Obituaries
Devin Nathaniel Marchal
Oct 7, 2018
Devin Nathaniel Marchal, age 16, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident in Champaign County. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Marchal in 1988 and his adopted grandparents, Don and Adele Detwiller.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 23, 2001, a son...
Dianna Lee Focht
Oct 6, 2018
Dianna Lee “Danny” Focht, age 66 of Belle Center, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:10 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 13, 1952 in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Gerald M. and Carmen Joan (Bodey) Elsass. She was also preceded in...
Timothy Mark McClure
Oct 6, 2018
Timothy Mark McClure, age 63, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Ft. Pierce, Florida, passed away Saturday evening October 6, 2018, at his home outside Bellefontaine. Tim was born in Washington, Pennsylvania July 4, 1955, to the late Charles William and Mary Alice (Failinger) McClure.
Tim is survived by his wife Kay (Mortimore) McClure whom he married April 6, 1995...
LeRoy E. Elliott
Oct 5, 2018
Devoted husband, Dad, and Grandpa, LeRoy E. Elliott of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior just before midnight October 5, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. LeRoy was 89 years old, and everything good and wonderful to his family who already feel the loss, and wish they could talk to him once again. ...
Ted Michael Ricketts
Oct 4, 2018
Ted Michael Ricketts, age 56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born in Bellefontaine December 26, 1961, to the late Milo Andrew and Patricia C. (Smith) Ricketts.
Ted is survived by his sister, Susan Ricketts of Indianapolis, Indiana; his brother, Timothy (Renee) Ricketts of Napoleon, Ohio and several nieces...
Richard E. Kerr
Oct 4, 2018
Richard E. “Dick” Kerr, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:22 P.M. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Union Township in Logan County Ohio to the late Harley Wilson and Clara Christina (Kuntzman) Kerr.
On May 12, 1950, Richard married Shirley Joanne Sprague at the Stony...
Gladys I. Kerns
Oct 3, 2018
Gladys I. Kerns, age 88, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:16 P.M. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. She was born in Bloom Center, Ohio September 10, 1930, to the late John Elwood and Bertha Mae (Spillman) Moore.
On September 11, 1950, Gladys married Raymond Paul Kerns in Richmond,...
Gregory A. Brown
Oct 2, 2018
Gregory A. Brown, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning October 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bellefontaine February 15, 1947, to the late Leonard and Betty (Mabra) Brown. Gregory was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Brown Jr., and sisters Judy Scott, Connie Whetsel, and Berdetta Johnson. ...
Neil P. Shough
Oct 2, 2018
Neil P. Shough, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home. He was born in Logan County Ohio February 12, 1939, to the late Paul Shough and Beatrice (Chamberlain) Shough Larsen. In addition to his parents, Neil was preceded in death by a brother Rocky Shough and a nephew, Stoney.
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Rose Ann Shoemaker
Sep 30, 2018
Rose Ann Shoemaker, age 89, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:05 P.M. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
She was born in Ripley, Ohio March 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Pauline (Simmers) Smith.
On August 18, 1950, she married Robert H. “Bob” Shoemaker and...
Kevin R. Chudyk Sr.
Sep 28, 2018
Kevin R. Chudyk Sr., age 62, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 8:30 A.M. Friday, September 28, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey August 16, 1956, to the late George Chudyk and Angela (Doyno) Chudyk of Hudson, Ohio.
On October 11, 1986, he married Dawn Leininger and she...
John Kerr
Sep 28, 2018
John Kerr, age 87, of rural Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday evening September 28, 2018, on his birthday after a short illness.
He was born in Union Township Logan County Ohio September 28, 1931, to the late Harley Wilson Kerr and Clara Christina (Kuntzman) Kerr.
John married Shirley Evelyn Ward August 25, 1950 at the Stony Creek...
C. Michael Bell
Sep 28, 2018
C. Michael Bell, age 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Brookdale of Marysville surrounded by his family. Mike was born May 24, 1947 in Bellefontaine, to the late Ray Sr. and Mary Irene (Fout) Bell. Along with his parents, his brother Ray Bell Jr. and a brother-in-law, Jim Chick also preceded him in death.
On June...
Gerald Lee Predmore
Sep 20, 2018
Gerald Lee Predmore Sr., age 76, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Akron with family at his side.
He was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio February 8, 1942, to the late Terrence “Step” Predmore and Mattie Marie Simpkins Predmore. He was also proceeded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Denise Faulder; one grandchild, Lance Faulder; four brothers,...
David Alan Comer
Sep 19, 2018
David Alan Comer, age 53, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in San Clemente, California September 28, 1964, a son of Daniel Joseph and Nikki Lee (Wagaman) Comer.
On November 10, 1990, David married Nikki Collinsworth and she survives in Bellefontaine along with a son, Devyn Comer of Bellefontaine; two...
Homer Eugene Nesser
Sep 19, 2018
Homer Eugene Nesser, age 82, of St. Paris, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. He was born in Wellston, Ohio August 26, 1936, to the late Fred and Maggie (Cantrel) Nesser.
Homer was a self-employed horse trainer.
Per Homer’s wishes,...
Sharon K. Smith
Sep 19, 2018
Sharon K. Smith, age 71, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, September 19, 2018 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio August 13, 1947, to the late Ely and Dortha M. (Hiltibran) Howell. Sharon was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Howell.
Sharon...
Joyce Weeks
Sep 19, 2018
Joyce Weeks, age 84, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:00 A.M. September 19, 2018, at the Green Hills Inn in West Liberty, Ohio.
She was born in Coshocton, Ohio October 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Paul and Ada (Stevens) Wilson.
On February 17, 1951, she married Richard E. Weeks and he...
Rhoda D. Robinson
Sep 18, 2018
Rhoda D. “Radar” Robinson, age 56, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 1:53 P.M. Tuesday, September, 18, 2018 at home with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina December 24, 1961, to the late Charles and June (Alford) Martindell. June later married Harold Neal and together they raised Rhoda with love in Bellefontaine,...
Donnie Lee Stone
Sep 18, 2018
Donnie Lee Stone, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 9:28 P.M. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine in Bellefontaine. He was born April 9, 1956, a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Hall) Stone.
Donnie had previously worked at the Paducah Sun newspaper.
Per Donnie’s...
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