Obituaries
Bryant Cole Newman
Dec 9, 2023
Bryant Cole Newman passed away, too young, at the age of 33 following a tragic accident.His proudest life accomplishment was being the best Daddy for his amazing children, Lincoln Ryder Newman and Eleanor Rayna Newman who survive; along with their mother and his best friend, Emma Newman.He is also survived by his loving partner Brittany Nicole and her two children,...
Jamie Lynn Rogan
Dec 9, 2023
Jamie Lynn Rogan, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on July 18, 1960, the daughter of the late James D. and LaJuana Rose (Freisthler) Briggs.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Rogan, three children: John (Danielle) Rogan of Nicholasville, KY, Andrea L. (Nate Clem) Reid of Bellefontaine, Thomas D....
Judith Ann Thompson
Dec 9, 2023
Judith Ann Thompson, 80, of Lakeview, passed away peacefully at 12:53 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on June 3, 1943, daughter of the late Virgil Eugene Ambos and Harriett Selma (Stahler) Ambos Mann.
On May 23, 1981, Judy married Eddie R. Thompson in Jackson Center, Ohio and he survives...
Dr. William Arriton Verbsky
Dec 6, 2023
Dr. William "Bill" Arriton Verbsky, 89, of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio, from an acute respiratory illness. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on July 8, 1934, a son of the late Arriton Lester "Art" Verbsky and Cecelia Mae (Wilson) Verbsky.
On December 22, 1956, Bill married...
Phyllis Joan Stinson
Dec 3, 2023
Phyllis Joan Stinson, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Phyllis was born on March 14, 1933, in Logan County, Ohio, to Lawrence and Beatrice (Fout) Shafer.
A graduate of Washington High School (Lewistown, Ohio), in her youth she worked in Bellefontaine at Isaly’s and manned the candy counter at G.C. Murphy....
Thelma Louise Miller
Dec 2, 2023
Thelma Louise Miller, 94, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Marion, Ohio on August 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Francis E. and Ilo I. (Manley) Everly.
On February 14, 1946, she married Lester Harvey Miller and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2019. She is also...
Mary E. (Hall) Blair
Nov 30, 2023
Mary Blair, 89, of Zanesfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Belle Springs of Bellefontaine. She was born in Sloan, Kentucky on February 8, 1934, to the late Cecil and Mollie Margaret (Sloan) Hall.
On January 28, 1963, she married Delmar Blair, and he preceded her in death...
Leo N. Smith
Nov 29, 2023
Leo N. Smith, 90, of Urbana, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Holyoke, Colorado on January 6, 1933, to the late Floyd and Laura (Martin) Smith.
Leo is survived by his children, David (Connie) Smith of Jackson, Ohio, Elizabeth (Dan) Heinlin of Arizona, Shirley (Gregg) Dutra of Texas, and...
Dustin James Orsborne
Nov 26, 2023
Dustin James Orsborne, 43, of Athens and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 12, 1980, a son of Gloria Hilterbrand of DeGraff and the late Gary Orsborne.
Twenty years after dating in high school,...
George M. Park Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
George M. Park Jr., 76, of Urbana and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 26, 1947, to the late George M. Sr. and Anna (Beldia) Park.
George is survived by his daughters, Tiffiany (Jason Poe) Park and Tracie (Jim) Eyman;...
Ronald L. Brentlinger
Nov 26, 2023
Ronald L. Brentlinger, 83, of DeGraff, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Ron was born in Dayton on October 18, 1940, to the late Ivan L. and Alice Marie (Hesser) Brentlinger. He was also preceded in death by a son Tom Dunn, daughter Teresa Couch, son-in-law Dennis Stevenson, step-son David Douglas Cushwa, brothers...
Marjorie Anne Beam
Nov 25, 2023
Marjorie Anne Beam, 92, of Jackson Center, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born on March 28, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sherman O. Beam and Helen G. (Boyd) Beam.
Marjorie is survived by her brother, Charles “Bud” (Carol) Beam; a grandson, Timothy Jackson;...
Rose Mary Ford
Nov 23, 2023
Rose Mary Ford, 74, of West Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
She was born on February 25, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles C Fulkerson and Alberta (Wallace) Fulkerson, who survives in Rushsylvania. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karissa...
Joseph Edward Franck
Nov 22, 2023
Joseph Edward Franck, 73, of Bellefontaine passed away at 8:47 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Robert Edward Franck and Mary Kathrine (McKenna) Franck.
On October 23, 1991, Joe married Julie Ann (Williams) Franck in Jackson Center, Ohio...
Elizabeth "Betty" Deardurff
Nov 21, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Deardurff, 92, of West Liberty, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center.
She was born Elizabeth Joan Watkins on February 2, 1931, to Ruth Elizabeth Barnes and Harry Eddy Watkins, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Huntsville Schools in 1949. She married John...
Doris M. (Brentlinger) Henry
Nov 16, 2023
Doris M. (Brentlinger) Henry, 95, of Rushsylvania, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on October 29, 1928, to the late Ivan L. and Alice Marie (Hesser) Brentlinger. On May 20, 1947, she married William K. Henry, and he preceded her in death. Along with...
Glenn Lee Harbour
Nov 12, 2023
Glenn Lee Harbour, 76, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 26,1947, a son of the late Roger Emerson Harbour and Donna June (Easton) Harbour.
A Logan County native, Lee grew up in DeGraff and graduated from Riverside High School...
Willie O. Collins
Nov 11, 2023
Willie O. Collins, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in West Hamlin, West Virginia on August 9, 1942, to the late Willie Mason and Gladys (Chafins) Collins. He is also preceded in death by his children: Vicki Lease, Debbi Reed, Richard Nutter, and Jerry Collins; grandchildren: Jarod George and...
Linda L. Hanson
Nov 10, 2023
Linda L. Hanson, 76, of Huntsville, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 20, 1947, to the late Robert Vernon and Sue Marcella (Detrick) Lentz.
On August 2, 1966, she married Carl Robert “Bob” Hanson and he survives.
She is also survived by their...
Charles Michael "Mike" Bible
Nov 10, 2023
Charles Michael “Mike” Bible, 53, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 10, 2023, after a courageous, nearly 3-year battle with Glioblastoma.
He was born in Athens, Ohio, on June 6, 1970, to the late Charles Edward “Butch” Bible and Kathie (Doug) McMillen who survive in Bellefontaine.
On August 11, 1990, he married...
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