Obituaries

Odessa Lee Dillon

Odessa Lee Dillon

Nov 16, 2017

Odessa Lee Dillon, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, November 16, 2017 at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio May 1, 1949, to the late Cherie (Taylor) Gilmore. Odessa married Lawrence I. Dillon, Jr. September 1, 1968 in Columbus and he preceded her in death October 11, 2011. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Ralph, Homer, Clayton, Donald,...

Judith A. Pearson

Judith A. Pearson

Nov 16, 2017

Judith A. Pearson, age 69, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 10:10 A.M. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in Marysville, Ohio. She was born in Kenton, Ohio February 9, 1948, to the late Alpha Rolland and Geraldine (Royer) Ruble. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Sue Ruble and two brothers,...

Janice Eileen Kenner

Janice Eileen Kenner

Nov 15, 2017

Janice Eileen Kenner, age 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:01 A.M. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Lima, Ohio April 22, 1945, to the late Clyde and Elsie Eileen (Cannon) Jennings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Clyde, Claudia, and Steven.

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June Bridges

June Bridges

Nov 14, 2017

June Kilbury Bridges, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2017 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine June 12, 1928, to the late James S. and Virginia M. (Ellis) Kilbury. June was also preceded in death by an infant brother Richard Kilbury; a sister, Jean Colletta Reser; a son, James...

Terry E. Poling

Terry E. Poling

Nov 12, 2017

Terry E. Poling, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the emergency room at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Marysville, Ohio March 5, 1943, the son of the late Carrol Edward and Erma Poling.

On July 2, he married the former Cheryl L....

Wanda Lee McBride

Wanda Lee McBride

Nov 12, 2017

Wanda Lee McBride, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:50 P.M. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Dayton, Ohio December 13, 1931, to the late Owen F. Staup and Madonna (Campbell) Staup. A sister, Geri Howard also preceded Wanda in death.

She is survived by her...

Karen Elizabeth Robson

Karen Elizabeth Robson

Nov 11, 2017

Karen Elizabeth Robson, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine April 15, 1953, to the late Fredrick E. Houchin and Connie E. (Miller) Houchin, who survives in Bellefontaine.

On December 6, 1986, she married Dr. Jason E. Robson D.D.S. and he survives. She is also...

Mary Patricia Frost

Mary Patricia Frost

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Patricia “Patty” Frost, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:25 P.M. Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Bellefontaine July 7, 1952, to the late Henry Junior and Eleanor Louise (Muth) Meeker. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Richard “Eddie” Meeker, Henry J. “Bud” Meeker, and Douglas A. Meeker.

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Patricia I. Edwards

Patricia I. Edwards

Nov 8, 2017

Patricia I. Edwards, age 83, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 2:52 P.M. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Zanesfield March 23, 1934, to the late Delbert and Margaret (Eddy) Herd. On April 27, 1963, she married Ernest William “Bill” Edwards and he preceded her in death August 29, 2006. Patricia was also preceded in...

Oliver Wayne Scott Yelton

Oliver Wayne Scott Yelton

Nov 6, 2017

Oliver Wayne Scott Yelton, 3 days old, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio being held in the loving arms of both of his parents.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jeff and Jane Yelton.

Oliver was born Friday, November 3, 2017, twelve minutes...

Frances Adelia Wilson

Frances Adelia Wilson

Nov 5, 2017

Frances Adelia Wilson, age 93, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 2:20 P.M. Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Neath South Wales, United Kingdom June 18, 1924, to the late William John and Violet (Davies) Lewis.

On May 22, 1944, she married Harry L. Wilson and...

Michael E. Hamilton

Michael E. Hamilton

Nov 1, 2017

Michael E. Hamilton, age 62, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 1, 2017 at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio March 8, 1955, to the late Aubry Hamilton and Beverly J. (Tapp) McKinley.

Mike is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Wilt) Hamilton, whom he married July 16, 1973 in Rushsylvania. He is also survived by...

Angela Kay Hawley

Angela Kay Hawley

Nov 1, 2017

Angela Kay Hawley, age 67, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away at 6:40 P.M. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Meigs County Ohio October 28, 1950, to the late Martin and Ruby (Lee) Major. Along with her parents, the father of her children, Richard Hawley; a sister, Shiela Little and a brother, Buzz Major...

Milo Andrew Ricketts Jr.

Milo Andrew Ricketts Jr.

Oct 30, 2017

Milo Andrew Ricketts Jr., age 92, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Genacross Lutheran Center in Napoleon, Ohio.

He was born in Zanesfield, Ohio in Logan County March 10, 1925, the son of the late Milo Andrew Sr. and Mary Margaret (Kline) Ricketts. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Robert Webster Core

Robert Webster Core

Oct 27, 2017

Robert Webster Core, age 76, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Lima and Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:38 A.M. Friday, October 27, 2017, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine March 14, 1941, to the late Edward K. and Dorothy (Webster) Core. Along with his parents, a brother, Edward K. Core Jr. preceded him in...

Helen S. Mohr

Helen S. Mohr

Oct 26, 2017

Helen S. Mohr, age 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 9:45 P.M. Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Logan County Ohio November 6, 1928, to the late Joseph Ephran and Thelma Rebecca (Young) Jackson.

On July 13, 1947, Helen married Richard Eugene Mohr in Newport, Kentucky, and...

Helen A. Richardson

Helen A. Richardson

Oct 26, 2017

Helen A. Richardson, age 65, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio September 1, 1952, to the late William F. and Martha L. (Guenin) Maloon Jr. She married Eddie I. “Buddy” Richardson Sr. in 1973, and he preceded her in death in 1999.  Helen was also preceded in death by two...

Beverly J. Weiskittle

Beverly J. Weiskittle

Oct 23, 2017

Beverly J. Weiskittle, age 77, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 6:33 A.M. Monday, October 23, 2017 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Bloomfield Township Ohio January 26, 1940, to the late Byron and Helen Margaret (Knief) McGowan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Eloise Siebeneck.

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Russell H. Nicely

Russell H. Nicely

Oct 23, 2017

Russell H. Nicely, age 86, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio January 6, 1931, a son of the late George A. and Lillian R. (Smith) Nicely.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Jeanne Balsamo.

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Reba Jane Focht

Reba Jane Focht

Oct 23, 2017

Reba Jane Focht, age 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio September 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Charles and Allie (Crump) Dye.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Roy Focht in 1980, whom she married August...