for families in West Liberty, OH.

Aug 11, 2025

Doris Allene (Bickham) Brooks, 95, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital, surrounded by family.

Doris was born on April 16, 1930, in Huntsville, to the late Flossie V. (Swartz) and Herbert H. Bickham. Upon meeting her beloved husband, C. Eugene "Gene" Brooks, she recalls going skating at the Indian Lake...

Jul 27, 2025

Duane Hartzler 78, of West Liberty passed away Sunday July 27, 2025, in his home with his family by his side.  He was born September 7, 1946, to Paul and Wauneta (Smith) Hartzler.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Morris) Hartzler; and his only daughter, Jenny & (Casey) Patton; grandchildren Wyatt Paul Patton and Harper...

Jul 20, 2025

Barbara M. Kekoolani, 65 of Montgomery, TX passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Barb was born October 23, 1959 in Honolulu, HI to the late Edgar Kahalaikulani and Yolanda Haunani (Holck) Silva Sr. On October 22, 1981 in Honolulu, HI she married the love of her life Charles Peleiholani Kekoolani, who survives. She...

Jul 10, 2025

Marvin Seeley, 72 of Lakeview passed away peacefully Thursday, July 10, 2025 with his wife, family and friends beside him after a brave and courageous long battle with cancer.

Marvin was born October 26, 1952 in Columbus to Lloyd Melvin and Eileen Ella (Spencer) Seeley. On July 16, 1977 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his...

Jul 10, 2025

Judith Agnes Cochran Goodrich, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away July 10, 2025 surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.

Born in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky on February 24, 1953, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Jefferson Fred Cochran and Chadie Friend. She was proceeded in death by Patricia...

Jul 9, 2025

Mark Neer, 60 of West Liberty passed away with family by his side on Wednesday July 9th.Mark was born June 30, 1965, in Springfield to the late Leslie and Barbara Neer (Cubbage). He married his cherished wife Shanna McClain on December 22, 1990, and she survives. Mark is also survived by his children Samantha Neer (Brandon Stockton), Tyson (Brice)...

Jun 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" David Godwin, 86, of Monroe Township in West Liberty, Ohio, passed

away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at his beloved farm, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 27, 1939, to Chester and Velma Godwin, Bob was a lifelong resident of

Monroe Township. He lived a life rooted...

Jun 28, 2025

Betty J. Kaylor, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by her family at Walnut Crossing Assisted Living facility in Marysville, Ohio.  Born on July 31,1937 in Huntington, WV, she was the loving daughter of Curtis and Cleo Huffman, and the beloved mother of Kayleen (Stephen) Foreman, Kelly (John) Kenerly, Kyle (Kristine) Kaylor, Kurt (Tina) Kaylor.  ...

Jun 27, 2025

Marlene Forsythe nee Harris was born on February 12, 1936 to Lawrence and Lila Harris. She

was the 2nd of 9 children. Four of her siblings survive: Barbara Dodson, Pat Harmsworth,

Pam Bowser and Greg Harris.

In 1956 she met and married Gene Forsythe. They had been together forty-nine years before his

Jun 27, 2025

Donald Eugene Lillard Jr., 74 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born June 9, 1951 in Bellefontaine to the late Donald Eugene and Mary Joan (Caulley) Sr. On June 3, 1972 he married the love of his life and wife of 53 years Deborah L....

Jun 23, 2025

William (Billy) Gilbert Timberlake Jr. 55, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with his Lord, and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Aiden Health Care of Belle Springs.

Billy was born August 12, 1969, in Wilmington to the late William Gilbert Timberlake Sr. and Bonnie Lou Drake. Also, Billy was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jun 18, 2025

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Jun 18, 2025

Shelia Ann (Smith) Lile, 83 of Bellefontaine passed away from this earth Wednesday, June 18, 2025 into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Shelia was born on March 15, 1942 to the late Arthur Smith and the late Genevieve Linet. Shelia was the wife of...

Jun 17, 2025

Barbara Rae Dotson, 72 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Barb was born March 19, 1953 in Bellefontaine to the late Ray P. and Glendora (Bell) Allen. On June 15, 1990 in Bellefontaine she married Larry E. Dotson, who survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Heather Shisler and Ashley...

May 15, 2025

Martha Linville, 85 Bellefontaine, OH passed away to the Lord's heavenly realm on May 15, 2025 at Ayden Health Care Belle Springs Care Center.

She was born at home on August 21, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, OH to the late Betty Jane Hankel and Earl Eugene Nichols.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

May 11, 2025

Naomi Jane Weeks, 90, of Bellefontaine passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dublin, OH.

Jane was born June 20, 1934 in Bellefontaine to the late Ralph William and Isabel (Vance) Howard. On June 22, 1952 she married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Weeks, who preceded her in death...

May 4, 2025

Nichole Frances Hill, a cherished and joyful presence in her family, passed away at the tender age of 19 months on May 4, 2025, in Marysville Ohio. Born September 25th, 2023, Nichole quickly became the center of her family's world, known affectionately as their little princess.

Nichole's radiant smile and infectious laughter brought immense joy to all...

May 3, 2025

Raymond Lee Gaines Sr. of Bellefontaine, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025

He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on November 15th,1938 son of the late Arthur F. and Arlene (Thompson) Gaines

After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force in 1957 and served 12 years, stationed at Ellsworth AFB...

Apr 26, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" B. Close, of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his residence.

Nick was born October 12, 1980 in Bellefontaine to Charles Kenneth and Tina Ann (Orahood) Close Sr. On February 27, 2016 in Bellefontaine he married Amanda Marie Church, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Austin (Stephanie) Payne, Jordan...

Apr 26, 2025

William "Bill" E. Rittershausen, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton.

Bill was born June 11, 1943 in Liberty, NY to the late Theodore G. and Muriel E. (Erskine) Rittershausen. On June 6, 1966 he was married in Jeffersonville, NY to the love of his life, Roberta Ann Schmauss, who preceded...