Obituaries
Andrew L. "Andy" Hansen
Feb 21, 2025
Andrew L. “Andy” Hansen, 80, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, in The Gables of Westerville, OH.
He was born on August 20, 1944, in Cherokee County, IA, the son of the late Andrew and Winifred Charlotte (Anderson) Hansen.
On October 24, 1964, he married Sharon Ann “Sherry” Hynes and she preceded him in death on May 4,...
Karl F. Arnett
Feb 21, 2025
Karl F. Arnett, 81, of Jackson Center passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 10, 1943, to the late Ronald O. and Pauline (Linker) Arnett.
On February 28, 1981, he married Norma (Zimpfer) Arnett, and she survives in Jackson Center.
He is also survived by his children: Ronald Arnett and...
William "Bill" "Kid" Lynn Krabill
Feb 20, 2025
William “Bill” “Kid” Lynn Krabill, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Urbana in Urbana, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 21, 1956, a son of the late Jerome Krabill and Floella Elizabeth (Coyer) Krabill.
Bill is survived by two sons, Jeremy Downing Whitefawn Bennet, and William “Jerry” McIntire...
Eddie Houston Coleman
Feb 19, 2025
Eddie Houston Coleman was born on February 1, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, to Lee and Carrie Coleman. He was the fifth of seven siblings in the family. His early childhood was in Mobile, where he attended elementary and high school. Eddie was a fun-loving, bighearted person, one willing to give you the coat off his back, if needed. One of...
Kevin Roberts
Feb 17, 2025
Kevin Roberts, 46, of Hilliard and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Bellefontaine on July 6, 1978, the son of Robert D. and Judy E. (Regedanz) Roberts, who survive in...
Gregory Leo Yoder
Feb 16, 2025
Gregory Leo Yoder, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away on February 16, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Living Community in West Liberty following a brief illness.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 13, 1947, to parents Maurice and Marguerite Yoder of West Liberty who preceded him in death, along with a brother, Kenneth “Jock” Yoder and an aunt, Janice...
Martha E. Cox
Feb 16, 2025
Martha E. (Buchenroth) Cox, 89, of rural West Liberty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 12, 1935, to the late Alfred Reuben and Tempie Amelia (Stutzman) Buchenroth.
On June 7, 1953, she married Alfred L. Cox Sr., and he preceded her in death on December 24,...
Emerson L. Brown
Feb 14, 2025
Emerson L. Brown, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Emerson was born in Lewisburg, Ohio, on October 29, 1929, to the late Harold and Grace (Hunt) Brown. He married Lucy C. Kerr on May 29, 1954, and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2016. Emerson was also preceded in death by...
Daniel T. Sims
Feb 12, 2025
Daniel Tennant Sims, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Ganzhorn Suites in Powell. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on July 14, 1943, to the late Kermit Clark and Nellie Ruth (Tennant) Sims.
On December 7, 1969, he married Melanie Marie (Moss) Sims, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2010. Dan was also preceded...
Lois A. Holycross
Feb 12, 2025
Lois A. Holycross, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 16, 1931, to the late Alfred and Tempie (Stutzman) Buchenroth.
On July 22, 1949, she married Raymond S. Holycross Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2010....
Caron L. Vernon
Feb 11, 2025
Caron L. Vernon, 71, of Columbus, and formerly of West Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in her Columbus home.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 14, 1953, the daughter of the late Mark Eugene and Martha Louise (Carpenter) Grimes. She was also preceded in death by her dearest friend, Peggy (Jay) Thackery.
She is survived by her...
Gary Wayne Maddy
Feb 10, 2025
Gary Wayne Maddy, 59, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 15, 1965, a son of the late Melvin Thomas Maddy and Monabell (Hoffman) Maddy.
Gary is survived by four nephews, Mitchell A. (Mandy) Maddy, Eric (Kathi) Maddy, Kevin (Susan) Maddy, and Donnie (Larissa) Iler; and a...
Daniel E. Gilbert
Feb 9, 2025
Daniel E. Gilbert, age 91, of Urbana, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 21, 1933, to the late Johnson E. “Huck” and Martha B. (Ward) Gilbert.
On July 17, 1964, he married Myra J. (Hague) Gilbert, and she survives.
Daniel is also survived by his...
Jan A. Sponsler
Feb 6, 2025
Jan A. Sponsler, 73, of Bellefontaine, a beloved son, brother, cousin and friend, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00pm.
He was born on January 17, 1952, in Bellefontaine, and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph O. Sponsler and brothers Greg and Bart Sponsler.
Jan is survived by his loving mother, Edna M. Sponsler of...
James David Prater
Feb 6, 2025
James David Prater, 65, of rural West Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.
Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on December 18, 1959, and raised by Earl Peters and the late Linda L. (Prater) Peters.
Jim is survived by his children: Adam Prater of West Liberty, Alexia Prater of West Liberty, Alivia Prater of Anniston, Alabama, April Johnson...
Dr. Robert W. Carter
Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Robert “Bob” W. Carter, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Bob was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1931, to the late J. Harry and Adalaide (Andrews) Carter. He married Marlene K. Ealy on April 5, 1958, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2021. Bob...
Lois J. Lepree
Feb 2, 2025
Lois J Lepree
Born in New Jersey on March 29, 1936.
Lois was a member of Pleasant Grange, and a member of both the De Graff and Quincy United Methodist Churches.
Lois had a varied work career, both in New Jersey and Ohio.
Lois is preceded in death by her father Louis J. Wishney and mother Ida (Ferrari) Wishney of New Jersey, and loving...
Maxine Ann Riley
Feb 2, 2025
Maxine Ann Riley, age 78, of West Liberty, passed away at her residence at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio, on March 13, 1946, to the late Donald M. and Verda (Hamel) Blackwell.
She married Richard R. Riley in 1980, and he survives her.
Maxine is also survived by her cousins, Mary E. (Robert)...
Wanda Jean Saylor
Feb 2, 2025
Wanda Jean Saylor, 95, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Campbell Place.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Harry Charles and Edna (Smitley) Froebe.
On February 22, 1948, she married James Robert Saylor, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1991. She...
Kevin D. Skidmore
Feb 2, 2025
Kevin D. Skidmore, 72, of Belle Center, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lima, Ohio on November 4, 1952, to the late Wayne and Charlene (Dreitzler) Skidmore. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia “Cindy” Shepherd.
On February 14, 1996, he married Gloria (Mohn) Skidmore, and...
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