Obituaries

Melissa Dee Noel

Melissa Dee Noel

Dec 14, 2021

Melissa Dee Noel, age 53, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

She was born January 20, 1968, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Charles and Myrtle (Brown) Goings.

On June 29, 2002, Melissa married Robert L. Noel...

Patricia R. Wilgus

Patricia R. Wilgus

Dec 14, 2021

Patricia R. “Pat” Wilgus, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio February 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Donald William and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus.  She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Byron Wilgus and...

James Joseph Terhall

James Joseph Terhall

Dec 14, 2021

James Joseph “Moose” Terhall, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born September 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph Anthony and Ada Marie (Derry) Terhall.

On August 3, 1968, James married the...

Jody Lynn Goings

Jody Lynn Goings

Dec 12, 2021

Jody Lynn Goings, age 49, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 15, 1972 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Floyd William Goings and the late Connie Lou (Garvey) Goings.

Per Jody’s request, there will be no public services.

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Betty Jane Sargent

Betty Jane Sargent

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Jane Sargent, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine November 10,1933, a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Ila Elizabeth (Clingerman) Yoder.

On May 27, 1953, Betty married Richard L. Sargent in Bellefontaine and he preceded...

Debra K. Etzkorn

Debra K. Etzkorn

Dec 10, 2021

Debra K. Etzkorn, age 55, of rural West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at her home.

Debra was born in Columbia, Kentucky August 9, 1966, and was raised by Carleen and Ed Nesvig, who survive in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Debra is survived by her husband, John Etzkorn whom...

Eleanor Eileen Horner

Eleanor Eileen Horner

Dec 10, 2021

Eleanor Eileen Horner, age 96, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.

Eileen was born in West Liberty March 3, 1925, to the late Walter and Dorothy Elizabeth (Davis) Riddle.  She was also preceded in death by four siblings.

Eileen is...

Lois Jean Blair

Lois Jean Blair

Dec 10, 2021

Lois Jean Blair, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

Lois was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio January 14, 1932, to the late James M. and Marcella (Robinson) Miller.  She married Levi W. Blair December 18, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1987.  Lois was...

Patsy Lou King

Patsy Lou King

Dec 10, 2021

Patsy Lou King, 91, of Quincy passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Kettering Troy hospital after a brief illness. She was born in St. Marys, Ohio on October 27, 1930 to the late Herbert Dale and Dorcas (Howell) Brewer.

She married Joseph K. King on July 10, 1949. They...

Mary E. Rutter

Mary E. Rutter

Dec 10, 2021

Mary E. Rutter, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Mary was born in Nelsonville, Ohio November 13, 1941, to the late Elmer and Beatrice (Nelson) Rutter.  She was also preceded in death by siblings Evelyn Stayrook, Geraldine Davis, Martha Heinlein, Elmer Rutter, and Arthur Rutter. ...

Richard Dennis Truesdale

Richard Dennis Truesdale

Dec 9, 2021

Richard Dennis “Truesy” Truesdale, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio March 16, 1951, to the late James S. and Betty Jean (Emmons) Truesdale. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary L. Truesdale; brothers-in-law: Don, Dwight, Carl,...

Donald A. Weber

Donald A. Weber

Dec 9, 2021

Donald A. Weber, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Oldenburg, Indiana April 22,1943, a son of the late Joseph John Weber and Alvina Marie (Shrank) Weber.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Clarissa Streicher, Audrey Weber, Evelyn Weber, Agnes Schmidt, and Edward Weber....

Lisa Ann Eckman

Lisa Ann Eckman

Dec 8, 2021

Lisa Ann Eckman, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born March 23, 1968, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter of Bruce H. Eckman of Florida and the late Sandra (Monette) Eckman.

On April 17, 1999, Lisa...

Samuel Clifford Plank Jr.

Samuel Clifford Plank Jr.

Dec 7, 2021

Samuel Clifford Plank Jr., age 90, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born June 21, 1931 in West Liberty, a son of the late Samuel Clarence and Golda Ellen (Yoder) Plank.

On November 10, 1957, Sam married the...

John Roger Clark

John Roger Clark

Dec 6, 2021

John Roger Clark, age 79, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born June 13, 1942, to the late L. Esther and Roger “Buck” Clark.

After graduating from West Liberty High School, John joined the Army and served with the Military Police for 3 years. Following his time with the Military, he spent over 30 years working in the automotive...

Martha Marine

Martha Marine

Dec 5, 2021

 Martha Marine died gracefully with her daughter by her side on December 5, 2021, in the Emerald Care Unit at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. Martha was born on January 11, 1933, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Ann Wortman (nee Peterson) and G. Horace Wortman.

 Martha was an educator by heart. Not only did she teach for more...

Dawn Marie Frost

Dawn Marie Frost

Dec 3, 2021

Dawn Marie Frost, 55, of Springfield and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Bellefontaine on August 27, 1966, the daughter of the late Jack J. Rollins and Sue L. (Thompson) White, who survives in Tremont City.  She is also preceded in death by her...

Rick A. Liebhart

Rick A. Liebhart

Dec 3, 2021

Rick A. Liebhart, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021, at his residence.

He was born October 14, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Norma (Deyo) Liebhart. Rick was preceded in death by a brother, John Liebhart.

On February 10, 1973, he married...

Angela Kay Brown

Angela Kay Brown

Dec 2, 2021

Angela Kay (Doseck) Brown, 53, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 27, 1968 to the late Howard Clinton Doseck and Janice Louise (Bosserman) Doseck. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Doseck, and Henry Doseck, sisters, Doreen Doseck and Gaye Doseck, a niece Faith Miranda,...

Evan Willis Dixon, M.D.

Evan Willis Dixon, M.D.

Dec 2, 2021

Evan Willis Dixon, MD, age 80, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at his home Thursday, December 2, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Dr. Dixon was born in Hamden, Ohio April 1, 1941, to Loyd Willis and Carol Irene (Murdock) Dixon.  Evan and his mother share the same birthday.

Dr. Dixon...