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Chris M. Fry
Sep 12, 2024
Chris M. Fry, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:44 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on November 19, 1955, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late George Bernard Fry and Arlene Harriet (Watkins) Fry.
On September 12, 1992, Chris married Sharon Ann (Maus) Fry in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and...
Ronald "Ron" Adams
Sep 12, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Adams, 73, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on October 5, 1950, to the late Richard and Lucille (Lamb) Adams. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Rick Adams and sister, Debbie Adams.
He is survived by his children: Connie Fogle and Bobbie (Paul Capasso) Adams; grandchildren: Shyann,...
Robert McPherson
Sep 11, 2024
Robert E. "Bob" McPherson, 88, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 6:10 p.m., on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Logan County, Ohio on August 29, 1936, to the late Norman Emery and Vernice Waunita (Hurley) McPherson.
On June 24, 1956, he married Shirley J....
Charles Eugene Sherard
Sep 9, 2024
Charles Eugene Sherard, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 6:24 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 19, 1952, to the late Bernard Clarence and Ida Marie (Johns) Sherard.
On October 6, 1973, he married Debra Ann (Cole) Sherard, and she survives.
He is also survived by his children, Valarie Britt, and...
Maxwell Reed Thimmes
Sep 8, 2024
Maxwell Reed Thimmes, infant son of Corey John Thimmes and Kylinn Elizabeth (Coleman) Thimmes, was stillborn at 2:28 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Maxwell is survived by his brother, Elliott Thimmes; maternal grandparents, Erika & Jon Spears, and Mark & Diane Coleman; paternal grandmother, Michelle Chaffin Myers; paternal grandfather, Marvin Thimmes; maternal great...
Richard E. LeVan
Sep 8, 2024
Richard Eugene LeVan, 82, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born on November 10, 1941, in Logan County, OH, a son of the late Jacob Richard and Margaret Marie (Allmon) LeVan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters who married brothers, Crystal Irene (Clyde )...
Lewis "Don" Stevens
Sep 6, 2024
Lewis "Don" Stevens, 92, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born in Hardin County, Ohio on October 1, 1931, to the late Elisha and Mary Hazel (Stevens) Stevens. He is also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Wayne Stevens; siblings: Ardith Handley, Fred "Alvin" Stevens, and Norma Cook;...
Carol Kretschmar
Sep 6, 2024
Carol (Wilson) (Willetts) Kretschmar, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, September 6, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Carol was born in LaGrange, Ohio, on July 2, 1934, to the late Lawrence and Ann Irene (Foster) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Jack Willetts, second husband Cort Kretschmar, a daughter Janet Dawn Roberts, 2 sisters:...
Helen Marie (Pugh) Culp
Sep 5, 2024
Helen Marie (Pugh) Culp, 96, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio on January 30, 1928, to the late John and Iva (Kilgore) Pugh.
On August 18, 1945, Helen married Carl E. Culp, and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2020. She is also preceded...
Stephen Paul Hostetler
Sep 5, 2024
Stephen Paul Hostetler, 86, of West Liberty, affectionately known as “Pappy” by those who loved him, passed away peacefully at 3:08 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 8, 1938, in West Liberty, Ohio, a son of the late Stephen Sylvester Hostetler and Mamie Pearl (Byler) Hostetler.
On February 9,...
Margarita M. Shell
Sep 2, 2024
Margarita M. Shell a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 2 2024, at The James Cancer Center. Born on August 3, 1974, in Sábalo, Punteraneas Province, Costa Rica, Margarita’s journey was one filled with love, dedication, resilience, and an ever-present sense of humor. She dedicated her life to raising and nurturing her three beloved sons, Jose,...
Amy Maria Anderson
Aug 31, 2024
Amy Maria Anderson, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Amy was born in Bellefontaine on July 2, 1968, to the late Woodrow Allen Anderson and Gladys Marie (Brown) Anderson.
Amy is survived by her children: Tanner Anderson, Braden Brugler, Hunter Burris, and Madison Burris; 2 granddaughters: Kaylee Burris and Lillian Lowe; 5 siblings: Dale (Robin) Webb, Allen (Kaprice) Anderson,...
James Lowell Wilgus
Aug 29, 2024
James Lowell Wilgus, 79, of Bellefontaine was ushered into the arms of Jesus at home with his wife by his side on August 29, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1944, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Donald William and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Byron Wilgus, Sandy Meyer, Patricia Wilgus,...
Frank H. Wallace
Aug 25, 2024
Frank H. Wallace, 68, of Jackson Center, Ohio formerly of Butler Twp. Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in his residence.
Frank was born on May 15, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his stepfather Michael and his mother Constance Toney. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Justice.
He leaves behind two children...
Ted Kerr
Aug 23, 2024
Ted Kerr, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home after a short courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine on March 29, 1965, to the late John and Shirley (Ward) Kerr. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Kerr.
On October 21, 1993, he married Sherry (Dickinson) Kerr and...
Laura Lee Williams
Aug 22, 2024
Laura Lee Williams, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:06 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Star Lake, New York on June 5, 1952, to the late Norman and Margaret (Mayhew) Howes.
On July 9, 1977, she married Gregg Williams in Lima Ohio, and he survives in Bellefontaine.
She is also survived by...
Mike Darren Mullins
Aug 21, 2024
Mike Darren Mullins, 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
He was born on July 22, 1971. Mike was a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he was a 1989 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from Ohio University and a Masters furthering this study from Antioch College.
He was an incredibly talented artist whose...
Janet M. Saunders
Aug 21, 2024
Janet M. Saunders, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 14, 1928, to the late Gail and Helen (Parkins) Dolph.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Melody Born; grandchildren, Heath (Jeanette) Cox, Kendra Born, Melia Born, Wade (Beth) Born, Lance Born, and...
Connie Clevenger
Aug 19, 2024
Connie Clevenger, 67, of DeGraff, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1957, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Tracy and Barbara Jane King.
On July 16, 2010, Connie married Jim Clevenger in Hocking Hills, and he survives, along with her...
Daniel Scott Artis
Aug 18, 2024
Daniel Scott Artis, 52, of Springfield, passed away Sunday night, August 18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Dan was born in Bellefontaine on May 3, 1972, to Cynthia Artis and the late James “Petey” Brown. He was also preceded in death by daughter Johnae Jones.
Dan is survived by his mother Cynthia (James) Johnson of Bellefontaine; 7 children: Antonia Adams of Columbus...
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