Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Nancy N. (Nicholl) Lile
May 3, 2026
Nancy N. (Nicholl) Lile, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Nancy was born June 13, 1936, in Bellefontaine to the late A. D. “Dewey” Nicholl and Lola (Kinney) Nicholl. In 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Levi W. Lile, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Annabelle Mason, Jane Lautenbach,...
James Wesley Harpst
May 2, 2026
James Wesley Harpst, 100, of Huntsville, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Jim was born on January 10, 1926 in Springfield, OH to John Harold and Virginia Dare Christina (Sharp) Harpst. He graduated from Bokescreek Township school in West Mansfield. Jim often spent childhood summers with family in Findlay.
During his career Jim...
Carol Hardman
Apr 24, 2026
Private Graveside services were held Thursday April 30, 2026 at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Evelyn Lee Samson
Apr 22, 2026
Evelyn Lee samson 86 , of Bellefontaine, passed away on April 22, 2026, at At home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her Husband Ernie Samson; Sister Doris Pettit;Son in law Mike Neer and Grandson Clayton ( Mikie ) Neer; daughter in law Doris Keith. She is survived by her three children Russell...
Rosemary B Dietrichson
Apr 13, 2026
Rosemary B. Dietrichson 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Campbell Place Assisted Living Community. She was born Rosemary Barbara Lawrence on September 13, 1930, to William and Matilda Lawrence in Painesville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Harvey High School class of 1949. In 1961, she married Murray N. “Bud” Goodrich Jr. and moved to Chardon,...
Faith Elinor Dowden
Apr 4, 2026
Faith Elinor Dowden, 99, of West Liberty, was called to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 4, 2026, where she was reunited with Leroy, her husband of 79 years.
Elinor is survived by two daughters, Sharon Hanger (Tom Dodds) and Carol (Weldon) Jordan; and former son-in-law Jeff Lange. Also surviving are grandchildren Jason (Bev Glasgow) Miller,...
Donald Graves
Mar 31, 2026
Donald Lynn Graves, 76 of Bellefontaine, passed away sleeping in his home November 19, 2025.
Born February 1, 1949 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, he graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1967 and joined the Air National Guard in 1969. He spent his time in service making a lasting impact across all branches, traveling the world, and making some lifelong friendships. He is...
Dwayne Lynn LeVan
Mar 24, 2026
Dwayne Lynn LeVan, 59 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus.
Dwayne was born August 20, 1966, in Bellefontaine to the late Ronald Wayne LeVan Sr. and Margaret “Peg” Ann (Titus) Sutton. On February 28, 2004, in Bellefontaine he married Joanne Marie Huffman, who survives. He is also survived by his children,...
Patricia Ann Carter
Mar 24, 2026
Patricia A. Carter, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.
Patty was born August 12, 1961, in Bellefontaine to Don and Ann Rea. On May 31, 1980, in Bellefontaine she married the love of her life, Mark A. Carter, whom she now joins in heaven in the eternal joy of the...
David Richard Wren
Mar 22, 2026
David Richard Wren, 77 of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.
Dave was born July 10, 1948 in Bellefontaine to the late David Ives and Margaret Ellen (Coy) Wren. On February 6, 1971 in Bellefontaine he married Dara Janel Holden, who survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Christy Couch and Jill (Shane)...
Dennis Keith Hines
Mar 21, 2026
Dennis K. Hines, 68 of Bellefontaine completed his service, work and journey here on earth March 21, 2026 at home with family around him.
He was born in an ice storm April 4, 1957 in Kenton, OH to the late Donald R. and Mary (Prater, Hines) Mort. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hines.
He is survived by...
Vicki W Lingrell
Mar 20, 2026
Vicki Lingrell, 77, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her dearly Friday, March 20, 2026. Born to William Fremont and Annabelle Wilson of West Liberty, Vicki spent her life rooted in the community that shaped her and that she, in turn, so faithfully served.
Vicki was married to Larry Lingrell for 23 years. Though they...
Alan E. Fryling
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...
Kathryn D Bracy
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,...
Robert Dean Karg
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...
Brian Keith Stanley
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....
Patricia Bader
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...
Charles D McLaughlin
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...
William W. Figley
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...
Dwight G. Walls
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...
