Jeffrey Robert Buchanan passed away peacefully in his sleep January 20, 2020, after a long battle with COPD. He was 55 years old.
Jeff was born May 17, 1964, in Akron,...
Avianna M. Grantham West Liberty, Ohio
Avianna M. Grantham, age 14, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020 at her home.
Princess Avi was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina December 13, 2005. She was a student at West Liberty – Salem Schools and loved Spongebob. Avi enjoyed spending time with her family and would light up the room with her smile.
Avi is survived by her mother, Kilee Kendall; a brother, Amani Grantham; grandparents, Roger and Becky...
Avianna M. Grantham, age 14, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020 at her home.
Princess Avi was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina December 13,...
Willis W. Metz Jackson Center, Ohio
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 brothers, Roger Metz and Norman Metz; sisters-in-law, Sue Metz and Carolyn Dicke and a brother-in-law, Dave Klopfenstein.
On August...
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...
Byllee Jeanette Semken West Mansfield, Ohio
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 death by her husband, Homer Leroy Semken in 2000; a daughter, Linda Lee Vaughan in 1992; a sister, Bonnie Scott and a brother, Donald Sparling.
She is...
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...
Eric Kevin Allen Quincy, Ohio
Eric Kevin Allen, age 57, of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Winchester, Indiana April 10, 1962, a son of Alma Lena (Miller) Allen and the late George Washington Allen. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Tony Gross.
On June 17, 1996, Kevin married Sherrie Smith, whom he affectionately referred to as “Woman” in Sevierville, Tennessee, and she...
Eric Kevin Allen, age 57, of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Winchester, Indiana April 10,...
Kathleen Elizabeth Kennedy Bellefontaine, Ohio
Kathleen Elizabeth "Johnnie" Kennedy, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio November 19, 1944, a daughter of the late Dennis James and Pauline (Cyr) Bayhan.
She married Hilbert J. Kennedy and he preceded her in death in 2004. A son, Cheyenne Begley also preceded her in death in 2006 and as well as a brother, Gene “Chuck”...
Kathleen Elizabeth "Johnnie" Kennedy, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born in...
Lou Verda Defibaugh Rushsylvania, Ohio
Lou Verda (Saylor) Defibaugh, age 90, of Rushsylvania, passed away on January 15 at Green Hills Center in West Liberty.
Lou was born in Brodhead, KY, on November 7, 1929 to Oscar and Rachel Saylor.
She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1947, and was employed by Atlas Clothing in Richmond, IN before moving to Logan County in 1949. Lou worked for Westinghouse of Bellefontaine, Sperry Rubber and Plastic in Belle Center, and lastly the United Telephone Company (Lima and...
Lou Verda (Saylor) Defibaugh, age 90, of Rushsylvania, passed away on January 15 at Green Hills Center in West Liberty.
Lou was born in Brodhead, KY, on November 7, 1929 to Oscar and Rachel...
Deborah M. Ginn Ridgeway, Ohio
Deborah M. Ginn, age 63, of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away Monday evening January 13, 2020, at her home.
Deb was born in Zanesfield, Ohio October 9, 1956, to the late Carl E. and Donna J. (Brandyberry) Trout. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Michael Ginn in 2003.
Deb is survived by her children, Gary Douglas of Kenton, Ohio, Kerry Douglas of Rushsylvania, Ohio, Michelle Barbu of England, and Jamie Douglas of Bellefontaine, Ohio;...
Deborah M. Ginn, age 63, of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away Monday evening January 13, 2020, at her home.
Deb was born in Zanesfield, Ohio October 9, 1956, to the late Carl E. and Donna...
Doris Marie Buroker West Liberty, Ohio
Doris Marie Rase Buroker, age 75, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:16 a.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio August 3, 1944, a daughter of the late Henry Edward and Veatrice Anna (Knapp) Rase.
On July 31, 1966, Doris married William David “Bill” Buroker in Powellsville, Ohio and he preceded her in death February 25, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George...
Doris Marie Rase Buroker, age 75, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 5:16 a.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Portsmouth,...
Diana G. Garrison Lima, Ohio
Diana G. Garrison, age 72, of Lima, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio was welcomed into her heavenly father’s arms at 6:20 p.m. January 10, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima after battling like a warrior against ovarian cancer for four years.
She was born in Bellefontaine January 23, 1947, to the late James McBrien and Mary Geraldine "Gerry" (Newland) McBrien who lives in Bellefontaine.
On January 29, 1977, during a blizzard,...
Diana G. Garrison, age 72, of Lima, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio was welcomed into her heavenly father’s arms at 6:20 p.m. January 10, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Rita's...
