Obituaries

Ashley K. Nickell

Ashley K. Nickell

Sep 11, 2022

Ashley K. Nickell, 33, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a battle with cervical cancer.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 1, 1989, the daughter of the late Marvin Dean Nickell, Jr. and Kathy (Slusher) Robinson, who survives in Bellefontaine.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter,...

Charles Elmer Easton

Charles Elmer Easton

Sep 10, 2022

Charles Elmer Easton, 93, of DeGraff, known to everyone as Elmer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, at the Homestead at Logan Acres.

Elmer was born in Logan County on May 30, 1929, to the late Carl M. and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Stanley...

Darlene June Shepard

Darlene June Shepard

Sep 7, 2022

Darlene June Shepard, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Cardington, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clyde O. and Estella Pearl (Wallace) Patterson.

 

On April 9, 1949, Darlene married Francis John Galyk, and he was killed...

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens

Sep 7, 2022

Gertrude Joan Faler Clinehens, 99, formerly of Quincy, passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022, at Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.  Heaven has gained an angel.

Gertrude was born at home in Maplewood, Ohio, on September 21, 1923, to the late Joseph Myron and Ruth (Glick) Davis.  She married Orville Lester Faler on June 3, 1940, and he preceded her in death...

Harold Daniel Marker

Harold Daniel Marker

Sep 6, 2022

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On September 6, 2022, Harold Marker, 94, of Bellefontaine, left our arms to be with the Lord. A private family burial was held in the Bellefontaine Cemetery on September 10, 2022. A casual Celebration of Life Open House is slated for the week of Harold's Valentine birthdate, Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1 until 4 P.M. at Honey...

Donald Glenn Ashba

Donald Glenn Ashba

Sep 5, 2022

Donald Glenn Ashba, 88, of Belle Center, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Glenn was born in Kenton, on June 15, 1934, to the late Dean and Ethel (Detwiler) Ashba.  He was also preceded in death by wives Marie Harter Ashba and Martha Flowers Ashba, a brother Robert Ashba, and brothers-in-law J. Edwin Gantz, William Lee...

Larry Wayne Conway

Larry Wayne Conway

Sep 3, 2022

Larry Wayne Conway, 64, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:54 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Respiratory and Nursing Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1958 in Lima, Ohio, a son of the late Everett “Slim” and Pearl Ilene (Tolle) Conway.

 

On August 23, 1981, Larry married Kelly (Jones) Conway in Zanesfield, Ohio...

Janis R. Dawson

Janis R. Dawson

Sep 2, 2022

Janis R. Dawson, 70, of rural Bellefontaine, passed away Friday morning, September 2, 2022, at her home.

Janis was born in Bellefontaine on December 7, 1951, to the late Pearl K. and Margaret (Walter) Dawson.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Jeanne Ziegler.

Janis married Andy Reinhart on December 24, 1988, and he survives.  She is also...

Barbara A. Stewart

Barbara A. Stewart

Aug 31, 2022

Barbara A. Stewart, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs.

Barbara was born in Logan County, Ohio, on March 18, 1939, to the late Edward A. and Katherine L. (Newell) Bewley.  She graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1957.  On July 19, 1966, she married Ronald E. Stewart in Bellefontaine,...

Thelma I. Price

Thelma I. Price

Aug 31, 2022

Thelma I. Price, 89, Belle Center, passed away at 5:04 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio. She was born in Lakeview, Ohio on May 8,1933, a daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Stratton.

 

On January 24, 1949, Thelma married David Albert Price in ,Newport, Kentucky and he preceded her in...

Joseph Martin Lepree

Joseph Martin Lepree

Aug 31, 2022

Joseph M. Lepree, 80, of DeGraff, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Fairhaven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on January 10, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of the late Joseph Lepree and Nellie (Pielech) Lepree.

 

On January 10, 1974, Joe married his loving wife of 48 year, Lois...

Jeannette Anne LeVan

Jeannette Anne LeVan

Aug 31, 2022

Jeannette Anne LeVan, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Ralph David and Imogene (Graham) English.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael LeVan Sr.

She...

Lee Robert Brokaw

Lee Robert Brokaw

Aug 30, 2022

Lee Brokaw, 37, of West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1985, in Wilmington, Ohio, a son of James Michael Brokaw and Penny Ann Place.

 

On April 14, 2017, Lee married Bethany Anne (Hostetler) Brokaw in Columbus, Ohio and she survives, along with their children, Logan Instine, Faith Instine,...

Franklin C. Arbogast

Franklin C. Arbogast

Aug 29, 2022

 

Franklin Clayton Arbogast, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on August 29, 2022, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 29, 1941, the son of the late Guy and Mary (Wagner) Arbogast. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Guy Arbogast, brothers, Herbert "Herb" Arbogast, G. Harrison Arbogast,...

Vickie Ann Neeld

Vickie Ann Neeld

Aug 27, 2022

Vickie Ann Neeld, 62, of Big Springs, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 27, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

She was born in Springfield, OH on October 8, 1959, the daughter of the late James W. and Joanne L. (Duty) Clifton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bev McDonnell.

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James "Jim" Burnside

James "Jim" Burnside

Aug 26, 2022

James “Jim” Burnside, 70, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Friday, August 26, 2022, after battling cancer.

He was born in Logan County, Ohio in 1952, the son of the late Kenneth and Marcena Burnside.

Jim leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Trudy Burnside and two sons; Jeremy and Joshua (Jessica) Burnside, three daughters, Janel (Mike) Spain,...

Shelley Kay Beaty

Shelley Kay Beaty

Aug 25, 2022

Shelley Kay Beaty, 74, of Crestview, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at North Okaloosa Medical Center, in Crestview, Florida.

Shelley was born in Bellefontaine on August 8, 1948, to the late Merle and Helen Pauline (Pence) Manahan.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Sharon Payne.

Shelley married Robert Beaty on April 17, 2003, and he...

Carl "Kaka" C. Weaver

Carl "Kaka" C. Weaver

Aug 21, 2022

Carl C. “Kaka” Weaver, 94, of Springfield, OH, passed away at 3:16 a.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Hospice of Dayton.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 26, 1927, the son of the late Kelly and Bessie (Winkler) Weaver.  He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elnora and James Lananna. 

On January 1,...

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Aug 20, 2022

Thomas G. Weiskittle, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Adolph William and Doris Eileen (Miller) Weiskittle.

 

On May 28, 1960, Tom married Beverly J. (McGowan) Weiskittle at Muchinnipi Church in Lewistown, Ohio, and a...

Billy Dean Peterson

Billy Dean Peterson

Aug 19, 2022

Billy Dean Peterson, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday afternoon, August 19, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Billy was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on April 6, 1955, to Billy Shelton Peterson and Elizabeth (Johnson) Peterson.

Billy is survived by his daughter Melissa Ann Peterson of Dublin; a granddaughter Madilyn Shelton Comstock of Dublin; his mother Elizabeth Peterson of Bellefontaine;...