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Donnie G. Mitchell, Sr.

Donnie G. Mitchell, Sr.

Mar 12, 2024

Donnie Gene ‘Don’ Mitchell Sr., 78, passed away Tuesday night, March 12, 2024, at the Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio surrounded by his family. Don was born February 11, 1946, the second son of the late William Marlow ‘Pat’ and Edna Mae (Phillips) Mitchell on the Mitchell Family Farm near Plain City, Union County, Ohio.Don is survived by his...

Rev. Robert G. Long

Rev. Robert G. Long

Apr 11, 2024

Reverend Robert "Bob" G. Long, 92, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. He was born in Richwood, Ohio on January 15, 1932, a son of the late John Homer Long and Addie Mae (Eckerd) Long.

On May 21, 1950, Bob married Wanda Mae (Riley) Long in Marion, Ohio and she preceded...

Ruth Janèt Meredith

Ruth Janèt Meredith

Apr 7, 2024

Ruth Janèt Meredith, 97, of Bellefontaine, was welcomed into her Lord’s loving embrace on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, where she was surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Newton S. and Ruth May (Wagner) Kindell.On March 7, 1946, she married Fredrick J....

Dale F. Amweg

Dale F. Amweg

Apr 5, 2024

Dale F. Amweg, 87, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 30, 1936, to the late Elmer and Inez (Coats) Amweg. He is also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law: Clarence (Margaret) Hiller, Edward Hiller, Kenneth (Louella)...

Betty L. Schmerge

Betty L. Schmerge

Apr 4, 2024

Betty L. Schmerge, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.

Betty was born in Hardin County on August 17, 1936, to the late Tira Wynegar and Mary (Zimmerman) Brentlinger.  She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers: Charles Brentlinger, Earl E. Miller, Raymond A. Miller, Robert L. Miller, and William H. Miller;...

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee

Apr 3, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Juanita McGee, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on May 12, 1944, a daughter of the late Lloyd Cornelious Legge and Marian "Inez" Ruth (Dodds) Legge.

 On June 30, 1962, Sandy married Leonard "Len" Woodrow McGee in Quincy, Ohio...

Leonard Glen "Pete" Clark

Leonard Glen "Pete" Clark

Apr 3, 2024

Leonard G. "Pete" Clark, born on April 12, 1953, in Dutch Hollar, West Virginia to Glen and Elizabeth Clark. Pete passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bellefontaine on April 3, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Bonnie Vernon, Jimmy Clark, and an infant brother.Pete is survived by his companion of 23 years, Donna Welty; his children,...

Barbara Faye Marker

Barbara Faye Marker

Apr 2, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Barbara Marker, 91, of Bellefontaine, was eternally reunited with her beloved husband. Married on August 25, 1951, Barbara and Harold Marker were a devoted couple and true team throughout life. Their beautiful story commemorates the power of commitment and love to transform one’s life during times of pain and sadness.

Together they raised three children Deborah (Patrick)...

Dorothy May Van Buskirk

Dorothy May Van Buskirk

Mar 31, 2024

Dorothy May Van Buskirk passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.She was a lifelong resident of Logan County and was born south of DeGraff to Sanford Gail Roach and Helen Ruth Gates on May 25, 1934. Dorothy was 89 years old.Dorothy married her high school sweetheart Ronald Neale Van Buskirk in 1951 and he preceded her in death in...

Kenneth Eugene Hostetler

Kenneth Eugene Hostetler

Mar 31, 2024

Kenneth E. Hostetler, 93, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Ken was born in Logan County, Ohio on May 1, 1930, to the late Hamer Vernon and Leah Katherine (Yoder) Hostetler. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his...

Kyle L. Bell

Kyle L. Bell

Mar 31, 2024

Kyle L. Bell, 68, of Zanesfield, passed away at 3:19 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on January 2, 1956, to the late Jack and Joan (Vickerman) Schafer. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dennis E. Bell whom she married in Bethesda, OH on...

Lori Ann Huffer

Lori Ann Huffer

Mar 31, 2024

Lori Ann Huffer (Ware), 62, born September 24, 1961, to Jerry and the late Linda (Lawhead) Ware,  transitioned to her eternal home on March 31, 2024, intentionally surrounded by her loving husband, four children and their spouses.

 She was a 1979 graduate of Jackson Center High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Dr. Kreg Huffer. On July 11, 1981,...

Linda Ann Hertenstein

Linda Ann Hertenstein

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Ann Hertenstein, 77, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on February 26, 1947, to the late Boyd “Duke” and Phyllis Eileen (Harrod) Stanfield.  

 

She leaves behind her son, Shane Hertenstein of Bellefontaine; her sister, Marsha Bordner of Port Clinton; and...

Michael Lewis Haines

Michael Lewis Haines

Mar 29, 2024

Michael Lewis Haines, 64, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at The Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Fayette County, Ohio on January 12, 1960, a son of the late Lewis Haines and Sara (Reed) Perdue.

 On October 17, 1987, Mike married, his wife of 36 ½ years, Lora...

Kaye E. Moore

Kaye E. Moore

Mar 28, 2024

KAYE ELLEN SMITH MOORE, 82, of Sun City, Arizona passed away on March 28, 2024 at the Royal Oaks Retirement Community… with her husband by her side. Kaye was born March 18, 1942 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Kenneth W. Smith, DVM and Garnet Smith of West Liberty, Ohio, who preceded her in death. Kaye’s sister-in-law, Diane Dodge Smith,...

M. Arlene Robb-Totten

M. Arlene Robb-Totten

Mar 26, 2024

M. Arlene Robb-Totten, 96, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Logan, passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Arlene was born in Bremen, Ohio, on August 22, 1927, to the late Curtis and Mamie (Baum) Bowman.  She was also preceded in death by husbands Robert E. Robb and Robert Totten, and sister Mona Jean Wilkins.

Arlene is survived...

John Alfred Simon

John Alfred Simon

Mar 25, 2024

John Alfred Simon, age 72, peacefully left this earth March 25, 2024. John leaves behind his devoted wife Susan (Underwood) Simon, children Amy (Mike) Yeager, Robert (Catherine) Simon and Chrissy (Rob) Fails, brothers, Tom (Andrea) Simon and Jim (Cheri) Simon and his seven grandchildren, which he adored, Caroline, Michael, Emily, Simon, Anna, Jane and Marshall. John is preceded in death by...

Richard N. Reeves

Richard N. Reeves

Mar 23, 2024

Richard N. Reeves, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Dick was born in Fairborn, Ohio, on February 20, 1952, to the late Edgar Nelson and Rachel (Bell) Reeves.

Dick married Cindy Millward on May 1, 1983, and she survives.  He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law:  Ryan and Misty Reeves of Orlando, Florida; 10 grandchildren:  Tyler, Dawson...

Ellen Louise Kinchen

Ellen Louise Kinchen

Mar 23, 2024

Ellen Louise Kinchen 88, less than two months before her 89th birthday, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Marysville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 18, 1935, to the late Daniel V. and Addie (Stewart) Purnell.  Ellen was the oldest of four children.  She attended Linden McKinley High School until her family moved...

Karen Fay Jenkins

Karen Fay Jenkins

Mar 22, 2024

Karen Fay Jenkins, 78, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty, after being in declining health for several years.

 

Karen was born on October 7, 1945, in Bellefontaine to the late Irvin (Cy) Jenkins and Lois Brooks Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by sister Joyce Countryman; brother, Gary Jenkins; half-brother Gene Jenkins;...

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