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Anthony "Tony" Allen Smith

Anthony "Tony" Allen Smith

Mar 13, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Allen Smith, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away on March 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Linda (York) Smith and Russell Allen Smith. He is also preceded in death by his stepfather, Dave Franks and his aunt Dee Dee.

He leaves behind his fiancé, Loretta Ernst; his...

Michael E. Foshee

Michael E. Foshee

Mar 13, 2023

Michael E. Foshee, 70, of West Liberty, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, Marysville.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 15, 1952, the son of the late Ernest and Mary Lucille (O’Brien) Foshee.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael E. Foshee, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Pelletier) Foshee...

Robert Lee Smith

Robert Lee Smith

Mar 11, 2023

Robert Lee Smith, 91, of Canal Winchester and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Sage Park Assisted Living in Gahanna, Ohio.

He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 28, 1931, the son of the late Ernest W. and Mary L. (Mitman) Smith.

On March 15, 1957, he married Barbara Lee (Cotterman)...

Charles Thomas "Tom" Norman, Jr.

Charles Thomas "Tom" Norman, Jr.

Mar 11, 2023

Charles Thomas “Tom” Norman, Jr., 68, of Russells Point, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, at his home.

Tom was born in Williamson, West Virginia, on January 23, 1955, to the late Charles Thomas Norman, Sr. and Florence (Grubb) Norman Kennedy.  He was also preceded in death by his son Chipper Norman, and step-father Ron Kennedy.

Tom married Lanette...

Marlene J. Brown

Marlene J. Brown

Mar 11, 2023

Marlene J. Brown, 84, of Zanesfield, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. She was born in Caldwell, Ohio on September 6, 1938, to the late N. Perry and Hazel (Sanford) LeVan.

On June 15, 1956, she married Robert E. Brown, and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2020. She is also...

Jaunetta Carol Buchenroth

Jaunetta Carol Buchenroth

Mar 10, 2023

Jaunetta Carol Buchenroth, 83, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, March 10, 2023, at Green Hills Inn, West Liberty.

Carol was born in Bellefontaine on March 3, 1940, to the late James Raymond and Iva Jaunetta (Winegardner) Smith.

Carol married William Ray Buchenroth on September 12, 1965, in Bellefontaine, and he survives in West Liberty.  She is also survived...

Barbara Jean Lewis

Barbara Jean Lewis

Mar 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Lewis, 87, of Belle Center, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born on August 1, 1935, to the late Marvin Houston and Almeda Taylor.

She is survived by three children: Dana (Jennifer) Lewis of Anna, Dwight (Chris) Lewis of Sidney, and Darren (Karen) Lewis of...

Joyce Ann Kesler

Joyce Ann Kesler

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Kesler, 70, of Huntsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 7, 1952, the daughter of the late Harry David and Maria Jane (Ahern) Snyder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harry David Snyder, Jr. and a...

Larry Dean Smith

Larry Dean Smith

Mar 6, 2023

Larry Dean Smith, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 30, 1948, the son of the late Phillip M. and Bette Jean (Blair) Warner Smith.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Smith, Gary Smith, and Keith Smith.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Shirley J. Kennedy

Shirley J. Kennedy

Mar 6, 2023

Shirley Jane Kennedy, 85, of Belle Center, passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2023, at her daughter’s home.

Shirley was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on November 17, 1937, to the late John B. and Julie (Ousley) DeRossett.  She was the youngest and last surviving of 15 children.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter Pamela Wilson, and...

Betty J. Evans

Betty J. Evans

Mar 5, 2023

Betty J. Evans, 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Betty was born in Delaware, Ohio, on March 27, 1943, to the late Virgil William and Cecile (Sparks) Swam.  Betty was also preceded in death by a brother Bill Swam.

Betty is survived by her longtime companion: Patrick Brown; four children:  Catherine “Micki” (Robert)...

Betty Lou Rogan

Betty Lou Rogan

Mar 4, 2023

Betty Lou Rogan, of Bellefontaine, OH, went home to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2023, at Green Hills Nursing Home in West Liberty, Ohio.

Betty was born on December 15, 1935, in Bokescreek, (aka “Flatwoods”) West Mansfield, Ohio to the late Benjamin Clifford and Clara (Lynch) Clark.  She was the ninth child out of a family of...

Ruben Gibson Moody

Ruben Gibson Moody

Mar 4, 2023

Ruben Gibson Moody, 20 months, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 1, 2021, a son of Adam Ross and Paige Mariella (Barger) Moody.

 

Ruben is survived by his parents, a sister, Mylee Moody; maternal grandparents, Brande and Bruce Thurman; paternal grandparents, Steve and Audrey Moody;...

Kimberly Sue Mahoy

Kimberly Sue Mahoy

Mar 2, 2023

Kimberly Sue Mahoy, 59, of West Liberty, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at

The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on June 17, 1963, a daughter of the late Ray L. Jr. and Beverly J. (Clickner) Martin....

Earl David Cushman

Earl David Cushman

Mar 2, 2023

Earl David Cushman, 90, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, at the Lima Memorial Hospital.

Earl was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late Charles Franklin and Alta Mae (Yoder) Cushman. He married Martha Jane Hagans on September 15, 1957, in Beloit, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on May 8, 2015. Earl was...

Jane E. Hiett

Jane E. Hiett

Mar 1, 2023

 

Jane Ellen Hiett, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Jane was born in Lima, Ohio on November 17, 1944, to the late Harold and Marie (Worrell) Ewing. On August 11, 1968, she married James Hay Hiett, and he preceded her in...

Cathy Denise Kieffer

Cathy Denise Kieffer

Feb 28, 2023

Cathy Denise Kieffer, 72, of DeGraff, passed away at 11:37 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born on November 6, 1950 in Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Otho and Charlotte Waneta (Hinkle) Jones.

 

On February 27, 1971, Cathy married Anthony “Tony” Rodger Kieffer in DeGraff, Ohio and he...

Ramon H. Brooks

Ramon H. Brooks

Feb 26, 2023

Ramon H. Brooks, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at his home. 

Ramon was born in Bellefontaine on November 28, 1966, to the late Florence (Shick) and Ramon W. Brooks. 

Ramon is survived by his siblings: Mark (Penny) Organ of Bradenton, Florida, Stephanie Richardson of Marysville, Jeff (Patty) Organ of Urbana, Ron (Sharon) Brooks of Urbana,...

Floella "Toad" Krabill

Floella "Toad" Krabill

Feb 24, 2023

Floella “Toad” Krabill, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 10:11 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1933, in West Mansfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Emmett Leroy and Minnie Irene (Hartman) Coyer.

 

On July 12, 1952, Toad married Jerome “Jerry” Krabill Jr. in Richmond,...

Donna L. Barton

Donna L. Barton

Feb 22, 2023

Donna L. Barton, 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on February 22, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Logan County, Ohio on December 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Donovan P. and Gladys (Williams) Short.

On June 19, 1949, she married Kress Barton, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2022. She is also...

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