Obituaries

Geraldine C. Stephens

Geraldine C. Stephens

May 9, 2020

Geraldine C. “Jerry” Stephens, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Waldenburg, Arkansas March 26, 1928, a daughter of the late James Ernest and Yoal (Wooton) Congleton.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Boyd and two brothers, Quen and Melvin Congleton....

Carl Grube

Carl Grube

May 8, 2020

Carl Grube, age 76, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:04 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born in DeGraff, Ohio November 3, 1943, a son of the late Wayne and Ellen (Grube) King. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a sister, Betty...

Theodore L. Harris

Theodore L. Harris

May 2, 2020

Theodore L. “Ted” Harris, age 85, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine March 31, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Isabelle (Sparks) Harris.

On November 7, 1978, Ted married the former...

Mary Florence Yoder

Mary Florence Yoder

May 1, 2020

Mary Florence Coles Yoder, age 95, of West Liberty, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday evening, May 1, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

Mary was born in Columbus, Indiana January 6, 1925, to the late Charles L. and Mary Myrtle (Calvin) Coles.  She married Hubert Yoder January 6, 1951 in West Liberty, and he preceded...

Denise Ann Thompson

Denise Ann Thompson

Apr 30, 2020

Denise Ann Thompson, age 64, of Maplewood, Ohio passed away peacefully at 10:00 p.m Thursday, April 30, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Coldwater, Ohio February 28, 1956, a daughter of the late Rex Charles and Dorothea Nee (Hay) Andrew. In addition to her parents, Denise was preceded in death by her...

Joyce Noel King

Joyce Noel King

Apr 30, 2020

Joyce “Joy” Noel King, age 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Marysville, Ohio October 2, 1972, a daughter of Merle H. and Becky (Brookhart) Ackley, both of whom are surviving.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Landon King,...

Richard H. McIntosh

Richard H. McIntosh

Apr 29, 2020

Richard H. "Dick" McIntosh, age 82, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

He was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio February 11, 1938, a son of the late Harold Robert and Ruth H. (Flickinger) McIntosh .

On September 7, 1955, Dick...

Oral Prater Jr.

Oral Prater Jr.

Apr 28, 2020

Oral ‘J.R.’ Prater Jr., age 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:42 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital emergency room in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio June 10, 1952, a son of the late Oral and Ruby (Brewer) Prater.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Dallas Prater.

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Opal Lee Horner

Opal Lee Horner

Apr 27, 2020

Opal Lee Collinsworth Horner, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Tazewell, Tennessee January 12, 1926, to the late Abe and Maggie (Rice) Collinsworth. Opal was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and George Collinsworth and three sisters, Jeanette Calicoat, Stacia...

Charles E. Sheeley

Charles E. Sheeley

Apr 27, 2020

Charles E. ‘Buck’ Sheeley, age 72, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 4:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio September 22, 1947, the son of the late Charles E. and Mary Katherine (Marker) Sheeley.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Jean Forsythe. ...

Russell D. Williams

Russell D. Williams

Apr 26, 2020

Russell D. Williams, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio June 6, 1930, a son of the late Russell Davis and Helen (Rogers) Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Keith E. Riefstahl

Keith E. Riefstahl

Apr 25, 2020

Keith E. Riefstahl, age 61, of Quincy, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 17, 1958.

On November 25, 1989 he married Debra Williams and she survives in Quincy. He is...

Mary K. Pope

Mary K. Pope

Apr 24, 2020

Mary K. Pope, age 83, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 28, 1936, to the late Henry and Gladys (Byer) Dowell. Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Dowell, Jim Dowell, Charles...

Ivan E. Zorn

Ivan E. Zorn

Apr 24, 2020

Ivan E. Zorn, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:27 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Miami Valley Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born in Shelby County Ohio October 1, 1935, to the late Ernest A.R. and Mildred L. (Ludwig) Zorn. A brother, Edwin Zorn also preceded Ivan in death.

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Robert J. Jackson

Robert J. Jackson

Apr 23, 2020

Robert J. “Bobby” Jackson, age 82, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in DeGraff April 15, 1938, to the late Robert E. and Martha E. (Wert) Jackson. His sister, Judy McCafferty also preceded him in death.

In 1984,...

Betty Jo Black

Betty Jo Black

Apr 21, 2020

Betty Jo Black, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1930, to the late John and Zelma (Matthews) Rotroff.

On March 12, 1949, she married Philip R. Black and he preceded her in death May 20, 2017. An infant son, and her sisters,...

Joseph M. Leveck

Joseph M. Leveck

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph M. Leveck, age 65, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020, at Marion General Hospital.

Joe was born in Kenton March 24, 1955, to the late Max H. and Vera (Dodds) Leveck.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Renee Leveck in 1979.

Joe...

Milt R. Watts

Milt R. Watts

Apr 20, 2020

Milt R. Watts, 68, of West Liberty, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, in Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.

He was born in Urbana, Ohio on January 24, 1952, the son of the late William Howard and Alice (Hunt) Watts.  He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Hazel Lucille Snook

Hazel Lucille Snook

Apr 19, 2020

Hazel Lucille Snook, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Darby Glenn Care Center in Hilliard, Ohio.

Hazel was born in West Mansfield, Ohio March 30, 1932, to the late Joseph L. and Ethel L. (Young) Wagner.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Snook Sr. March 17, 1995; a brother, Gilbert...

LuVonna Jean Stover

LuVonna Jean Stover

Apr 17, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, LuVonna “Bonnie” Jean Havens Stover, age 60, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 2:43 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 20, 1959 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio a daughter of the late Okey A. and Edith L. (Dowdy) Havens.

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