Richard W. Dawson Bellefontaine, Ohio
Richard W. Dawson, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
Richard was born in Windsor Ontario, Canada April 12, 1932, to the late Carlton and Edna Mae (Ridley) Dawson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Dawson; three brothers, Roger, Ted, and Bruce Dawson; his second wife, Robbie Lee Beaird Dawson and a step-grandchild, Megan Crouch.
Richard is survived by...
Richard W. Dawson, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2020, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
Richard was born in Windsor Ontario,...
Marjorie J. Hittepole DeGraff, Ohio
Marjorie J. Hittepole, age 93, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 11:58 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born April 3, 1926 in Logan County Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis E. and Leota Nevers Spain. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry K. Hittepole; four brothers, Roy, Gerald, Donald, Lawrence Spain; a sister, Lena Spain Jackson and a great grandson, Tate Lane.
On July 2,...
Marjorie J. Hittepole, age 93, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 11:58 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born April 3,...
Rodney D. Miller Jackson Center, Ohio
Rodney D. Miller, age 59, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 22, 1960, a son of Janet (Kirtley) Miller and the late Doit “Pete” Miller. He was also preceded in death by his son, Seth Miller; his father and mother-in-law, Chester and Marian Norton and a brother-in-law, Danny Sosby.
On February 26, 1983, Rod married the...
Rodney D. Miller, age 59, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine,...
Roger Leigh Timmons Huntsville, Ohio
Roger Leigh Timmons, age 94, of Seminole Island in Huntsville, Ohio and formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020 at his home.
Roger was born October 5, 1925, in West Jefferson to the late James C. and Ruby (Harbage) Timmons. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Sidner June 5, 1948 in West Jefferson, and she preceded him in death October 30, 2015. Roger was also preceded in death by his...
Roger Leigh Timmons, age 94, of Seminole Island in Huntsville, Ohio and formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020 at his...
Charles Keith Brown Bellefontaine, Ohio
Charles “Chaley” Keith Brown, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Charleston, West Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, January 6, 2020.
He was born in Charleston, West Virginia April 4, 1957, to the late Lottie Mae Brown and George Lee Brown.
Along with his parents, Chaley was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hattie Miller; sisters, Wynema Hill and Charlene Brown and a nephew, who was like a son, Hakeem Brown.
He...
Charles “Chaley” Keith Brown, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Charleston, West Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, January 6, 2020.
He...
Roberta Jo Allen Copus Sidney, Ohio
Roberta Jo (Reeder) Allen Copus, age 79, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 3:15 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Shelby Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sidney.
She was born in Sidney February 16, 1940, to the late Robert Marion and Beatrice (Kennedy) Reeder. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Allen; her second husband, Leonard Copus; a step-son, James Copus and two sisters, Doris Jean Fout and Judy McPherson.
Roberta is survived by her five...
Roberta Jo (Reeder) Allen Copus, age 79, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 3:15 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Shelby Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sidney.
She was born in...
Joan Marlene King West Liberty, Ohio
Joan Marlene King, age 87, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:27 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Annabelle Grace (Shafer) Fridley.
On December 22, 1950, she married Herbert W. King and he preceded her in death August 29, 2004. Their daughter, Judy K. Brown preceded them in death as well as a sister, Carol Skeen.
She is...
Joan Marlene King, age 87, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:27 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December...
Barbara Mae Stoll Zanesfield, Ohio
Barbara Mae Stoll, age 94, of Zanesfield, Ohio mother of Bob Stoll and Deb Woodard, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her home.
Private services are planned for a later date.
The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine assisted the family.
Barbara Mae Stoll, age 94, of Zanesfield, Ohio mother of Bob Stoll and Deb Woodard, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her home.
Private services are planned for a later...
William J. Wilson Bellefontaine, Ohio
William J. “Bill” Wilson, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio left for his final hunting trip Sunday morning, January 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born in Chillicothe February 6, 1948, to the late Cecil A. Wilson and Juanita G. (Pollock) Burcham Hampton. Bill was also preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; special step-father, Orville Burcham; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Thomas Porter and his...
William J. “Bill” Wilson, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio left for his final hunting trip Sunday morning, January 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born in...
Iris Mae Crandall Bellefontaine, Ohio
Iris Mae Tennant Crandall, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, January 5, 2019, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.
Iris was born in Marion, Ohio, the only child of the late Oscar and Dorothy Neal Tennant February 8, 1930. She married Richard Hamilton Crandall December 31, 1955, at Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church in Marion, and he preceded her in death May 15, 2014. Iris was also preceded in death by her...
Iris Mae Tennant Crandall, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, January 5, 2019, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.
Iris was born in Marion, Ohio, the only...
