for families in West Liberty, OH.

Jan 12, 2022

Robert Bret Stahler 63 Born September 19,1958 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Went to be with our Lord January 12, 2022. Bret was a 1977 graduate of Bellefontaine High school.  He received his Associates Degree in Wildlife Management from Hocking Tech, he later in life, went back to school and received his Bachelors in Logistics Management from Ohio Christian Academy minoring...

Jan 4, 2022

Michael L. Halterman 52 of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS.  He was born Aug 19,1969 to Charles and Joan Halterman. Surviving are his parents; brother Tom (Karen) Halterman, sister Lisa(Greg)Halterman, daughter Brittany N. Halterman of Springfield; his very beloved grandson Grayson Huffman; nieces and nephews Brittany R (Zack) Halterman,...

Jan 4, 2022

Terry L. Rowe 79, of Urbana passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Springfield Regional Hospital.  He was born August 12, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Lawrence and Mary Rowe. Terry grew up in Urbana, Ohio and was a 1960 graduate of Urbana High School.  Following graduation he enlisted in the US Navy where he became a...

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara Jean Schroer, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of January 2, 2022. She was born August 31, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, the first child of Harry Lindley and Clara LaVella (King) Lindley. She married Kenneth L. Schroer on October 12, 1963.

Prior to her marriage, she was a college student at Ball...

Jan 1, 2022

Joe Jessee, 89 of Springfield (formerly of Quincy) passed away on January 1st, 2022 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center after a two week hard fought battle with Covid.

He was born October 31, 1932 in Olive Hill, Ky to the late Reuben T. and Vida (Ghee) Jessee. Joe was the youngest of 8 brothers and sisters,...

Dec 30, 2021

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Dec 30, 2021

Merita Lynn Haney,  age 59 of Bellefontaine,  passed away Dec. 30, 2021.  She was born Nov 21, 1962.  She was preceeded in death by her parents,  Charles A " Pete " Foreman and Sharon Kay Hunt,  and a daughter, Brandy Haney. She is survived by sons Justin ( Michelle ) Alexander,  Joshua Haney, and Jason Haney,  brothers Bruce (...

Dec 29, 2021

Becky L. Payseur, 63, of Bellefontaine, went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. Becky was born in Tennessee on July 2nd, 1958 to the late Richard Lee Boner and Joyce (Huffman) Lewis.  She was preceded in death by her infant child; her Step-father, Wayne B. Lewis; her sister, Kathy S....

Dec 28, 2021

Gary L. Boop, 71 of Huntsville passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Bell Springs Nursing and Rehab.

Gary was born April 7, 1950 in Lima to the late Billy D. and Phyllis (Howell) Boop.

Gary owned and operated the Villa Motel in Lakeview, a business that had been in the family for over 150...

Dec 20, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Francis Sr., 76 of Lewistown passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Jim was born October 21, 1945 in Roan County, TN to the late E.L. and Golda (Ratliff) Francis. On October 29, 1994 in Lakeview he married Connie S. Brown, who survives.

Jim really enjoyed camping and fishing...

Dec 19, 2021

Jack Ellis Hardman, 82, passed away December 19, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital following an illness.

Jack was married to Rita Ann (Burnside) Hardman for 55 years and resided until recently near Middleburg Oh.

Rita preceded Jack in death on September 26, 2019. In the last few months before his death Jack resided at Campbell...

Dec 19, 2021

Ruth A. Wilcoxon, 90, of Urbana, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on December 19, 2021. She was born in Logan county on September 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Luther H. Jacks and Mary (Grear) Jacks. Ruth attended Bellefontaine schools and graduated in 1950 at Concord Local High School (presently Concord Community Center...

Dec 18, 2021

Arrangements Pending

Dec 17, 2021

Rosa Ann Hall, age 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away December 17, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Pelham, Georgia on January 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Mathew Hall Sr. and Mary Ella Ervin. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Joe Hall. She is survived by her son; Marcus Taylor; sisters: Mattie...

Dec 15, 2021

Charles Lewis "Chuck" Beatty, 93, of DeGraff, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday December 15, 2021. Chuck was born January 23, 1928 to his parents William Howard & Minnie Mae (Skeen) Beatty.  On December 7, 1952 he married the love of his life, Margaret Cory and she survives.

Chuck was passionate about many things...

Dec 15, 2021

Carol Louise "Tootsie" Jenkins Potter

Carol "Tootsie" Potter 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Urbana, Ohio, on July 30, 1924, to the late Carl Jenkins and Eva Starrett Jenkins. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 13, 2021

Ronald J (Ron) Rode, 76 of Belle Center passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Indian Lake Rehab. Ron was born to the late Charles O.  and Dolores E. (Sheer) Rode in Dayton, Ohio. On Feb., 14, 1990, Ron married the late Barbara Baird. He is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Ann ( Dan) Amspaugh, and Baby sister,...

Dec 11, 2021

James Campbell Inglis, 80 of Springfield; formerly of Bellefontaine for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born September 15, 1941 in Ontario, Canada to the late Peter Inglis and Nancy (Waite) Inglis. Jim had lost his father at an early age and was raised by his...

Dec 11, 2021

Agnes Margurite Teresa (Peters) Brooks, 81 of Urbana passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at her residence with her children by her side.

Agnes was born May 3, 1940 in Springfield, OH to the late Robert and Edna (Schmidt) Peters. On September 28, 1957 in Richmond,...

Dec 11, 2021

Larry "Oz" Jr. Alspaugh passed away at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

He was born June 27, 1946, in Bellefontaine, to Lawrence Alspaugh and Elaine (Bishop) Alspaugh-Austin, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his children, Mike Alspaugh, Jim "Ozzie" (Kristi) Alspaugh, Patience Alspaugh and Bethany Alspaugh; sister Kathy Alspaugh...