Obituaries

Franklin C. Arbogast

Franklin C. Arbogast

Aug 29, 2022

 

Franklin Clayton Arbogast, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on August 29, 2022, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 29, 1941, the son of the late Guy and Mary (Wagner) Arbogast. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Guy Arbogast, brothers, Herbert "Herb" Arbogast, G. Harrison Arbogast,...

Vickie Ann Neeld

Vickie Ann Neeld

Aug 27, 2022

Vickie Ann Neeld, 62, of Big Springs, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 27, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

She was born in Springfield, OH on October 8, 1959, the daughter of the late James W. and Joanne L. (Duty) Clifton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bev McDonnell.

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James "Jim" Burnside

James "Jim" Burnside

Aug 26, 2022

James “Jim” Burnside, 70, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Friday, August 26, 2022, after battling cancer.

He was born in Logan County, Ohio in 1952, the son of the late Kenneth and Marcena Burnside.

Jim leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Trudy Burnside and two sons; Jeremy and Joshua (Jessica) Burnside, three daughters, Janel (Mike) Spain,...

Shelley Kay Beaty

Shelley Kay Beaty

Aug 25, 2022

Shelley Kay Beaty, 74, of Crestview, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at North Okaloosa Medical Center, in Crestview, Florida.

Shelley was born in Bellefontaine on August 8, 1948, to the late Merle and Helen Pauline (Pence) Manahan.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Sharon Payne.

Shelley married Robert Beaty on April 17, 2003, and he...

Carl "Kaka" C. Weaver

Carl "Kaka" C. Weaver

Aug 21, 2022

Carl C. “Kaka” Weaver, 94, of Springfield, OH, passed away at 3:16 a.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Hospice of Dayton.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 26, 1927, the son of the late Kelly and Bessie (Winkler) Weaver.  He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elnora and James Lananna. 

On January 1,...

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Aug 20, 2022

Thomas G. Weiskittle, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Adolph William and Doris Eileen (Miller) Weiskittle.

 

On May 28, 1960, Tom married Beverly J. (McGowan) Weiskittle at Muchinnipi Church in Lewistown, Ohio, and a...

Billy Dean Peterson

Billy Dean Peterson

Aug 19, 2022

Billy Dean Peterson, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, August 19, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Billy was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on April 6, 1955, to Billy Shelton Peterson and Elizabeth (Johnson) Peterson.

Billy is survived by his daughter Melissa Ann Peterson of Dublin; a granddaughter Madilyn Shelton Comstock of Dublin; his mother Elizabeth Peterson of Bellefontaine;...

John David Brugler

John David Brugler

Aug 17, 2022

John David Brugler, 75, of Freeland, formerly of West Liberty, Ohio, our supportive, humble, hardworking, and most loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and loyal friend passed from this world into the arms of Jesus in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at home with his wonderful family by his side.John was born on January 18, 1947 to the...

Cheryl L. Zahner

Cheryl L. Zahner

Aug 17, 2022

Cheryl L. Zahner, 76, of Zanesfield, OH, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in her home.

She was born in Lima, OH on October 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Warren and Peggy (Irwin) Hinkle.  She was also preceded in death by three sisters.

On May 17, 1986, she married Ross Zahner, and he survives...

Dale Michael "Mike" Johnson

Dale Michael "Mike" Johnson

Aug 15, 2022

Dale Michael “Mike” Johnson, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his residence.

Mike was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 16, 1977, the son of Dale (Deb) Johnson and Bonnie Horsley, all of Bellefontaine.  

Mike is also survived by his daughter Jacqualine “Mackie” Johnson of Bellevue, Ohio; six sisters: Tracy Johnson, Vanessa (Jamey) Rollins, Mindy Johnson,...

Randy Randall Gordon

Randy Randall Gordon

Aug 14, 2022

Randy Randall Gordon, 36, of Lakeview, passed away at 5:21 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1985, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of James Randall and Jeannette Lynn (Black) Gordon.

 

Randy is survived by his parents; girlfriend, Julia Curry; seven children, Nevaeh (Doby Orahood) Gordon, Hannah Gordon, Gracie Gordon, Izzak Smith, Oakley Gordon,...

Nikki Michele Blair

Nikki Michele Blair

Aug 14, 2022

Nikki Michele Blair, 48, of Pemberton, passed away in the evening on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home. She was born August 18, 1973, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of Pamela Wood and the late John Houchin.

 

On February 19, 1999, Nikki married William C. Blair in Sidney, Ohio and he survives, along with two daughters, Shelby Conkle,...

David "Buck" E. Wallace

David "Buck" E. Wallace

Aug 13, 2022

David E. “Buck” Wallace, Jr., of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 5:59 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, OH, after battling a brief illness.

Buck is survived by his wife, Deborah (Young) Wallace; his children Amy (Jason) McDaniel and David Andrew (Nikki) Wallace;...

Marilyn Scott Guerard

Marilyn Scott Guerard

Aug 9, 2022

Marilyn Scott Guerard, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Marilyn was born in Bellefontaine on December 19, 1937, an only child to the late Herman D. and Evelyn M. (Rose) Scott.  She married Albertin A. “Bert” Guerard in 1983, and he preceded her in death in 2018. 

Marilyn attended Bellefontaine Schools...

Ronald Gregory Reeder

Ronald Gregory Reeder

Aug 9, 2022

Ronald Gregory Reeder, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Room.

Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 14, 1962, to the late Ronald Gary Reeder and Mary Ellen (Hauldren) Reeder.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife Cheryl Jean (Shaw) Reeder, granddaughter Arwen May Phillips, and step-sister...

Angela K. Zack

Angela K. Zack

Aug 8, 2022

 

Angela Kathleen Zack, 48, of Huntsville, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in the James Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born in Xenia, Ohio on August 22, 1973, the daughter of the late Michael L. Stevens and Sandra “Sandy” (Amicon) Stevens, who survives in Springfield, OH.

On June...

Turner Joshua "TJ" Esser

Turner Joshua "TJ" Esser

Aug 7, 2022

Turner Joshua “TJ” Esser, 21, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. He was born on March 22, 2001, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Brad and Candee (Metz) Esser.

 

TJ is survived by his parents; siblings, Peyton Esser and Xavier Esser; maternal grandparents, Larry & Joanie Metz of...

Larry Stephen Kauffman

Larry Stephen Kauffman

Aug 6, 2022

Larry Stephen Kauffman, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Betty L. (Helmandollar) Fox and the late Donald R. Kauffman.

 

Larry is survived by two children, Eric (Kelly) Kauffman...

Shelley Joan Kasper

Shelley Joan Kasper

Aug 6, 2022

Shelley Joan Kasper, 65, of Zanesfield, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. She was born in Marion, Ohio on October 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Clarence and Delores Maxine (Lower) Rupright Jr.

 

On June 4, 2004, Shelley married Dennis L. Kasper in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded her in death on October 1, 2019.

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Daniel R. "Duke" Whetsel, Sr.

Daniel R. "Duke" Whetsel, Sr.

Aug 3, 2022

Daniel Russell “Duke” Whetsel Sr., 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Bellefontaine, OH on September 17, 1943, the son of the late William Whetsel and Margaret (Redman) Whetsel Nelson.  Daniel married Connie E. Brown, beloved mother of his children, in March...