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for families in West Liberty, OH.

William "Bill" F Tinsley

William "Bill" F Tinsley

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...

Linda Elaine Downing

Linda Elaine Downing

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...

Dawn E. Wenger

Dawn E. Wenger

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...

Gary Richardson

Gary Richardson

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....

Bessie L Butler

Bessie L Butler

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...

Mark A. Sanders Sr.

Mark A. Sanders Sr.

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...

Letha E. Willett

Letha E. Willett

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...

Shirley G Wenger

Shirley G Wenger

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...

Eugene "Gene" Brooks

Eugene "Gene" Brooks

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...

Joe E Kauffman

Joe E Kauffman

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...

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Landis

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.

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Janet Sue Bailey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kelly Roush

Kelly Roush

Jul 14, 2021

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David W Gammell

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;...

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