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Miriam Gale Turner

Miriam Gale Turner

Aug 4, 2024

Miriam “Gale” Turner, 67, of Russells Point, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 15, 1956, to the late Jim Butler and Dorothy (Pruitt) Horn.

On August 9, 1974, Gale married Kevin R. Turner, and he survives.

She...

Shirley Joan King

Shirley Joan King

Aug 3, 2024

Shirley Joan King, 82, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at The Life Care Center of Medina where she was cared for by Hospice of the Western Reserve and her loving nephew, Phillip King and family. Previously to the nursing home, Shirley was cared for at Green Hills for 2 years, and in her home by...

Annette Vera Ammons

Annette Vera Ammons

Aug 1, 2024

Annette Vera Ammons, also known as “Tish” to her family, was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and love to those around her. Born June 17, 1947, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Annette lived a life filled with devotion, not just to her family but her community and faith. She passed away at her residence on August 1, 2024, leaving...

Michael Lee Barthauer

Michael Lee Barthauer

Jul 30, 2024

Michael Lee Barthauer, 73, of DeGraff, passed away at 9:13 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Piqua, Ohio on March 11,1951, a son of the late Bob Lee Barthauer and Ruby Frances (Ceylor) Barthauer. 

On July 10, 1971, Mike married Joyce (Jenkins) Barthauer in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along...

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas Franklin Burkhammer II, 66, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away early, Monday, July 29, 2024, in his residence.

He was born in Weston, West Virginia, on May 20, 1958, the son of the late Thomas Franklin Burkhammer and Thelma Jean (Sprouse) Burkhammer, who survives in DeGraff, Ohio.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by eight siblings: Robert (Amie) Burkhammer of...

Robert Irvin Scott

Robert Irvin Scott

Jul 26, 2024

Robert Irvin Scott, 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Mount Victory, Ohio on March 13, 1940, the son of the late Charles A. and Freida E. (McGinnis) Scott.

On March 15, 1969, he married Arretta Louise (Breaston) Scott in Bellefontaine, and she survives.

He is also...

Nancy Joan King

Nancy Joan King

Jul 24, 2024

Nancy Joan King passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Memorial Hospital, Marysville, OH surrounded by her family. She is now free of the pain that CREST syndrome brought to her body for the last several years.

Nancy was born to Emil Lloyd Richards and Anna Josephine (Richardson) Richards on April 22, 1944, in Bellefontaine, OH. Nancy is preceded in death...

Allie H. Schrader

Allie H. Schrader

Jul 22, 2024

Allie H. Schrader, 97, of Belle Center, peacefully passed away at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on December 29, 1926, to the late Henry and Lydia (Metzger) Schrader. On September 25, 1948, he married Betty Jean (Hempy) Schrader, and she preceded him in death on April...

Bobbie Jo Zirkle

Bobbie Jo Zirkle

Jul 22, 2024

Bobbie Jo Zirkle, 53, of Kenton, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2024, at her home.

Bobbie Jo was born in Bellefontaine on December 9, 1970, to the late Earl Eugene Zirkle and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ed Zirkle, Jeff Zirkle, and Clinton Zirkle, and sisters Connie Orsborne, and Jeannie Young.

Bobbie Jo is...

June Roberts

June Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

June Roberts, 97, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on June 13, 1927, to the late Earl A. and Nellie C. (Staley) Morris. 

On February 1, 1947, she married Harry Augusta Roberts, and he preceded her in death on October...

Phyllis Lee Davis

Phyllis Lee Davis

Jul 17, 2024

Phyllis L. Davis, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Lewistown, Ohio on August 1, 1933, to the late Carl and Nellie (Hone) Evans.

In July of 1971, Phyllis married Lloyd D. Davis, and he preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Janice Lee Knoff

Janice Lee Knoff

Jul 17, 2024

Janice Lee Knoff, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:41 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert Thomas Bishop Sr. and Thelma Lee (Hunt) Eaton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Mitchell, and a...

Jean Alyce Fullerton

Jean Alyce Fullerton

Jul 16, 2024

Jean Alyce Fullerton, 98, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Jean was born in New Hampshire, Ohio, on March 3, 1926, to the late Samuel J. Hover and Margaret L. (Smith) Hover. She married Richard Max Fullerton on December 30, 1949, in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death in 1979. Jean was...

Elizabeth Marie (Jennings) Brown

Elizabeth Marie (Jennings) Brown

Jul 16, 2024

Elizabeth Marie (Jennings) Brown, 57, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born in Bellefontaine on August 5, 1966, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Norma L. (Lowe) Jennings. 

On June 12, 2000, she married Gregory Allen Brown, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2018....

Eugene W. Schmerge

Eugene W. Schmerge

Jul 14, 2024

Eugene W. Schmerge, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, July 14, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital – Emergency Department.

Gene was born on January 6, 1933, in Shelby County to the late Linus and Irene (Soder) Schmerge. He married Betty L. Wynegar on October 13, 1956, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2024. He was also preceded...

Wayne Carson Leonard

Wayne Carson Leonard

Jul 13, 2024

Wayne Carson Leonard, 87, of Russells Point, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on July 24, 1936, the son of the late Robert E. Lee Jackson “Jack” and Maude Irene (Neff) Leonard. He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Wayne is...

Ruth Ellen Buck

Ruth Ellen Buck

Jul 13, 2024

Ruth Ellen (Folsom) Buck, 92, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, just 3 days shy of her 93rd birthday.

Ruth was born on July 16, 1931, to Charles Eugene Folsom and Laura (Detwiler) Folsom/LeGrand.

She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Joe Richard Buck Sr.; sons, Charles Eugene (Carol) and Joe Richard Jr. (Dina) of West...

Arthur "Bud" Stapleton, Jr.

Arthur "Bud" Stapleton, Jr.

Jul 13, 2024

Arthur “Bud” Stapleton, Jr., 58, of Springfield, passed away Saturday morning, July 13, 2024, at Aventura at Oakwood Village, Springfield.

Bud was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on May 11, 1966, to the late Arthur Lee Stapleton and Lois Darlene (Smith) Stapleton. He was also preceded in death by siblings: Sue (Phillip) Ball, Connie Napier, Lois Marie “Toots” Munz, John Porter, Kim...

Linda L. Green

Linda L. Green

Jul 11, 2024

Linda Lou Green, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed from this life Thursday, July 11, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Center after several years of failing health. 

She was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 2, 1947, to parents William I. Rollins and Sally M. (Calvin) Phillips, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by sister Marcia Ann Lane, with...

Frederick Gilbert Bunke

Frederick Gilbert Bunke

Jul 10, 2024

Frederick Gilbert Bunke, 87, of Botkins, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born in Lima, Ohio on January 5, 1937, a son of the late Frederick Henry Bunke and Maxine Ellen (Harris) Bunke. 

On June 24, 1956, Fred married Shirley Ann (Parlette) Bunke and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2008. He was also...

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