Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Betty Joan Clayton
Jul 18, 2023
Betty ("Joan") Clayton, 77, of DeGraff, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023.
The daughter of Joe and Carolyn Neer, Joan was born on February 5, 1946, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, one of six children. On July 3, 1965, she married the love of her life,...
Steven R Gregg
Jul 13, 2023
Steven Ray Gregg, 75, of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Steven was born January 23, 1948 in Urbana, OH to the late Harold R. and Marcella (Foy) Gregg. On July 25, 1966 he married Bonnie L. (Reames) Gregg, who survives.
Steven retired from Goodyear as an Engineer...
Sandra "Sandy" K. Huffman
Jul 7, 2023
Sandra K. Huffman, 74 of Zanesfield passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Green Hills Community surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born September 2, 1948 to the late Raymond William and Peggy (Brickman) Hayden. On September 23, 1989 in Zanesfield she married Robert "Bob" L. Huffman, who survives.
Sandy worked at Speco for...
Robert "Bob" Hartley Henry
Jun 26, 2023
Robert ("Bob") Hartley Henry, 86, of Rushsylvania, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family on June 26, 2023.
The son of Raymond and Reba Mae Ewing Henry, Robert was born on October 1, 1936, in Belle Center, Ohio, the seventh of eight children. On March 27, 1958, he...
Floyd M. Fields
Jun 26, 2023
Floyd M. Fields, 79, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Floyd was born September 14, 1943 in Bellefontaine to the late Paul D. and Pauline (McClain) Fields. On October 1, 1977 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his life Margaret "Peg" McLaughlin, who survives.
Floyd honorably served his...
William Richard Thomas
Jun 26, 2023
William Richard Thomas 79, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday June 26, 2023 at Logan Acres Care Center. He was born December 28, 1943 in Grove City, Ohio to the late Ira & Florence (O'Harra) Thomas. Bill was an Agriculture and Dairy Farmer in Logan County for over 50 years. He worked at...
Atlas Shallah Allen Thomas
Jun 26, 2023
Atlas Shallah Allen Thomas, born April 13th 2023, passed away unexpectedly on June 26th 2023, at Mary Rutan hospital with his mommy and daddy at his side. Atlas, A beautiful blue eyed boy, was loved by so many. Life was just beginning for Atlas as he was just starting to coo and smile and bless everyone he met with...
Carol Lynn Joseph
Jun 25, 2023
Carol Lynn Joseph, 67, of Lakeview passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
Carol was born August 11, 1955 in Bowling Green, OH to the late Lon S. and Darlene L. (Caldon) Varallo. On November 11, 2011 in Bowling Green, OH she married Kendall W. Joseph, who survives.
Carol retired...
Everetta M. Titus
Jun 19, 2023
Everetta M. Titus of Bellefontaine, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
She was born in Zanesfield, Ohio, on December 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Everett and Cecil (Pash) Van Voorhis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Daryl K. Titus, and siblings that included...
Craig Scott Dearwester
Jun 15, 2023
Craig Scott Dearwester of Lewistown, Ohio, left this world suddenly Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.
Craig was born June 21, 1962, and was preceded in death by mother Martha J. Dearwester Sloan and fiancé Darlene O'Neil.
Craig is survived by former wife Tina Dearwester and their daughter Rikki (Shellie) Calhoun and grandchildren Micah...
John Armentrout
Jun 12, 2023
John Mark Armentrout, 67, of Bellefontaine passed away on Monday, June 12th at his residence. Many who knew him would find him in his garage, or out finding a good deal. John was a devoted grandfather of three, and was ecstatic that a great grandchild was on the way. He retired after 30 years of service from Honda of...
Margaret Corcoran
Jun 10, 2023
Margaret Esther Corcoran 78, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare Nursing Home. She was born May 29, 1945 in Westerville, Ohio to Edgar W. and Carrie Marilyn (Smith) Samuel. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Corcoran on May 6, 2017 her brothers Larry E. Samuel, Paul D. Samuel and...
Carl R. Good
Jun 6, 2023
Carl R Good, age 72 of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with his Lord the Savior on June 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Carl was married to the love of his life Debra J (Hart) Good for over 52 years. Carl was born March 22, 1951 in Lima, Ohio and was raised by his late...
James Van Ness
Jun 5, 2023
James "JIM" Van Ness 83, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born December 7, 1939 in Bellefontaine the son of Charles and Mary (Skinner) Van Ness. He retired as a group leader, from DAB after 42 years of service. After retirement he delivered flowers for Wren's Florist and Greenhouses. He often...
Nikki Ann Smith
Jun 4, 2023
It is with deep heartache that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Nikki Ann (Miner) Smith passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 79 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, surrounded by family.
The hard-fought medical battle in the recent year has shown her courage and strength - always facing...
Carolyn S. (Nowell) Faryman
Jun 4, 2023
Carolyn S. Faryman, 79, born May 15, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Rowena (Brown) Nowell passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House on June 4, 2023. Carolyn married her best friend, George on November 16, 1974. She was preceded in death by a sister Sarah A. (Sam) McKinley and her true father Charlie McCloud....
Mary Wells
Jun 2, 2023
Mary Margaret (Wagner) Wells, 73 of Belle Center went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 2 nd , 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born August 14 th , 1949 in Quitman, Mississippi to the late John Frederick and Marie Josephene (Shreves) Wagner. Mary was a 1967 graduate of Bellefontaine...
Harriet Ann (Warye) Seeley
May 30, 2023
Harriet Ann (Warye) Seeley, 91 of Bellefontaine went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Harriet was born April 19, 1932 in Mingo, Ohio to the late John and Nellie (Yoder) Warye, the third of four children. On September 7, 1951 at their preacher's house in Champaign County she...
Harold Mcgillivray
May 30, 2023
Harold L. McGillivray, age 92, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Harold was the son of the late Dewey and Delcie McGillivray. He grew up in Tremont City, Ohio and graduated from Lawrenceville High School. He was predeceased by brothers Bob and Ken, and sisters Marilyn McDonald and Donna...
Lester George Hofacker Jr.
May 29, 2023
Lester George Hofacker Jr. 84 of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his residence.
Les was born September 8, 1938 in Pittsburg, OH to the late Lester George and Zweida Irene (Brenner) Hofacker Sr. On July 16, 1965 in Bainbridge, MD he married the love of his life Jaclyn Anne Kwiatkowski.
Les retired...





