Obituaries
Robert Wesley Newkirk
Dec 12, 2022
Robert Wesley Newkirk, 70, Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:31 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Bellefontaine on November 1, 1952, the son of the late Charles O. and Alberta May (Cavinder) Newkirk. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas...
Stan K. Wright
Dec 11, 2022
Stan K. Wright, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on July 2, 1949.
He is survived by his wife, Clara, and their daughter, Angelina “Angie” K. Wright, both of Bellefontaine, and a sister, Vivian DeFrees of Indianapolis, IN.
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Russell L. "Russ" Hamilton
Dec 9, 2022
Our beloved Russell Lee Hamilton went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 9, 2022, after a year’s battle with a blood disease.
Russ was born to Harley S. and Edna R. Hamilton on March 6, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio. When Russ was younger, he enjoyed running with the cross-country team, working on the farm, and participating in Youth...
Norma Rose (Howell) Kritzer
Dec 9, 2022
Norma Rose (Howell) Kritzer, 95, of Jackson Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Dorothy Love Nursing Home on December 9, 2022.
Norma was born May 27, 1927, in Cridersville, Auglaize County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Sim Howell and Inez Edgecomb. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Estelle Fishbaugh and Cleo Reynolds, as well as a brother,...
William Samuel "Sam" Miller
Dec 8, 2022
William Samuel "Sam" Miller, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Circleville, Ohio on September 25, 1967, a son of the late William Woodrow and Irene (Butcher) Miller.
On June 18, 1990, Sam married Barbara (Lyman) Miller in New Bern, North Carolina...
Ty Lyn Ferguson
Dec 8, 2022
Ty L. Ferguson, 35, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:51 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on June 2, 1987, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Dennis Michael Ferguson of Urbana and Tina Louise (Jackson) Ferguson of Bellefontaine.
Ty is survived by four siblings, Nick Navarre, Andromeda “Sissy” Navarre,...
Elwin Clark
Dec 5, 2022
Elwin Clark, 63, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022, at his Bellefontaine residence.
He was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 22, 1959, the son of the late Richard Elwin Sr. and Voncella (Rogan) Clark. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Clark.
He is survived by his brother,...
LaDonna Jean Bates
Dec 4, 2022
LaDonna Jean “Johnni” Bates, 88, of Homosassa, FL and formerly of Zanesfield, OH, passed away at 6:30 am on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River, Florida.
Mom was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Oval and Esta (Tallman) Johns.
She was a homemaker with strong beliefs in right...
Nancy A. Dilley-Smith
Dec 4, 2022
Nancy Dilley-Smith, of Zanesfield, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, after a short hospitalization.
Nancy was born on February 9, 1953, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Dilley.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bruce Smith, a sister Joan Wilson, a brother William Dilley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy is predeceased...
David Lee Judd
Dec 4, 2022
David L. Judd, 69, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born in La Porte, Indiana, on March 10, 1953, to the late David Judd and Martha (Si) Cornwell. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Rosebrook, his daughter, Katherine “Cricket” Judd-Moon and his sister, Sandy Judd.
He is survived by his children: Kim (Chad) Jordan, Sheila Judd, Tim Judd, David (Kimberlee)...
Minnie May Young
Dec 4, 2022
Minnie May Young, 98, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, at her home.
Minnie was born in Shelby County on August 30, 1924, to the late Rodney and Cora (Rhodehamel) Schloss. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
Minnie is survived by her husband Alvin Young, whom she married in 1953. ...
Velma L. Nations
Dec 3, 2022
Velma L. Nations, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on December 3, 2022, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Surrounded by several members of her loving family, the Heavens opened and God welcomed home His faithful child.
Born at home on April 10, 1930, in Linden, Texas, to William F. and Mamie (Carder) Baxter, she spent her...
Rebecca Anne (Drummond) Longbrake
Dec 3, 2022
Rebecca Anne Drummond Longbrake, “Grandma Becky”, went to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her many family members on December 3, 2022.
Becky was born on June 8, 1945, to the late Harry and Flora (Burkett) Drummond. She was also preceded in death by a brother John Drummond, two sisters Mary Arlene Beck and Clara Lee Martin...
Debra Sue (Eleyet) Tipple
Dec 1, 2022
Debra Sue (Eleyet) Tipple, 62, of Russells Point, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 19, 1959, to the late Junior Pearl (Patty) Eleyet and Jocele (Lowell) Brenner.
On March 7, 1992, she married William Lawrence Tipple, and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2009.
She...
Nadine M. Roberts
Dec 1, 2022
Nadine Mary'e Roberts, 59, Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 1,2022 at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 9,1963, the daughter of the late Lawrence "Foxy" A. Ratleff, Sr. and Norma Jean (Bayless) Ratleff.
She is survived by her four children: Latasha Roberts of Ohio, Keith (Tessa) Roberts,...
Norma Jean Reames
Nov 30, 2022
Norma Jean Reames, 71, of Lakeview, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on December 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Norman Eugene and Effie Alfreda (Gates) Reames.
Norma is survived by her son, Anthony Mortimore; grandson, Alexander Mortimore; two great...
Stephen Anthony Bell
Nov 29, 2022
Stephen A. Bell, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on April 2, 1942, in Quincy, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford Harold “C.H.” and Flossie Twila (Notestine) Bell.
On December 19, 1969, Stephen married Linda Lee (Briggs) Bell in...
Rollan R. Ratleff
Nov 26, 2022
Rollan R. Ratleff, age 21, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born December 26, 2000, in Bellefontaine to Poppy Dickinson of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Robert Ratleff of Delaware, Ohio, and they survive.
Rollan was a 2019 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He was in a relationship with Raylynn Taylor and...
Ruby Maxine Short
Nov 21, 2022
Ruby Maxine Short, 87, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away on November 21, 2022.
Ruby was born on July 21, 1935, and later married Harold Edward Short on February 15, 1952. Harold preceded her in death on September 4, 2018, after 66 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Lee...
Kenneth Carl "K.C." Steggeman
Nov 20, 2022
Kenneth Carl “K.C.” Steggeman, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at Logan Acres Care Center, on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
He was born in Reading, Ohio on March 21, 1933, the son of the late Clarence and Theresa (Lohmueller) Steggeman.
On October 11, 1958, he married the former Mary O’Brien Steggeman, and were married 52 years before her passing in...
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