for families in West Liberty, OH.

Sep 15, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Emerson Coy, age 84, of Bellefontaine Ohio, died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Wed. Sept. 15, 2021 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital.

Ron was born November 10, 1936 in Dayton, OH to the late Upton Emerson and Margaret (Pleasant) Coy. On October 17, 1958 in Dayton, OH he married the love of his life Roberta...

Sep 12, 2021

Jacob G. Derksen, "93" of Tipp City, OH was welcomed by Jesus and The Heavenly Hosts into Eternal Glory on Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Jake was born November 15, 1927 in South Vienna, OH to the late Peter and Antje (Mooij) Derksen. On July 23, 1950 in Bellefontaine he married the love...

Sep 9, 2021

Belinda J. Copas, age 62, of DeGraff, passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital  in the presence of her loving family on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1958 to the late William "Bill" and Delores "Dee" Sanborn.

Belinda is survived by her significant other Michael Elflein, daughters Pamela (Tim) Weese of Versailles, Ohio,...

Sep 9, 2021

William "Bill" F. Tinsley, Jr.

Bill Tinsley, 77, of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born October 16, 1943, to the late William F. Sr. and Alice G. (Egts) Tinsley in Dayton, Ohio. On December 31, 1980, he married Susan D. (Earick) Slabach who survives. He is also survived by...

Sep 3, 2021

Linda Elaine Downing, 68 of Bellefontaine passed away September, 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born January 10, 1953 in Chicago, IL to the late William Clarence and Maxine (Olsen) Craig. On July 14, 1990 in Bellefontaine she married Paul Ray Downing, who survives.

Linda was a strong women...

Sep 3, 2021

Dawn E. Wenger, 67, was received into the arms of her loving Savior on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Dawn was born December 12, 1953 in Bellefontaine to Ralph C. and the late Glendora Mae (Phelps) Keller. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck, Terry, Bill...

Aug 29, 2021

Gary W. Richardson, age 73, of West Liberty, passed away August 29, 2021, at Ayden Belle Springs Health Care Center in Bellefontaine. He was born January 6, 1948, in Bellefontaine, the son of David W.and Bertha M. (Bradley) Richardson. Gary retired from Siemens and was an Air Force Veteran.

Survivors include his son: David E. (Jennifer J....

Aug 26, 2021

Bessie L. Butler 99, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, August 26,   2021 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 14, 1922 in Morehead, Kentucky the daughter of Vinton & Etta (Stegall) Cooper.  Survivors include her sons Carlos Butler, Gary (Phyllis) Butler, Roger (Rose) Butler, Jack (Susan) Butler, Jeff Butler; siblings Vernon Cooper, Larry Cooper, Kay...

Aug 21, 2021

Mark A. Sanders Sr., 66, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the OSU Medical Center.

Mark was born 12-10-1954 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Lawrence Joseph Blaine and Dorothy A. (Lagore) Sanders Sr. On December 11, 2000 in Dayton he married Connie S. Kinney, who survives.

Mark retired after 21 years...

Aug 18, 2021

Letha E. Willett, 75 of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Green Hills Community after complications of COPD.

Letha was born December 15, 1945 in Grand Rapids, OH to the late Albert and Florence (Risser) Baden.

Letha made the best macaroni salad and her family favorite potato candy. She enjoyed spending her...

Aug 17, 2021

Shirley Garnet (Headings) Wenger, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 17th at her home. Shirley was born May 18, 1930, the daughter of Archie and Mary Headings. She was a graduate of De Graff High School.

A lifelong resident of the West Liberty area, she was a home maker as well as an employee of Green Hills for...

Aug 15, 2021

Eugene "Gene" Brooks, 95 of Huntsville passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Logan Acres Senior Community.

Eugene was born December 21, 1925 in Belle Center to the late Jonas M. and Mae (Mains) Brooks. On September 11, 1948 in Kentucky he married the love of his life Doris A. Bickham, who survives.

Gene was...

Aug 14, 2021

Joe E. Kauffman 88, of West Liberty slipped away peacefully at home August 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and children whom provided his care.  Joe was born on July 6, 1933 in West Liberty, the son of David M. & Olive B. (Hartzler) Kauffman.  On September 7, 1958 he married Alona M. Yoder and she survives with...

Aug 7, 2021

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Landis, 70 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mercy McAuley Center in Urbana.

Debbie was born July 7, 1951 in Sidney, OH to the late Roy and Ruth M. (Wahler) Gross. On July 5, 1969 in Bellefontaine she married the love of her life Ronald Eugene Landis Sr., who survives.

Jul 31, 2021

Janet Sue Bailey, 75 of East Liberty, went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 31, 2021, unexpectedly at the Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.

Janet was born December 29,1945 in Kenton, OH, to the late Horace and Crystal (Morris) Wagner.   June 20, 1970, in East Liberty, OH, she married Frank W Bailey.

Janet was...

Jul 26, 2021

Donald Ray "Double D" Davis, 70 of Bellefontaine, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021. He spent his final moments at his home with his wife, Kelley and beloved dog Montana at his side.

Don was born May 16, 1951 in Bellefontaine, to the late Lloyd Davis and Betty Wilcoxon. On September 11,...

Jul 25, 2021

Jack Alvin Reasor, 55 of Huntsville, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence.

Jack was born December 22, 1965 in Dayton, OH to Jack Albert Reasor and Carol (Wiley) Ganger.

Jack graduated from Indian Lake High School, class of 1984. He worked a few different jobs throughout his life, landing his final...

Jul 25, 2021

Velma "Imogene" Lenhart, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 99.

She was born June 29, 1922 in Lima, OH to the late Thomas and Hazel (Voltz) Sowards. On December 23, 1939 in Columbia City, IN she married Lewis L....

Jul 20, 2021

Tracey Lynn White, 49 of DeGraff passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Tracey was born March 5, 1972 in Wilmington, OH to Roy Allen and Janet Lee (Deeter) White.

Tracey enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening and a beautiful sunset on the beach. She also really enjoyed reading....

Jul 16, 2021

John C. Fairchild, 73 of West Liberty, passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center, survived by his wife Peggy of 46 years.  He was born April 22, 1948 to the late Charles & Mary (Gaver) Fairchild. John was the founder and owner of Fairchild Construction for 40 years. John built and remodeled numerous homes and...