Obituaries
Charles Robert Hemmer II
Jun 6, 2023
Charles Robert Hemmer II, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 6, 1948, to the late Charles Robert Hemmer Sr. and Mary Ruth (Geyer) Hemmer.
In 1974, he married his first wife, Martha Ann Hemmer and she...
Richard "Rick" L. Cummins
Jun 6, 2023
Richard "Rick" L. Cummins, 61, of Lakeview, passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1961, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of Zarrell Dean Cummins and Janice (Jacobs) Miller.
On March 20, 1982, Rick married Teresa Cummins in West Mansfield, Ohio,...
Genevieve L Wallace
Jun 5, 2023
Genevieve L. Wallace, 100, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:06 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center. She was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1922, to the late James and Christine (Morasco) Sementelli.
She is survived by four children: Christine Cummins of Bellefontaine, Richard Wallace of Florida, Vincent Wallace of Florida, and Jennie...
Barbara Ann Lawrence
Jun 5, 2023
Barbara Ann Lawrence, 46, of McGuffey, passed away peacefully at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1976, in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilbur Lee and Doris Jean (Dye) Lawrence.
Barb is survived by her daughter, Lyric Jeanae (Christian Kindle) Lawrence; three granddaughters, Aliyah...
Betty C. Stanfield
Jun 5, 2023
Betty Catherine Stanfield, 103, formerly of Rushsylvania, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Homestead at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine. Her life was all about family and loving God. Her favorite enjoyments were knitting, crocheting, and reading her bible. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 23, 1919, the daughter of...
Rachel Ann Smith
Jun 2, 2023
Rachel Ann Smith, 90, of Urbana, passed away Friday morning, June 2, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.
Rachel was born in Irwin, Ohio, on February 19, 1933, to the late Cecil and Mary (Hope) Nichols. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Millard Nichols and Raymond Nichols, & 2 sisters Esther Sholler and Frances Phillips.
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Melva L. Ricketts
Jun 1, 2023
Melva L. Ricketts, 80, of Belle Center was promoted by her Savior to Glory on June 1, 2023.
She was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 26, 1942, to Emerson and Bernice (Musser) Dillon.
She married William “Bill” Ricketts on November 17, 1962. They were blessed with 60 years together.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bill, their daughter,...
Alan R. Keirn
May 27, 2023
Alan R. Keirn, 80, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Alan "Al" was born March 28, 1943, in Massillon OH to Dr. Arthur Keirn and Mary Keirn Richey.
He married Rosanna Hurley on November 20, 1966. She survives as do five children: Heather (J) Keirn-Swanson of Berea, OH, Holly (Todd)...
Beverly Louise Dixon
May 26, 2023
Beverly Louise Dixon, 69 , of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellefontaine on July 20, 1953, to Valorie (Deslandes) Taylor and the late Jesse Williams. On February 14, 1976, she married Bill Dixon who preceded her in death.
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James Hubert Pond
May 24, 2023
James H. Pond, 88, of West Liberty, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Green Hills Care Center, with family by his side. He was born in St. Paris, Ohio on June 13, 1934, a son of the late Paul Hubert and Roberta (Walters) Pond.
On March 4, 1953, Jim married Sharon Arlene (Montgomery) Pond in...
Gary Alan Stevens
May 24, 2023
Gary Alan Stevens, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on May 9, 1950, to the late Stanley Dwight and Marcella (Highland) Stevens. He is also preceded in death by his son, Benjamin L. Stevens and sister, Sharon D. Johnson.
On September 14, 1970, he married Beth (Zimmerman) Stevens in Belle...
Eric Nelson Jarrett
May 22, 2023
Eric N. Jarrett, 51, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:56 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born on January 7, 1972, in Logan County, Ohio, a son of Phyllis Jean (Edwards) Robb and the late Reyford Birian Jarrett.
Eric is survived by his wife, Wendy DePoy; three sons, David Michael Jarrett,...
Cleo Eileen Lee
May 21, 2023
Cleo Eileen Lee, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Wapak Manor. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 16, 1938, to the late Albert James and Cleo Belle (Headings) Gantz.
On December 4, 1958, she married Robert Eugene Lee and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2021. She is also preceded...
Lois Alene Ruble
May 21, 2023
Lois Alene Ruble, 82, passed away at 8:23 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Lois was born in Bellefontaine on June 5, 1940, to the late Wendell E. and Mary Ellen (Schrader) Thaxton. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Christina Kay (James) Snapp, and siblings: Cletus Thaxton, Dorothy Tracey, Lucille (Bill) Campbell,...
Diane Jean (Harmon) Datres
May 15, 2023
Diane Jean (Harmon) Datres, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Diane was born in Bellefontaine on December 28, 1956, to Burl Harmon, Sr., and Shirley (Moxley) Elliott. She was preceded in death by her father Burl Harmon, Sr., brothers Jesse and Duayne Harmon, and grandchildren Caden George and Heaven George.
Diane is...
Martha Elizabeth Brenneman
May 13, 2023
Martha Elizabeth Brenneman, 101, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Hearth and Home of Urbana.
She was born in Seville, Ohio on February 10, 1922, the daughter of the late George Grover and Lena M. (Haldiman) Grossenbacher. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lynn and her husband, Ronald Flanery, four brothers, Woodrow,...
Sheila Mae Pyers
May 12, 2023
Sheila (Ray) Pyers, 64, of Lakeview, passed away at 8:26 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 22, 1959, in Kenton, Ohio, a daughter of Dixie Marie (Prater) Ray and the late Ralph Daniel Ray.
On February 14, 1990, Sheila married Steve Pyers in Columbus, Ohio and he survives, along with her son,...
Christopher "Chris" Michael Stewart
May 12, 2023
Christopher Michael Stewart, 49, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on March 11, 1974, to the late Bob Stewart and Vanessa (King) Voris.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Alisa (Cottrill) Stewart; their children: Kyli (Robert Stone) Stewart and Alex Stewart; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ozzalynn,...
Lucy M. Turner
May 11, 2023
Lucy Marie Turner, 84, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Urbana Health & Rehab.
Lucy was born in Yokohama, Japan, on January 8, 1939, to the late Charles Henry Moss and Fusa Nishizawa. She married Kenneth E. Turner on February 14, 1976, and he preceded her in death in 2008. She...
Rachel J. Powell
May 9, 2023
Rachel Junita Powell, 82, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.
Rachel was born on December 23, 1940, in Bellefontaine to the late Florence Evelyn (Jervis) Frazier. She was also preceded in death by a son David Powell, a granddaughter Dawn Raymen, sisters Blanche Wheatley and Penny Frazier, and brothers: Bill...
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