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Franklin B. Reams Jr.

Franklin B. Reams Jr.

Apr 17, 2022

Franklin B. Reams Jr., age 75, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 17,1947, a son of the late Franklin Bertrum and Phyllis Jean (Albert) Reams. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a son, Neil...

Mary Patricia Metz

Mary Patricia Metz

Apr 12, 2022

 

Mary Patricia Piatt Metz passed away April 12, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia.

Patti was born April 17, 1923, to John A. and Clarabel Richardson Piatt in West Liberty, Ohio. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1941 where she excelled in basketball. She was a lifelong resident of West Liberty and was a member of the West Liberty...

Nazola Bayless

Nazola Bayless

Apr 11, 2022

 

Nazola “Sis” Bayless, age 73, of Plain City, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohion passed away Monday afternoon, April 11, 2022, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.

Sis was born in Lima, Ohio June 16, 1948, to the late Willie and Alice (Bursey) Eddins Sr.  She married Kenneth L. Bayless December 12, 1970, in Van Wert, Ohio, and he preceded her in...

Charles William Stephenson

Charles William Stephenson

Apr 10, 2022

Charles William “Bill” Stephenson, age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022, in his Belle Center, OH home, surrounded by family and friends. The Lord arranged for him to die on his favorite day of the week, Sunday, and Palm Sunday to boot.

He was born on June 20, 1937, in Huntsville, Ohio, the son of the late, Carl...

Charles William Bland

Charles William Bland

Apr 10, 2022

 

Charles William “Ted” Bland, age 88, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2022, at his home.

Ted was born in Mason County West Virginia to the late John W. Bland and Freda (Edwards) Bland Laudermilt.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Rollins; a sister, Betty Laudermilt; a brother, James Bland and half-brothers Larry...

Karen Ann Rinbolt

Karen Ann Rinbolt

Apr 9, 2022

 

Karen Ann Rinbolt, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts August 11, 1941, to the late James and Patricia Cloninger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rinbolt; a sister, Lou Ann Jenkins and a granddaughter, Abbygale Rinbolt.

She...

Inez Ella Tudor

Inez Ella Tudor

Apr 7, 2022

 

Inez Ella Tudor, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home.  

Inez was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio June 20, 1950, to the late DeWitt and Florence Ella (Shepard) Wright.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Wright and a sister, Tina Faye Wright.

Inez is survived by her daughters April...

Jay R. Wenzl Jr.

Jay R. Wenzl Jr.

Apr 7, 2022

 

Jay R. Wenzl Jr. age 82, of West Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Jay was born in Chicago, Illinois November 2, 1939, to the late Jay R. and Lillian E. (Hinman) Wenzl.  He was also preceded in death by a son Jay Robert Wenzl.

Jay is survived by...

Latonya Nadine Vickers

Latonya Nadine Vickers

Apr 6, 2022

 

Latonya Nadine Vickers, age 63, of Blacklick, Ohio and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in her residence.

She was born in Fostoria, Ohio March 7, 1959, a daughter of the late Donald Duane Sr. and Gloria Ann (Harper) LyBurtus.

She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Tarpley of Gahanna; a son, Nehkya (Jami Epps)...

Susan Jane Spires

Susan Jane Spires

Apr 2, 2022

 

Susan Jane Spires (Brown) age 65 of West Liberty, Ohio, came to be with the lord on the morning of April 2, 2022, at 8:00 am in Havre de Grace, MD, in the presence of her immediate family.

Susie, as many knew her, was born in Urbana,Ohio, on December 5th, 1956, to the late Esther Jane (Teach) and William...

Jerry Neil Snipes

Jerry Neil Snipes

Mar 30, 2022

 

Jerry Neil Snipes, age 69, of Lewistown, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:40 a.m. March 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky January 8,1953, a son of the late Joseph Gail  and Lema Mae (Dotson) Snipes. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jayden and...

Burl Wilson Shulaw

Burl Wilson Shulaw

Mar 28, 2022

 

Burl Wilson Shulaw, age 80, of St. Marys, Ohio and formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born November 30, 1941, in Ada, Ohio, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys (Godard) Shulaw. In addition to his parents, Burl...

Austin R. Lamb

Austin R. Lamb

Mar 26, 2022

 

Austin R. Lamb, age 21, of Alger, Ohio, passed away March 26, 2022.

He was born in Lima, Ohio September 16, 2000, to Tim Rostorfer and Stephanie (Lamb) Kindle.

Including his parents, he is also survived by his stepfather, Robert Kindle; brothers: Braden (Hannah) Rostorfer, Brock Davis, Daylan Davis, and Andrue Kindle; sisters: Chelsea Davis, Gracie Davis and...

Wyatt Alan Strickland

Wyatt Alan Strickland

Mar 26, 2022

 

Wyatt Alan Strickland, 50, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on March 5, 1972, to his father and mother, Stephen and Jean Strickland in Urbana, Ohio.

Wyatt was an active member of Grace Chapel church for 35 years. Wyatt was employed as an engineer...

Tim Jay Moran

Tim Jay Moran

Mar 26, 2022

 

In loving memory of Tim Jay Moran, loving father, grandfather, husband, teacher and coach.

Tim passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home in Rushsylvania, Ohio, at the age of 62.  He had been suffering with failing health for the past year due to complications from diabetes.

Tim was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on...

Paula LaFawn Kesterson

Paula LaFawn Kesterson

Mar 24, 2022

 

Paula LaFawn (Fay) Kesterson, age 47, of West Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, March 24, 2022, at her home.

Paula was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 31, 1974, to the late Stephen O. Fay Sr. and Vicki (Cotterman) Stiles.  She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Roger Stiles Sr. 

Paula is survived by her children: Caitlin Stalk,...

Rose Marie Friley

Rose Marie Friley

Mar 24, 2022

 

Rose Marie (Stockwell) Friley, age 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away March 24, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Marion, Ohio March 3, 1953, to the late Walter Austin Stockwell and Vella Ruth (Sams) Stockwell. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Leroy Kissling; her second husband,...

Kenneth W. Hatfield

Kenneth W. Hatfield

Mar 24, 2022

 

Kenneth W. Hatfield, age 69, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 12:21 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born February 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Coy and Evelyn (Snyder) Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.

Kenny married...

Evelyn Florine Carter

Evelyn Florine Carter

Mar 23, 2022

 

Evelyn Florine (Timmons) Carter, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Evelyn was born in Washington Court House, Ohio November 20, 1940, to the late Charles Ellis and Florine (Payne) Timmons.  She married Dale Wesley Carter October 10, 1958, and he preceded her in...

Rhonda Sue Hammond

Rhonda Sue Hammond

Mar 21, 2022

 

Rhonda Sue (Fisher) Hammond, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Fremont, Ohio September 25, 1956, to the late Clifford David Fisher I and Anna Rose (Libine) Nason. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Fisher.

On July 2, 2005, she married Mike...

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