Obituaries
Melody Anne Boysel
Apr 27, 2025
Melody Anne Boysel, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1951, to the late Paul E. Boysel Sr. and Vivian L. (Knox) Boysel. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Shelby Sheeley, Jerry Stegal, Paula Green, Don Boysel, and Paul E. Boysel...
Samuel John Jackson
Apr 25, 2025
Samuel John Jackson, 64, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:03 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at OSU James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1960, a son of the late John Luther Jackson and Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson.
On June 26, 1982, Sam married the love of his life Brenda Lea (Hodge)...
Cathy Eileen Taylor
Apr 23, 2025
Cathy Eileen Taylor, of East Liberty, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2025, at the age of 72. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, love for animals, and her passion for life.
Cathy spent many years training and racing horses, a pursuit that brought her great joy and lifelong friendships. She also worked as a barista at Starbucks, where...
Herbert "Herb" A. McPherson
Apr 22, 2025
Herbert “Herb” A. McPherson, 68, of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home with his family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 29, 1956, to the late Norman E. and Vernice W. (Hurley) McPherson.
On October 13, 1984, he married Tracy (Shelly) McPherson and together they had 2...
David G. Karibo
Apr 22, 2025
David G. Karibo, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine on November 2, 1940, the son of the late John Martin and Eleanor Marie (Smith) Karibo. He was also preceded in death by an infant son Michael, a sister, Marci Harrod and a brother, John Karibo.
On July 2,...
Norma Kay Kipker
Apr 20, 2025
Norma Kay Kipker, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 25, 1947, to the late John R. and Eileen V. (O’Connor) Inskeep.
On June 1, 1990, she married James Lee Kipker, and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2024.
Norma is...
John R. "Mort" Martin II
Apr 19, 2025
John R. "Mort" Martin II, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the age of 71.
He was born on June 30, 1953, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of the late John Robert "Jack" Martin Shirley Jean (McGowen) Hartlieb. He was also preceded in...
John J. Tinsman
Apr 19, 2025
John J. Tinsman, 87, of Fostoria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
JT was born in Findlay, Ohio, on February 26, 1938, to the late Harry A. and Edna M. (Burns) Tinsman. He married the former Sally Joan Edgington on June 4, 1966, in Forest, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on...
Jeffrey I. Lee
Apr 17, 2025
Jeffrey I. Lee, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Athens, Ohio on September 17, 1941, to the late Clayton M. and Kathryn G. (Irvin) Lee.
On March 27, 1998, he married Sandra (Rayles) Lee, and she survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Kristol L. (Scott) Short...
Edmund T. Greider
Apr 16, 2025
Edmund T. Greider, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday evening, April 16, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Ed was born in West Liberty, Ohio, on July 16, 1937, to the late Joseph Alden Greider and Grace Marelda (Troyer) Greider. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Daniel Campbell, sister and brother-in-law Jean and Joe David Yoder,...
Betty Louise Hemphill
Apr 14, 2025
Betty Louise (Broadstone) Hemphill joined her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born to Wilford and Alice Broadstone on August 20, 1933, in Westville, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hemphill; her parents; her sister, Nelva and brother-in-law, John House; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Sally Hemphill, Oris and Marion...
Ardella Deslandes
Apr 13, 2025
Ardella LaVaughn Deslandes, 74, of Columbus and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 11, 1950, the daughter of the late George Gustavus and Helen Lousie (Mabra) Deslandes. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Beverly Clark, Valarie Taylor, Vera Seward, and...
Paul Samuel Deffenbaugh
Apr 13, 2025
Paul Samuel Deffenbaugh, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 31, 1954, a son of the late William Claude Deffenbaugh and Virginia Catherine (Craft) Deffenbaugh.
On August 4, 2001, Paul married Cheryl L. (Hollinger) Schneider Deffenbaugh in Bellefontaine, and she survives, along with...
Christine S. (Himes) Darrah
Apr 12, 2025
Christine S. (Himes) Darrah, 73, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a 1970 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, and a 1974 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a BA in Elementary education.
Born on February 12, 1952, in Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of the late Charles and...
Rheta M. Emrick
Apr 12, 2025
Rheta M. Emrick, 87, of Bellefontaine passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 24, 1937, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Harry and Irene (Parmer) Robinaugh.
On June 7, 1974, she married Mark LeRoy Emrick, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1999. She is...
Donald A. Stalk
Apr 12, 2025
Donald A. Stalk, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 28, 1951, to the late Leo Stalk and Glenna (Lackey) Lawhern.
On April 22, 1995, he married Anita (Smith) Stalk, and she survives.
He is also survived by his sons, Mike...
Michael Curtis "Mike" Adkins
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Curtis “Mike” Adkins, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born in Delaware, Ohio, on January 12, 1955, to his late father Cecil Curtis Adkins and his late mother Relna Lucille (Clay) Main.
Mike is survived by his significant other, Frances Hoatland of Bellefontaine; daughter Ashley (Robert) Vallejo of Dayton; 3 grandchildren: Kale, Averie,...
Iva Kay Byler
Apr 8, 2025
Iva Kay Byler, 49 years 9 months and 21 days, daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Zook) Byler, was born with Down’s Syndrome on June 18, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio. She entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2025, at the home of Marvin and Rebecca Huston in Belle Center, Ohio, after a period of declining health. She attended...
Jennifer Kay Guess
Apr 7, 2025
Jennifer Kay (Dickinson) Guess, 41, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 18, 1984, to the late Randy M. Dickinson and Kathy (Hoskins) Dickinson, who survives.
On January 5, 2004, Jenn married the love of her life, Eric T. Guess, and he survives.
Along...
Larry D. Neal
Apr 3, 2025
Larry D. Neal, 67, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Quincy, passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.
Larry was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 13, 1957, to Doris E. (Hoffman) Neal and the late Charles Ellis Neal. He was also preceded in death by a sister Tina Gressner, and a brother Allen Neal.
Larry is...
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