Obituaries
James Frank Watkins
Jun 12, 2022
James Frank Watkins, age 83, of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home.
He was born November 22, 1938, in Shelby County, Ohio, a son of the late Palmer Wayne and Mildred Harriett (Randolph) Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Frank Watkins Jr.
On July...
Billy Lee Fent
Jun 11, 2022
Billie Lee Fent, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:37 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at The Homestead at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine.
He was born in Bellefontaine November 10, 1929, a son of the late Roy Cramer and Helen Eleanor (Whitney) Fent.
On December 23, 1949, Bill married Norma Belle (Fultz) Fent in Bellefontaine, and...
Daniel L. Krabill
Jun 9, 2022
Daniel “Dano” L. Krabill, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:47 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
He was born March 12, 1954, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of Floella “Toad” Krabill and the late Jerome “Jerry” Krabill Jr.
Dan is survived by two sisters, Noel Krabill, Holly Spittler;...
Bradley "Bub" Francis III
Jun 7, 2022
Bradley "Bub" Francis III, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away June 7, 2022, at his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born in Louisa, Kentucky August 13,1959, a son of the late Bradley and Covie June (Osbourne) Francis.
On May 28, 1978, Brad married Janine Suzanne (Forsythe) Francis in Lewistown, Ohio and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is...
Martha A. Peters
Jun 7, 2022
Martha A. Peters, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, June 7, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital In Bellefontaine.
Martha was born November 20, 1948, in Bellefontaine to the late James Louis and Wilma V. (Weatherby) Brewer. She married John Carl Peters July 6, 1979, in Ridgeway, Ohio, and he preceded her in death July 14, 2015. Martha was also...
Gerald L. Rose
Jun 5, 2022
Gerald L. “Gerry” Rose, age 84 of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Gerry was born July 28, 1937 in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Charles “Henry” and Beatrice (Heintz) Rose. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Roderic and Carol Rose and...
Carol J. Crofut
Jun 4, 2022
Carol J. Crofut, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Grove City, Ohio passed away at 5:27 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville,Ohio.
She was born in Canton, Ohio December 29, 1945, the daughter of the late Darwin H. and Octa Pearl (Inglish) Crofut.
She is survived by her brother, Gary (Susie)...
Hope Darlene Orahood
May 31, 2022
Hope Darlene Orahood, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:20 a.m.Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 26, 1969, in Bellefontaine a daughter of the late Monica Lin Orahood.
Hope is survived by her BFF, Bette Barteld; the dedicated and selfless CRSI staff, Mary, Angie, Brittnie, Andrea, Susie, Ian, and Holden; and...
Gracie Ross
May 31, 2022
Gracie (Patrick) Ross, age 91, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center in Kenton.
She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky January 20, 1931, to the late Kendall and Alice (Bailey) Patrick.
On May 2, 1953, she married Emery Ross and he preceded her in death December 20, 2016. She was...
Michael W. Ambrose
May 30, 2022
Michael W. Ambrose, age 68, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:16 pm Monday, May 30, 2022, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Lima, Ohio April 6, 1954, the son of the late Lyle Woodard Ambrose and Henrietta (Autry) Ambrose Hardin. He was also preceded in death by a sister.
He is...
Lina E. Jackson
May 28, 2022
Lina E. Jackson, age 84, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022, at Green Hills Senior Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Lina was born in DeGraff, October 7, 1937, to the late Leroy and Florence Eva (Blue) Hengsteler. She married Robert Joseph “Bobby” Jackson in 1984, and he preceded her in death April 23, 2020. Lina was also...
Brian Charles Hartman
May 20, 2022
Brian Charles “Charlie” Hartman, age 29, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident near Huntsville, Ohio.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio August 2, 1992, a son of Brian (Rhonda) Hartman of Holland, Ohio and Michelle (Eric) Malott of Rushsylvania, Ohio.
On February 25, 2019, he married Kimberley “Kimmi” Ihle...
Bill Wildermuth
May 19, 2022
Bill Wildermuth, age, 73, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio August 24, 1948, to Helen L. (Baker) Wildermuth Roth and the late Willis A. Wildermuth. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia “Patty” Shaw Wildermuth.
He is survived...
Scott M. Rafferty
May 18, 2022
Scott M. Rafferty, age 53, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Bronx, New York January 16, 1969, to Phyllis J. (Heiligenberg) Rafferty and the late Michael J. Rafferty.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis; his aunt, Dottie Poeppelmeir; and...
Steven Carl Perk Sr.
May 18, 2022
Steven Carl Perk Sr., age 75, of DeGaff, Ohio passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 12, 1946, a son of Marie M. (Fridley) Perk and the late Roy Edwin Perk.
Steven is survived by his two children, Steve (Nicki) Perk Jr., and Melanie (Jeff) Noble;...
Ralph W. Zwiebel
May 17, 2022
Ralph W. Zwiebel, age 95, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022, at Vancrest of St. Mary’s.
Ralph was born at home in Shelby County December 1, 1926, to the late Gust W. and Hilda C. (Katterheinrich) Zwiebel. He married Miriam L. Wildermuth June 19, 1948, and she preceded him in death August 28, 2008. ...
Rodney B. Schilling
May 10, 2022
Rodney B. Schilling, age 55, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his home.
Rod was born in Sidney, Ohio May 17, 1966, to the late Richard L. and Clarbel (Jackson) Schilling. He was also preceded in death by a sister Beth Ann Schilling.
Rod is survived by his siblings: Rick Schilling of Lewistown, Brenda (Jerry)...
Michael Eugene Warner
May 9, 2022
Michael Eugene Warner passed away on May 9th, 2022, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born February 22, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Warner Page, his father, Ralph M. Warner; two brothers, Alvin Warner and Reggie Warner; and two sisters, Rita Warner Adams and Theresa Warner.
Michael is survived by his brother,...
John Richard Baker
May 8, 2022
John Richard "John Boy" Baker, age 73, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Sidney Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney. He was born in Shelby County Ohio March 15, 1949, a son of the late Virgil and Mary (Hageman) Baker.
On September 7, 1992, John married Linda (Vonderhuevel) Baker in St. Augustine,...
Charles Evans Graham
May 7, 2022
Charles Evans "Chuck" Graham, age 90, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio July 14,1931, a son of the late Ernest B. and Mary (Brown) Graham Sr.
On May 2, 1953, Chuck married Lorna May (Mahlman) Graham in...
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