Obituaries
Nathaniel Gage Jones
Dec 24, 2024
Nathaniel Gage Jones, 23, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born on January 2, 2001, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Danny Jones, and mother Crystal Jones who survives in Lima.
Nate was adopted and adored by Bill and Vicki Yuretich, who loved him as his own for over two decades. Nate was known for his...
Gerald N. Houchin
Dec 24, 2024
Gerald Nathaniel Houchin, 91, of Belle Center passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 3, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Lewis and Iva Maude (Baughman) Houchin.
On March 21, 1955, he married the former Severiana Marie “Ann” Herrera in Lumberton, New Mexico and she preceded him in death on September...
David A. Castle
Dec 24, 2024
David A. Castle, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:16 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at The Ohio State University Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 21, 1938, to the late Sanford S. and Thelma V. (Bidwell) Castle.
On July 6, 1957, he married Judith A. (Blair) Castle, and she preceded him in...
Rita J. Shaffer
Dec 24, 2024
Rita J. Shaffer, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1949, a daughter of the late Roy Bricker and Doris (Strong) Bricker.
On November 5, 1973, Rita married Millard LaVern Shaffer in Quincy, Ohio and he survives, along with their four...
Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz
Dec 22, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Conception Cruz, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at 8:16 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home. She was born on the Virginia Beach Military Base on August 10, 1969, to the late Juan A. Cruz I and Sandra J. (Mathison) Cruz, who survives in Zanesfield.
Becky is also survived by her husband, Curtis "Mike" Black of...
Timothy "Tim" Herndon
Dec 21, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Herndon, 83, of Jackson Center passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing in Sidney. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on October 6, 1941, to the late Richard Lorton and Euanna Mae (Davis) Herndon.
He is survived by his sister, Valerie Mitchell of Lakeview; brother, David Herndon of Jackson Center; brother-in-law, Frank Faulder...
John Richard Wilgus
Dec 21, 2024
John Richard Wilgus, 75, passed away on December 21, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on November 27, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Sandy Meyer, Patricia Wilgus, Byron Wilgus, Chuck Wilgus, Donald "Phil" Wilgus, David Wilgus, and...
Mary A. Contner
Dec 19, 2024
Mary A. Contner, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 10:04 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres. She was born in Highland County, Ohio on April 19, 1929, to the late James and Vessie (Weaver) Holbrook.
On August 19, 1951, in Columbus, she married Philip Edwin Contner and he preceded her in death on June 16,...
Linda Kay Neigel
Dec 18, 2024
Linda Kay Neigel, 76, of New Carlisle, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Momentous Health at Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Illinois on October 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Franklyn Wilson Newton and Audrey Edith (Bybee) Newton.
On December 26, 1977, Linda married Charles "Chuck" Joseph Neigel in Canton, Illinois...
Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth
Dec 17, 2024
Lois Jean Rurode Ashworth, age 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her Bellefontaine residence.
She was born on October 1, 1924, in Farmersville, Ohio, the daughter of Johan and Virgie (Bernheisel) Rurode who have both preceded her in death along with her siblings Dorothy, Hugh and Irene.
Lois married Glenn M. Ashworth...
Ronzil L. Jarvis
Dec 16, 2024
Ronzil J. Jarvis, 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024. Ronzil was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on January 17, 1947, youngest son to the late Glendo Jarvis and Dicie (Moss) Jarvis.
Ronzil was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He then attended Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN where he obtained his...
Janet L. McIntosh
Dec 16, 2024
Janet L. McIntosh, 86, of West Liberty, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on December 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Jesse R. Comer and Marie (Black) Comer.
On September 7, 1955, Janet married Richard "Dick" H. McIntosh, and he preceded her...
Robert W. Stanley, Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Robert W. Stanley, Jr. Bob entered into his new Heavenly home into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening December 15, 2024.
Bob was born on March 19, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Nellie Stanley. When he was a baby, the family moved to West Mansfield, Ohio. Bob graduated from Logan...
David Anderson
Dec 14, 2024
David Paul Anderson, 69, of Bellefontaine, crossed the finish line and reached the checkered flag on his final lap, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 25, 1955, the son of the late Loyd and Kay B. Anderson.
On August 22, 2014, after a...
Phyllis Zorn
Dec 14, 2024
Phyllis Zorn, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at The Homestead at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine.
Phyllis was born in Shelby County, Ohio on November 28, 1936, to the late Roy and Edna (Brookey) Elsass. She married Ivan Ernest Zorn on August 6, 1955, and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2020. Phyllis was...
Frankie Lynn Fitzpatrick
Dec 10, 2024
Frankie Lynn Fitzpatrick, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, East Campus, Columbus.
She was born on March 27, 1958, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Karen Kay (Jones) Moon.
On April 21, 1979, she married Jerry Fitzpatrick, and he survives.
She is also survived by a son,...
Victoria Lynn Byrd
Dec 5, 2024
Victoria Lynn Byrd, 72 of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1952, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd and Jeanette (Steinke) Eustache.
Victoria was one of eight brothers and sisters: Dan (Jan) Eustache, Rick (Gwen) Eustache, Jane (Randy) Moomaw, Mary Lewis, Nancy (Dale) Schwieterman, Mark...
Gerald E. Miller
Dec 3, 2024
Gerald E. "Gary" Miller, 70, of Lakeview and formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 11:38 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on January 12, 1954, to the late Purl and Betty (Davis) Miller.
On July 31, 1976, he married Susan (Hoblet) Miller, and she survives.
He is also survived by several...
Teddy Grant Long
Dec 3, 2024
Teddy Grant Long, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio.
He was born in Logansville, Ohio on November 5, 1939, a son of the late Edwin Elmer Grant Long and Catherine Alice (Briscoe) Long.
On June 29, 1968, Teddy married Sarah Ann (Fawcett) Long in Bellefontaine, Ohio and...
Ada Ellen Thames
Dec 2, 2024
Ada Ellen Thames, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 26, 1942, to the late Marion and Mary Jo (Stoker) Shoffner.
Ada is survived by her daughter, Andrea Ellen Brister of Brookhaven, Mississippi; son, Joseph (Tisha Adams) Thames of Bellefontaine; grandchildren, Austin (Anna)...
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