Obituaries
Carroll E. Holycross
Jul 3, 2021
Carroll E. Holycross, 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:49 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in West Mansfield, Ohio October 9, 1952, a son of the late Virgil Lee Traul Holycross and Ruby Sadie (Reames) Holycross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Cecil E. Allen
Jul 2, 2021
Cecil E. Allen, 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:31 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 14, 1943, in Morley, Kentucky, a son of the late James E. and Otie G. (Sulfridge) Allen. In addition to his parents Cecil was also preceded in death by...
Margie J. Dunlap
Jul 1, 2021
Margie J. Dunlap, 90, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 9:55 a.m. at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Van Wert County Ohio January 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Kimber and Edith (Mosier) Thatcher.
On June 12, 1955, she married Robert Eugene Dunlap and he...
Marvin E. Chism
Jun 29, 2021
Marvin E. Chism, 79, of Texas and formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Rosewood Nursing & Rehab Center in Killeen, Texas.
Marv was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio January 26, 1942, to the late Paul Meredith and Catherine (Shafer) Chism. He was also preceded in death by a brother David Chism. ...
Betty E. Cantrell
Jun 27, 2021
Betty E. (Newcomb) Cantrell, 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born March 25, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lilly (Richardson) Newcomb.
On February 26, 1960, Betty married Ernest E....
Alyce Virginia Baker
Jun 25, 2021
Alyce Virginia "Ginny" (Hackett) Baker passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Safford, Arizona Friday, June 25, 2021.
She was born May 11, 1937 in Bellefontaine Ohio, to the late Donald Clinton and Margaret Eleanor (Woodard) Hackett.
In 1956, Alyce married Roland Eugene Baker and he preceded her in death. She was also...
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...
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