Obituaries
Ruth Marie Yoder
Jul 10, 2021
Ruth Marie Yoder, 95, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at Ohio Health - Riverside Hospital July 10, 2021.
Ruth was born May 20, 1926, in Brentwood, Maryland to the late Newton and Nellie Burkholder Weber. She was predeceased by her husband Jack; sisters, Naomi and Rhoda and a brother, John.
Ruth is survived by her...
William Lee Hindman
Jul 10, 2021
William Lee Hindman, 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, July 10, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Willie was born in Marion, Ohio October 24, 1967, to the late Larry and Virginia K. (Jones) Hindman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Hindman and a niece.
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Ann Coleman
Jul 6, 2021
Ann Coleman, 88, of Bellefontaine, a Veteran of the Korean War, passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home. She was born at home on the Tapp farm in Rushcreek Township, Ohio on December 11,1932, a daughter of the late Lewis Vincent and Maribel Louise (Kirk) Tapp.
On November 14,...
Jacqueline Miller
Jul 5, 2021
Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller, 72, of Botkins, Ohio passed away at 11:13 a.m. Monday, July 5,2021 at Shelby Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born in Sidney August 10,1948, a daughter of the late Jack Miller and Emilee Jane (Stockstill) Miller-Krier. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tejay Howard Miller and her...
Mark Edward Knief
Jul 4, 2021
Mark Edward Knief, 57, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 12, 1964, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of James Edward “Jim” and Connie Lou (Calland) Knief of Lewistown, Ohio where Mark was raised.
Mark was married to Lori Counts for...
Carroll E. Holycross
Jul 3, 2021
Carroll E. Holycross, 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:49 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in West Mansfield, Ohio October 9, 1952, a son of the late Virgil Lee Traul Holycross and Ruby Sadie (Reames) Holycross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Cecil E. Allen
Jul 2, 2021
Cecil E. Allen, 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:31 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 14, 1943, in Morley, Kentucky, a son of the late James E. and Otie G. (Sulfridge) Allen. In addition to his parents Cecil was also preceded in death by...
Margie J. Dunlap
Jul 1, 2021
Margie J. Dunlap, 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 9:55 a.m. at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Van Wert County Ohio January 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Kimber and Edith (Mosier) Thatcher.
On June 12, 1955, she married Robert Eugene Dunlap and he...
Marvin E. Chism
Jun 29, 2021
Marvin E. Chism, 79, of Texas and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Rosewood Nursing & Rehab Center in Killeen, Texas.
Marv was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio January 26, 1942, to the late Paul Meredith and Catherine (Shafer) Chism. He was also preceded in death by a brother David Chism. ...
Betty E. Cantrell
Jun 27, 2021
Betty E. (Newcomb) Cantrell, 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born March 25, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lilly (Richardson) Newcomb.
On February 26, 1960, Betty married Ernest E....
Alyce Virginia Baker
Jun 25, 2021
Alyce Virginia "Ginny" (Hackett) Baker passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Safford, Arizona Friday, June 25, 2021.
She was born May 11, 1937 in Bellefontaine Ohio, to the late Donald Clinton and Margaret Eleanor (Woodard) Hackett.
In 1956, Alyce married Roland Eugene Baker and he preceded her in death. She was also...
Connie M. Helmlinger
Jun 24, 2021
Connie M. Helmlinger, 79, of Sidney, Ohio and formerly of Kettlersville, Ohio passed away at home Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Connie was born in Logan County December 19, 1941, to the late William F. and Ruth L. (Regula) Knief. On August 20, 1960, she married Lester F. Helmlinger in Clay Township. He preceded her in death...
Reva Ann Robison
Jun 24, 2021
Reva Ann Robison, 86, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 9:39 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Ohio Health Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.
She was born in Champaign County Ohio March 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Ralph and Glenna (Krebehenne) Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Evelyn Yvonne Little
Jun 22, 2021
Evelyn Yvonne Little, known by her family and friends as Evon, entered into her eternal rest Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home in Bellefontaine surrounded by her beloved family. She was 64 years old.
She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky June 3, 1957, the fourth daughter of Bradley and Cova June Francis. In 1974, at the age...
Laura W. Corwin
Jun 22, 2021
Laura W. Corwin, age 85, passed away in Cincinnati, OH June 22, 2021, after enduring several health challenges.
She left behind a legacy of strength, courage and abundant love for “all things family”. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Paul E. and Amelia (Miller) Watkins, and her husband, Richard Allan Corwin. She is survived...
Mona Elaine Kean
Jun 21, 2021
Mona Elaine Kean, 65, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 8:39 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born November 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Acie and Edith Viola (Strong) Hawkins.
On November 23, 1973, Mona married Randy Ray Kean in Newport, Kentucky and he...
Opaline Watkins
Jun 20, 2021
Opaline Watkins, 91, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky March 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Archie and Eva (Williams) Trimble.
She married Walter “Ray” Watkins I February 2, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio and he preceded her in death January 26,...
Robert Bartley Erwin
Jun 18, 2021
Robert Bartley Erwin passed away at home June 18, 2021 at the age of 85. In recent years, Bob was cared for by his family and caregivers as he struggled with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. He was the best example of loyalty, working hard, and dedication to the task at hand, which prepared his family well in deciding...
Steven H. Austin
Jun 18, 2021
Steven H. Austin, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born in West Frankfort, Illinois the son of the late Fred Howell and Annajane (Holloway) Austin.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen Austin; his son, Jeff (Sandy) Austin; four grandchildren: Carolina Grace, Lincoln...
Carl Burkholder
Jun 17, 2021
Carl Burkholder, 72, of US 68 N., Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a six month illness.
He was born September 9, 1948, in Bremen, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph Jr. and Fannie (Slabaugh) Burkholder.
On May 1, 1969, he married Rosetta...
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