Obituaries

Peggy L. Gross

Peggy L. Gross

Aug 9, 2020

Peggy L. Gross, 91, of Route 5, Wapakoneta passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Peggy was born on September 2, 1928 in Logan County. She was the only daughter of Robert Huffer and Lola (Ohler) Huffer. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Paul A. Huffer...

Larry L. Sprague

Larry L. Sprague

Aug 8, 2020

Larry Sprague, 67, of Jackson Center has exchanged his fields and the peacefulness of “The Pond” for heavens pastures.

Larry passed Saturday morning August 8, 2020, at his home.

Larry was born in Sidney on May 18, 1953, to the late Warren G and Zelna L. (Spicer) Sprague.

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Ranny Paul Lane

Ranny Paul Lane

Aug 7, 2020

Ranny Paul Lane, age 76, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Middleburg, Ohio October 19, 1943, a son of the late Lowell Lemuel and Mary Evalena (Cox) Lane. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Lane.

Ranny will...

Martin L. Kodger

Martin L. Kodger

Aug 7, 2020

Martin L. Kodger, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Springfield Regional Hospital.

Martin was born in Quincy, Ohio February 5, 1935, to the late Lester and Mildred W. (Cook) Kodger.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Weller; brothers Herbert Kodger and George Kodger; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Kodger;...

Sharon K. Kramer

Sharon K. Kramer

Aug 3, 2020

Sharon K. Kramer, age 73, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020 at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Hospital.

She was born in Hooker, Oklahoma July 1, 1947, to the late Orban and Evalee (Stanhope) Arnold.  Sharon was also preceded in death by a son, Adam Kramer; her twin brother, Charlie Arnold and a sister,...

Michael Eugene Atkinson

Michael Eugene Atkinson

Aug 3, 2020

Michael Eugene Atkinson, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cumberland County North Carolina November 14, 1955, a son of the late William Robert and Margaret (Crowe) Atkinson.

In 1998, Mike married the former Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Provo in Orlando, Florida and she preceded him in...

Donald F. Engelhaupt

Donald F. Engelhaupt

Jul 30, 2020

Donald “Don” F. Engelhaupt, age 89, known to many as “Hopper” passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Don was born on October 27, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Carrie (Hemlinger) Engelhaupt of Sidney. He was devoted to his wife, Ruth, of 70 years, who...

Nolan C. Church Sr.

Nolan C. Church Sr.

Jul 29, 2020

Nolan C. Church Sr., age 90, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio after a long battle with shingles.

He was born in Zionville, North Carolina February 23, 1930, to the late Ivan E. and Vera (Byers) Church.  Nolan was also preceded in death by two sisters. ...

Robert Neal Fischer

Robert Neal Fischer

Jul 28, 2020

Robert Neal “Fish” Fischer, age 66, of rural East Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County Ohio February 25, 1954, a son of the late Marvin and Joyce (Burnside) Fischer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael...

June V. Alexander

June V. Alexander

Jul 27, 2020

June V. Alexander, age 88, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Leonardsburg, Ohio June 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Alfred H. and Nellie G. (Williamson) Powell.  She was also preceded in death by two husbands and a sister.

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Norman Eugene McClain

Norman Eugene McClain

Jul 27, 2020

Norman Eugene McClain, age 52, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2020, at his home.

Norm was born in Ohio August 20, 1967, to the late Ronald C. and Deloris “Jane” (Argabright) McClain.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Flick and a brother, Kennard “Alex” Shepard.

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Ronald K. Bell

Ronald K. Bell

Jul 27, 2020

It was a surprise to me, but apparently, I, Ronald K. Bell have passed away.  I knew it would happen one day and that day was July 27, 2020. I waited two years to be reunited with my soulmate, Marguerite Cottrel; whom I married on October 5, 1958. We met while I was attending Quincy Local Schools. My...

Dennis Charles Walter

Dennis Charles Walter

Jul 25, 2020

Dennis Charles Walter, 49, of DeGraff, passed away surrounded by his family on July 25, 2020. Dennis was employed by CSX Railroad where he established many lifelong friendships.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Krista. Together, they shared four children; Courtnie (Shane) Judy of Jackson Center, Megan Wiley of Marion, Cody...

Jeffery Lee Bartlett

Jeffery Lee Bartlett

Jul 25, 2020

The Reverend Jeffery Lee Bartlett, age 65, passed from this world at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.  Throughout his 15-month struggle with leukemia, Jeff continued to experience the joy of the Lord whom he loved with all his heart and with whom he now resides eternally.

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Jorge Luis Ramirez

Jorge Luis Ramirez

Jul 25, 2020

Jorge Luis Ramirez, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born September 3, 1966 in Venezuela. Jorge is survived by his children, Denilson and Emmanuel Ramirez.

Jorge Luis was a highly organized human being, respectful,...

Julia Mae Ferguson

Julia Mae Ferguson

Jul 25, 2020

Julia “Judy” Mae (Hites) Ferguson, age 91, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. COVID was not involved.

Judy (aka “Dude”) was born in Belle Center, Ohio November 1, 1928, a daughter of the late Harley and Clara (Hatcher) Hites. She was also preceded in death by...

Brent R. Williamson

Brent R. Williamson

Jul 23, 2020

Brent R. Williamson, age 67, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine June 18, 1953, the son of the late Robert Williamson and Janet (Royer) Skony. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Connor Strobridge March 23, 2015.

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Charles Richard Griffith Sr.

Charles Richard Griffith Sr.

Jul 18, 2020

Charles Richard “Dick” Griffith Sr., age  83, of Kenton, Ohio passed away at 6:45am Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton.

He was born in Shelby County Ohio November 29, 1936, a son of the late Charles H. and Helen Sophia (Mann) Griffith.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Richard Griffith Jr.

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Stella Allene Weaver

Stella Allene Weaver

Jul 15, 2020

Stella Allene Weaver, age 74, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in Verona, Missouri July 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Ransom Eugene and Louise Mae (Branham) Lawson. In addition to her...

Ellen Marie Perry

Ellen Marie Perry

Jul 14, 2020

Ellen Marie (Core) Perry, 83, of Bellefontaine passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the Campbell Place, Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine on January 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Edward Knight Sr. and Dorothy Louise (Webster) Core.

On March 20, 1965, she married...