Obituaries

Donna Ruth Cox

Donna Ruth Cox

Mar 12, 2025

Donna Ruth Cox, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio.

Donna was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on June 23, 1950, to the late Donald and Violet “Peggy” (Hamilton) Bradford. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother and brother Dan Bradford.

Donna married Gary Cox on July...

Travis Brian Lance

Travis Brian Lance

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Brian Lance, 52, of Mt. Victory, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.

Travis was born in Urbana, Ohio, on November 24, 1972, to Larry and Candy (Smith) Lance.

Travis is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Betty and George Park, and paternal grandparents Gahlen and Kelleen Lance.

Travis is survived by his children: Alexis (Cody) Castle of LaRue, Ohio,...

Jack E. Richardson

Jack E. Richardson

Mar 12, 2025

Jack Edward Richardson, 81, of Jackson Center, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence in Jackson Center. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 18, 1943, to the late Edward Gail and Pricilla A. (Robbins) Richardson.

On December 31, 1964, in Jackson Center, Jack married Janice June (Ware) Richardson, and she survives.

He is also...

Robert Leon Noel Jr.

Robert Leon Noel Jr.

Mar 12, 2025

Robert Leon Noel Jr., 63, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 23, 1961, a son of the late Robert Leon Noel and Shirley Jean (Halterman) Noel.

On June 29, 2002, Rob married Melissa Dee (Goings) Noel in DeGraff, Ohio and...

William J. Conger

William J. Conger

Mar 11, 2025

William J. Conger, 84, of Pickrelltown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at his home.

Bill was born in Jackson, Ohio, on May 28, 1940, to the late Simon T. and Noka (Waugh) Conger. He married Mary Irene Alspaugh on June 27, 1973, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2015. Bill was also preceded...

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill

Mar 8, 2025

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill, a resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who was born on October 10, 1960, left this world on March 8, 2025, at the age of 64.

Teddy is survived by his children: Danny Hill, Tamera Hill, Jessica (Presley) Breeding, and Ashley Hill. He also leaves behind his brother, Robert "Bob" Hill, and step-sister Connie (Mark) Carpenter, as well as...

Troy Harrison Brown

Troy Harrison Brown

Mar 8, 2025

Troy Harrison Brown, 63, son, brother, uncle, and husband finished his journey through life, March 8, 2025, at 6:32 pm at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green State University and while there he joined ROTC. He was a dedicated member of Christ our King Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio for 35 years.

His life can...

Deborah Ann Roberts

Deborah Ann Roberts

Mar 5, 2025

Deborah Ann Roberts, affectionately known as “Joe’s Debbie”, 71, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, March 5, 2025, at her home, ending a 7-year battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Debbie was born in Bellefontaine on March 2, 1954, and is survived by her mother Liz Bickham. On September 15, 1973, she married Joe Roberts, and he...

Lori Lee (Gibson) Streeter

Lori Lee (Gibson) Streeter

Mar 3, 2025

Lori Lee (Gibson) Streeter, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 24, 1960, to the late Verlyn and Judy Gibson, and raised by the late Verlyn and Betty Gibson. She is also preceded in death by her son, Justin Smith and brother-in-law,...

Robert "Bob" Trabert

Robert "Bob" Trabert

Mar 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Trabert, 66, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 29, 1958, the son of the late Robert L. and Wanda F. (Honaker) Trabert. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lenny Trabert, and his father and mother-in-law,...

Jerry Lynn Smith

Jerry Lynn Smith

Feb 28, 2025

Jerry Lynn Smith, a beloved figure from West Liberty, Ohio, who later made his home in Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, while in hospice care in Orlando, Florida.

He was surrounded by the love of his family during his final moments. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Smith; mother, Betty Warner and brothers Gary,...

Reetha M. Lowe

Reetha M. Lowe

Feb 28, 2025

Reetha Mae Lowe went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2025, one month shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on March 22, 1929, in Belle Center, Ohio, and was a resident of Logan County her entire life. Reetha experienced many losses in her life but never lost her Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her...

Susan Kay Hines

Susan Kay Hines

Feb 28, 2025

Susan Kay (Roth) Hines, 77, of West Liberty passed away on February 28, 2025, in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Springhills, Ohio on June 12, 1947, to the late Elmer and Emma (Adams) Roth. 

On June 20,1975 she married Donald R. “Jake” Hines, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2003. She is also preceded in death by...

Mallory Eileen Wolf

Mallory Eileen Wolf

Feb 26, 2025

Mallory Eileen Wolf, of West Liberty, was born on April 19, 1990, and left this world too soon on February 26, 2025. She spent her first month in the hospital, a challenge that shaped her into an incredibly independent and strong individual from a young age.

Mallory was a gifted artist with a creative spirit that shined through in all that...

Sharon Freitag

Sharon Freitag

Feb 26, 2025

Sharon (Browne) Freitag, 73, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Edmond Browne and Marcella (Chesko) Prentiss. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Rick Prentiss.

She is survived by her husband, Greg Freitag; her daughters, Julie Onofrio (Brian) of Zanesfield and Jessica Freitag of...

Lynn Ellen Wright

Lynn Ellen Wright

Feb 26, 2025

Lynn Ellen Wright, 75, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:52 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lima, Ohio on March 23, 1949, a daughter of the late Thomas George Ewing and Mary Francis (Horn) Watters.

On November 2, 1969, Lynn married Dwain Wesley Kerns in Lima, Ohio and he...

Stacie Angelene Jones

Stacie Angelene Jones

Feb 24, 2025

Stacie Angelene Jones, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2025, at her home.

Stacie was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on May 24, 1972, to Gene and Drema (Welch) Arn. She married Bradley K. Jones on December 10, 1994, in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Van Wert, and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2022. She was...

Christine Ruth McGowan

Christine Ruth McGowan

Feb 24, 2025

Christine McGowan, 95, of Jackson Center, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born in Jackson Center, Ohio on October 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Howard M. Burke and Wilda Ruth (Shultz) Burke.

On June 26, 1948, Christine married Walter Dale “Mac” McGowan, and he...

Helen Marie Abbott

Helen Marie Abbott

Feb 23, 2025

Helen Marie Abbott, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on February 23, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. Born in Marion, Ohio on December 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Carl E. and Mildred Leverne (Martin) Andrews. 

On March 3, 1962, in East Liberty, she married Laurence L. Abbott. He passed away on March 19, 2020....

Linda Lou Hill

Linda Lou Hill

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Lou Hill, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. 

Linda was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 8, 1950, to the late Donald Davidson and Donna (Alloway) Hasty. She was also preceded in death by her former husbands Charles “Chuckie” I. Cline and Duane Hill, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Linda is survived by...