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Connie M. Helmlinger
Jun 24, 2021
Connie M. Helmlinger, 79, of Sidney, Ohio and formerly of Kettlersville, Ohio passed away at home Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Connie was born in Logan County December 19, 1941, to the late William F. and Ruth L. (Regula) Knief. On August 20, 1960, she married Lester F. Helmlinger in Clay Township. He preceded her in death...
Reva Ann Robison
Jun 24, 2021
Reva Ann Robison, 86, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 9:39 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Ohio Health Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.
She was born in Champaign County Ohio March 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Ralph and Glenna (Krebehenne) Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Evelyn Yvonne Little
Jun 22, 2021
Evelyn Yvonne Little, known by her family and friends as Evon, entered into her eternal rest Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home in Bellefontaine surrounded by her beloved family. She was 64 years old.
She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky June 3, 1957, the fourth daughter of Bradley and Cova June Francis. In 1974, at the age...
Laura W. Corwin
Jun 22, 2021
Laura W. Corwin, age 85, passed away in Cincinnati, OH June 22, 2021, after enduring several health challenges.
She left behind a legacy of strength, courage and abundant love for “all things family”. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Paul E. and Amelia (Miller) Watkins, and her husband, Richard Allan Corwin. She is survived...
Mona Elaine Kean
Jun 21, 2021
Mona Elaine Kean, 65, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 8:39 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born November 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Acie and Edith Viola (Strong) Hawkins.
On November 23, 1973, Mona married Randy Ray Kean in Newport, Kentucky and he...
Opaline Watkins
Jun 20, 2021
Opaline Watkins, 91, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky March 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Archie and Eva (Williams) Trimble.
She married Walter “Ray” Watkins I February 2, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio and he preceded her in death January 26,...
Robert Bartley Erwin
Jun 18, 2021
Robert Bartley Erwin passed away at home June 18, 2021 at the age of 85. In recent years, Bob was cared for by his family and caregivers as he struggled with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. He was the best example of loyalty, working hard, and dedication to the task at hand, which prepared his family well in deciding...
Steven H. Austin
Jun 18, 2021
Steven H. Austin, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.
He was born in West Frankfort, Illinois the son of the late Fred Howell and Annajane (Holloway) Austin.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen Austin; his son, Jeff (Sandy) Austin; four grandchildren: Carolina Grace, Lincoln...
Carl Burkholder
Jun 17, 2021
Carl Burkholder, 72, of US 68 N., Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a six month illness.
He was born September 9, 1948, in Bremen, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph Jr. and Fannie (Slabaugh) Burkholder.
On May 1, 1969, he married Rosetta...
David C. Keller
Jun 13, 2021
After more than a century of a life well-lived, David Chester Keller passed away on June 13, 2021. He was a man who had a zest for life and lived every day to the fullest. He spent his life in service to his family and community and was a friend to all. He married Mary Bernadine Smith in 1949...
James Wesley Rich
Jun 13, 2021
James “Jim” Wesley Rich, age 68, formerly of Bellefontaine and Xenia, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Care Core of Lima.
He was born in Lima, Ohio January 8, 1953, to Freeman W. and Emily M. (Parker) Rich. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother, Walter Rich and a great niece, Kierstin Johnson....
Velva M. Godwin
Jun 12, 2021
Velva M. Godwin, 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Velva was born in Kenton, Ohio February 5, 1930, to the late Pearl R. and Frances (Long) Lease. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Norman Lease and a sister,...
Carroll E. Dennis
Jun 11, 2021
Carroll E. “Pete” Dennis, 86, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Pete was born in Champaign County September 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Mabel E. (Johnson) Dennis. He married Elizabeth F. Zeiner April 19,1968, and she preceded him in death May 13, 2020.
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Rita M. Roberts
Jun 11, 2021
Rita M. Roberts, 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021, at Ohio Health – Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Rita was born in Bellefontaine September 12, 1944, to the late Christie and Marcella (Sites) Roth. She was also preceded in death by a brother Robert Roth.
Rita is...
Terriana Irena Nicole Knight-Davis
Jun 5, 2021
Terriana Irena Nicole Knight-Davis, aka “Tink Davis” came into this world in Columbus, Ohio Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:39 a.m. and was given her angel wings that same day at 5:15 a.m.
Terriana is survived by her mother, Terra Knight and her father Ridge Davis, both of Bellefontaine, Ohio; grandparents: Jason and Cynthia Knight, Kandace Lykins-Knight,...
Harold Kenneth Gardner
Jun 5, 2021
Harold Kenneth Gardner passed away on his 100thbirthday, Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the Artis Senior Living of Mason.
He was born in Ada, Ohio on June 5, 1921, the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Luft) Gardner.
On March 13, 1943, he married Margaret O. (Barth) Gardner and...
Arthur Eugene Marine
May 29, 2021
Arthur Eugene “Gene” Marine died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 29, at his apartment at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio. Born on November 5, 1930, at his parents’ home in Bellefontaine, he lived to be 90 years old.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Bellefontaine and a lifelong community servant. ...
Sandra Lee Yelton
May 29, 2021
Sandra Lee Yelton, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, at her home.
Sandy was born in Springfield, Ohio December 8, 1937, to the late John and Ethel (Shonkwiler) Adrian. She married Charles E. Yelton April 6, 1957, in Mt. Victory, Ohio and he preceded her in death December 2, 1984. Sandy was also...
Owen "Bud" Van Voorhis
May 28, 2021
Owen “Bud” Van Voorhis, 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021, at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab in Bellefontaine.
He was born November 23, 1933, in Zanesfield, Ohio a son of the late Guy and Helen (Quinn) Van Voorhis Ferner.
On December 24, 1952, Bud married the...
David Lewis and Lori Denise James
May 28, 2021
David Lewis James and Lori Denise James, of Bellefontaine, went to be with the Lord together, in Scioto County, on May 28, 2021, their 44th wedding anniversary.
They are survived by their two children, Patrick (Jenna) James and Krista (Neil) Davis, and their seven grandchildren: Patrick Allan, Nate, Noah, Nicolas, Mya, Violet, and Gabriel....
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