Obituaries

Dennis James Eaton

Dennis James Eaton

Jan 29, 2019

Dennis James Eaton, age 79, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 11:12 P.M. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in his home.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio February 6, 1939, the son of the late James and Katherine (Dennis) Eaton.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dixie Baldwin and Patty Eaton.

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Kathy Dian Bradford

Kathy Dian Bradford

Jan 28, 2019

Kathy Dian Bradford, age 75, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Monday morning January 28, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 16, 1944, to the late Samuel and Donna (Pugh) Fry.

Kathy married Darrel L. Bradford December 10, 1960 in Bellefontaine, and he survives in Rushsylvania.  She is also...

Robert Leon Jackson Sr.

Robert Leon Jackson Sr.

Jan 22, 2019

Robert Leon Jackson Sr., age 92, formerly of East Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning January 22, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County Ohio October 21, 1926, to the late Frank E. and Dorothy I. (Curl) Jackson.  Bob married Ethel Louise Waltzer June 25, 1946, in Cadiz, Ohio, and...

Norma Jean McMillen

Norma Jean McMillen

Jan 19, 2019

Norma Jean (Torrence) McMillen, age 84, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 6:10 A.M. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born in Belle Center October 18, 1934, to the late Stanley Earl and Mary Alene (Cooper) Torrence. Norma was also preceded in death by her brother, Earl Torrence; a sister, Margaret...

James W. Abbott

James W. Abbott

Jan 19, 2019

James W. “Bubba” Abbott, age 47, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in New London, Connecticut January 14, 1972, a son of Laurence L. and Helen (Andrews) Abbott both surviving of Bellefontaine.

On August 4, 2017, he married Jeaninne Snyder and she...

Mabel I. Smith

Mabel I. Smith

Jan 18, 2019

Mabel I. Smith, age 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:35 A.M. Friday, January 18, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

She was born in DeGraff, Ohio May 6, 1925, to the late Frederick G. and Ethel I. (March) Smith.

Mabel is survived by her nieces and nephews, Randy Smith, Brian...

Ruth M. Godwin

Ruth M. Godwin

Jan 17, 2019

Ruth M. Godwin, age 73, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 9:02 A.M. Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Springfield, Ohio February 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Harley and Margaret (Hinkle) Steele.

On November 25, 1972, in New Carlisle, Ohio she married Charles F. “Charlie” Godwin and...

Michael Dean Marmon

Michael Dean Marmon

Jan 16, 2019

Michael Dean Marmon, age 70, of East Liberty, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio June 4, 1948, to the late Kenneth L. and Martha (Mosbarger) Marmon.  He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Louise Marmon.

Mike is survived by...

Richard A. Smith

Richard A. Smith

Jan 16, 2019

Richard A. Smith, age 70 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Belle Springs Nursing Home in Bellefontaine after a long illness.

He was born August 18, 1948, a son of the late Laird “Smitty” and Betty E. Smith.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Owen.

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Bernice June Newman

Bernice June Newman

Jan 15, 2019

Bernice June Newman, age 87, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:04 A.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Green Township Shelby County Ohio July 19, 1931, to the late Clarence and Gladys (Martin) Dorsey.

On December 24, 1949, Bernice married Carl Homer “Sonny” Newman in DeGraff, Ohio, and...

Ralph Lyle Cook

Ralph Lyle Cook

Jan 13, 2019

Ralph Lyle Cook, age 83, of Harper, Ohio passed away at 11:50 P.M. Sunday, January 13, 2019.

He was born In Toledo, Ohio September 1, 1935, to Ralph and Margarite (Dushanne) Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Mike; his sister, Phyllis Hoepfl and a son, Ralph Roy “Rob” Cook. ...

Elizabeth A. Whitaker

Elizabeth A. Whitaker

Jan 13, 2019

Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Whitaker, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine December 22, 1939, to the late J. Hugh and Mildred A. (Coats) Beaty.  Betsy was also preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Beaty whom she idolized....

Gary E. Oakes Sr.

Gary E. Oakes Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

Gary E. Oakes Sr., age 67, of Dunkirk, Ohio passed away at 11:14 A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Phillipsburg, Montana February 14, 1951, to the late Gregory and Velma Tesch.

On December 31, 1980, Gary married Meryl Eleanor Rosander and she preceded him...

Connie Sue Frater

Connie Sue Frater

Jan 11, 2019

Connie Sue Frater, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning January 11, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio June 13, 1947, to the late G.H. and Pauline (Mawhorr) McGinnis.

Connie married Steven P. Frater December 1, 1968, in Kenton, Ohio and he...

Robert George Quay

Robert George Quay

Jan 11, 2019

Robert George Quay, age 84, formerly of Belle Center, Ohio and most recently of West Liberty, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday evening January 11, 2019, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

Bob was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 28, 1934, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen (George) Quay.  He married Janice M. Johnston June 5, 1955, in...

Ruth E. Fickey

Ruth E. Fickey

Jan 7, 2019

Ruth E. Fickey, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:30 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine October 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Emma L. (Jackson) Cloninger.

She was a 1966 graduate...

Richard R. Helmlinger

Richard R. Helmlinger

Jan 6, 2019

Richard R. Helmlinger, age 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 1:30 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Jackson Center June 13, 1932, to the late Michael and Selma Irene (Weaver) Helmlinger. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by three sisters, Esther English, Velma Burean,...

Daniel N. Miller

Daniel N. Miller

Jan 6, 2019

Daniel N. Miller, age 81, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away January 6, 2019, following a period of declining health.

He was born in Holmes County Ohio July 27, 1937, to Noah D. and Anna J. (Raber) Miller.

On November 19, 1959, he married Gertie Mae Hostetler and she survives.

He...

Gerald L. Besett

Gerald L. Besett

Jan 6, 2019

Gerald L. “Jerry” Besett, age 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:37 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Minonk, Illinois June 4, 1937, to the late Orville and Selma (Hopper) Besett.

On December 1, 1960, he married Bonnie Fisher, and she preceded him in death January 28, 1991. His siblings, Carol...

Marie Heintz

Marie Heintz

Jan 6, 2019

Marie Heintz, age 87, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.  She was born in Auglaize County Ohio in 1931, to the late Adrian and Pearl Engel. In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Lange and a brother, Harold Engel.

In 1951, Marie...