for families in West Liberty, OH.

Jun 15, 2024

Reverend Roger Allan Ashley was a beloved United Methodist minister who touched the lives of many with his unwavering faith and boundless kindness. He peacefully and unexpectedly passed away at his home in Zanesfield, Ohio at the age of 86 on June 15, 2024.

Born in Sparta, Illinois on May 10, 1938, Roger was the cherished son...

Jun 15, 2024

Russell Dwight Wampler 71, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday June 15, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born October 13, 1952 the son of the late Chalmer and Kathryn (Reynolds) Wampler.  Survivors include his wife Nancy;  his children Russell Lee Wampler, Timothy (Christina) Wampler, Kathryn Ann (Brandon) Thompson; sister Beverly Jean (Steven) Pence; grandchildren include...

Jun 11, 2024

Haven Kathleen Kerns, 1 month old passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus surrounded by her loving family.

Haven was born May 11, 2024 in Dublin, OH to Lewis Lee and Allison Jeanne (Pitt) Kerns.

Haven: a place of safety and refuge. As much as we wanted her place of...

Jun 8, 2024

Jeffery M. Fink, 62, of Zanesfield passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Jeffery was born March 2, 1962 in Massilon, Ohio to the late Carol Maxhimer (Paul) and the late Jack B. Fink. On July 4, 2005 in Maui, Hawaii he married Denise Fink, who survives.

Jeff was the most...

Jun 6, 2024

Ketzy JoLee Van Buskirk, 3 years old of Rushsylvania passed away suddenly Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Ketzy was born February 24, 2021 in Bellefontaine to Kyle L. Van Buskirk and Rebecca J. Kennedy.

Ketzy was a bright and very independent young girl who was creative in getting accomplished whatever she wanted to do. She was...

May 27, 2024

Denise N. "Nikki" Fairchild Cunningham, 52 of Milford Center passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2024.

Denise was born October 6, 1971 in Urbana, OH to David D. and D. Diane (Detwiler) Fairchild. On May 22, 2022 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands she married John T. Cunningham II, who survives.

Nikki was so full of life...

May 23, 2024

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Apr 27, 2024

Ellen Maxine (Bump) Hammond, 84, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home, following a stay at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital.Ellen was born on May 5, 1939, to Carroll Lee and Thelma Pearl (Bodey) Bump in Champaign County, Ohio. She was the second child of seven. On June 22, 1961,...

Apr 21, 2024

Evelyn M Allison, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Evelyn was born in Bellefontaine on July 1, 1933, to the late Leo and Edith (Yoder) Brackney.  She married Melvin Allison on July 20, 1954, on her family farm in DeGraff, Ohio.

She is survived by her...

Apr 19, 2024

Merrill Jay Goings 70, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024.  He was born June 15, 1953 to the late Myrtle E. and Mart Goings. Merrill enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and being with friends. He is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 brothers-in-law and several nieces...

Apr 18, 2024

Sharon Hilliard Organ, 68 of Bellefontaine, Oh, passed away on April 18, 2024, at OSU Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on July 7 1955 to the late David and Catherine Hilliard She is proceded in death by her brother Randy Hilliard. She is survived by her 3 children Jason(LaTisha), David (Tara) and Cathy Organ...

Apr 13, 2024

Dr. Leland Carl "Pete" Zilles passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 87 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Pete was born on March 11, 1937, on his grandparents' farm in Riley Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, to the late Earl and Marian (Reed) Zilles.

Pete grew up on a dairy farm in Riley Township near...

Apr 13, 2024

Destanie Renee Brenner, 31 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Destanie was born July 29, 1992, in Bellefontaine to Anthony Duane Brenner (Ann Foreman) and Marie Ruth (Martin) Kerns, who survive. She is also survived by her children; Connor Dillon, Hailee Dillon and Baiden Godwin; siblings, Doug Kerns...

Apr 13, 2024

Jane A. Meeker, 77 of Rushsylvania passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Jane was born September 22, 1946 in Uniontown, PA to the late Harold and Betty (Vail) Cooke. On May 3, 1972 in Shawnee Town, IL she married Richard A. Meeker, who preceded her in death. She is also...

Apr 9, 2024

Judy (Munion) Hadley, 73 of Bellefontaine, born April 3, 1951, daughter of the late Bill and Elaine Munion in Pittsburgh, PA, left her earthly life on April 9, 2024, at her home under hospice care surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was raised in Sharon, PA and graduated from Hickory High School in 1969.  In March 1973,...

Apr 3, 2024

Lisette Ann (Harsh) Watkins, 67 of Urbana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Lisette was born October 2, 1956 in Urbana to the late Glenn Harsh and Marylin (Scholz) Green. On October 19, 1974 in Mechanicsburg, OH she married her loving husband of 49+ Years Mark J. Watkins, who survives....

Apr 1, 2024

Clifford R. "Cliff" Edgecomb 84 of Zanesfield passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his residence.

Cliff was born April 25, 1939 in Tewksbury, MA to the late Clifford Franklin and Eleanor (Daniels) Edgecomb. On September 13, 1969 in Massachusetts he married the love of his life Judith Ann Winquist, who preceded him in death.

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Mar 30, 2024

On Saturday March 30th, 2024 Susie N. Null was welcomed into heaven by loved ones she was eager to embrace. Surrounded by her family members and friends once again, I can only imagine it was a joyous reunion and one I wish I could have witnessed.

Susie was born on July 1st, 1935 to Loren and Emma...

Mar 27, 2024

Ella Pauline Dauber, 84 of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital, and was immediately reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and husband Don.

Ella was born October 16, 1939, in Bendon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Earl & Cecil (Huffman) Monroe. Ella attended and later...

Mar 27, 2024

Sandra Dawn "Sandy" Heilman, 66 years old, passed away suddenly at her home Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Sandra was a 1976 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and a 1980 graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She was employed at JPMorgan Chase and Co., Columbus, Ohio for 20 years in the...