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Shirley Maxine Lehman

Shirley Maxine Lehman

Dec 15, 2023

Shirley Maxine Lehman, 95, passed away at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab in Hermitage, MO Friday, December 15, 2023. 

She was born July 4, 1928, in Logan County, OH to Paul Davy and Anna Yoder.

She grew up on the family farm in West Liberty, OH and became a member of South Union Mennonite Church as a young girl. After graduating from West...

Timothy Earl Orahood

Timothy Earl Orahood

Dec 15, 2023

Timothy Earl Orahood, 55, of Russells Point, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Logan County, Ohio on February 12, 1968, the son of the late Sherman and Monica Lin (Orahood) Wright.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Hope Darlene Orahood (2022), an uncle, Ed...

Clint M. May

Clint M. May

Dec 14, 2023

Clint M. May, 41, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on August 30, 1982, to Angel (Prater) Kerns and the late Scott Douglas May.

On October 29, 2007, he married Felisha (Dillon) May, and she survives in Bellefontaine.

He also leaves behind their...

Edwin Arthur Wisner

Edwin Arthur Wisner

Dec 13, 2023

Edwin Arthur Wisner, 83, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Logan Acres Care Center. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on March 3, 1940, to the late Edwin L. and Mary E. (Solt) Wisner.  

On August 24, 1963, he married the former Brenda Wilson in Murray, Kentucky. She survives in West...

Barbara J. Metz

Barbara J. Metz

Dec 12, 2023

Barbara Jean Metz, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 12, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Barbara was born on October 12, 1928, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Joseph Edward and Gloria Mae (Williams) Althauser.  She married James Alvin Metz on March 19, 1947, in Central City, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on August 29,...

Richard Earl McClain

Richard Earl McClain

Dec 11, 2023

Richard Earl “Buddy” McClain, 88, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Springfield Regional Mercy Health Medical Center.

He was born in Champaign County, Ohio on January 26, 1935, the son of the late Earl and Florence (Wysong) McClain.  He is also preceded in death by two sisters: Julia Bolen and Dorothy Miller,...

Estella M. Huffman

Estella M. Huffman

Dec 11, 2023

Estella May Huffman, 93, of Bellefontaine, went to live with her Lord and to reunite with her loved ones who have gone on before her on Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Estella was born on August 26, 1930, to the late Lowell and Eliza (Ingram) Detrick in Bradford, Ohio.  She was the eldest of six...

Bryant Cole Newman

Bryant Cole Newman

Dec 9, 2023

Bryant Cole Newman passed away, too young, at the age of 33 following a tragic accident.His proudest life accomplishment was being the best Daddy for his amazing children, Lincoln Ryder Newman and Eleanor Rayna Newman who survive; along with their mother and his best friend, Emma Newman.He is also survived by his loving partner Brittany Nicole and her two children,...

Jamie Lynn Rogan

Jamie Lynn Rogan

Dec 9, 2023

Jamie Lynn Rogan, 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on July 18, 1960, the daughter of the late James D. and LaJuana Rose (Freisthler) Briggs.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Rogan, three children: John (Danielle) Rogan of Nicholasville, KY, Andrea L. (Nate Clem) Reid of Bellefontaine, Thomas D....

Judith Ann Thompson

Judith Ann Thompson

Dec 9, 2023

Judith Ann Thompson, 80, of Lakeview, passed away peacefully at 12:53 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio on June 3, 1943, daughter of the late Virgil Eugene Ambos and Harriett Selma (Stahler) Ambos Mann.

On May 23, 1981, Judy married Eddie R. Thompson in Jackson Center, Ohio and he survives...

Dr. William Arriton Verbsky

Dr. William Arriton Verbsky

Dec 6, 2023

Dr. William "Bill" Arriton Verbsky, 89, of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio, from an acute respiratory illness. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on July 8, 1934, a son of the late Arriton Lester "Art" Verbsky and Cecelia Mae (Wilson) Verbsky.

On December 22, 1956, Bill married...

Phyllis Joan Stinson

Phyllis Joan Stinson

Dec 3, 2023

Phyllis Joan Stinson, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Phyllis was born on March 14, 1933, in Logan County, Ohio, to Lawrence and Beatrice (Fout) Shafer.

A graduate of Washington High School (Lewistown, Ohio), in her youth she worked in Bellefontaine at Isaly’s and manned the candy counter at G.C. Murphy....

Thelma Louise Miller

Thelma Louise Miller

Dec 2, 2023

Thelma Louise Miller, 94, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Marion, Ohio on August 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Francis E. and Ilo I. (Manley) Everly. 

On February 14, 1946, she married Lester Harvey Miller and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2019.  She is also...

Mary E. (Hall) Blair

Mary E. (Hall) Blair

Nov 30, 2023

Mary Blair, 89, of Zanesfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Belle Springs of Bellefontaine. She was born in Sloan, Kentucky on February 8, 1934, to the late Cecil and Mollie Margaret (Sloan) Hall.

On January 28, 1963, she married Delmar Blair, and he preceded her in death...

Leo N. Smith

Leo N. Smith

Nov 29, 2023

Leo N. Smith, 90, of Urbana, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Holyoke, Colorado on January 6, 1933, to the late Floyd and Laura (Martin) Smith. 

Leo is survived by his children, David (Connie) Smith of Jackson, Ohio, Elizabeth (Dan) Heinlin of Arizona, Shirley (Gregg) Dutra of Texas, and...

Dustin James Orsborne

Dustin James Orsborne

Nov 26, 2023

Dustin James Orsborne, 43, of Athens and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 12, 1980, a son of Gloria Hilterbrand of DeGraff and the late Gary Orsborne.

Twenty years after dating in high school,...

George M. Park Jr.

George M. Park Jr.

Nov 26, 2023

George M. Park Jr., 76, of Urbana and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 26, 1947, to the late George M. Sr. and Anna (Beldia) Park.

George is survived by his daughters, Tiffiany (Jason Poe) Park and Tracie (Jim) Eyman;...

Ronald L. Brentlinger

Ronald L. Brentlinger

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald L. Brentlinger, 83, of DeGraff, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Ron was born in Dayton on October 18, 1940, to the late Ivan L. and Alice Marie (Hesser) Brentlinger.  He was also preceded in death by a son Tom Dunn, daughter Teresa Couch, son-in-law Dennis Stevenson, step-son David Douglas Cushwa, brothers...

Marjorie Anne Beam

Marjorie Anne Beam

Nov 25, 2023

Marjorie Anne Beam, 92, of Jackson Center, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born on March 28, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sherman O. Beam and Helen G. (Boyd) Beam.

Marjorie is survived by her brother, Charles “Bud” (Carol) Beam; a grandson, Timothy Jackson;...

Rose Mary Ford

Rose Mary Ford

Nov 23, 2023

Rose Mary Ford, 74, of West Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 23, 2023. 

She was born on February 25, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles C Fulkerson and Alberta (Wallace) Fulkerson, who survives in Rushsylvania.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karissa...

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