for families in West Liberty, OH.

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...

Dec 23, 2025

Richard "Dick" E. Martin, 80 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family

Dick was born September 30, 1945, to the late Richard and Eloise (Ropp) Martin.

On June 5, 1965, he married Sharyl A. Martin, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Wendy Davis,...

Dec 23, 2025

Gary Franklin Smith, 76 of West Liberty passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, OH.

Gary was born September 13, 1949 in Bellefontaine to the late John and Arlene (Mefford) Smith. On October 5, 1974 in West Liberty he married the love of his...

Dec 19, 2025

Richard Lee Yoder, 88, of rural West Liberty, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 19, 2025. He was born in Bellefontaine on February 9, 1937, to the late Harold L. and Nina (Shumaker) Yoder. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Darlene D. Yoder and their three children: Michelle (Dave)...

Dec 16, 2025

Richard E. Huffman, 93 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Dick was born August 14, 1932 in North Lewisburg to the late Forest Earl and Martha L. (Tombs) Huffman. On January 7, 1955 in Mingo, OH he married the love of his life, Ida Mae Metz, who preceded him in death....

Dec 14, 2025

Rock E. O'Brien 67 of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1958, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Willard C. and Shirley I. (Rogers) O'Brien. He lived in the hope of his Savior, Jesus the Christ.

Rock was a 1976 graduate from Benjamin...

Dec 13, 2025

Arrangements are pending

Dec 8, 2025

Elba Jean Post 86, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday December 8, 2025, at her residence.  She was born August 13, 1939, in Harrod Ohio.  The daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Nichols) Wells.

Elba was a lifelong laborer working at DAB, Westinghouse and Retired from Honda of America.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

Dec 8, 2025

Bette L McDaniel 89, of Bellefontaine passed away on Monday December 8th, 2025. She was born August 5th, 1936 in Shelby County, Ohio to the late Franklin and Harriett (Hetzler) Evans. Over the years Bette worked for the Rosewood Grocery, Rosewood Grain, and spent over 20 years working for Ultra-Met Manufacturing in Urbana, Ohio. Bette is survived by her...