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Betty C. Stanfield

Betty C. Stanfield

Jun 5, 2023

Betty Catherine Stanfield, 103, formerly of Rushsylvania, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Homestead at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine. Her life was all about family and loving God. Her favorite enjoyments were knitting, crocheting, and reading her bible. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 23, 1919, the daughter of...

Rachel Ann Smith

Rachel Ann Smith

Jun 2, 2023

Rachel Ann Smith, 90, of Urbana, passed away Friday morning, June 2, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.

Rachel was born in Irwin, Ohio, on February 19, 1933, to the late Cecil and Mary (Hope) Nichols.  She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Millard Nichols and Raymond Nichols, & 2 sisters Esther Sholler and Frances Phillips.

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Melva L. Ricketts

Melva L. Ricketts

Jun 1, 2023

Melva L. Ricketts, 80, of Belle Center was promoted by her Savior to Glory on June 1, 2023.

She was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 26, 1942, to Emerson and Bernice (Musser) Dillon.

She married William “Bill” Ricketts on November 17, 1962. They were blessed with 60 years together.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bill, their daughter,...

Alan R. Keirn

Alan R. Keirn

May 27, 2023

Alan R. Keirn, 80, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.

Alan "Al" was born March 28, 1943, in Massillon OH to Dr. Arthur Keirn and Mary Keirn Richey.

He married Rosanna Hurley on November 20, 1966. She survives as do five children: Heather (J) Keirn-Swanson of Berea, OH, Holly (Todd)...

Beverly Louise Dixon

Beverly Louise Dixon

May 26, 2023

Beverly Louise Dixon, 69 , of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellefontaine on July 20, 1953, to Valorie (Deslandes) Taylor and the late Jesse Williams. On February 14, 1976, she married Bill Dixon who preceded her in death.

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James Hubert Pond

James Hubert Pond

May 24, 2023

James H. Pond, 88, of West Liberty, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center, with family by his side. He was born in St. Paris, Ohio on June 13, 1934, a son of the late Paul Hubert and Roberta (Walters) Pond.

On March 4, 1953, Jim married Sharon Arlene (Montgomery) Pond in...

Gary Alan Stevens

Gary Alan Stevens

May 24, 2023

Gary Alan Stevens, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on May 9, 1950, to the late Stanley Dwight and Marcella (Highland) Stevens. He is also preceded in death by his son, Benjamin L. Stevens and sister, Sharon D. Johnson.

On September 14, 1970, he married Beth (Zimmerman) Stevens in Belle...

Eric Nelson Jarrett

Eric Nelson Jarrett

May 22, 2023

Eric N. Jarrett, 51, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:56 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born on January 7, 1972, in Logan County, Ohio, a son of Phyllis Jean (Edwards) Robb and the late Reyford Birian Jarrett.

Eric is survived by his wife, Wendy DePoy; three sons, David Michael Jarrett,...

Cleo Eileen Lee

Cleo Eileen Lee

May 21, 2023

Cleo Eileen Lee, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Wapak Manor. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 16, 1938, to the late Albert James and Cleo Belle (Headings) Gantz.

On December 4, 1958, she married Robert Eugene Lee and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2021. She is also preceded...

Lois Alene Ruble

Lois Alene Ruble

May 21, 2023

Lois Alene Ruble, 82, passed away at 8:23 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Lois was born in Bellefontaine on June 5, 1940, to the late Wendell E. and Mary Ellen (Schrader) Thaxton. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Christina Kay (James) Snapp, and siblings: Cletus Thaxton, Dorothy Tracey, Lucille (Bill) Campbell,...

Diane Jean (Harmon) Datres

Diane Jean (Harmon) Datres

May 15, 2023

Diane Jean (Harmon) Datres, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. 

Diane was born in Bellefontaine on December 28, 1956, to Burl Harmon, Sr., and Shirley (Moxley) Elliott.  She was preceded in death by her father Burl Harmon, Sr., brothers Jesse and Duayne Harmon, and grandchildren Caden George and Heaven George.

Diane is...

Martha Elizabeth Brenneman

Martha Elizabeth Brenneman

May 13, 2023

Martha Elizabeth Brenneman, 101, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Hearth and Home of Urbana.

She was born in Seville, Ohio on February 10, 1922, the daughter of the late George Grover and Lena M. (Haldiman) Grossenbacher.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lynn and her husband, Ronald Flanery, four brothers, Woodrow,...

Sheila Mae Pyers

Sheila Mae Pyers

May 12, 2023

Sheila (Ray) Pyers, 64, of Lakeview, passed away at 8:26 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 22, 1959, in Kenton, Ohio, a daughter of Dixie Marie (Prater) Ray and the late Ralph Daniel Ray.

On February 14, 1990, Sheila married Steve Pyers in Columbus, Ohio and he survives, along with her son,...

Christopher "Chris" Michael Stewart

Christopher "Chris" Michael Stewart

May 12, 2023

Christopher Michael Stewart, 49, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 11, 1974, to the late Bob Stewart and Vanessa (King) Voris.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Alisa (Cottrill) Stewart; their children: Kyli (Robert Stone) Stewart and Alex Stewart; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ozzalynn,...

Lucy M. Turner

Lucy M. Turner

May 11, 2023

Lucy Marie Turner, 84, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Urbana Health & Rehab.

Lucy was born in Yokohama, Japan, on January 8, 1939, to the late Charles Henry Moss and Fusa Nishizawa.  She married Kenneth E. Turner on February 14, 1976, and he preceded her in death in 2008.  She...

Rachel J. Powell

Rachel J. Powell

May 9, 2023

Rachel Junita Powell, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. 

Rachel was born on December 23, 1940, in Bellefontaine to the late Florence Evelyn (Jervis) Frazier.  She was also preceded in death by a son David Powell, a granddaughter Dawn Raymen, sisters Blanche Wheatley and Penny Frazier, and brothers: Bill...

Beverly Ann Henry

Beverly Ann Henry

May 6, 2023

Beverly Ann Henry, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 27, 1951, the daughter of the late James Hansel and Lela Mae (Fox) Fremder.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jack (JoAnn) Fremder, and Ronald Fremder, and close friend,...

Timothy James "Tim" Dawson

Timothy James "Tim" Dawson

May 6, 2023

Timothy James “Tim” Dawson, 59, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1963, to Patricia (Walters) and the late James Dawson.

He is survived by three children: Cody (Sara) Dawson of Troy, Hillary Byrer of Troy, and Colin Dawson of Ostrander; three grandchildren:...

Verna Kay Fielder

Verna Kay Fielder

May 5, 2023

Verna Kay Fielder, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1938, in DeGraff, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley William and Alma Eleanor (Pickering) Ward.  Verna graduated from DeGraff High School on May 20, 1956.

On January 21,...

Karen Sue Bolen

Karen Sue Bolen

May 4, 2023

Karen Sue Bolen, 74, of Jamestown, Ohio, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 31, 1948, the son of Forest Leslie Green, who survives in Kettering, and the late Ella Mae (Bartlett) Green.  She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Buckner and the...

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