Obituaries
David C. Keller
Jun 13, 2021
After more than a century of a life well-lived, David Chester Keller passed away on June 13, 2021. He was a man who had a zest for life and lived every day to the fullest. He spent his life in service to his family and community and was a friend to all. He married Mary Bernadine Smith in 1949...
James Wesley Rich
Jun 13, 2021
James “Jim” Wesley Rich, age 68, formerly of Bellefontaine and Xenia, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Care Core of Lima.
He was born in Lima, Ohio January 8, 1953, to Freeman W. and Emily M. (Parker) Rich. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother, Walter Rich and a great niece, Kierstin Johnson....
Velva M. Godwin
Jun 12, 2021
Velva M. Godwin, 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Velva was born in Kenton, Ohio February 5, 1930, to the late Pearl R. and Frances (Long) Lease. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Norman Lease and a sister,...
Carroll E. Dennis
Jun 11, 2021
Carroll E. “Pete” Dennis, 86, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Pete was born in Champaign County September 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Mabel E. (Johnson) Dennis. He married Elizabeth F. Zeiner April 19,1968, and she preceded him in death May 13, 2020.
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Rita M. Roberts
Jun 11, 2021
Rita M. Roberts, 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021, at Ohio Health – Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Rita was born in Bellefontaine September 12, 1944, to the late Christie and Marcella (Sites) Roth. She was also preceded in death by a brother Robert Roth.
Rita is...
Terriana Irena Nicole Knight-Davis
Jun 5, 2021
Terriana Irena Nicole Knight-Davis, aka “Tink Davis” came into this world in Columbus, Ohio Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:39 a.m. and was given her angel wings that same day at 5:15 a.m.
Terriana is survived by her mother, Terra Knight and her father Ridge Davis, both of Bellefontaine, Ohio; grandparents: Jason and Cynthia Knight, Kandace Lykins-Knight,...
Harold Kenneth Gardner
Jun 5, 2021
Harold Kenneth Gardner passed away on his 100thbirthday, Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the Artis Senior Living of Mason.
He was born in Ada, Ohio on June 5, 1921, the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Luft) Gardner.
On March 13, 1943, he married Margaret O. (Barth) Gardner and...
Arthur Eugene Marine
May 29, 2021
Arthur Eugene “Gene” Marine died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 29, at his apartment at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. Born on November 5, 1930, at his parents’ home in Bellefontaine, he lived to be 90 years old.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Bellefontaine and a lifelong community servant. ...
Sandra Lee Yelton
May 29, 2021
Sandra Lee Yelton, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, at her home.
Sandy was born in Springfield, Ohio December 8, 1937, to the late John and Ethel (Shonkwiler) Adrian. She married Charles E. Yelton April 6, 1957, in Mt. Victory, Ohio and he preceded her in death December 2, 1984. Sandy was also...
Owen "Bud" Van Voorhis
May 28, 2021
Owen “Bud” Van Voorhis, 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021, at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab in Bellefontaine.
He was born November 23, 1933, in Zanesfield, Ohio a son of the late Guy and Helen (Quinn) Van Voorhis Ferner.
On December 24, 1952, Bud married the...
David Lewis and Lori Denise James
May 28, 2021
David Lewis James and Lori Denise James, of Bellefontaine, went to be with the Lord together, in Scioto County, on May 28, 2021, their 44th wedding anniversary.
They are survived by their two children, Patrick (Jenna) James and Krista (Neil) Davis, and their seven grandchildren: Patrick Allan, Nate, Noah, Nicolas, Mya, Violet, and Gabriel....
Maria Yvonne LyBurtus
May 26, 2021
Maria Yvonne LyBurtus, 65, passed away May 26, 2021 at home. Von was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Dwayne and Gloria LyBurtus; a sister, Brenda McBeth and a brother, Donald Dwayne LyBurtus Jr.
She was born April 24, 1956 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Maria, or “Von” as she was so affectionately called, raised...
John C. Porter Jr.
May 25, 2021
John C. Porter Jr., 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Bellefontaine May 1, 1952, a son of the late John C. "Jack" Porter and Lois (Smith) Porter Stapleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sue...
John C. Plank
May 20, 2021
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, John C. Plank, loving husband of Joy (Hostetler) Plank, passed away in his sleep in the early hours of the morning at the age of 95. John was preceded in death by his father Joe L. Plank; his mother, Addie (Yoder) Plank; a grandson, Ken Plank; a brother, Harley (Clarabel Hostetler) and a sister, Ruth...
Don R. Lay
May 20, 2021
Don R. Lay, 78, of rural Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening, May 20, 2021, after battling congestive heart failure.
Don was born in Hardin County September 13, 1942, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Sproul) Lay. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Lloyd Lay, Dorothy Kelley and Edward Lay....
Carolyn Eileen Tuttle
May 19, 2021
Carolyn Eileen Tuttle, 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine. She was born in Logan County Ohio September 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Fredrick J. and Opal Dayle (McPherson) Hollopeter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Meril Huffman and Lauren Ledley and a nephew, Greg Ledley. ...
Donald William Culp
May 17, 2021
Donald William “Bill” Culp, 91, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Monday morning May 17, 2021, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.
Bill was born in Belle Center, Ohio January 16, 1930, to the late John Otto and Clara Lucretia (McAdams) Culp. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Carlos, John, Everett and Carl Culp and his sisters Miriam...
Ellen Louise Vitt
May 16, 2021
With her constant earthly smile, Ellen Louise (Taft) Vitt made a grand entrance into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 16, 2021, in her home surrounded by her husband and their three children. Ellen was born in Washington, DC December 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Gordon and Ginger Taft.
On June 26,...
Curtis A. Black
May 12, 2021
Curtis A. “Mike” Black Jr., 76, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born May 6, 1945 in Champaign County Ohio, a son of the late Curtis Avery and Juanita Geraldine (Bradley) Black.
He married...
Evan John Donald Jones
May 10, 2021
Don Jones passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 10th at the age of 89 years old.
Don was born in Gilwren, Wales, and immigrated as a young man to the United States. After living in Cincinnati Don moved to Bellefontaine, Ohio where he owned and operated The Stoney Creek Trout and Gun Club in...
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