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James "Jim" Irving Johnson

James "Jim" Irving Johnson

Sep 15, 2023

James "Jim" Irving Johnson, 78, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, a son of the late Howard Johnson and Hazel (Isaacson) Johnson.

On April 23, 1977, Jim married Nora Esther (Duke) Johnson...

Larry D. Flora

Larry D. Flora

Sep 9, 2023

Larry D. Flora, 73, of West Liberty, Ohio, went to his final resting place on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Larry was born on January 23, 1950, in Bellefontaine Ohio, the son of the late Harley Zenith and Dorothy (Kennedy) Flora.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters; Ruth...

Beverly Jo Pickering

Beverly Jo Pickering

Sep 9, 2023

Beverly Jo Pickering, 76, of Russells Point, passed away Saturday morning, September 9, 2023, at her home.

Beverly was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 22, 1947, to the late Lloyd G. and Virginia “June” (Tait) Pickering.  She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Winnie Jo Pickering and sister Susan Jo Pickering. 

Beverly is survived by her...

Alene Hyslip

Alene Hyslip

Sep 9, 2023

A. Alene Hyslip, 94, of West Liberty, Ohio, went into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Jasper, Alabama on June 8, 1929, to the late John and Bessie (Haley) Estes.  

On November 2, 1947, she married Reverend Lester S. Hyslip in East Prairie, Missouri...

Melody Ann Cummons

Melody Ann Cummons

Sep 4, 2023

Melody Ann Cummons, 62, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Dumont Center of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on May 20, 1961, to the late Larry and Phyllis (Stinson) Lantis.

She is survived by a brother, John (Deanna Danieu) Cummons; a sister, Lynn Potter; special friends: Michelle...

David H. Hostetler

David H. Hostetler

Sep 2, 2023

David Hostetler, 97, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. One of 10 children, David was born in Westover, Maryland on October 31, 1925, a son of the late George Milton Hostetler and Mary Belle (Smucker) Hostetler.

Growing up on a small farm, as he came of age...

Jean A. Watkins

Jean A. Watkins

Sep 1, 2023

Jean A. Watkins, 59, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 10, 1964, to Carol (Herd) Curtis and the late Paul E. Thomas Sr. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, William “Neil” Short.

Along with her mother, she is also survived by her...

Terry Lee Heath

Terry Lee Heath

Aug 21, 2023

Terry Lee Heath passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday August 21, 2023. He was born, January 25, 1947, in Bellefontaine Ohio to Hershal Duane and Pearl Louise Bailey Heath. Along with his parents he was proceeded in death by his brothers Bruce (Diane) Heath and Kit Heath.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

Valorie Jean Taylor

Valorie Jean Taylor

Aug 19, 2023

Valorie Jean Taylor, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 30, 1932, to the late George Gustavas and Helen Louise (Mabra) Deslandes.

On March 9, 1963, she married Paul Douglas Taylor Sr., and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2016.

She is...

Geneva "Lynn" Orr

Geneva "Lynn" Orr

Aug 18, 2023

Geneva “Lynn” Orr, 85, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Peebles, Ohio on January 14, 1938, to the late Walter and Drusie (Florea) McMillen. She married Marvin Lee Orr, Sr. on September 5, 1959, and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2023.

She is survived by her...

Homer M. Dunlap, Jr.

Homer M. Dunlap, Jr.

Aug 17, 2023

Homer M. Dunlap, Jr. 66, of Huntsville and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023, at his home.

Homer was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 4, 1957, to the late Homer M. Dunlap Sr. and Joan (Conley) Dunlap.  He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law John Haynes, mother-in-law Ruth Ann Moore, and sister-in-law Sandra...

John Walter Easton

John Walter Easton

Aug 13, 2023

John W. Easton, 90, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:13 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1933, a son of the late Carl M. Easton and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton.

John is survived by three children, Christopher Easton, Jane (Thurman) Herring, and Sharon Hubble; six grandchildren, Joan, Zach, Megan, Tiffany,...

Roger P. Peterman

Roger P. Peterman

Aug 13, 2023

Roger P. Peterman, 88, of Huntsville and formerly of London, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Madison County, Ohio on July 3, 1935, the son of the late Ray L. and Lilah (Craig) Peterman.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Daphne Peterman, a sister, Katherine Miller, and five...

Roland William Fisher

Roland William Fisher

Aug 13, 2023

Roland William Fisher, 59, of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 17, 1964, to the late Roland D. Fisher and Audrey B. (Willi) Hoskins.

He is survived by his siblings: Pamela “Lynn” Duff of Bellefontaine, Brian (Lori) Fisher of Huntsville, Diane Major of Huntsville, Laurie (Mark)...

Beatrice Jean Cummins

Beatrice Jean Cummins

Aug 10, 2023

Beatrice Jean Cummins, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:17 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on November 7, 1947, to the late Edward Michael and Lillian Faye (Jacobs) Bradley. On August 3, 1973, she married Kenneth L. Cummins, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2008. She...

Robert E. Devore

Robert E. Devore

Aug 10, 2023

Robert E. Devore, 79, of Middleburg, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 6, 1944, to the late Lee Robert and Alma Louise Devore.

On July 31, 1966, he married LouAnne (Harmon) Devore and she preceded him in death on November 12, 2011.

He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Camilla Aukerman)...

Wanda L. Stahler

Wanda L. Stahler

Aug 9, 2023

  Wanda Louise Stahler passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Wednesday August 9th, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born on May 12, 1931. in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania; the daughter of J. Alvan and Nova Marquis. She grew up in the village of Hanoverton, in northeastern Ohio. Wanda graduated from Augusta High School in 1949 and received her bachelor’s...

Michael Lloyd Thompson

Michael Lloyd Thompson

Aug 8, 2023

Michael Lloyd Thompson, 57, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 1, 1966, a son of Nancy Ruth (Jackson) Thompson and the late Lloyd Eugene Thompson. In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas L. Thompson.

Mike is survived by his three...

Beverly Mae Mullins

Beverly Mae Mullins

Aug 6, 2023

Beverly Mae Mullins, 64, of Kenton and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 5, 1959, the daughter of the late Glen Issac Frazier and Margaret Mae (Coyer) Frazier, who survives in Huntsville, Ohio.  In addition to her father, she was preceded...

Paul Eugene Perkins

Paul Eugene Perkins

Aug 6, 2023

Paul E. Perkins, 89, of Englewood, passed away at 10:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 3, 1934, a son of the late Leon C. and Naomi Lucille Perkins.

On May 19, 1966, Paul married Christine "Chris" Rose (Bechtolt) Perkins in Dayton, Ohio and she preceded him in death...

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