Obituaries

Wilfred E. Yoder

Wilfred E. Yoder

Sep 8, 2019

Wilfred E. (Willy) Yoder, age 84, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away September 8, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

He was born March 31, 1935, to Elbert and Dorothy (Esch) Yoder who preceded him in death.  A brother, Carl Yoder also preceded him in death.

On May 1, 1960, he married Hilda...

Earl Freeman Jr.

Earl Freeman Jr.

Sep 7, 2019

Earl Freeman Jr., age 59, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Delaware, Ohio March 21, 1960.

Earl is survived by his wife, Darlene (Nolan) Freeman; two daughters, Rachel Freeman and her fiancé Josh...

Bertha King Kaufman

Bertha King Kaufman

Sep 1, 2019

Bertha King Kaufman, age 102, of West Liberty, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Logan Acres Care Center.  Bertha was at that time welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, something she had looked forward to for many years.

Bertha was born in Champaign County, Ohio on December 10,...

Philip Shane Ward

Philip Shane Ward

Aug 30, 2019

Philip Shane Ward, age 45, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:50 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio June 5, 1974, to Sandra Ann (Rose) Wolfe and the late Phillip Kenneth Ward.

In addition to his mother,...

Janet Joy Brunner

Janet Joy Brunner

Aug 27, 2019

Janet Joy Brunner, age 89, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 4:50 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Logan County Ohio June 8, 1930, to the late Clayton and Nellie Mae (Love) Turner.

On December 26, 1947, Janet...

Lester H. Miller

Lester H. Miller

Aug 25, 2019

Lester H. Miller, age 92, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:10 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Weston, Ohio January 11, 1927, to the late Verlie A. and Pearl Verna (Rutter) Miller. Lester was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael L. Miller and David A. Miller; a granddaughter, Brenda...

Patricia Ann Simpson

Patricia Ann Simpson

Aug 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Simpson, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:42 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio December 29, 1940, to the late Harold Eugene and Eunice Irene (Taylor) Brunson. In addition to her parents, Pat was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy...

Eva Z. Albert

Eva Z. Albert

Aug 24, 2019

Eva Z. Albert, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday evening August 24, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Budapest, Hungary August 13, 1953, to the late John A. and Anna (Gal) Pinter.

Eva is survived by her husband, Jack Albert...

Norma Mae Coyer

Norma Mae Coyer

Aug 22, 2019

Norma Mae Coyer, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:47 A.M. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio March 3, 1940, the daughter of the late James F. and Roxie L. (LaPorte) Reames.

On May 16,...

Kathleen Jo Obenour

Kathleen Jo Obenour

Aug 20, 2019

Kathleen Jo Obenour, age 67, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 20, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Kathy was born in Wilshire, Ohio November 30, 1951, to John Michael and Shirley Vera (Rayl) Dunbar.  She was preceded in death by her father John M. Dunbar.

Kathy married Dan Obenour September 5,...

Crystal Renee Caudill

Crystal Renee Caudill

Aug 16, 2019

Crystal Renee Caudill, age 36, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:50 A.M. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio May 18, 1983, the daughter of Bruce Allen and Wilma J. (Weaver) Kuck who both survive. On April 19, 2002, she married Todd C. Caudill and he survives. She is also survived by...

Harley "Gene" E. Kress

Harley "Gene" E. Kress

Aug 15, 2019

Harley E. “Gene” Kress, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:50 A.M. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Logansville, Ohio August 21, 1927, to the late Harley and Mary (Van Meter) Kress.  On June 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Barbara “Jene” (Miller) Kress and after...

Willis Franklin Henry

Willis Franklin Henry

Aug 12, 2019

Willis Franklin Henry, age 87, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 2:10 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019, at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Logan County Ohio July 10, 1932, a son of the late John W. and Nora Ethel (Holt) Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Ola Mae Ratleff

Ola Mae Ratleff

Aug 12, 2019

Ola Mae Ratleff, age 80, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:50 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania August 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Lonnie James and Ada Elizebeth (Woods) McConnal.

On August 8, 1958, she married Ralph Ratleff and he preceded her in...

Carol Sue Householder

Carol Sue Householder

Aug 6, 2019

Carol Sue (Hammond) Householder, age 85, passed away at 10:30 P.M. August 6, 2019 in Cambridge, Ohio where she had been living for the past three years.

Sue was born the youngest of nine children January 3, 1934, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Ivorene Ruddle and Hazel Marie (DuVall) Hammond. She was also preceded in death by seven...

Brenda Kay Smith

Brenda Kay Smith

Aug 6, 2019

Brenda Kay Smith, age 65, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:06 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Pemberton, Ohio August 5, 1954, to the late Louis A.E. and Doris Evelyn (Wagner) Fair. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy...

Steve McCullough

Steve McCullough

Aug 6, 2019

Steve McCullough, age 75, of West Liberty, entered into the presence of his Savior on August 6, 2019, while at Mary Rutan Hospital.  He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 27, 1943, a son of the late Edgar J. and Ruby (Bates) McCullough.  A brother, Glenn J. McCullough, also preceded Steve in death.

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James F. Ebright

James F. Ebright

Aug 1, 2019

James F. Ebright, age 69, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 7:28 A.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio March 11, 1950, to the late Forrest and Savilla (Littler) Ebright.

On August 4, 1973, he married Janet Garrison and she survives. He...

George William Heater

George William Heater

Aug 1, 2019

George William Heater, age 77, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 12:12 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born January 27, 1942, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Ralph L. and Margaret D. (Jones) Heater. A sister, Caroline Louise Smith also preceded George in death.

On July 13,...

Billy Ray Robinson

Billy Ray Robinson

Aug 1, 2019

Billy Ray Robinson, age 80, of DeGraff, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 3:28 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Claiborne County Tennessee October 3, 1938, to the late William Alvis and Ella Mae (Good) Robinson. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in...