Joseph Allen Chamberlin Belle Center, Ohio
Joseph Allen Chamberlin, age 69, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 4:53 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio June 10, 1950, to the late Coral D. and Betty Lou (Wood) Chamberlin. On July 16, 2005, he married Jane L. Harvey and she preceded him in death February 26, 2017. Also preceding him in death was a son, Michael Joseph Chamberlin in 1997; a sister, Melba Chamberlin and a brother, Thomas Edgar Chamberlin.
He...
Joseph Allen Chamberlin, age 69, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 4:53 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio June 10, 1950, to the late Coral...
Bryan Wilson Shulaw Quincy, Ohio
Bryan Wilson Shulaw, age 39, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:49 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born in Fort Ord, California May 30, 1980, to Burl Wilson and Jean (Hale) Shulaw of Buckland, Ohio.
On August 21, 1997, he married Robin Rice and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Ricki Lei (Ryan) Downing, Nichole Lynn Shulaw, Bry Wilson (Madison Holbrook) Shulaw; an adopted daughter, Brianna Zimmerman;...
Bryan Wilson Shulaw, age 39, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:49 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born in Fort Ord, California May...
James Philip Zack Bellefontaine
James Philip Zack graced this earth for 78 years. He was born in Mineral City, OH on November 2, 1941, the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Mansfield) Zack. He left his earthly body in Pensacola, Florida on January 3, 2020.
His older brother and best friend, Duane, died in 2007. Younger brother, Neil, died in 2016. Grandson Ethan died in 2017.
Phil’s parents were both educators and after graduation from Midvale HS in 1959, Phil earned his education degree at Ohio Northern...
James Philip Zack graced this earth for 78 years. He was born in Mineral City, OH on November 2, 1941, the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Mansfield) Zack. He left his earthly body in...
Merry Lu Pusey West Liberty, Ohio
Merry Lu Pusey, age 82, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 8:19 a.m. January 3, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio October 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Harold Horn. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Louise (Headings) Horn and a sister, Nancy Stringer.
On May 31, 1956, Merry Lu married Ronald Pusey in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and he survives along with her daughter, Karen (Gary) Contner and...
Merry Lu Pusey, age 82, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 8:19 a.m. January 3, 2020, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio October 27,...
Pearl L. Knox Jr. Bellefontaine, Ohio
Pearl L. Knox Jr., age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio July 25, 1942, a son of the late Pearl LeRoy Knox and Doris Levon (Spain) Wessel who survives in Bellefontaine.
On October 31, 1975, he married Joan ‘Joni’ E. Shoffner and she survives. He is also survived by three children, Aimie (Steve) Fry of...
Pearl L. Knox Jr., age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in North...
Jemma Marie Rose Fogle Bellefontaine, Ohio
Jemma Marie Rose Fogle, age 2, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine August 8, 2017, to DeSean (Jackie Taylor) Ward and Sheysa Fogle, all of Bellefontaine.
She is also survived by her siblings, Jennleigh Ward, Rylee Fox, Alexis Fox, DeMarkus Ward, Valarie Ward, Raelyn VanHorn, Liam VanHorn, and Kizer VanHorn; a paternal grandparent, Lindsey Gamble of Lima; uncles, R.J. Fogle, Keagan Fogle, Junior...
Jemma Marie Rose Fogle, age 2, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Bellefontaine August 8, 2017, to DeSean (Jackie Taylor)...
Alvin Keith Warner Bellefontaine, Ohio
Alvin “Pappy” Keith Warner, age 66 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his home Thursday December 26, 2019 just a few minutes after Christmas day. Being with his family for Christmas was his last wish.
He was born in Bellefontaine September 25, 1953, a son of the late Evelyn (Johnson) Warner Page and the late Ralph Warner Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Warner; their six children, Phillip (Mandy Zeisloft) Warner, Joe...
Alvin “Pappy” Keith Warner, age 66 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his home Thursday December 26, 2019 just a few minutes after Christmas day. Being with his family for...
Floyd R. McCafferty Bellefontaine, Ohio
Floyd R. McCafferty, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Richwood, Ohio July 24, 1932, to the late Samuel and Mary (Mulligan) McCafferty. On June 24, 1955, he married Joyce E. Henry and she preceded him in death December 28, 2016. His brothers, Cecil, Lester, Pearl, Kenneth, Clement, William, Guy and his sisters, Hazel Styer and Ester Pebbley also preceded Floyd in death.
He is...
Floyd R. McCafferty, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Richwood, Ohio July 24, 1932, to the late Samuel and Mary...
Barbara Jo Jenkins Bellefontaine, Ohio
Barbara Jo Jenkins, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio February 2, 1936, to the late James and Leah (Farthing) Severs.
On July 24, 1955, she married Harold “Scoop” Jenkins who worked for the Bellefontaine Examiner for over forty years. He preceded her in death December 12, 2007. A son, Dennis James Jenkins and a sister, Linda...
Barbara Jo Jenkins, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio February 2, 1936, to the...
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