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Nancy Lee Carman

Nancy Lee Carman

Oct 22, 2024

Nancy Lee Carman, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 10:13 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 2, 1941, a daughter to the late Harold and Eileen (Klopfenstein) Faler.

She married James Carman, and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2017. She was also...

Nora Jane Sale

Nora Jane Sale

Oct 22, 2024

Nora Jane Sale, 76, of Quincy, passed away at 2:06 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on September 11, 1948, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ora Cecil Stewart and Erma Mae (Marsh) Stewart Davis.

On March 16, 1968, Nora married Wayne Allen Sale in Quincy, Ohio...

Barbara H. Coons

Barbara H. Coons

Oct 21, 2024

Barbara H. Coons, 74, of Columbus, passed away at 11:18 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Arlington Court Health & Rehabilitation Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Samuel “Jack” Hover and Patricia (Pryor) Hover.

Barbara is survived by her son Justin (Molly) Coons; three grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Steinberger

Shirley Ann Steinberger

Oct 19, 2024

Shirley A. Steinberger, 86, of Bellefontaine, entered her heavenly home on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. 

Shirley was born in rural West Liberty on July 28, 1938, to the late Vernon and Jaunita Steinberger. She is survived by her 2 brothers, LaVerne (Mary Kay) Steinberger of Bellefontaine, and Allen Steinberger of Marion; nephew: Kerry (Debby) Steinberger...

Lori Jean Kirkpatrick

Lori Jean Kirkpatrick

Oct 18, 2024

Lori Jean Kirkpatrick, 63, of Springfield and formerly of Belle Center passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 8, 1961, to the late Gordon E. and Annabel J. (Shaffer) Schroeder. 

On February 11, 1992, she married James Kirkpatrick and he survives in Springfield. 

She is also survived by her daughter, Abigail...

John L. "Bud" Runkle

John L. "Bud" Runkle

Oct 18, 2024

John L. “Bud” Runkle, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in The Ohio State University Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Saint Paris, Ohio on October 29, 1939, the son of the late John G. and Mary M. (Maggert) Runkle. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Jean Louise...

Linda Diane (Carlson) Coleman

Linda Diane (Carlson) Coleman

Oct 15, 2024

Linda Diane (Carlson) Coleman, 80, went with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. She was born January 6, 1944, in Salem, Ohio to the late Wilmer “Ike” A. and Gene Vaughn (Souders) Carlson. Linda graduated from United High School in 1962, Kent State University in 1966, then Ohio State University with a master’s in early...

Paula M. Shirey

Paula M. Shirey

Oct 14, 2024

Paula M. Shirey, 59, of Rushsylvania, passed away Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at Ohio Health Marion General Hospital.

Paula was born in Springfield, Ohio, on March 7, 1965, to the late Harold Joseph Bechtel and Peggy E. (Knaggs) Bechtel. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Pamela Bechtel, and brothers Ronald and Rodney Cleelan.

Paula is survived by...

Marlene A. Mitchell

Marlene A. Mitchell

Oct 13, 2024

Marlene A. Mitchell, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Piqua, Ohio on March 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Glen and Grace (Wells) Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clinton John Mitchell, Jr., a grandson, and nine siblings.

On July 14, 1957, she...

Ron M. Swonguer

Ron M. Swonguer

Oct 12, 2024

Roland “Ron” M. Swonguer, 79, of Huntsville, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in rural DeGraff, Ohio on January 20, 1945, to the late Huber Hudson and Betty Jane (Bishop) Swonguer. 

On May 15, 1976, in DeGraff, Ron married Leslie “Lee Ann” (Shively) Swonguer and she survives.

He is also survived...

Charles "Chuck" E. Yule

Charles "Chuck" E. Yule

Oct 7, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Edward Yule, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 22, 1937, to the late Charles Fredrick and Elizabeth Mae (Varner) Yule. 

On September 2, 1978, he married Kathy Leann (Smith) Yule, and she survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Kelley (Dane...

Richard Sellers

Richard Sellers

Oct 7, 2024

Richard L. "Rich" Sellers, 59, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in his residence. 

He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 11, 1965, and his father and stepmother Alfred Eugene “Gene” and Britta Sellers survive in Bellefontaine and his mother and stepfather, Brenda Joyce (May) and Robert Deem, survive in Lancaster.

He is also survived by his longtime...

Robert Paul Holderman

Robert Paul Holderman

Oct 6, 2024

Robert Paul Holderman was born January 6th, 1940, and passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 6th, 2024, at the age of 84. He was the son of Kathryn Lackey and Paul Francis (Mary Jane) Holderman.

Bob is survived by his wife Sharon Holderman (Geboy), whom he married in June of 1961. As of 2024, they have been...

R. Wayne "Booder" Wilcox

R. Wayne "Booder" Wilcox

Oct 5, 2024

R. Wayne “Booder” Wilcox, 37, of West Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 2, 1987, the son of Bobby Dean and Stephanie (Grow) Wilcox, who survive of West Mansfield. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Adam (Jessica) Wilcox, a sister, Tabitha Wilcox Ferrell, paternal...

Brenda Jean Beaverson

Brenda Jean Beaverson

Oct 5, 2024

Brenda Jean Beaverson, 76, of Belle Center, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at The Convalarium of Dublin.

Brenda was born in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Richard D. and Fern A. (Tevis) Sullivan. She married Roger Carl Beaverson on April 28, 1967, in Belle Center, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2024. Brenda was also preceded in...

Mary Helen Weller

Mary Helen Weller

Oct 3, 2024

Mary Helen Weller, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

Mary was born in Belle Center on January 14, 1932, to the late J. Arthur and Cleo (Torrence) Jenkins. She married Robert Earl Weller in Bellefontaine on January 20, 1952, and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2014....

Donald Eugene Holycross, Sr.

Donald Eugene Holycross, Sr.

Oct 3, 2024

Donald Eugene Holycross, Sr., 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Don was born on November 28, 1928, in North Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late Isaac and Jennie (Reams) Holycross. He was the sixth of thirteen children. Preceding him in death were sisters: Agnes Murray, Alice Davis, Betty Black, Shirley...

Geneva A. Ball

Geneva A. Ball

Oct 2, 2024

Geneva A. “Sissy” Ball, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at CareCore at Lima in Lima, Ohio. She was born on February 8, 1956, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Marion Michael Ball and Francis Marie (Garman) Ball.

Sissy is survived by five siblings, Mike (Wanda) Ball, Virginia “Lucy” Herne, Fred Ball,...

Lynn J. Johnson

Lynn J. Johnson

Sep 30, 2024

Lynn J. Johnson, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by family at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 31, 1965, a daughter of Jacqueline Kay (Mellen) Johnson and the late Jacob Eldon Johnson.

Lynn is survived by her two sons, Dana...

James "Jim" Roger Shoe

James "Jim" Roger Shoe

Sep 29, 2024

James “Jim” Roger Shoe, 72, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:57 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Park Shoe and Mildred (Byler) Shoe.

On September 5, 2002, Jim married Nancy Ann (McCall) Shoe in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she...

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