Obituaries

Shirley E. Kiser

Shirley E. Kiser

Dec 22, 2021

Shirley E. Kiser, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021, at her home.

Shirley was born in Logan County Ohio July 31, 1937, to the late Earl H. and Nina Marie (Winder) Guthrie.

She married William D. “Dave” Kiser August 9, 1954, in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death June 21, 2003. She was...

Julia Ann Pierson

Julia Ann Pierson

Dec 22, 2021

Julia Ann Pierson, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021, at her home.

Julia was born in Akron, Ohio June 30, 1953, to the late Charles M. and Barbara A. (Price) Hevener Jr.

Julia is survived by her husband, Marshall J. Pierson III, whom she married March 18, 1977. She is also survived by...

Lois S. King

Lois S. King

Dec 22, 2021

Lois S. King, age 78, of Urbana, Ohio reached her goal Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 9, 1943, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Cleo and Mary (Sauble) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard Miller; a sister-in-law, Nancy Miller and an infant granddaughter, Lauren...

Jacqualine Louise Baughman

Jacqualine Louise Baughman

Dec 21, 2021

Jacqualine “Jackie” Louise Baughman, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:45 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2021, at Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio.

She was born September 12, 1932, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Anna Marie (Meyer) Hole.

On May 5, 1956, Jackie married Richard Manahan and he preceded her in death...

Freda Jean Knight

Freda Jean Knight

Dec 21, 2021

Freda Jean (Myers) Knight, age 91, of West Jefferson, Ohio went to be with her Lord Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

She was born in Logan County Ohio September 19, 1930, the fifth of eight children born to the late John and Sarah (Barnes) Myers. On January 25, 1953, she married Hershel L. Knight, who preceded her in death in 1978.

She...

James Marion Collins

James Marion Collins

Dec 21, 2021

James Marion “Jim” Collins, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Camilla, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Hardin County Ohio May 23, 1948, a son of the late Burnie and Kathleen (Bailey) Collins. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Gunn and two brothers,...

Ronald Lee Murray

Ronald Lee Murray

Dec 20, 2021

Ronald Lee Murray, age 74, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away December 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by the love of his life.

He was born April 25, 1947, in Logan County Ohio, the son of the late Roy Vere and Agnes May (Holycross) Murray. Also preceding him in death was his son, Ronald C. Murray; a granddaughter, Alysha L. Murray;...

Shirley Ann Core

Shirley Ann Core

Dec 19, 2021

Shirley Ann Core, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Logan County Ohio September 5, 1935, a child of Jason Wardner and Edna Lucinda Swartz.

She was married to the love of her life Jack Clifford Core May 9, 1954, and he...

Samuel Lee Wilson

Samuel Lee Wilson

Dec 19, 2021

Samuel Lee Wilson, age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital ICU in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Montgomery County Ohio January 30, 1948, the son of the late Willard H. and Beatrice L. (Sheldon) Wilson.He is survived by his stepson, Jarrett (Ashley) Gast of Bellefontaine and grandchildren Logan, Olivia,...

Martin W. Goings

Martin W. Goings

Dec 17, 2021

Martin W. “Spike” Goings, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening, December 17, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Spike was born in Bellefontaine November 12, 1945, to the late Charles E. and Mary Etna (Wilson) Goings.

Spike married Virginia Seymour June 23, 1970, and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Chris...

Dorothy E. Kelsey

Dorothy E. Kelsey

Dec 17, 2021

Dorothy E. (Vellenga) Kelsey, age 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine August 10, 1929, to the late Frank and Jenny (Gelsing) Vellenga. On January 1, 1955, she married Harold R. Kelsey and he preceded her in death February 15, 2007. She was also preceded...

Kerry Alan Buchenroth

Kerry Alan Buchenroth

Dec 17, 2021

Kerry Alan Buchenroth, age 68, Lewistown, Ohio passed away at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 16, 1953, a son of the late Joe E. and Ethel Mae (Hurley) Buchenroth. In addition to his parents, Kerry was preceded in death by his brother, Kris (KT) Buchenroth.

On...

Brittany Nicole Douglas

Brittany Nicole Douglas

Dec 16, 2021

Brittany Nicole Douglas, age 23, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Bellefontaine April 3, 1998, a daughter of Gary Lynn (Patti) Douglas and Laura (Dolan) (Daniel Whetsel Jr.) Douglas, who all survive her.In addition to her parents, she is survived by three children: Eddie Poindexter IV, Isaiah Poindexter, and Kamarah Poindexter;...

Miriam A. Shafer Lescalleet

Miriam A. Shafer Lescalleet

Dec 15, 2021

Miriam A. Shafer Lescalleet, age 99, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 9:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Shelby County Ohio November 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Philemon and Elizabeth (Phister) Watkins.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Stanley Shafer Sr. in 2002 and...

Dr. Edward G. Cerwinsky

Dr. Edward G. Cerwinsky

Dec 15, 2021

Dr. Edward G. Cerwinsky, 78, of West Liberty, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in Mary Rutan Hospital, ICU, Bellefontiane.

He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 21, 1943, the son of the late Fred A. and Berchyie (Johnson) Cerwinsky. He was also preceded in death by a brother,...

Melissa Dee Noel

Melissa Dee Noel

Dec 14, 2021

Melissa Dee Noel, age 53, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

She was born January 20, 1968, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Charles and Myrtle (Brown) Goings.

On June 29, 2002, Melissa married Robert L. Noel...

Patricia R. Wilgus

Patricia R. Wilgus

Dec 14, 2021

Patricia R. “Pat” Wilgus, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio February 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Donald William and Donna Mae (Norris) Wilgus.  She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Byron Wilgus and...

James Joseph Terhall

James Joseph Terhall

Dec 14, 2021

James Joseph “Moose” Terhall, age 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born September 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph Anthony and Ada Marie (Derry) Terhall.

On August 3, 1968, James married the...

Jody Lynn Goings

Jody Lynn Goings

Dec 12, 2021

Jody Lynn Goings, age 49, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 15, 1972 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Floyd William Goings and the late Connie Lou (Garvey) Goings.

Per Jody’s request, there will be no public services.

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Betty Jane Sargent

Betty Jane Sargent

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Jane Sargent, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine November 10,1933, a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Ila Elizabeth (Clingerman) Yoder.

On May 27, 1953, Betty married Richard L. Sargent in Bellefontaine and he preceded...