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Michael Lee Sanford

Michael Lee Sanford

May 20, 2019

Michael Lee Sanford, age 71, of Keller, Texas passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Green Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in North Richland Hills, Texas.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 15, 1948, to the late Hugh E. Sanford and Betty (Corwin) Lease.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Dick” Sanford. ...

Janice M. Thomas

Janice M. Thomas

May 17, 2019

Janice M. Thomas, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning May 17, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Janice was born in Kenton, Ohio March 20, 1944, to the late Tom and Gladys (Nichols) Brown.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Don, Bill, and James Brown and a sister, Elizabeth May. ...

Steven A. Tuttle I

Steven A. Tuttle I

May 16, 2019

Steven A. Tuttle I, age 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine August 20, 1957, to the late Clifford and Viola (Simmons) Tuttle. Steven was also preceded in death by his siblings, Pamela Tuttle, Douglas Tuttle, and Ronnie Tuttle.

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G. Reid Prinkey

G. Reid Prinkey

May 14, 2019

G. Reid Prinkey, 74, of West Mansfield and formerly of Wooster, passed away early Tuesday morning in his home. Born in 1944 in Connellsville Pennsylvania, he was a 1966 graduate of the Ohio State University and a Buckeye through and through. He went to work for Deere & Company immediately out of school as a branch territory manager,...

Peggy I. Hall

Peggy I. Hall

May 13, 2019

Peggy I. Hall, age 83, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Princeton, West Virginia February 28, 1936, to the late Robert Harvey and Addie C. (Taylor) Williamson.  Peggy married Ralph O. Hall May 25, 1957 in Indiana, and he preceded her in...

Robert M. Linson

Robert M. Linson

May 11, 2019

Robert M. “Bob” Linson, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:47 A.M. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine October 9, 1962, to the late Emil David “Whitey” and Chloe Avis (Fogle) Linson. A brother, Lewis Earl “Lewie” Linson also preceded Bob in death.

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Rev. A.W. "Blackie" Purdin

Rev. A.W. "Blackie" Purdin

May 8, 2019

Rev. A.W. “Blackie” Purdin, age 96, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

He was born in Greenfield, Ohio April 22, 1923, to the late Carl C. and Pearl M. (Kemp) Purdin.  Also preceding him in death was an infant son, Francis Carl Purdin; five brothers, Robert, Cecil, Kenneth, Carl and Richard (infant); three sisters, Ruth Mullins,...

Joseph I. Sadler

Joseph I. Sadler

May 4, 2019

Joseph I. Sadler, age 83, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:37 A.M. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Joe was born in Nippa, Kentucky October 24,1935, to the late Victor and Maline Sadler.

On August 15, 1959, he married Faye Meek and she preceded him in death March 1,...

Michael Craig Banta

Michael Craig Banta

May 3, 2019

Michael Craig Banta, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away May 3, 2019. He was born in Bellefontaine January 22, 1951, to the late Homer Leroy Banta and Mary Louise (Boss) Banta.  Mike was also preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Williams.

Mike is survived by his children, Sean (Jennifer) Banta, Sadie Banta, and Alley Banta...

Harold E. Heacock

Harold E. Heacock

Apr 27, 2019

Harold E. Heacock, age 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Cardington, Ohio, passed away at 11:20 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community.

He was born in Cardington, Ohio September 20, 1925, to the late Fred and Nellie (Farlee) Heacock.

On September 20, 1959, he married June K. Wilkins and...

Rosemary L. Barton

Rosemary L. Barton

Apr 26, 2019

Rosemary L. Barton was born June 10, 1928 and passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at the young age of 90 in the comfort of her Bellefontaine home.

She was born in Amsden, Ohio to the late Frank and Grace (Bennett) Barker, the oldest of four other children; Bill, Nancy, Alice and Keith.  Alice Baughman,...

Martha Jane Stanley

Martha Jane Stanley

Apr 23, 2019

Martha Jane Stanley, a lifelong resident of Logan County, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019, surrounded by her family in the comfort and peace of her home in Jefferson Township near Bellefontaine.

Martha was born on November 21, 1926 in Urbana, the first child of Jay B. Snyder and Helen Opal...

Virginia R. Craig Quay

Virginia R. Craig Quay

Apr 20, 2019

Virginia R. Craig Quay, age 93, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening April 20, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Quincy, Ohio December 27, 1925, to the late Clarence and Opal Belle (Kaylor) Cummings.

Virginia married Leo D. Craig August 13, 1941 in Huntsville, Ohio, and...

Douglas L. Braden

Douglas L. Braden

Apr 19, 2019

Douglas L. Braden, age 85, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Friday evening April 19, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Doug was born in Dayton, Ohio March 14, 1934, to the late Paul Frederick and Ruth (Grimes) Braden.

Doug is survived by a daughter Lisa Braden of Huntsville, and a step-son, David...

Danny Alan Morgan

Danny Alan Morgan

Apr 18, 2019

Danny Alan Morgan, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon April 18, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in DeGraff, Ohio May 6, 1939, to the late John Henry and Neoma Edith (Grimes) Morgan.  Danny married Karen “Kay” Sheeley September 2, 1978 in Huntsville, Ohio and she preceded him in death April 13,...

Lillian Hoover

Lillian Hoover

Apr 16, 2019

Lillian Hoover, age 108, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Lewistown, Ohio January 17, 1911, the daughter of the late Homer T. and Clara (Huber) Miller.

Lillian married Leland Hoover January 28, 1935, and he preceded her in death April 27, 1969.  She was also preceded...

Clinton E. Zirkle

Clinton E. Zirkle

Apr 16, 2019

Clinton E. Zirkle, age 56, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 4:17 A.M. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 17, 1962, to the late Earl Eugene and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. In addition to his parents, Clint was also preceded in death by two sisters, Connie...

June E. Godwin

June E. Godwin

Apr 15, 2019

June E. Godwin, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:44 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine June 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Everett and Edith (Mosier) Conklin.

In 1955, she married Jack...

Luther W. Mann

Luther W. Mann

Apr 14, 2019

Luther W. Mann, age 100, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 5:20 P.M. Sunday, April 14, 2019 at The Pavilion in Sidney, Ohio.

He was born in Shelby County Ohio September 7, 1918, to the late George Ludwig and Emma Magdalene (Klopfenstein) Mann. Along with Luther’s parents and his first wife, he was also preceded in death...

Earl Junior Stayrook

Earl Junior Stayrook

Apr 14, 2019

Earl Junior Stayrook, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

He was born June 13, 1936, in Monroe Township in Logan County Ohio to the late Earl Irvin and Viola Elizabeth (Pugh) Stayrook. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Sarah Maxine Aler, Elizabeth Herring, and Robert “Bob” Stayrook.

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