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Ruth Charlene Coy

Ruth Charlene Coy

Feb 1, 2025

Ruth Charlene Coy, 91, of West Liberty, passed away at 6:32 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on August 25, 1933, to the late Ruth Hall, adopted and raised by Albert D. “Al” and Adah B. Anderson-Markin. 

She married Robert E. Coy, and he...

Ruth Ann Smith

Ruth Ann Smith

Feb 1, 2025

Ruth Ann Smith, 82, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on November 13, 1942, a daughter of the late Albert Henry Dubbs and Wanda Amelia (Brownfield) Dubbs.

Ruth Ann is survived by two daughters, Cathy Smith of Quincy and Jill Smith of Jackson...

David Michael Ryan

David Michael Ryan

Jan 31, 2025

David Michael Ryan, 71, of Marysville, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on July 4, 1953, to the late Gordon Albert Ryan and Mary (Hall) Blair. 

David worked as an engineer and had a love for the outdoors.

He is survived by his sister, Deborah Dickman; and his...

Dennis Lynn Ward

Dennis Lynn Ward

Jan 29, 2025

Dennis Lynn Ward, 76, of Waterville and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 6:31 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Story Point Waterville in Waterville, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 23, 1948, a son of the late Stewart Robert Ward and Doris Elizabeth (Headings) Ward. 

On August 22, 1970, Dennis married Sherry (Grimes) Ward in...

Joy King

Joy King

Jan 29, 2025

Joy King, 89, of Bellefontaine went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 29, 2025. She passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana after a brief illness.

She was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 4, 1935, to the late Lawrence R. and Mary Kathryn (King) Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Robin C. Hollinger

Robin C. Hollinger

Jan 29, 2025

Robin C. Hollinger, 62, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1962, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Edna Marie (Mowen) Hollinger-Waldron and the late Robert Eldon Hollinger. 

Robin is survived by her three siblings, Cheryl (Paul) Deffenbaugh, Pat (Burley) Hall, and Randy (Karen) Hollinger; and several nieces...

George L. Holycross

George L. Holycross

Jan 27, 2025

George L. Holycross, 90, of Bellefontaine, entered into his new heavenly home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:30pm peacefully at his home.

George was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, on September 5, 1934, to the late Virgil Lee Traul Holycross and Ruby Sadie (Reames) Holycross. He was also preceded...

Sylvia "Lynn" Clark

Sylvia "Lynn" Clark

Jan 26, 2025

Sylvia “Lynn” Clark, 58, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1966, to the late Clifford and Sylvia (Slone) Adkins. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: Roger and Christopher Adkins and her niece, Racheal.

On January 11, 1986, she married...

Carol Eileen McMullen

Carol Eileen McMullen

Jan 23, 2025

Carol Eileen McMullen, 80, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025, at Green Hills Care Center.

Carol was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 10, 1944, to the late William V. and Lois J. (Wharf) McMullen. 

Carol is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, C. Alayne and Ronald Klenotic of Gladstone, Michigan; nieces and nephews: Ron (Erica) Klenotic, Tanya...

Myrtle "May" Grove

Myrtle "May" Grove

Jan 22, 2025

Myrtle “May” Grove, 86, of Lakeview and formerly of Zanesfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Lakeview, Ohio.

She was born in Crumpler, West Virginia on August 1, 1938, the daughter of the late John Leslie and Felda Garland (Bailey) Angle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Angle.

On December 22, 1957, she married Charles Grove...

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin

Jan 21, 2025

Ronald "Lloyd" Corwin, 81, of Largo, FL, passed away on January 20, 2025, with family by his side at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH.

The Ohio native was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 6, 1943, to Donald E. and Hannah Skidmore Corwin who preceded him in death as did his little sister, Karen Ann Corwin, and his wife, Janean Holway.

Lloyd was...

Gerald D. Sink

Gerald D. Sink

Jan 21, 2025

Gerald D. Sink, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

Gerald was born in Greenville, Ohio on December 31, 1932, the son of the late Jesse and Kathryn (Wilson) Sink. 

He married Carmen O’Connor on July 23, 1955, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2017. He was also preceded in death by...

Dixie Lee Slayback

Dixie Lee Slayback

Jan 21, 2025

Dixie Lee Slayback, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Dixie was born in West Mansfield, Ohio, on February 11, 1940, to the late Alpha S. and Cecil M. (Heavner) Emmons. She married Ronald Leroy Slayback on October 5, 1961, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1989. Dixie was...

Mary Ruth Jackson

Mary Ruth Jackson

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson, born on April 22, 1932, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of “29” as she would tell everyone. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1949 and spent her early years in Shelby County. On April 17, 1949, she married John L. Jackson (deceased, 2007) in Jellico, KY and together they made their...

Tammy Hefner

Tammy Hefner

Jan 20, 2025

Tammy Hefner, age 59, of Russells Point, passed away at her residence at 10:20 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born in Marion, Ohio, on May 20, 1965, to the late Kathy Siebeneck and Frank Church, who survives her.

On October 2, 1982, she married Kevin L. Hefner in the Lafayette Congressional Christian Church, and he survives.

Tammy is also...

Mary Ruth Tuttle

Mary Ruth Tuttle

Jan 19, 2025

Mary Ruth Tuttle, 95, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Green Hills Care Center with her family by her side. She was born in West Liberty, Ohio on June 12, 1929, to the late William G. and Carrie A. (Strain) Knoff. 

On July 27, 1957, Mary married Leland E. Tuttle, and he preceded...

Terry Lee Bothel

Terry Lee Bothel

Jan 19, 2025

Terry Lee Bothel, “Uncle Jack” to his family, and “Pappy” to his coworkers at Honda, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 15, 1941, to the late Kenneth Bothel and Rosemary (Cook) Bothel Castle. He is also preceded in...

Michael Ray Hipple

Michael Ray Hipple

Jan 18, 2025

Michael Ray Hipple, 77, of West Mansfield, Ohio and formerly of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Canton, Illinois on November 22, 1947, a son of the late Ray William Hipple and Mary Elizabeth (Reed) Hipple.

On January 27, 1968, Mike married Janis “Jan” K. (Probyn) Hipple...

Karen Sue Kilburn

Karen Sue Kilburn

Jan 17, 2025

Karen Sue Kilburn, 74, of Cable, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her daughter’s house after a short but aggressive battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on June 16th, 1950, to the late Asberry and Lida (Campbell) Kilburn. She was preceded in death by brothers Wayne Kilburn and Asberry...

Dr. Ian Pasco

Dr. Ian Pasco

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Ian Pasco passed away at his home on January 16th, 2025. Ian was born at St. Mary's Hospital, London, England, on Sept 3, 1938, to Kenneth and Vera (nee Satchell) Pasco of London, England. 

Susie and Ian met in Edinburgh, Scotland in March of 1979. Following a whirlwind courtship, he married Susie Adams Taylor on August 1, 1979, at Scott...

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