Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Donna J Turner
Jun 9, 2026
Donna Jean Turner, 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2026. She lived a life of hard work, generosity, and love. A farmer by her husband’s side for over 50 years, she treasured the time spent in her favorite role as the combine operator, bringing in the corn harvests each fall. In addition to the years spent...
Lisa G Zell (Kapperman Dixon)
Jun 6, 2026
LISA G. ZELL (KAPPERMAN DIXON)
Lisa Gail Zell peacefully went to be with our Lord on June 6th, 2026, at home with her loved ones. She was born February 19th, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Alvin Lowell Kapperman, and Patricia (Ruston) Dixon & the late William Dixon. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jeffrey L. Zell;...
Spring E Smith
May 31, 2026
Spring Smith 54, of Urbana passed away Sunday May 31, 2026, at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1972, in Aiken, South Carolina. Spring worked at the former Mercy McAuley Center in Urbana for 10 years. Her hobbies included doing puzzles, reading and spending time with family and friends. She was an ice cream enthusiast especially with...
Jeffrey Allen Payne
May 29, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Payne, 71, passed away Friday May 29, 2026 at Belle Springs Care Center. He was born September 22, 1954 in Bellefontaine. Survived by his partner of 57 years, JoEtta Spain, and brother Rick (Dee (Hassel) Payne of Deluth, GA, Sisters-in-law: Lisa (Spain) and Dwight Collier, and Michelle Spain; as well as several nieces and nephews. Best friend since...
Lieselotte Paul (Drake)
May 25, 2026
Lieselotte Paul went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026.
She was born In Malstadt Germany on April 6, 1933 to the late Jakob and Katherine (Kuhn) Paul.
She was a World War II survivor and came to the United States in 1955 and became a US Citizen in 1962. She is the wife and mother of three veterans. She...
Myron D Payne
May 24, 2026
Myron “Doc” Payne, born January 1, 1955, to the late Ora “Bus" Payne and Margaret (Eastman) Payne, passed away on May 24, 2026, in the same hospital where his journey began.
A Rushsylvania native and Vietnam Vet, Doc had countless stories from his travels. After the military he traveled the United States, for a time being a roadie for the Grassroots...
Lillie Taylor
May 20, 2026
Lillie Taylor, 89, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Her life was one defined by strength, resilience, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Lillie was born on December 26, 1936, to Elmer and Sarah Carter. She is survived by her four children: Linda Carter Harris of Fullerton, Nebraska, Karen (Chuck) Deer...
Patricia A Mitchell
May 12, 2026
Pat Mitchell, 76 of Bellefontaine Ohio passed away on May 12, 2026 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband Bob Mitchell who she married in July of 1977, her two sons Chad (Heidi) Pitcock and Eric (SO Sheila Judd) Pitcock, granddaughters Corrinne (Nick), Eden, and Haley and great grandchildren Krue, Taylynn, Malachia, and Kelan. She is preceded...
Duane Scot Collins
May 9, 2026
Duane Scot Collins, 46 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Duane was born December 6, 1979 to David R. and Holly M (Brown) Collins.
Duane was a graduate of Indian Lake High School, class of 1998. He enjoyed manual labor, whether construction jobs for work or the challenge of fixing cars. Duane was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan &...
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...
Timothy Guckert
May 1, 2026
Timothy John Guckert, 64, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Indian Lake Care and Rehab Center after a short illness surrounded by family. Tim was born August 7, 1961 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Henry John Guckert and Mary Elizabeth Rice Guckert. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Lonnie Steward.
Survivors include his sisters, Tamara Guckert and...
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)...
