Obituaries

Delores Ann Brunner

Delores Ann Brunner

Nov 29, 2021

Delores Ann “Dee Dee” Brunner, 68, of West Liberty, Ohio and formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away at 8:27 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty following a long and valiant struggle with dementia.

She was born November 20, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilford Stanley and Janet Joy (Turner)...

Randy Thompson

Randy Thompson

Nov 28, 2021

Randy Thompson, 67, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born March 18, 1954, in Shelby County Ohio, a son of the late Joseph Thompson and Ann (Watkins) Vest. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded...

Jerry D. McLaughlin

Jerry D. McLaughlin

Nov 27, 2021

Jerry D. McLaughlin, 83, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Lebanon, Ohio with his wife and daughter by his side.

Jerry was born in Lewistown, Ohio June 24, 1938, to the late Cevera E. and Sarah (Lykins) McLaughlin Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cevera...

James Robert McDonald

James Robert McDonald

Nov 26, 2021

James Robert McDonald, 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, November 26, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Bellefontaine March 8, 1943, to the late Robert Dally and Joy Elizabeth (Thompson) McDonald.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra L. (MacGillivray) McDonald, whom he...

Alan Jay Baker

Alan Jay Baker

Nov 25, 2021

Alan Jay “AJ” Baker, 34, of Mount Victory, Ohio passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 25, 2021, at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 25, 1987, the son of the late Dean Alan Baker, who passed away just 40 minutes after AJ, and Teresa (Purtee) Baker who survives.

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Dean Alan Baker

Dean Alan Baker

Nov 25, 2021

Dean Alan Baker, 64, of Mount Victory, Ohio passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, November 25, 2021, at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.

He was born in Urbana, Ohio July 23, 1957, a son of the late Kenneth Dale and Elinor Ann (Race) Baker. Dean was preceded in death by his son, Alan Jay “AJ” just 40...

Debbie S. Corn

Debbie S. Corn

Nov 24, 2021

Debbie Corn, 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:14 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan December 15,1957, a daughter of the late Harold Eugene and Anita Beryl (Casterline) Wilson.

On December 23, 1988, Debbie married Carl A. Corn in...

Harley J. Stump

Harley J. Stump

Nov 23, 2021

Harley J. Stump Jr., 72, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born October 13, 1949, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Harley Junior and Doris Evelyn (Smith) Stump.

Harley is survived by his ex-wife, Dawn...

Wayne M. Carter Jr.

Wayne M. Carter Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Wayne M. Carter Jr., age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Wayne was born in Bellefontaine March 17, 1965, to the late Wayne M. Carter Sr. and Lavonne (Banks) Carter.

Wayne is survived by his wife Teresa (Morning) Carter of...

Robert Andrew Gattis

Robert Andrew Gattis

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Andrew Gattis, 90, of Rushsylvania, Ohio went to the big parade in the sky Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021.

Bob was born January 28, 1931, in Pensacola, Florida.  As a child, he lived in Jacksonville, Florida, and Augusta, Georgia before moving to California where he graduated from Alhambra High School.  Bob was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp...

Charles Dallas Sullivan

Charles Dallas Sullivan

Nov 22, 2021

Charles Dallas “Charlie” Sullivan, 72, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 7:27 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio.

He was born in Hardin County Ohio July 18, 1949, a son of the late Richard Dallas and Fern Ann Tevis Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Sullivan....

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr.

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr.

Nov 22, 2021

Reverend Abraham Kenner Sr., 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:35 p.m. November 22, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born in Kokomo, Indiana February 1,1934, a son of the late Ephraim Chesterfield and Allie Georgia (Hoosier) Kenner.

On February 26, 1965, Abraham married the former Janice Eileen...

Sharon Sue Chism

Sharon Sue Chism

Nov 21, 2021

Sharon Sue Chism, 76, of Killeen, Texas and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, November 21, 2021, at Baylor Scott White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Sharon was born in Bellefontaine December 21, 1944, to the late Edward A. Moyer and Bertha Mae Spillman Moore.  She married Marvin E. Chism March 28, 1965, and he preceded...

Richard L. James

Richard L. James

Nov 20, 2021

Richard L. “Dick” James of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 20, 2021, at the age of 84. After a brief battle with a recurring chronic illness, Dick died peacefully in his sleep at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio with his loving family and special friend, Brenda Sickles Donegan,...

Floyd Stotler

Floyd Stotler

Nov 20, 2021

Floyd Stotler, 82, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born February 6, 1939 in DeGraff, a son of the late Alonzo T. and Nora N. (Whimberly) Stotler. He was also preceded in death by a son, Danny Stotler; an infant...

Dr. Harry L. Graber

Dr. Harry L. Graber

Nov 18, 2021

Dr. Harry L. Graber, 90, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, November 18, 2021, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

Dr. Graber was born in Leo, Indiana August 23, 1931, to the late Benjamin and Anna (Liechty) Graber.  He married Roberta Mae Schertz December 22, 1957, in Fisher, Illinois and she preceded him in death September...

David Darrell Henson

David Darrell Henson

Nov 18, 2021

David Darrell Henson, 74, of Lewistown, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Powell, Ohio August 12, 1947, to the late Donald Henson and Betty (Smith) Ewing. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Donald Ewing; a sister, Rebecca “Becky” Hurlbutt and a nephew, Matthew Driscol.

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Janet S. Franz

Janet S. Franz

Nov 17, 2021

Janet S. Franz, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Trenton, Michigan April 30, 1946, the daughter of the late Edward P. and Regina (Brown) Kleinoeder.

On October 10, 1969, she married Joseph H. Franz and he preceded...

Frank B. Smith

Frank B. Smith

Nov 17, 2021

Frank B. Smith, 67, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

He was born November 12, 1954 in Bellefontaine, the fifth son of Phillip Morris and Bette Jean (Blair) Smith Warner.

On February 5, 1977, Frank married the former Beverly Ann...

Marion A. Fox

Marion A. Fox

Nov 15, 2021

Marion A. Fox, also known by Manny and Paw by his family, Foxy by his coworkers, and Sam by his friends, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine March 12, 1941, the son of the late Lester and Nina (Nickell) Fox.  He was...