Obituaries

Donald R. Selhorst

Donald R. Selhorst

Jul 13, 2023

 

Donald R. Selhorst, 82, of Rushsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Kobacker House, Columbus.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on March 28, 1941, the son of the late Victor Henry Sehlhorst and Gertrude (Utrup) Geckle.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Geer.

He is survived by his three children: Tonya...

Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow

Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow

Jul 13, 2023

Michele Marie Lunn-Mazow, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Bronx, New York on October 10, 1970, a daughter of Claire (Langone) Odekirk and the late Albert Joseph Martino.

On October 26, 2001, Michele married Joshua Mazow in Las Vegas, Nevada and he...

Ashley N Ashcraft

Ashley N Ashcraft

Jul 11, 2023

Ashley N. Ashcraft, 39, of DeGraff, went on to be with her mother at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Hospice of Central Ohio within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Bellefontaine on September 7, 1983, to Timothy Ray (Tonya) Ashcraft and the late Brenda Kay McNutt.

She is survived by a brother:...

Nellie S. Snider

Nellie S. Snider

Jul 9, 2023

Nellie S. Snider, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Vancrest of Urbana.

She was born in Blackstone, Virginia on November 19, 1942.

On August 5, 2006, she married her longtime partner, Richard “Rick” Snider and he survives.

She is also survived by her son, David Moore, three grandchildren, Colt (Lori) Moore, Jessi (Dustin) Voll, and...

Martha Ann Grinestaff

Martha Ann Grinestaff

Jul 9, 2023

 

Martha Grinestaff, 90, of St. Paris and formerly of Lakeview, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Julius Morgen and Gertrude (Scanlan) Morgen Staas. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death...

Janice Kay Gies

Janice Kay Gies

Jul 7, 2023

Janice Kay Gies, 76, of Jackson Center, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 3, 1946, to the late Bernard “Bud” Gartin and Betty Jane (McCallen) Hughes.  

On October 7, 1967, she married Thomas L. Gies and he preceded her in death...

Vicki Lynn Headings

Vicki Lynn Headings

Jul 6, 2023

Vicki Lynn Headings, 69, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Hubert Owen and Mary Florence (Coles) Yoder.

On September 8, 1973, Vicki married Ralph E. Headings in West Liberty, Ohio and he survives, along with...

Perry Joseph "Joe" Mitchell

Perry Joseph "Joe" Mitchell

Jul 5, 2023

Perry Joseph “Joe” Mitchell, 24, of Rushsylvania, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on April 1, 1999, the son of Perry O. and Kristie (Smith) Mitchell, both surviving in Rushsylvania. 

He is also survived by his three sisters; Elizabeth Mitchell, Frances Mitchell, Donna (Tim) Johnson, one brother, Adam (Mckayla)...

Herbert R. Litteral

Herbert R. Litteral

Jul 3, 2023

 

Herbert R. Litteral, 94, of Belle Center, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Ashland, KY on February 10, 1929, the son of the late Roe & Marie (Howard) Litteral.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Rosser and Dolores Cass, a brother Raymond Litteral,...

Irene R. Dickinson

Irene R. Dickinson

Jul 2, 2023

Irene R. Dickinson, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on August 8, 1932, to the late Leonard and Anna (West) Birt.

On April 2, 1950, she married Ralph Dickinson, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2011. She is also preceded in death...

Philip L. Alloway

Philip L. Alloway

Jun 30, 2023

Philip Lyn Alloway, 76, of Huntsville and formerly of Belle Center, passed away Friday evening, June 30, 2023, at Urbana Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Philip was born in Bellefontaine on October 16, 1946, to the late Max Alloway and Eileen (Patton) Alloway.  He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Maisyn Jane Davis, and brother-in-law Jerry McLaughlin.

Philip is...

Samuel J Sullenberger

Samuel J Sullenberger

Jun 23, 2023

Samuel J. Sullenberger, 71, of West Liberty, passed away at 2:03 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home. He was born in Troy on July 1, 1951, to the late Sam D. Sullenberger and Doris Jean (Minnich) Sullenberger. On July 6, 1974, he married the former Effie Esh and she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter:...

Casey Steven Barney

Casey Steven Barney

Jun 21, 2023

Casey Steven Barney, 52, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Urbana on February 10, 1971, to Bruce Barney and the late Anita (Troyer) Robison.

He is survived by four children: Kelsey (Shane) Rofe, Krista Barney, Megan Hubble and Zach Hubble; eight grandchildren: Marley, Sadie, Zane, Kale,...

Rebecca Jane McColloch

Rebecca Jane McColloch

Jun 16, 2023

Rebecca Jane McColloch, age 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on March 17, 1948, to the late Paul and Myrtle (Price) Ewing. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Snapp; brother, Edwin Ewing; and grandson, Justin Hole.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Debra Clare Watkins

Debra Clare Watkins

Jun 16, 2023

Debra C. Watkins, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on December 7, 1955, a daughter of the late Clyde Raymond and Bessie Mae (Goings) Watkins.

Debra is survived by her five children, Mike (Nicole) Cox, Lonnie...

Larry L. Parker

Larry L. Parker

Jun 15, 2023

Larry Lee Parker, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 5, 1951, the son of the late Earl Morris and Bertha Geraldine (Johns) Parker.  He was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Joe, Jim, Bob, Leland, Junior, Doug and Fred Parker, and two sisters, Wanda...

Debra Kay Vickers

Debra Kay Vickers

Jun 14, 2023

Debra Kay Vickers, 65, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a 5-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Bellefontaine on November 4, 1957, to Tempa and the late Delmar D. Cox. She is also preceded in death by her son, Johnathan Adams; mother and father-in-law: Minnietta and Leonard Brown Jr.; brothers: Delmar “Dean”...

Connie Dee Predmore

Connie Dee Predmore

Jun 12, 2023

Connie Dee Predmore, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 8:11 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1966, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Francis Davis and Kathy Darlene (Mitchell) Blair.

Connie Dee is survived by her significant other, Robert "Bob" Levi Board; six children,...

Donald "Don" E. Arnett

Donald "Don" E. Arnett

Jun 9, 2023

Donald “Don” E. Arnett, 82, of Alger, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky on February 27, 1941, to the late Kash and Nellie (Risner) Arnett. He is also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Arnett; sister, Ollie Arnett; and brothers: Elwood and Richard Arnett.

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Susan Louise Snipes

Susan Louise Snipes

Jun 8, 2023

Susan L. Snipes, 58, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on September 1, 1964, in Corning, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Johnnie Hazel (Henson) Shirey and Huey J. McWilliams.

On April 24, 1991, Susan married Jerry Neil Snipes in Arkansas, and he...