Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
John Franklin Marmon Sr.
Oct 30, 2020
John Franklin Marmon Sr., age 82, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving wife and three children, October 30, 2020, ending his ten year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
In the years before Alzheimer's robbed him of so many things, John was a prolific photographer winning several ribbons at the local county fair. He...
Sherry Miller
Oct 30, 2020
Sherry Lee Miller, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Â She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was born on May 27, 1936, in Eaton, Ohio, the youngest of five daughters of Earl and LenoreBennington.  Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Hugh Miller, whom she married 64 years ago.
...David Mark Losey
Oct 24, 2020
David Mark Losey, 70, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Lima, OH.
David was born January 29, 1950 in Middleburg; the 6 th of 7 children, to the late John and Margaret (Carpenter) Losey. On May 18, 1979 in Zanesfield he married his soulmate Nancy (Ebright) Losey.
David and...
Charles William Kline
Oct 24, 2020
Charles W. Kline 83 of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, October 24 th , 2020 at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab.
He was born In Hardin County Ohio on October 24, 1937 to the late Daniel E. and Vera (Plummer) Kline. Charlie is survived by his wife Jane Lenhart Kline who he married on August 27, 1961.
...Lucille E. Campbell
Oct 9, 2020
Lucille E. Campbell (Thaxton) of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community at the age of 87.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio to Wendell and Mary Ellen (Schrader) Thaxton. She married William Campbell in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2016.
Places of employment included Westinghouse,...
Don E. Hissam (Eddie)
Oct 7, 2020
Don E. Hissam (Eddie), 82, passed away October 7, 2020 at Shelby Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Sidney, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1938 to the late Harvey Burton and Clara (Frye) Hissam. On September 17, 1988 he married Mary Ruth (Grubbs) Green who survives.
Eddie is also survived by three children: Bill (Shelley) Hissam,...
Joyce Karolyn Woodruff
Oct 4, 2020
Joyce Karolyn Woodruff, 72 who lived on her Sesquicentennial Family Farm in West Liberty passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospital.
Joyce was born on February 24, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the Late John F. Good and Betty L. Good. Â Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Timothy G. Woodruff.
...Sharon Green
Oct 3, 2020
Sharon Maxine Green 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday October 3, 2020 at Blue Bird  Retirement Community in Marysville.  She was born September 2, 1940 in Kenton, Ohio the daughter of Darrell & Georgia (Williams) Jordan Sharon retired from CF Fabrication after several years of service.  Survivors include her husband John Allen Green; son John Green Jr; daughter Debbie Green;...
Russell Irvin Prater
Sep 23, 2020
Russell Irvin Prater, 99, of West Liberty, formerly of Marion, OH passed away September 23, 2020 at the Green Hills Community. He was born February 8,1921 in Bellefontaine, the son of Irvin and Martha (Amerine) Prater. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth W. Prater, his second wife, Doris Ward Prater, and six siblings: Nellie, Mary...
Kenneth James Hoffman
Sep 19, 2020
Kenneth James Hoffman 90 of Urbana passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.
Kenneth was born November 20, 1929 in Champaign County to the late Ernest Guy and Eva Edna (Russell) Hoffman. On January 18, 1974 in Bellefontaine he married Joan Ruth Richardson, who preceded him in death.
Kenny was...
Randy Lee Chambers
Sep 9, 2020
Randy Lee Chambers Sr. 63 of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Randy was born January 3, 1957 in Bellefontaine to the late Carl Lee and Janet Lou (Fent) Chambers. On February 25, 1977 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his life Rita Alice Carter.
Randy...
James Franklin "Jim" Heater
Sep 8, 2020
James Franklin "Jim" Heater, 75 of West Liberty passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jim was born November 28, 1944 in Bellefontaine to the late Ralph L. and Margaret D. (Jones) Heater. On September 4, 1965 in Dayton, OH he married the love of his life Patricia Sue Calvert.
...Glenna Baird
Sep 5, 2020
Glenna Baird 72 of Kenton, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 in Lima. She was born June 20, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio the daughter of Harry & Irene (Cole) Watkins. Glenna was preceded in death by her husband Larry Baird. Survivors include her children Michelle (Robin) Shemeth, Steve (Shelly Smith) Dick, David (Debbie Harrell) Dick; seven grandchildren, three great...
William Robert "Bill" Sanborn
Sep 4, 2020
In the early hours of Thursday, September 4, William "Bill" Sanborn of Degraff, was re-united with his wife, Dee, rejoicing in the Lord and Savior's Presence.
Born on April 17, 1928 in Urbana to the parents of Donald "Sandy" and Estel (Barnes) Sanborn, Bill grew up in the West Liberty area working on farms and graduated from...
Herbert D Holley
Sep 2, 2020
Herbert D. Holley, 90 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.
Herbert was born December 25, 1929 in Mason County, WV to the late Charles J. and Gertrude (Forth) Holley. On December 25, 1950 in Rushsylvania, OH he married the love of his life Lora Alma Stover.
Herbert was a...
Gloria Jean Alig
Aug 30, 2020
Gloria Jean Alig 65 of West Liberty, earned her wings on Sunday August 30, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family as a result of natural causes.   She was born September 28, 1954 in Bellefontaine the daughter of Alfred and Betty Wooten. She was retired from Honeywell Grimes with 36 years of service and was a licensed...
Johnny Zavada
Aug 29, 2020
Johnny Zavada, 87 of West Liberty passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Johnny was born December 31, 1932 in Wheelock, TX to the late Louis and Millie (Berka) Zavada. On January 29, 1966 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH he married the love of his life Beckey...
Patricia Ann Groves
Aug 24, 2020
Patricia Ann Groves, 85 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Logan Acres Care Center.
Pat was born June 3, 1935 in Lashmeet, WV to the late Howard E. and Genevieve (Pendleton) Delp Sr.
Pat retired as a Nurses Aid after many years of dedicated service in Richwood, WV. She enjoyed fashion, interior...
Donald E Hone
Aug 18, 2020
Donald E. Hone 82, of Zanesfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born March 27, 1938 in Bellefontaine, Ohio; the son of Walter and Juanita (Herford) Hone. Donald was retired from the US Postal Service with 20 years of service. He also served in the US Army from 1961 until 1963. He...
Mary E Carpenter
Aug 17, 2020
Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Carpenter 89, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday August 17, 2020 at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born August 7, 1931 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the daughter of William and Mary (Shantz) Wenger.  Mary was a retired Registered Nurse and was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death recently by her...





