Obituaries

Terriana Irena Nicole Knight-Davis

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Maria Yvonne LyBurtus

Maria Yvonne LyBurtus

May 26, 2021

Maria Yvonne LyBurtus, 65, passed away May 26, 2021 at home. Von was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Dwayne and Gloria LyBurtus; a sister, Brenda McBeth and a brother, Donald Dwayne LyBurtus Jr.​

She was born April 24, 1956 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Maria, or “Von” as she was so affectionately called, raised...

John C. Porter Jr.

John C. Porter Jr.

May 25, 2021

John C. Porter Jr., 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine May 1, 1952, a son of the late John C. "Jack" Porter and Lois (Smith) Porter Stapleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sue...

John C. Plank

John C. Plank

May 20, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, John C. Plank, loving husband of Joy (Hostetler) Plank, passed away in his sleep in the early hours of the morning at the age of 95. John was preceded in death by his father Joe L. Plank; his mother, Addie (Yoder) Plank; a grandson, Ken Plank; a brother, Harley (Clarabel Hostetler) and a sister, Ruth...

Don R. Lay

Don R. Lay

May 20, 2021

Don R. Lay, 78, of rural Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening, May 20, 2021, after battling congestive heart failure.

Don was born in Hardin County September 13, 1942, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Sproul) Lay.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Lloyd Lay, Dorothy Kelley and Edward Lay....

Carolyn Eileen Tuttle

Carolyn Eileen Tuttle

May 19, 2021

Carolyn Eileen Tuttle, 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine. She was born in Logan County Ohio September 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Fredrick J. and Opal Dayle (McPherson) Hollopeter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Meril Huffman and Lauren Ledley and a nephew, Greg Ledley. ...

Donald William Culp

Donald William Culp

May 17, 2021

Donald William “Bill” Culp, 91, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Monday morning May 17, 2021, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill was born in Belle Center, Ohio January 16, 1930, to the late John Otto and Clara Lucretia (McAdams) Culp. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Carlos, John, Everett and Carl Culp and his sisters Miriam...

Ellen Louise Vitt

Ellen Louise Vitt

May 16, 2021

With her constant earthly smile, Ellen Louise (Taft) Vitt made a grand entrance into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 16, 2021, in her home surrounded by her husband and their three children. Ellen was born in Washington, DC December 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Gordon and Ginger Taft.

On June 26,...

Curtis A. Black

Curtis A. Black

May 12, 2021

Curtis A. “Mike” Black Jr., 76, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born May 6, 1945 in Champaign County Ohio, a son of the late Curtis Avery and Juanita Geraldine (Bradley) Black.

He married...

Evan John Donald Jones

Evan John Donald Jones

May 10, 2021

Don Jones passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 10th at the age of 89 years old.

Don was born in Gilwren, Wales, and immigrated as a young man to the United States. After living in Cincinnati Don moved to Bellefontaine, Ohio where he owned and operated The Stoney Creek Trout and Gun Club in...

Betty Joecile Miller

Betty Joecile Miller

May 9, 2021

Betty Joecile Newland Miller, 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine. She was born in Champaign County Ohio October 17, 1924, a daughter of the late Harry L. Newland and Helen (Jacobs) Grimes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert McClure (1946-1962) and Donald E....

Anthony Lynn Pitcock

Anthony Lynn Pitcock

May 4, 2021

Anthony Lynn “Tony” Pitcock, 65, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 31, 1955, to the late Iva Lou (Downing) Johnson.  Tony was also preceded in death by three brothers: Doug Pitcock, Bruce Pitcock and Jerry Mullins and special friends Corky Kerns and Aunt Wilma...

Daniel Wayne Miller

Daniel Wayne Miller

May 4, 2021

Daniel Wayne Miller, 67, of Mingo, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. He was born in Urbana October 16, 1953, a son of the late Robert Kenneth and Janice Marie (Hiestand) Miller. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters.

He is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline...

Stanton Lee Walker

Stanton Lee Walker

May 1, 2021

Stanton Lee Walker, 66, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 22, 1955, the son of the late Jean Ann (Saltz) Walker.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Ann Walker.

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Beulah M. English

Beulah M. English

Apr 29, 2021

Beulah M. English, 101, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Campbell Place Assisted Living in Bellefontaine.

She was born April 12, 1920 in East Liberty, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmo G. and Mazy D. (Reames) Curl.

On April 12, 1941, Beulah married Louis...