Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Deborah Jean "Debbie" Landis
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.
...Janet Sue Bailey
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...
Donald Ray Davis
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,...
Jack A. Reasor
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...
Velma "Imogene" Lenhart
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....
Tracey Lynn White
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....
John Fairchild
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...
Timothy Mark Harman
Jul 15, 2021
Timothy M. Harman 63, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 15, 2021 at Richmond Baptist Hospital in Richmond, Ky. He was born March 4, 1958 in War, West Virginia the son of Jack & Betty (Alexander) Harman. Tim owned and operated WingDreams Gold Wing Motorcycle Accessories. He was a member of Christ our King Church, and GWRRA. Survivors...
David W Gammell
Jul 6, 2021
David Gammell 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021 in his residence. He was born July 7, 1947 in Bellefontaine to the late Robert and Vera (Downing) Gammell. David retired from Wells Aluminum Products in Sidney after several years of service. He enjoyed playing softball and coached Little League Baseball. Survivors include his wife Wilma (Durflinger) Gammell;...
Dan Mitchell Abrams
Jun 30, 2021
Dan Mitchell Abrams, age 70, passed away peacefully in the Palliative care unit at Riverside Hospital on June 30 th , 2021. Dan was surrounded by his family during his week at Riverside Hospital. Dan is finally pain free after suffering for over 20 years with the after effects from bone cancer.
Dan was born on June...
Ronald Jenkins
Jun 29, 2021
Ronald K Jenkins 99 of Marysville, passed away June 29, 2021. He was born February 8 th 1922 to the late Carl C. and Eva DeLacy (Starrett) Jenkins. On September 26, 1945 Ronald married Irene Hisel. They were married for 63 years and she preceded him in death in 2009.
Ronald retired from Rockwell Manufacturing, and also...
Sharon L. Kissling
Jun 27, 2021
Sharon L. Kissling ,67, of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday June 27, 2021 in her home. She was born September 16, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael & Alma (Corey) Carnes. Sharon was employed by Securitas Security with 20 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that...
Christine Ann Stanley
Jun 25, 2021
Christine Ann Graves-Stanley, 68 of Zanesfield went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 25, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center-Inpatient Hospice Unit surrounded by her loving family. Christy in the last couple years had been saved and was able to be baptized.
Christy was born August 25, 1952 in Bellefontaine to the late Fred...
Billie Jo "Sissy" Salyer
Jun 20, 2021
Billie Jo "Sissy" Salyer, 39 of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Sissy was born February 3, 1982 in Sidney, OH to Phillip M. and Sharon D. (Robinson) Salyer Sr.
Sissy enjoyed long walks and going to garage sales. She loved spending time with her children, family & friends...
Steven Osbun
Jun 19, 2021
Steven D. Osbun 69, of Kenton, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021 at Greenhills Care Center in West Liberty.   He was born October 4, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio; to the late Richard and Rachel (Bloom) Osbun. Steven was a graduate of Ridgemont High School class of 1969. He was a motorcyclist enthusiast with various clubs, and had an appreciation...
William L. "Bill" Blair
Jun 18, 2021
William L. "Bill" Blair, 73 of Belle Center passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born March 6, 1948 in Bellefontaine to the late Waldo Anderson and Clara Mae (Moore) Blair. On June 25, 1971 in Belle Center he married the love of his life Beverly Ann Johnson,...
Zavier J. Esch
Jun 17, 2021
Zavier Joseph Esch, 22, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2021 while living his life to the fullest, which is what he did every day. He was born on December 24, 1998, our best Christmas surprise, in Bellefontaine to Michael E. and Melissa J. Esch.
Zavier graduated from West Liberty-Salem High School in 2017 where...
Lucy M Earick
Jun 16, 2021
Lucy M. Earick, 96, of Bellefontaine passed Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 22, 1925 in Champaign County to the late Harry V. Williams and Susie (Clem) Williams Kauffman. On June 29, 1942 she married Earl M. Earick and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2002. She was also...
Gary Sampson
Jun 15, 2021
Gary L. Sampson 70, of Bellefontaine entered the gates of Heaven with praise on June 15, 2021. He was born October 16, 1950 in Bellefontaine to David & Anne (Ganson) Sampson.  He retired from Plastipak as an Electrician. Gary was always smiling and loved his Jesus. He was known as a prayer warrior and loved his family and church. ...





