Obituaries
Linda Lou Turner
Jun 19, 2025
Linda Lou Turner, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and generosity that will continue to warm the hearts of all who knew her.
Linda was born on October 9, 1943, and over the last 81 years touched many lives....
Betty J. Hennessy
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Hennessy was born on April 17, 1934, to Earl and Viola Pugh Stayrook in Logan County, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her own home on June 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Hennessy and son, Thomas P. Hennessy; son-in-law, Rick Robison; sisters, Maxine (Fred) Aler, Dorlean (Jim) Guthrie, Elizabeth Herring; brothers, Robert Stayrook and...
Marjorie Elaine Kite
Jun 18, 2025
Marjorie Elaine Kite,77, of Sidney, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18,2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20,1948, a daughter of the late William Thompson and Virginia (Kiser) Thompson.
On October 23, 1994, she married Charles David Kite in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded her in death on April...
Chris Lee Sargent
Jun 16, 2025
Chris Lee Sargent, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 21, 1956, to the late Richard and Betty (Yoder) Sargent.
Chris is survived by his son, Jorden (Truleigh) Sargent; daughter, Linsey Sargent; grandchildren, Oliver, Tommy, and Thea; and brother, Dale Sargent.
Along with his parents, Chris was...
John Michael Huffman
Jun 13, 2025
John Michael Huffman, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025, peacefully at home with his loved ones and his buddy Chance.
John was born in Bellefontaine on October 4, 1973, to the late Richard Lee “Bones” and Florence Jean (Andrews) Huffman. He was also preceded in death by devoted friend Dano Johns.
John is survived by his wife Tracy Huffman,...
John Michael Sheeley
Jun 12, 2025
John Michael Sheeley, 54, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He is the son of the late Thomas Sheeley and Sandy (Banta) Little.
Born on May 28, 1971, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, John graduated from Ben Logan High School in 1989. In 1991 he began his career at Honda Transmission Manufacturing in Lakeview, where...
William B. McCormick
Jun 12, 2025
William B. McCormick, age 87, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 20, 1938, to the late William L. and Velma M. (Poulson) McCormick.
On May 26, 1959, he married the former Dorothy Anne Smith, and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2011. William was also preceded...
William J. "Bill" Eleyet
Jun 11, 2025
William J. “Bill” Eleyet, 47, of West Mansfield, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 20, 1978, to Robert (Gidget) Eleyet and Patrcia (Folk) Eleyet, who survive.
On May 17, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, he married...
Juanita Mae Siegenthaler
Jun 10, 2025
Juanita Mae Siegenthaler, 97, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, at her home.
Juanita was born on October 19, 1927, in North Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late William Howard Smith and Florence P. (Fields) Smith. She married Max Siegenthaler on February 18, 1946, in Maysville, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on December 13, 1994. Juanita...
Harry Harold Dearwester
Jun 8, 2025
Harry H. Dearwester, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 24, 1948, a son of the late John E. Dearwester and Naomi O. (Curl) Dearwester.
On November 1, 1969, Harry married his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Peggy...
Glen Richard Sidders
Jun 6, 2025
Glen Richard Sidders, 91, of rural Zanesfield, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home.
Glen was born in Champaign County, Ohio, on November 17, 1933, to the late Charles Francis and Mary Althea (Barger) Sidders. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, son-in-law Rick Wilgus, and a great-grandchild, Toran Wilgus.
Glen is survived by his wife Ramona...
Jackie Penrod
Jun 6, 2025
Jackie Penrod, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on June 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Floyd Dean Finfrock and Ruby Jewel (Burton) Finfrock.
On May 20, 1966, Jackie married Fred W. Penrod in Aiken, South Carolina and he preceded...
Linda L. Kuntz
Jun 5, 2025
Linda L. Kuntz, 69, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware.
We mourn the loss of Linda, but happily she is reunited with her parents Floyd and Betty Kuntz in Paradise, where Linda will dance with the angels. Linda was born on June 25, 1955, in Bellefontaine. She spent her last several years...
Karen Alease Lewis
Jun 4, 2025
Karen Alease Lewis, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the Central Ohio Hospice of The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Bellefontaine on August 22, 1955, the daughter of the late Roscelle and Beverly Mae (Deslandes) Clark.
On August 24, 2000, she married Kirk Lewis, and he preceded her in death on June...
Terry Joe Smith
Jun 4, 2025
Terry Joe "Football" Smith, 63, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on July 17, 1961, a son of LaDonna (McFarlin) Smith and the late Delbert Lee Smith.
Terry is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Pam Smith; three children, Sheri (Jerry)...
Bonnie L. Nichols
Jun 3, 2025
Bonnie L. Nichols, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Yonkers, New York, on January 1, 1951, to the late Harlow A. and Edith Almeda (Dressing) Hay.
Bonnie is survived by her sons, Don Charles (Cheryl) Nichols Jr., and Christopher Allen (Jenni) Nichols; grandchildren, Tamara...
Terrence Lee Titus
Jun 3, 2025
Terrence (Terry) Lee Titus, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 2, 1944, a son of the late Carl Willis Titus and Rita Barbara (Struewing) Titus.
On November 7, 1964, Terry married Lucy Arlene (Hurley) Titus in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along with...
Helen Toinette "Toi" King
Jun 2, 2025
Helen Toinette King (Toi), 76, of Springfield, Ohio, walked into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2025, after a sudden health crisis. She was born on January 10, 1949, in West Liberty, Ohio, to Ralph and Bertha King. Toi graduated from West Liberty Salem High School in 1967. She began a career at Cedarville University in 1971 and retired...
Deidre Marquette Raney
Jun 1, 2025
Deidre Marquette Raney, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Brookdale Muirfield Senior Living, Dublin.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Donald and Sylvia (Kleyne) Mills.
On September 19, 1958, she married George Turpin Raney Sr. in Los Angeles, CA and he preceded her in death on April 14,...
Jackson Daniel Scott
Jun 1, 2025
Jackson Daniel Scott, 18, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Champaign County, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 10, 2007, a son of Daniel O. Scott Jr. and Misty Michelle (Hall) Wren.
Jackson is survived by his father, Daniel (Alice) Scott; mother, Misty (Jeff) Wren;...
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