Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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