Obituaries

James J. Tromblay

James J. Tromblay

Jan 5, 2019

James J. “Jim” Tromblay, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:08 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

He was born in Tupper Lake, New York February 11, 1929, to the late Patrick Joseph and Della (Henry) Tromblay. A daughter, Melinda Smith in 2016 and brothers, Robert, Donald, Peter, and Paul also...

Robert L. Davis

Robert L. Davis

Jan 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Davis, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday evening January 5, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 14, 1934, to the late Raymond and Flossie Doris (McGee) Davis.  Bob was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lowell, Lloyd, and Jack Davis and a sister, Barbara Longberry.

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Ernest E. Cantrell

Ernest E. Cantrell

Jan 5, 2019

Ernest E. Cantrell, age 78, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 7:15 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Davy, West Virginia April 22, 1940, to the late Robert E. Cantrell and Ethel (Sparks) Cantrell. Ernest was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mavis...

Floyd W. Lambright

Floyd W. Lambright

Jan 2, 2019

Floyd W. Lambright, age 82, of Kenton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born November 12, 1936 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey V. and Clara (Miller) Lambright.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife.

Floyd is survived by...

Russell G. Schrader

Russell G. Schrader

Dec 30, 2018

Russell G. Schrader, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 3:15 P.M. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine April 14, 1941, to the late Fredrick Nelson and Alice (Floyd) Schrader. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Schrader....

A. Miriam Curler

A. Miriam Curler

Dec 28, 2018

A. Miriam Curler, age 97, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born in Hardin County Ohio December 9, 1921, to the late Otto and Lucretia (McAdams) Culp.

Miriam married Walter Curler February 2, 1942 in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death August 9, 1999. ...

Felicity Marie Vining

Felicity Marie Vining

Dec 25, 2018

Felicity Marie Vining, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly at 2:03 P.M. Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine September 18, 2018, a daughter of Rachel Brannan and Charles Andrew Vining II both of Bellefontaine.

In addition to her parents, Felicity is survived by...

Johnathan Lynn Adams

Johnathan Lynn Adams

Dec 25, 2018

Johnathan Lynn Adams, age 44, of Lexington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home after spending Christmas day with his family.

John was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 18, 1974, to Debra (Cox) Vickers and the late George L. Adams.  John was also preceded in death by his grandmothers Alice E. Beltz and Minnietta Brown....

Onalea Metz

Onalea Metz

Dec 24, 2018

Onalea “Lee” Metz, age 84, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:17 P.M. Monday, December 24, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born October 7, 1934 in Arkansas. Her aunt, Mary Mills raised her in Verona, Ohio.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Nancy) Ambos, Vickie (Steve) Eakins,...

Barbara J. Moffitt

Barbara J. Moffitt

Dec 22, 2018

Barbara J. Moffitt, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:30 P.M. Saturday, December 22 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio August 16, 1927, to the late Foster and Thelma Doughman.

On June 8, 1947, Rev. Robert Wearley married Barbara and Than W. Moffitt in...

Don R. Mann

Don R. Mann

Dec 17, 2018

Don R. Mann, age 89, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home with his loving son by his side.  He was born January 2, 1929, in Jackson Township in Shelby County to the late Elmer P. and Mayme M. (Rickert) Mann.

Don married Lois Gerber January 30, 1949 in Jackson Center, and she...

Robert Franklin Clark

Robert Franklin Clark

Dec 16, 2018

Robert Franklin Clark, age 68, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:45 A.M. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at his home.

He was born in Rosewood, Ohio September 21, 1950, the son of the late Harry and Grace (Harvey) Clark.

On October 8, 1969, he married Laura Eileen Smith, and she preceded him in death January 26,...

Scott Ray

Scott Ray

Dec 14, 2018

Scott Ray, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Patty Jean (Halves) Ray and the late George Louis Ray.  Scott was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ashlee N. Ray in 2016.

He is survived by his wife,...

Gary L. Reprogle

Gary L. Reprogle

Dec 14, 2018

Gary L. Reprogle, age 70, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Friday morning December 14, 2018, at St. Rita’s Care Center in Lima Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 26, 1948, to the late Gail and Theodosia (Vickery) Reprogle.

Gary married Rebecca Ann Krohn June 8, 1974, and she preceded him in death October 13, 2014. ...

Lisa Kay Smith

Lisa Kay Smith

Dec 13, 2018

Lisa Kay Smith, age 47, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:52 P.M. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Mercy Health in Urbana, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio February 8, 1971, a daughter of David “Junior” Smith and the late Sally L. (Chapman) Smith.  In addition to her mother, Lisa was also preceded in...

Phyllis Marie King

Phyllis Marie King

Dec 11, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, Nanny, and friend, Phyllis Marie King, 72, of Bellefontaine, left this world at 10:42 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl Baughman.

On March 19, 1967, Phyllis married her husband of...

Dahlia Maude Jones

Dahlia Maude Jones

Dec 9, 2018

Dahlia Maude Jones, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Allen County Ohio December 5, 1921, a daughter of the late William H. and Margaret A. (Slagle) McClurg.

On October 20, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky she married Daniel Edward...

Peggy J. Harmon

Peggy J. Harmon

Dec 9, 2018

Peggy  J. Harmon, age 49, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:03 P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Urbana, Ohio June 24, 1969, to the late Michael Little and Loretta (Francis) Boyer of Bellefontaine.

On June 26, 2010,...

Linda C. Kelly

Linda C. Kelly

Dec 9, 2018

Linda C. (Tapp) Kelly, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 11:08 A.M. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Big Springs, Ohio January 4, 1942, to the late Amos and Odetta Mae (Titus) Tapp.

On August 25, 1958, in Mt. Victory, Ohio she married Donald W....

Russell K. Shepard

Russell K. Shepard

Dec 6, 2018

Russell K. Shepard, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:24 A.M. Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio May 23, 1952, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Latimer) Shepard. Along with his parents a sister, also preceded Russell in death.

On September 25, 1988, in Raymond,...