for families in West Liberty, OH.

Dec 30, 2022

Wilma Fay Bradley of West Liberty, born June 27, 1936, passed away Friday December 30, 2022. Born in Drift, KY., to C. C. Lum and Anna Mae (Smith) Parker, she grew up in Drift and Minnie, KY. She was a graduate of McDowell High school in 1956.

She was a dedicated homemaker while holding several jobs throughout...

Dec 26, 2022

John C. Smith died on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 84.  He was born on August 9, 1938 in West Liberty, Ohio to his beloved parents, Johnson C. Smith and Helen Coleman Smith who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him in death were his daughter, Brenda Lee Smith, his brothers, George and James Smith, sisters,...

Dec 24, 2022

Pamela K. Leonard 64, of Lakeview, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 24, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital.  She was born December 1, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Edward and Caroline Haacke.  Pam retired from Kroger's after 30 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement and spending time with her grandchildren, she will be missed by many who...

Dec 16, 2022

Isa Mae (Click) Jenkins, 77, of Belle Center (formerly of St. Paris) peacefully passed surrounded by family on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Isa was born February 4, 1945, in Clark County, Ohio to the late Virginia (Fraley) and Marvin Click.  Much of her childhood weekends were spent with her extended family in the mountains outside of Maysville,...

Dec 12, 2022

Fred L. Allen, (Fingers) of Bellefontaine, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday December 12, 2022. He was born October 10, 1935 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of the late David Leroy Allen and Anna Mary Johnson Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Dec 12, 2022

James Shaw, 65 of West Liberty passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at OSU Hospitals in Columbus, OH.

Jim was born February 24, 1957 in Kenton, OH to the late Theron and Alma (Gilbert) Shaw. On December 27, 2008 in Bellefontaine he married Ruby E. Jackson-Lockwood, who survives.

Jim retired from Honda after 31 years...

Dec 8, 2022

Ernie C. Butler, 77 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Ernie was born November 17, 1945 in Morehead, KY to the late Johnny "Dan" and Celia L. (Johnson) Butler. On January 14, 1964 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his life Janice D. Earick, who survives.

Ernie honorably...

Dec 8, 2022

Ralph C. Keller Sr. 97 of West Liberty passed on to his Heavenly reward Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.

Ralph was born to the late Earnest William Keller and Bertha Rebecca (Penhorwood) Keller on West Columbus Street in Bellefontaine on August 16, 1925.

On August 2, 1945, in Portsmouth,...

Dec 4, 2022

No Obit requested

Nov 28, 2022

Peggy D. Ackerman, 74 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born February 12, 1948 in Bellefontaine to the late Robert Y. and La Freda M. (Smith) Topping. On December 22, 1973 in Bellefontaine she married David Frederick Ackerman Jr., who survives.

Peggy was...

Nov 26, 2022

Barbara Jo Dixon, 68 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Barb was born August 16, 1954 in Bellefontaine to the late Donald and Margaret (Scullin) Kauffman. On December 21, 1989 in Bellefontaine she married the love of her life Al Dixon, who survives.

Barb loved gardening, hiking, camping...

Nov 23, 2022

Donna Jean Gillenwater, 55 of Bellefontaine passed Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born February 9, 1967 in Marysville, OH to the late Marvin G. and Marlene M. (Cook) Hoffman. On October 15, 1987 she married Billy W. Gillenwater, who survives.

Donna enjoyed many things in life,...

Nov 8, 2022

Mark Watkins 53 of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully in Upper Valley Hostipal of Troy, Ohio on November 8th, 2022.

Mark was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 17th, 1969. The son of the late Clyde Watkins and Bessie (Goings) Watkins. On October 1st, 1988 he married Holly (Baker) Dickens. Together they had three children Cassandra Watkins...

Nov 1, 2022

Mary Ann Blair, 70 of West Mansfield passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born June 13, 1952 in Bellefontaine to the late Donald Eugene Lillard Sr. and Mary Joan (Caulley) Shoemaker. On August 24, 1974 in Rushsylvania she married Roger Dee Blair, who survives.

Mary loved animals, especially horses....

Oct 31, 2022

Marcia Mae Brokaw, 95 of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at her residence.

Marcia was born January 27, 1927 in Springfield, OH to the late Guy William and Thelma Mae (Maxton) McJillton. On May 17, 1975 she married Donald M. Brokaw, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2010. She is also preceded in...

Oct 28, 2022

Terrance Michael Meeker, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away October 28,2022.  Born August 6,1947 to Henry and Eleanor Louise (Muth) Meeker in Champaign County, Ohio, Mike is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ed Meeker, Henry J Meeker, and Douglas Meeker and sister Patricia Frost.

Mike is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley (Henry) Meeker...

Oct 28, 2022

Obit Pending

Oct 26, 2022

Terry Lee Van Buskirk, age 82, passed away at Riverside Hospital in Columbus Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  He was born at home in Zanesfield, Ohio to the late Glendora and Donald L. Van Buskirk

Terry graduated from Zanesfield-Monroe school in 1959.

On May 20, 1962, he married Margaret McClain at the Christian Church in West...

Oct 24, 2022

Private Memorial Service at a later date.

Oct 6, 2022

Ronald Thomas Cochran 79, of West Liberty passed away Thursday October 6, 2022 in his home, after a 9 month battle with cancer.  He was born January 12, 1943 in Glendale, California, to Thomas Wilbur and Margaret May (Hall) Cochran.  In 1951 Ronald's family moved to Ridgeway, Ohio where he graduated High School. His father worked at race tracks...