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Obituaries

Jacqueline Teresa Varner

Jacqueline Teresa Varner

Jan 23, 2024

Jacqueline Teresa (Wagstaff) Varner, 68, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Oxford, England on October 2, 1955, the daughter of the late Archibald and Mary Margaret (Purtill) Wagstaff.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son,...

Barbara Ann Powell

Barbara Ann Powell

Jan 22, 2024

Barbara Ann Powell, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late John R. and Essie Marie Crowe.

She is survived by a son, Brett (Dena) Wiederkehr of Raleigh, North Carolina and a daughter and best friend, Patricia “Patti” (Jason) Meyers...

Donna Marguerite Spriggs

Donna Marguerite Spriggs

Jan 20, 2024

Donna M. Spriggs, 83, of Quincy, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on January 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Harry Edwin Gold and Effie Marguerite (Allebach) Gold.

 Donna is survived by her former husband Robert (Sandy) Spriggs; two daughters, Lisa M. Spriggs,...

Linda Lee Bell

Linda Lee Bell

Jan 20, 2024

Linda Lee Bell, 76, of Quincy, passed away at 2:49 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Virgil T. Briggs and Mary M. (Brown) Briggs.

 On December 19, 1969, Linda married Stephen Anthony Bell in Quincy, Ohio, and he preceded...

Ed J. St. Pierre

Ed J. St. Pierre

Jan 20, 2024

Ed J. St. Pierre, 73, of Russells Point, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 4, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to his late parents, Leonard and Beatrice (Chuvalas) St. Pierre. Ed was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Dennis; and brother, James St. Pierre.

Ed is survived...

R. Scott Maier

R. Scott Maier

Jan 19, 2024

R. Scott Maier, 68, of West Liberty, took his first breath in heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born on June 10, 1955, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to his loving parents, Robert Saxton and Betty Jo (Bowsher) Maier.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Robby Sean Maier in 2009 and a brother, Richard Steven...

Phyllis Ann Moore

Phyllis Ann Moore

Jan 16, 2024

 

Phyllis Ann (King) Moore, 92, of Belle Center, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Springview Manor, Lima.

She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on July 11, 1931, the daughter of the late Thelbert Ray “Ted” and Pauline (Circle) King.

On June 5, 1951, she married Richard Elmer “Shorty” Moore, and he preceded her in death on August...

Clyde W. "Jonesy" Jones

Clyde W. "Jonesy" Jones

Jan 15, 2024

Clyde W. "Jonesy" Jones, 67, of Kenton passed away peacefully at 3:53 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on March 31, 1956, a son of the late Charles Otho Jones and Charlotte Waneta (Hinkle) Jones.

On June 18, 1993, Clyde married Leonia Renia (Spangler) Jones in Springfield, Ohio...

Melinda Sue Neer

Melinda Sue Neer

Jan 14, 2024

Melinda Sue (Major) Neer, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Urbana on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 4, 1970, at Mary Rutan Hospital, the daughter of Alberta Lee Major and the late Martin “Buzz” Major Jr. Melinda was also preceded in death by her brother, Steven E. Major.

She is survived...

David L. Wiessinger

David L. Wiessinger

Jan 14, 2024

David L. Wiessinger, 77, of Jackson Center passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on September 19, 1946, to the late Loyd Wiessinger and Lucille (Hensley) Russell. David is also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jean (McClure) Wiessinger.

He is survived by his children: Sandy (Tim) Roberts,...

Douglas C. Petty

Douglas C. Petty

Jan 12, 2024

Douglas C. Petty, 64, of Sidney and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Friday evening, January 12, 2024, at 7:32pm at home.

Doug was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on September 3, 1959, to the late Amon L. and Mary E. (Carr) Petty.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Tim Petty, Rob Petty, and Mark Petty; and sister-in-law Sue...

Robert "Bob" F. Stierhoff

Robert "Bob" F. Stierhoff

Jan 8, 2024

Robert F. Stierhoff, 65, of Rushsylvania, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1958, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late Edward Martin and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Stierhoff.

On July 15, 1984, he married the former Kathy L. Mitchell, and she survives in Rushsylvania.

He is also survived by a daughter,...

Robert J. King

Robert J. King

Jan 8, 2024

Robert Joseph King, 86, of Maplewood, passed away Monday morning, January 8, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on the family farm near Anna, Ohio, on October 23, 1937, to the late Eugene Joseph and Martha Veronica (Berg) King. 

Bob married Patricia Ann Gutmann on May 30, 1960, and she survives in Maplewood.  They have four children:  Renee’ Elizabeth...

Nellie Marie Dysert

Nellie Marie Dysert

Jan 8, 2024

Nellie Marie Dysert, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 5, 1936, to the late Marion Martin and Donna Jane (Alexander) Parmer. She is also preceded in death by siblings: Thelma Parmer Stanley, Merle Parmer, Marion Parmer, and Russell Parmer.

She leaves behind her...

Julie C. McIntosh

Julie C. McIntosh

Jan 7, 2024

Julie C. McIntosh (Rammel) passed away at 64 years old on January 7, 2024, at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Julie was born to Gerald and Dee in Columbus, Ohio on May 25, 1959.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Rammel and her mother, Dee Chiavetta.

Julie loved singing in the church choir at Bellefontaine United...

Bill Earl Guthrie

Bill Earl Guthrie

Jan 6, 2024

Bill Earl Guthrie, 98, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home. He was born in Logan County, Ohio on August 23, 1925, to the late Cyril and Fern (Judy) Guthrie. 

Along with his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Kauffman Guthrie; second wife, Phyllis Lile Thomas...

Merry B. Henry

Merry B. Henry

Jan 4, 2024

Merry B. Henry, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on December 23, 1957.

On October 13, 1990, she married Richard “Rick” Henry, and he survives in Bellefontaine. She is also survived by her mother, Betty (Fry) Dowell; children: John (Ashley) Henry and Richard “Richie” (Carmillia Lopez) Henry...

Olin Broy Sutphin, Jr.

Olin Broy Sutphin, Jr.

Jan 3, 2024

Olin Broy Sutphin, Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.

He was born in Middleburg, Ohio on September 15, 1941, the son of the late Olin Broy and Lorene (Riley) Sutphin.

He is survived by close friends, Pastor David and Joann Hernandez of Bellefontaine.

Olin worked as a mail carrier for the...

Mark E. Kramer

Mark E. Kramer

Jan 3, 2024

Mark E. Kramer, 69, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Delaware, Ohio on June 22, 1954, the son of the late Richard W. and Virginia (St. Louis) Kramer-Shafer.  

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon K. (Arnold) Kramer, who passed away on August...

Randy G. Lovett

Randy G. Lovett

Jan 3, 2024

Randy G. Lovett, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 7, 1956, to Lois (Garling) and the late Robert J. Lovett Jr.

On August 4, 2001, he married the former Barbara Linebaugh and she survives in Bellefontaine.

He is also...

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