Obituaries

Johnny L. Cummins

Johnny L. Cummins

Feb 26, 2018

Johnny L. Cummins, age 55, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:25 A.M. Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Delaware, Ohio July 28, 1962, the son of the late Charles Albert and Edith June (Overfield) Cummins.

On March 13, 1991, he married Dianne Snyder and she survives in...

Michael Andrew Keefe

Michael Andrew Keefe

Feb 26, 2018

Michael Andrew “Mike” Keefe, age 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:48 P.M. Monday, February 26, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Middleburg Heights, Ohio July 10, 1956, to the late Joseph and Mary Jo (Hirshing) Keefe.

An employee of RTC Industries, Mike moved to Bellefontaine in 1994. He...

Paulette Fox

Paulette Fox

Feb 25, 2018

Paulette “Polly” Fox, 60, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Pemberton, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home with her family.

She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 31, 1957 to the late Paul Branscum (1997) and Marjorie (Stephens) Branscum, who survives in Burnside, KY.

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Mildred Lois Cushman

Mildred Lois Cushman

Feb 24, 2018

Mildred “Millie” Lois (Engle) Cushman, age 99, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 10:55 A.M. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio September 10, 1918, to the late William Bennett and Carrie Esther (Evilsizor) Engle.

On September 14, 1947, she married Warren...

Kenneth L. Koger

Kenneth L. Koger

Feb 24, 2018

Kenneth L. Koger, age 91, of rural Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Alpine, Tennessee August 16, 1926, the son of the late Joe and Nova (Garrett) Koger.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Kenneth Koger in 1960, three brothers and two sisters....

Tammy Sue Elliott

Tammy Sue Elliott

Feb 24, 2018

Tammy Sue Banion Elliott, age 60, of Urbana, Ohio went home to be with Jesus Saturday, February 24, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Tammy was preceded in death by her mother-in-law Joyce Elliott and a sister-in-law, Vicky Elliott.

Tammy was born December 23, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, to Frederick and Lavaughna Banion who survive. ...

Thomas Joseph Montgomery

Thomas Joseph Montgomery

Feb 23, 2018

Thomas Joseph Montgomery, age 72, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:05 A.M. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Quincy, Ohio October 2, 1945, to the late Robert Lee and Leah Francis (Anderson) Montgomery.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Keisor and brothers-in-law Ron Keisor,...

Darlene Sue Ball

Darlene Sue Ball

Feb 23, 2018

Darlene Sue Ball, age 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, February 23, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio October 4, 1945, to the late John “Jack” Porter and Lois (Smith) Porter Stapleton.

Sue married Phillip Carl Ball September 11, 1964 in Zanesfield, Ohio and he preceded...

Gregory Michael Wearly

Gregory Michael Wearly

Feb 23, 2018

Gregory Michael “Mike” Wearly, age 68, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 8:59 P.M. Friday, February 23, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio April 11, 1949, the son of the late Max Edwin and Frances Joan (McDonald) Wearly.

On March 14,...

Hulda Ruth Titus

Hulda Ruth Titus

Feb 23, 2018

Hulda Ruth Titus, age 93, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon February 23, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Ruth was born in West Mansfield, Ohio October 7, 1924. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Marie (Hill) Nichol; her husband, Charles W. Titus Sr.; a son, Charles W. “Bill” Titus and a daughter, Margaret “Peg”...

John Roger Rider

John Roger Rider

Feb 22, 2018

Those who knew Roger would say he would give the shirt off his back to anyone, and had the most loving heart anyone could have. He would never turn a stranger or friend away that needed help. He was a friend to all and a stranger to none.

Growing up in Marysville, Ohio, and...

Jacqueline Cayot

Jacqueline Cayot

Feb 22, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie Z” Cayot, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Istanbul, Turkey August 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert Cabi and Jeannette (Pervitch) Cabi Akman.

She married Richard Glen “Dick” Cayot and he preceded her in death November 7,...

Jo Ann Yelton

Jo Ann Yelton

Feb 22, 2018

Jo Ann Yelton, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:40 P.M. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine May 11, 1934, to the late Marvin Earl and Sarah Maxine (Kennedy) Simpson.

On October 23, 1951, Jo Ann married Vernar Lowell Yelton in West Liberty, Ohio and he...

Carol Ann Arbogast

Carol Ann Arbogast

Feb 20, 2018

Carol Ann Arbogast, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine May 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Homer K. and Florence (Drake) Krouse. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and John Krouse.

She is survived...

Valeda Ann Wentz

Valeda Ann Wentz

Feb 20, 2018

Valeda Ann Wentz, age 88, of Leesburg, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 24, 1929 in West Liberty, to the late Ernest and Leota Greer. Valeda was also preceded in death by her husband John L. Wentz, whom she married in 1952 and her...

Magdalene V. Rhoades

Magdalene V. Rhoades

Feb 19, 2018

Magdalene V. (Schwartz) Rhoades peacefully passed to her heavenly home on February 19, 2018. Born in Kenton, Ohio on January 18, 1918 to Edward and Catherine Rose (Dick) Schwartz, she had just celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her family and friends.

She married her high school sweetheart, Howard, on December 4, 1938 and was...

Marion Anthony Vonderhuevel Jr.

Marion Anthony Vonderhuevel Jr.

Feb 16, 2018

Marion Anthony “Tony” Vonderhuevel Jr., age 59, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 2:20 P.M. Friday, February 16, 2018, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Campus in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio November 3, 1958, the son of the late Marion Anthony Sr. and Betty Ann (Partington) Vonderhuevel.  He was also preceded in...

Billy Ray Cowan

Billy Ray Cowan

Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Billy Ray Cowan, age 57, went to be with the Lord February 15, 2018, at approximately 4:47 P.M.  Mr. Cowan was born in South Dakota June 16, 1960, to the late Billy Ray English and Gladys Berle (Cowan) Cunningham.

Also preceding Biliy in death was an adopted mother of more than thirty years, Janice E. Kenner; a step-son, Jayson...

Christine Ann Rhyan

Christine Ann Rhyan

Feb 14, 2018

Christine Ann Rhyan, age 28, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Christine was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sandra Palmer, Donald Palmer, Leo and Carlene Rhyan.

Christine was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio to William Rhyan and Natalie Palmer Rhyan August 20, 1989. She was a 2007 graduate of...

John Gilbert Kinney

John Gilbert Kinney

Feb 14, 2018

John (Johnny) Gilbert Kinney, 74, of Rushsylvania, OH passed on February 14, 2018 at his home with his loving wife of 54 years, Scarlett, by his side.

John was born January 7, 1944 in Kenton, OH, the only son of Gilbert Adams Kinney and Marilyn Elizabeth (Johnson) Kinney.  He married Scarlett DeeAnn Evilsizor on...