Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
James R Blair Sr.
Feb 6, 2020
James R Blair Sr age 70 passed away peacefully on Feb 6, 2020. James loved his family and his great grandbabies were the apples of his eye. Jimmy retired from the City of Bellefontaine. He was an active member of the VFW, the Moose, and the American Legion. He was proceeded in death by wife – Kay Blair, Father-...
Janet Allen
Feb 3, 2020
Janet P. Allen, 82, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday February 3, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born January 4, 1938 in Ridgeway, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gail T. and Grace P. Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her brother Bill Ferguson,...
Lyn U Hemmelgarn
Feb 2, 2020
Lyn U. Hemmelgarn 83, of St. Paris formerly of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday February 2, 2020 in his residence. He was born September 12, 1936 in Burkettsville, Ohio, the son of Ruben and Anna (Reier) Hemmelgarn. Lyn retired many years ago from the Trucking Industry. He was self-employed, as well as a driver for Super Foods. The last 14...
Peggy Sue Trout
Jan 19, 2020
Peggy Sue Trout 77, of St. Paris, formerly of Logan County passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 30, 1942 in Zanesfield, Ohio the daughter of Gerald B. & Sylvia (Stevens) Watkins. Peggy loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, especially attending their sporting events. She also...
David Lee Anderson
Jan 19, 2020
David Lee Anderson, 66 of Ridgeway, OH passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Lima.
David was born January 28, 1953 in Kenton to the late Charles and Mildred (Shaw) Anderson. On April 27, 1985 in West Mansfield he married Teresa Renee Clingerman.
Dave grew up dairy farming for many years. He...
Beverly Jean Kapp
Jan 17, 2020
Beverly Jean Kapp, 73 of Russells Point passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Beverly was born April 16, 1946 in Findlay to the late Richard J. and Florence Ellen (Moyer) Dodge. On May 21, 1968 in Virginia she married Clifford John Kapp, who precedes her in death.
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Beth E. Fortner
Jan 15, 2020
Beth Fortner, 61 of Middleburg passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Grant Medical Hospital.
Beth was born November 15, 1958 in Springfield to the late Roger A. and Ann L. (Haulman) Maley. On January 30, 1977 in Springfield she married Charles R. Fortner Jr., who survives.
Beth enjoyed shopping and collecting several unique items,...
June A Bishop
Jan 10, 2020
June Arlene Bishop, (85), of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community. June's lifelong passion was caring for the children of Western Middle School, where she worked as Head Cook. During her career at Western Middle School she was known for her great cooking, her popular monthly book...
Carole Spring
Jan 8, 2020
Carole J. Spring, 81, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at St. Ann's hospital. Carole was born December 6, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Landon Binkley and Alice G Binkley. Carole later married the love of her life, Leonard Spring, who preceded her in death in 2005. Along with her family, Carole moved to Indian Lake...
Hazel Cropp
Jan 7, 2020
Hazel A. Cropp 91, of Galena passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born August 3, 1928 in Lumberport, West Virginia. Survivors include her daughters Regina (Dan) Carter, Alice (Veli) Dolu; granddaughter Andrea (James) Jett; great granddaughters Courtney and Lauren Jett. She was preceded in death by her husband Buddy E. Cropp. ...
Shalita Alice Nacole "Nikki" Munns
Jan 5, 2020
Shalita Alice Nacole "Nikki" Munns, 39 of Columbus went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 5, 2020 at St. Ann's Hospital.
Nikki was born February 4, 1980 in Columbus to Eugene Collins Munns and Twila Jean (Carter) Suber, who survive.
Nikki went to Bellefontaine Senior High School which she graduated from and proceeded...
Roy J Smith
Dec 28, 2019
Roy J. Smith 64, of Kenton formerly of Middleburg passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  He was born October 28, 1955 in Pensacola, Florida the son of Roy and Mazie (Myers) Smith.  Roy was retired from US Navy with 21 years of service he served in Vietnam and the Gulf War. He...
John F Doty
Dec 27, 2019
John Foster Doty Jr., 87, of Cable, passed away on Friday Dec. 27, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. Â John was born on January 25, 1932, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio the son of John Foster Sr. and Roseanne (Shy) Doty.
John graduated from Salem High School in 1951 where he played basketball, baseball and ran track. Â He...
Nancy E. Karg
Dec 25, 2019
Nancy Elaina Karg, of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.
She was born February 16, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio. The daughter of the late Richard Robert Stewart and Hazel (Loubert) Stewart. On September 6, 1975, in Rushsylvania she married Robert Dean Karg.
She is preceded in death by...
Terry L. "T-Bone" Clifton
Dec 24, 2019
Terry L. Clifton "T-Bone" 58 of Bellfontaine passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital. Terry was born May 13, 1961 in Columbus to the late Richard and Alice Lucille (King) Clifton. T-Bone enjoyed his job working as a mason for over 25 years. He loved to dance, sing while making people laugh and having fun....
Jane Taylor
Dec 24, 2019
Jane E. Taylor 67, of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday December 24, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mark E. Zimmer
Dec 16, 2019
Mark E. Zimmer, 56, of West Liberty passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mark was born May 17, 1963 in Dayton, OH to Kenneth E. and Susan Olivia (Focht) Zimmer. On September 5, 1989 in Las Vegas, NV he married Crenah K. Martin.
Mark was a Sergeant on...





