Obituaries

Brande Ann Spain

Brande Ann Spain

Sep 18, 2022

Brande Ann (Norviel) Spain, 68, born May 29, 1954 in Marysville, Ohio, daughter of Jack and Jean (Lowe) Norviel, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

 

Ann is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 50 years, James (Jim) Spain, three daughters,...

Debra Susan Warner

Debra Susan Warner

Sep 16, 2022

Debra Susan Warner, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. 

She was born in Bellefontaine, August 27, 1959, daughter of the late Malcolm Miller and the late Berniece McGee. 

She is survived by her children, Justin (Stephanie) Warner, Mercedes (Kevin) Johnson, Phillip (Mandy Zeisloft) Warner,...

Gloria Pearl Martin

Gloria Pearl Martin

Sep 15, 2022

Gloria Pearl Martin, 98, of Bellefontaine, died September 15 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 14, 1923, in Lemoyne, Ohio, daughter of Merril Van Camp and Pearl Van Camp. In 1944, she married Harold (Bud) F. Martin, Jr.; they were married 74 years.

She is survived by her three sons, Terry (Carolyn) of Upper...

Patsy "Patti" Jean Everhart

Patsy "Patti" Jean Everhart

Sep 14, 2022

Patsy J. (Lykins) Everhart, 71, of Lakeview was serenaded by angels to the heavenly throne as she departed this life from her home in Lakeview on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Patsy (Patti) was born on October 6, 1950, in Vanceburg, Lewis County, KY to Forrest and Helen Lykins. In May of 1955, the family moved...

Velma Marcile Ricketts

Velma Marcile Ricketts

Sep 14, 2022

Velma Marcile Ricketts, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on May 9, 1932, in Spencerville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jonas and Emma (Hundley) Cook.

 

On September 9, 1955, Marcile married Ralph Herbert Ricketts Sr. in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he...

Shannan Christine Casey

Shannan Christine Casey

Sep 13, 2022

Shannan Christine Casey of Bellefontaine went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, following her fight with lymphoma. 

Shannan was born in Bellefontaine on February 2, 1972, to Douglas Casey and Roxan Varner Casey, who survive her.  Shannan is also survived by her children, Ashley (Wendi) Garrison, of DeGraff, Shane (Constance) Wilcoxon of Florence, SC, and Skyler...

Donald "Don" R. Tudor

Donald "Don" R. Tudor

Sep 13, 2022

Donald “Don” R. Tudor, 91, of Rushsylvania, went home to see the Lord and the big reunion in Heaven on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH.

He was born in Forrest, Ohio on August 15, 1931, the son of the late William O. and Pauline S. (Houchin) Tudor.  He was also preceded in death by...

Ashley K. Nickell

Ashley K. Nickell

Sep 11, 2022

Ashley K. Nickell, 33, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a battle with cervical cancer.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 1, 1989, the daughter of the late Marvin Dean Nickell, Jr. and Kathy (Slusher) Robinson, who survives in Bellefontaine.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter,...

Charles Elmer Easton

Charles Elmer Easton

Sep 10, 2022

Charles Elmer Easton, 93, of DeGraff, known to everyone as Elmer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, at the Homestead at Logan Acres.

Elmer was born in Logan County on May 30, 1929, to the late Carl M. and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Stanley...

Darlene June Shepard

Darlene June Shepard

Sep 7, 2022

Darlene June Shepard, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Cardington, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clyde O. and Estella Pearl (Wallace) Patterson.

 

On April 9, 1949, Darlene married Francis John Galyk, and he was killed...

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens

Sep 7, 2022

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens, 99, formerly of Quincy, passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022, at Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.  Heaven has gained an angel.

Gertrude was born at home in Maplewood, Ohio, on September 21, 1923, to the late Joseph Myron and Ruth (Glick) Davis.  She married Orville Lester Faler on June 3, 1940, and he preceded her in death...

Harold Daniel Marker

Harold Daniel Marker

Sep 6, 2022

UPDATED SERVICES:

On September 6, 2022, Harold Marker, 94, of Bellefontaine, left our arms to be with the Lord. A private family burial was held in the Bellefontaine Cemetery on September 10, 2022. A casual Celebration of Life Open House is slated for the week of Harold's Valentine birthdate, Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1 until 4 P.M. at Honey...

Donald Glenn Ashba

Donald Glenn Ashba

Sep 5, 2022

Donald Glenn Ashba, 88, of Belle Center, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Glenn was born in Kenton, on June 15, 1934, to the late Dean and Ethel (Detwiler) Ashba.  He was also preceded in death by wives Marie Harter Ashba and Martha Flowers Ashba, a brother Robert Ashba, and brothers-in-law J. Edwin Gantz, William Lee...

Larry Wayne Conway

Larry Wayne Conway

Sep 3, 2022

Larry Wayne Conway, 64, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:54 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Respiratory and Nursing Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1958 in Lima, Ohio, a son of the late Everett “Slim” and Pearl Ilene (Tolle) Conway.

 

On August 23, 1981, Larry married Kelly (Jones) Conway in Zanesfield, Ohio...

Janis R. Dawson

Janis R. Dawson

Sep 2, 2022

Janis R. Dawson, 70, of rural Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, September 2, 2022, at her home.

Janis was born in Bellefontaine on December 7, 1951, to the late Pearl K. and Margaret (Walter) Dawson.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Jeanne Ziegler.

Janis married Andy Reinhart on December 24, 1988, and he survives.  She is also...

Barbara A. Stewart

Barbara A. Stewart

Aug 31, 2022

Barbara A. Stewart, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.

Barbara was born in Logan County, Ohio, on March 18, 1939, to the late Edward A. and Katherine L. (Newell) Bewley.  She graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1957.  On July 19, 1966, she married Ronald E. Stewart in Bellefontaine,...

Thelma I. Price

Thelma I. Price

Aug 31, 2022

Thelma I. Price, 89, Belle Center, passed away at 5:04 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio. She was born in Lakeview, Ohio on May 8,1933, a daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Stratton.

 

On January 24, 1949, Thelma married David Albert Price in ,Newport, Kentucky and he preceded her in...

Joseph Martin Lepree

Joseph Martin Lepree

Aug 31, 2022

Joseph M. Lepree, 80, of DeGraff, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Fairhaven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on January 10, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of the late Joseph Lepree and Nellie (Pielech) Lepree.

 

On January 10, 1974, Joe married his loving wife of 48 year, Lois...

Jeannette Anne LeVan

Jeannette Anne LeVan

Aug 31, 2022

Jeannette Anne LeVan, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Ralph David and Imogene (Graham) English.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael LeVan Sr.

She...

Lee Robert Brokaw

Lee Robert Brokaw

Aug 30, 2022

Lee Brokaw, 37, of West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1985, in Wilmington, Ohio, a son of James Michael Brokaw and Penny Ann Place.

 

On April 14, 2017, Lee married Bethany Anne (Hostetler) Brokaw in Columbus, Ohio and she survives, along with their children, Logan Instine, Faith Instine,...