Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Roberta V Sower
Sep 27, 2026
Roberta Vivian Sower passed away Sunday, September 27th, 2026 at Otterbein Green Hills Life Community at the age of 91. Born on May 27th, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, Roberta was the daughter of the late RV and Frances (Spehar) Corrigan.
She grew up with her four siblings in a home filled with family, music, dancing and love. Roberta met her husband,...
Tambra "Tammy" Lynn Fields
Sep 19, 2026
Tambra “Tammy” Lynn Fields, 66 of Bellefontaine passed suddenly in her sleep Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her residence.
Tammy was born August 18, 1960 in Lima, OH to Floyd M. Fields and Roberta L. (Titus) Bell. Later in life she gained a second mom, Peggy (McLaughlin) Fields. They both loved each other and treated each other like mother and daughter.
Tammy...
Theodora Holloway
Sep 9, 2026
Theodora Croom Holloway, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away on September 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, learning, and more than a few wind chimes and snow globes.
She was born on December 25, 1938, in Logansport, Louisiana.
Theodora was the beloved wife of Vance Holloway, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. During their time together, they lived...
John T Roettger
Sep 3, 2026
John T. Roettger, 83, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on September 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, a supportive father, an amazing grandfather, and a loyal friend.
John attended The Ohio State University as an undergraduate (Go Bucks!) and earned his master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. He spent more than 20 years...
Thomas Keith Zell
Sep 2, 2026
Thomas K. Zell, 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2026.
He was born on January 30, 1954, to Gorden and Caroline Zell, who preceded him in death.
Tom worked in carpentry for many years. He enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by his children, Travis Zell (Christine), Tara Zell, and Todd Zell (Anja); his grandchildren, Tommy Brockmeier,...
Joseph J. Thurman
Sep 1, 2026
Joseph J. Thurman, 69 passed away on September 1, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL, after a brief battle with cancer.
Joe was born on February 19, 1957, in Bellefontaine, OH, to the late Doyle E. and Laura Thurman. He worked for Anthony Farms for many years and then for the Polk County FL Educational System. Joe worked...
Rev. Roger Lee Childers
Aug 29, 2026
Reverend Roger Lee Childers, 81, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2026 at Otterbein Green Hills SeniorLife Community. He was born May 29, 1945, in Louisa, KY, to Ogal and Corine Childers.
Roger married the love of his life, Carol Ann Basham, on January 16, 1965 in Columbus, OH. Together they shared...
Ashley Elizabeth Slaymaker
Aug 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Ashley Elizabeth Slaymaker, who went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026. Born on January 5, 1987, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Ashley's life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. She passed away peacefully in her sleep...
Ronald Lee Downing
Aug 25, 2026
With deep sorrow, yet with the hope of the resurrection, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Downing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor, and missionary, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2026.
His life was a testimony to the transforming grace of God.
Ron was born on December 17, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, to...
Marcus J. Taylor
Aug 25, 2026
Marcus J. Taylor, 73 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH.
Marcus was born March 8, 1953 in Lima, OH to the late Lloyd Elmer and Donna Belle (Dobie) Taylor. On August 26, 1972 in Botkins, OH he married the love of his life Elaine M. Burden, who survives. He is also...
Joseph Michael Grieshop
Aug 16, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Grieshop, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2026.
Joe lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his country, and a fierce love for his family. He served honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserve. Following his military service, Joe spent over 30 years on the road as...
E. Gary Shaffer
Aug 14, 2026
E. Gary Shaffer, 66 of West Liberty passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence.
Gary was born February 18, 1960 in Madison, WV to Elmer Gray and G. June (Graham) Shaffer. On March 21, 1985 in North Lewisburg, OH he married the love of his life Tammy Jean Lynch, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Dawna...
Robert D Watkins
Aug 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Dean Watkins, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Ohio Health Hospice House. Bob was born in Bellefontaine on January 26, 1952, to the late Leslie Dale Watkins and Shirley Ann (Shawver) Watkins. On August 16, 1972, he married Janice Ann (Wroten) Watkins, who survives. Bob is also survived by sister Connie Geissinger of Kenton,...
Ronald Cleveland Justice
Aug 11, 2026
Ronald Cleveland Justice, 83 of Huntsville passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Ronald was born in Phyllis Kentucky on July 4, 1943 to the late Grover Cleveland and Faye (Reynolds) Justice. In October of 1962 he married Nancy Caroline (Cordle) Justice who recently preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by...
Timothy N Ingram
Aug 5, 2026
Timothy N. Ingram, 67, of Bellefontaine, OH passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5 at home, surrounded by his family.
Tim was born July 26, 1959, in Fairborn to Walter Ingram and Learlene nee Walton. On April 2, 1988, he married his wife, Paula. They renovated a home outside DeGraff and had two kids, Audrey and Jacob. An entrepreneur, Tim owned Preferred Mechanical...
Nancy Caroline Justice
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Caroline (Cordle) Justice, 81 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Logan Acres Senior Community.
Nancy was born September 18, 1944 in Doran Virginia to the late Henry W. and Georgia (Goodman) Cordle, who passed in 1986 and 2008. In October 1962 she married Ronald Cleveland Justice, who survives. She is also survived by her one son,...
Margaret Teresa Erickson
Jul 26, 2026
Margaret Teresa Erickson, 43 of Bellefontaine went to the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Margaret was born April 30, 1983, to Thomas Patrick Coate and Jeanette Elaine (Birt) Hildreth. On May 7, 2012, she married the love of her life Stephan Douglas Erickson, who survives. She is also survived by her children, Grant, Isaac,...
Hiltrude L. “Trudy” Mays
Jul 25, 2026
Hiltrude “Trudy” Ludwina Mays 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully the morning of July 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Trudy was born in Frankfurt Germany on May 5, 1941, daughter of late Richard and Maria (Klein) Koenig.
She went to school in Frankfurt-Eschersheim and continued her education in business at vocational school in Frankfurt-Mitte. She married Air...
Sandra K. Dugan Lilley
Jul 24, 2026
Daughter, sister, niece, momma, grandma, “Mimmie”, Aunt Kay and Ms. Lilley, was who Sandra Kay (Dugan) Lilley was known as before life's unexpected calling ended early morning on July 24, 2026, at home peacefully and serenely.
Sandra was born on October 16, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Sandra was a Bellefontaine High School graduate, Class of 1961. She moved to Massillon, Ohio...
