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Douglas Matt Ragland
Dec 27, 2023
Douglas Matt Ragland, 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born in Bellefontaine on February 4, 1953, to the late James S. and Sue (Morris) Ragland. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Claudia (Bill) Shellenbarger, David Ragland, and Charles “Chuck” Ragland.
He is...
Janet Kay Spain
Dec 24, 2023
Janet Kay Spain, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her home. She was born in Seneca, Ohio on March 30, 1939, a daughter of the late Allen Eugene Schultz and Mildred Lucille (Meisner) Schultz.
On January 19, 1965, Janet married Lawrence Eugene Spain in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded her in death on July 16,...
Ruth Lorelei "Lori" Adelsberger
Dec 24, 2023
Ruth Lorelei “Lori” Adelsberger, 70, of Rogersville, TN, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at the home of her daughter, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born on March 1, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles A. Bray and Dottie J. (Cobb) Bray. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Titus Warne.
She is...
Barbara Beaudry
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara Beaudry, 91, of Zanesfield, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Maria Trisabel (Beatty) Hone.
On June 21, 1958, Barbara married Clarence Beaudry. Barbara and Clarence raised their family in Monroe, Michigan, Clarence’s hometown and where Barbara moved to pursue her teaching career....
Virginia A. Plikerd
Dec 23, 2023
Virginia Ann Plikerd, 90, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Stonespring of Vandalia.
Virginia was born in Seneca County, Ohio, on October 25, 1933, to the late Carl Henry and Edna Mae (Bruce) Faber. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Plikerd, and sister Emma Lucille Houchard.
Virginia is survived by her children: Robert (Melody)...
Donald R. Nenninger
Dec 23, 2023
Donald R. Nenninger, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Marysville.
Don was born on August 2, 1934, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Samuel Roy and Ruth Almedia (Farner) Nenninger. He married Linda Lee Nelson on August 3, 1963, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2018. Don was...
Kilee N. Kendall
Dec 22, 2023
Kilee N. Kendall, 35, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born in Peru, Indiana on August 16, 1988, to Roger and Becky (Henry) Kendall who both survive in West Liberty.
She is also survived by her son, Amani Grantham; her brother, Bryce (Jackie) Kendall; nephew, Carter Kendall;...
Daun Troyer MacPherson
Dec 19, 2023
Daun Troyer MacPherson, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He was born on October 24, 1933 in Logan County, Ohio, the son of Walter C. and Madge Troyer McPherson.
He was a graduate of Belle Center High School and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
There will be no services.
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Sara Jane Klopfenstein
Dec 17, 2023
Sara "Jane" (Maxwell) Klopfenstein, 84, of Jackson Center, went to her heavenly rest on December 17, 2023 in Sidney, OH. Jane was born on June 18, 1939 to the late Max and Cleona (Hone) Maxwell.
On December 1, 1968, Jane married George Klopfenstein who preceded her in death on November 26, 2015.
Jane is survived by 4 children: Eldon (Mary)...
Alvin John Lucas
Dec 16, 2023
Alvin John Lucas, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1932, in Newburgh, New York to the late Edward and Rachel Lucas. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Captain John Lucas; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.
On June...
Virginia M. Wildermuth
Dec 16, 2023
Virginia M. Wildermuth, 102, formerly of Jackson Center, passed away Saturday morning, December 16, 2023, at Fair Haven Nursing Home.
Virginia was born in Jackson Township, Shelby County, on December 13, 1921, to the late Elmer Reuben and Ethel F. (Boggs) Wise. She married Lowell F. Wildermuth on September 27, 1937, and he preceded her in death on October 5,...
Shirley Maxine Lehman
Dec 15, 2023
Shirley Maxine Lehman, 95, passed away at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab in Hermitage, MO Friday, December 15, 2023.
She was born July 4, 1928, in Logan County, OH to Paul Davy and Anna Yoder.
She grew up on the family farm in West Liberty, OH and became a member of South Union Mennonite Church as a young girl. After graduating from West...
Timothy Earl Orahood
Dec 15, 2023
Timothy Earl Orahood, 55, of Russells Point, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Logan County, Ohio on February 12, 1968, the son of the late Sherman and Monica Lin (Orahood) Wright. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Hope Darlene Orahood (2022), an uncle, Ed...
Clint M. May
Dec 14, 2023
Clint M. May, 41, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on August 30, 1982, to Angel (Prater) Kerns and the late Scott Douglas May.
On October 29, 2007, he married Felisha (Dillon) May, and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He also leaves behind their...
Edwin Arthur Wisner
Dec 13, 2023
Edwin Arthur Wisner, 83, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on March 3, 1940, to the late Edwin L. and Mary E. (Solt) Wisner.
On August 24, 1963, he married the former Brenda Wilson in Murray, Kentucky. She survives in West...
Barbara J. Metz
Dec 12, 2023
Barbara Jean Metz, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 12, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Barbara was born on October 12, 1928, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Joseph Edward and Gloria Mae (Williams) Althauser. She married James Alvin Metz on March 19, 1947, in Central City, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on August 29,...
Richard Earl McClain
Dec 11, 2023
Richard Earl “Buddy” McClain, 88, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Springfield Regional Mercy Health Medical Center.
He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on January 26, 1935, the son of the late Earl and Florence (Wysong) McClain. He is also preceded in death by two sisters: Julia Bolen and Dorothy Miller,...
Estella M. Huffman
Dec 11, 2023
Estella May Huffman, 93, of Bellefontaine, went to live with her Lord and to reunite with her loved ones who have gone on before her on Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Estella was born on August 26, 1930, to the late Lowell and Eliza (Ingram) Detrick in Bradford, Ohio. She was the eldest of six...
Bryant Cole Newman
Dec 9, 2023
Bryant Cole Newman passed away, too young, at the age of 33 following a tragic accident.His proudest life accomplishment was being the best Daddy for his amazing children, Lincoln Ryder Newman and Eleanor Rayna Newman who survive; along with their mother and his best friend, Emma Newman.He is also survived by his loving partner Brittany Nicole and her two children,...
Jamie Lynn Rogan
Dec 9, 2023
Jamie Lynn Rogan, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on July 18, 1960, the daughter of the late James D. and LaJuana Rose (Freisthler) Briggs.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Rogan, three children: John (Danielle) Rogan of Nicholasville, KY, Andrea L. (Nate Clem) Reid of Bellefontaine, Thomas D....
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