Obituaries

Gene Raymond Hansen

Gene Raymond Hansen

Apr 27, 2022

 

Gene Raymond Hansen, age 79, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 11, 1942, in West Allis, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harold Raymond Hansen and Jeanie Nelson. He was also preceded in death by a “special mother” who raised him, Janice Hansen; a sister, Harolyn Hansen;...

Curtis Salyer Jr.

Curtis Salyer Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

 

Curtis “Curt” Salyer Jr., age 79, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born October 2, 1942, in Paintsville, Kentucky, a son of the late Curtis and Delma May (Williams) Salyer Sr.

Curtis married Sheila Jean (Amos) Salyer August 6, 1965, in...

Suetta Rose Pfeiffer

Suetta Rose Pfeiffer

Apr 24, 2022

 

Suetta Rose Pfeiffer, age 75, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. 

Suetta was born in Columbus, June 10, 1946, to the late Robert Sollars and Mary Margaret (Turner) McDaniels.  Suetta was also preceded in death by her step-father Joseph D. McDaniels Sr.

Suetta married Larry Pfeiffer March 20, 2016,...

Elvin D. Jones

Elvin D. Jones

Apr 22, 2022

 

Elvin D. Jones, Jr., 84, of Gutman, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Enclave Nursing Home of Springboro.

Elvin was born in Auglaize County on August 1, 1937, the son of the late Elvin D. Sr. and Virginia L. (Buller) Jones.   He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Jones.

He...

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,...