Obituaries
Beverly Ann Henry
May 6, 2023
Beverly Ann Henry, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 27, 1951, the daughter of the late James Hansel and Lela Mae (Fox) Fremder. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jack (JoAnn) Fremder, and Ronald Fremder, and close friend,...
Timothy James "Tim" Dawson
May 6, 2023
Timothy James “Tim” Dawson, 59, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1963, to Patricia (Walters) and the late James Dawson.
He is survived by three children: Cody (Sara) Dawson of Troy, Hillary Byrer of Troy, and Colin Dawson of Ostrander; three grandchildren:...
Verna Kay Fielder
May 5, 2023
Verna Kay Fielder, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1938, in DeGraff, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley William and Alma Eleanor (Pickering) Ward. Verna graduated from DeGraff High School on May 20, 1956.
On January 21,...
Karen Sue Bolen
May 4, 2023
Karen Sue Bolen, 74, of Jamestown, Ohio, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 31, 1948, the son of Forest Leslie Green, who survives in Kettering, and the late Ella Mae (Bartlett) Green. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Buckner and the...
Merrill "Junior" Baker
May 4, 2023
Merrill “Junior” Baker, 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Pat and Phyllis (Manahan) Baker. He is also proceeded in death by his brother James “Jimmy” Baker; sister and brother-in-law: Lucy A. and Bobby R. Marlow; and a beloved nephew, Mitchell Marlow.
He leaves...
Marilyn Sue Parker
May 3, 2023
Marilyn Sue (Musser) Parker, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away quietly, surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born in DeGraff on May 27, 1936, to the late James Clay and Lois Katherine (Rinehart) Musser. On June 8, 1956, Marilyn married Joseph E. Parker and he...
Jeffery A. McKinley
May 1, 2023
Jeffery A. McKinley, 66, of Huntsville, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Ohio Health Dublin Methodist Hospital.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio on December 3, 1956, the son of the late Arlo McKinley, who died in 1966 and Rose Marie (Danner) McKinley Hurley, who survives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Margaret A. Johnson
May 1, 2023
Margaret A. Johnson, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the home of her son.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 7, 1935, the daughter of the late William and Leona (Thaxton) Summers. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Cooley and a granddaughter, Misty Nichols.
She is survived by a...
Melvin L. Rockhold, Jr.
Apr 30, 2023
Melvin Leslie Rockhold, Jr., 76, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1947, in Bellefontaine, to his parents Melvin Rockhold, Sr. and Mary Lois (Bolden) Rockhold.
Melvin attended Bellefontaine High School and graduated in 1967. He not only excelled in football and basketball, but also lettered in...
Ricky Dean Newmeyer
Apr 29, 2023
Ricky D. Newmeyer, 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on December 25, 1960, to Stanley and Patsy (Shepherd) Newmeyer who both survive.
He is also survived by his fiancé, Phyllis Huffman; sons: Derek Newmeyer and Colton Newmeyer; granddaughter, Calla Newmeyer; brother, Scott...
Charles O. Littlejohn
Apr 29, 2023
Charles O. Littlejohn, 94, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Charles was born on November 27, 1928, in Bellefontaine, to the late Floran and Marie (Albright) Littlejohn. He married Deloris Detweiler and she preceded him in death. Charles was also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Brown, and niece Janet...
Ronalee Ann Vanica
Apr 28, 2023
Ronalee Ann Vanica, 75, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at 11:51 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Momentous Health in Vandalia, Ohio. She was born on October 22, 1947, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Wilcox and Frances Lucille (Gatten) Vanica.
Ronalee is survived by her three children, Roseanna "Rosy" K. West, Robert (Dawn) Simons, and...
Robert "Rob" B. MacDonald Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Robert B. “Rob” MacDonald, Jr., 73, long-time esteemed Logan County Attorney, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Riverview Care Center, Columbus, Ohio, after a brief courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 3, 1950, the son of the late Robert B. and Una Claire (Bennington) MacDonald.
On October 30, 1988, he married Diana...
Robert L. Stewart
Apr 26, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Stewart, 81, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio.
He was born in Logan County, Ohio on April 2, 1942, the son of the late Charles William and Maxine Frances (Kirkwood) Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Junior and Pat Stewart...
Edith Doris Fisher
Apr 26, 2023
Edith Doris Fisher, 90, of Belle Center, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on September 8, 1932, to the late William and Lizzie Peters. On June 4, 1958, she married Edwin Fisher, and he survives.
She is also survived by three children: Rodney,...
Elizabeth A. Phillips
Apr 24, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Phillips, 42, of West Liberty, let herself finally rest Monday, April 24, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She passed on beautifully just like she lived - peacefully in her sleep holding the hand of her true love.
Beth was born to, and is survived by David and Brenda Bunn who never left her side. She...
William "Bill" Walter Doup
Apr 24, 2023
William Walter “Bill” Doup III, 58, of West Mansfield, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ER.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 26, 1964, the son of the late William Walter and Jean (Cameron) Doup.
On March 20, 1992, he married the former Julie Morand and she survives in West...
Pamela Jean Shaner
Apr 24, 2023
Pamela Jean Shaner, 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 18, 1948, to the late Donald and Doris (Strahm) Snider.
On December 2, 1987, she married Tommy “Tom” Shaner and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2016. She is also preceded...
James Frank Kaelin
Apr 24, 2023
James Frank Kaelin, 81, of DeGraff, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellevue, PA on March 29, 1942, the son of the late Elmer Xavier and Helen Marie (Beltz) Kaelin. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Confer.
On August 21, 1965, he married the former Connie Jean Kensler...
Shirley Ann Valandingham
Apr 24, 2023
Shirley Valandingham, 84, of Jackson Center, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on November 7, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wayne King and Ellen Arabelle (Grube) Stiver.
Shirley is survived by her sister, Nancy Pike; a brother, Thomas (Carol) Stiver; a sister-in-law,...
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