for families in West Liberty, OH.

Mar 12, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce that Alan Eugene Fryling was 3 days shy of his 65th birthday when he passed away March 12th, 2026 in his home. A devoted husband and father, Alan was well-liked and had many friends.

Born March 15th, 1961 in Bellefontaine where he lived all his life. Alan was a respected mechanic of nearly 50 years. He...

Mar 11, 2026

Kathryn Druscilla Bracy, 72 of Bellefontaine went home to be with her father and Two Brothers on March 11, 2026, she was born May 4th, 1953, to Russell and Nacy Groves. She was preceded in death by her father Russell and two brothers Keith & Russell Groves.

She is survived by her Mother Nancy L Groves, a sister Christine (David) Vanhoose,...

Mar 11, 2026

Robert Dean Karg, 85 of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Otterbein Green Hills.

On February 4, 1941 in Bellefontaine he was born to the late Charles and Alice (Ward) Karg. On September 6, 1975, in Rushsylvania he married Nancy E. Stewart, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Leroy Karg, Harold...

Mar 5, 2026

Brian Keith Stanley, 79 of Bellefontaine Ohio, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026.

He was born January 5, 1947 in Zanesfield Ohio to the late David E and Marian E (Smith) Stanley.

Brian graduated from Logan Hills in 1965, He then went on to proudly served his country in the United States Army 1 st Calvary Division during the Vietnam Conflict....

Mar 3, 2026

Patricia Lou Bader, 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed into the arms of her Lord in the early hours of March 3, 2026. Pat was a twin born to Clark and May Bess (Ailes) Spillers on September 27,1937 in Pemberton, Ohio. Raised on a farm outside of Covington, Ohio, Pat was an active 4-H member where she learned to be a...

Mar 3, 2026

Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin (85) of Urbana went home to be with his wife and son, on March 3rd, 2026. He was born on April 26th, 1940, to the late Richard and Doris (Duff) McLaughlin. He attended St. Mary Catholic school of Urbana. A proud patriot, he served in the Ohio National Guard in the 1960’s before his honorable discharge in...

Mar 1, 2026

William W. Figley, 99, of West Liberty, Ohio slipped into the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning following a brief illness. He entered this world June 30, 1926 in Findlay, Ohio and entered his Heavenly home March 1 st 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas & Maude Figley, an infant brother Arthur Figley, his wife of 58...

Feb 24, 2026

Dwight G. Walls, 81, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following an extended illness.

Born on April 23, 1944, Dwight was the son of the late Dwight A. and Dona (McAdams) Walls. For the majority of his professional life, he worked as a machinist.

Dwight was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in...

Feb 9, 2026

Cheryl D. Wilgus, 83 of West Liberty passed away quietly in her home Monday, February 9, 2026.

Cheryl was born February 7, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late Charles William and Margaret Helen (Roach) LeVan. On June 30, 1990 she married Ivan Wilgus, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, William E.O. LeVan,...

Feb 4, 2026

Yvonne Colene (Peters) Phillips— known to so many as the warm, radiant “Coco,” and to the love of her life, her husband Jim of 25 cherished years, as his beloved Colene—passed away far too soon on February 4, 2026, leaving a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who loved her. Born on June 8, 1970, in the small town...

Jan 31, 2026

Judith Ann Harris Hodge of DeGraff passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Logan Acres Senior Community. Judy was born on March 5, 1941 to Wayne and Irene Harris in Springfield, Ohio. She was a graduate of Springfield Shawnee High School and Fredrick's Beauty Academy. Judith married Kenneth Neal Hodge on July 30, 1960. She worked as a...

Jan 25, 2026

Allan Dale Austin, 73 of Rushsylvania passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on October 31, 1952 in Bellefontaine to the late Willam L. and Clara Jane (Blair) Austin. On June 11, 1972 in Rushsylvania he married the love of his life Linda Sue Price, who preceded him in death. He is...

Jan 17, 2026

Harvey "Junior" Goings Jr., 90 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Junior was born July 19, 1935 in McGuffey, OH to the late Harvey Nelson and Myrtle Mae (Legge) Goings. On August 18, 1959 in De Graff he married the love of his life Sondra Sue "Sonnie" Robinson, who survives. He...

Jan 17, 2026

Wayne E. Chapman, 84 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.

Wayne was born March 1, 1941 in Bucyrus, OH to the late Jesse Allen and Dorothy Elizabeth (Harshbarger) Chapman. On February 23, 1963 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his life Susan Lynne Winger, who survives. He is...

Jan 10, 2026

Betty Lou Fox 92 , of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday January 10, 2026 at Logan Acres.  She was born August 10, 1933, in Bellefontaine the daughter of Roy and Rose (Walters) Helmandollar.  Betty retired from Westinghouse after 30 years of service.  Survivors include her daughters Lisa (Kevin), James and Denise Adams; she is also survived by 6 sisters; 1...

Jan 9, 2026

Norma Cummings, 88 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, January 9th, 2026 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

Norma was born July 6, 1937 in Clermont County, OH to the late Omer and Erma Belle (Liming) Watson, she had 7 siblings who have all preceded her in death. On December 31, 1955 in Kenton, OH she married Robert L....

Jan 3, 2026

Melissa "Missy" LeAnne Marlow, 60, of Sidney passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born September 6, 1965, the daughter of Robert W. and the late Janet (Ackerman) Simpson. She grew up in Bellefontaine with siblings Robert M. (Becky) Simpson and Jennifer (Ike Agner) Simpson who both survive.

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Jan 1, 2026

John D. Alloway, 74 of West Liberty passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his residence.

John was born August 4, 1951 in Bellefontaine to the late Gail and Betty (Oliver) Alloway Jr.

While born in Bellefontaine he lived in California for many years. He later moved back to Ohio where he was married, had...

Dec 31, 2025

Cynthia (Cindy) Gammell Bailey, 60, of Bellefontaine passed peacefully, Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Cindy was born on May 24, 1965, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of David Gammell and Wilma Durflinger.

Cindy was preceded in death by her father David Gammell and her brother David Gammell, Jr.

Cindy is survived by her mother Wilma Gammell;...

Dec 26, 2025

Clara McBrien Boggs, 87, of Bellefontaine passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Clara was born on December 9, 1938, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna McBrien.

On June 9, 1957, Clara married the love of her life, Jack Boggs, who...