for families in West Liberty, OH.

Feb 10, 2025

Floyd M. Holycross, 81, of Urbana, passed away early Monday morning, February 10, 2025 at Springfield Mercy Regional Hospital.

One of five children, Floyd was born August 20, 1943 at the family home in Milford Center to the late Lowell and Mildred (Coe) Holycross. After graduating Fairbanks High School, he married Helen (McNutt), beginning 61 years of...

Feb 4, 2025

Janie Carol (Baldwin) Haddix was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on February 4, 2025 after a short illness.

She was the daughter of Mitchel and Peggy Baldwin who preceded her in death. She came into this world October 12, 1952, at her family home in Kentucky.

Janie married Stephen Haddix on July 9,...

Feb 4, 2025

Josephine F. Rowe 98, of West Liberty, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born April 12, 1926 in Gloversville, New York, the daughter of Andino & Louise Cioffi. Survivors include her children Nell (Doug) Ormsbee, Gordon (Dianne) Mosteller; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was...

Jan 31, 2025

Joyce Ann Hampton, 83 of West Liberty passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 31, 2025.

Joyce was born May 12, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late William James and Nina Marjorie (Burton) Hampton.

She is survived by her sisters, Martha Shafer and Billie Sue Marker; nieces and nephews, Melisa Corso, Ryan Marker, Jeff Shafer, Diana...

Jan 28, 2025

Vicki Lynn Judd went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025, at the age of 72. She was born on October 11, 1952 in Fremont, Ohio and spent her life spreading love, kindness, and faith to all who knew her.

Vicki was the heart of her family. She is survived by her loving husband...

Jan 19, 2025

Patrick O'Neil Cordell, 53, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Ayden Belle Springs.

Patrick was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 17, 1971, a son of the late James and Rose (Stettler) Cordell.

He loved fishing, doing crossword puzzles, watching cooking shows, playing cards and watching old westerns. He will be deeply...

Jan 18, 2025

Cindy Kauffman 54, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday January 18, 2025 at Mary Rutan Hospital.  Cindy was born July 7, 1970, in Bellefontaine, she was the only child of Nancy (Wilcox) and Jeffery Kauffman.

Cindy graduated from Benjamin Logan High school in 1988.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents.

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Jan 16, 2025

Larry Dean Sparks

On a cold winter morning Jan 16, 2025 Larry, 80 reached for Jesus's hand.  He was with his wife Linda of 58 years who still survives.  Larry was a member of the Middleburg Methodist church and enjoyed listening to special TV ministries.

Larry was born on February 21, 1944, at home to...

Jan 11, 2025

Stephen "Steve" H. Jones 84, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday January 11th in Bellefontaine.

​He was born January 28th, 1940, to the late George and Floda (Danley) Jones. ​He was a loving husband of 60 years, caring father and grandfather.  On January 20th, 1964 he married the love of his life, Susan "Sue" Stauffer and she survives.

Jan 10, 2025

Bonnie Louise Kennedy, 75, of Rushsylvania, OH, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home, on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at 6:20 a.m., surrounded by her loving family, after bravely fighting a battle with dementia for several years. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on October 15th, 1949, to Clarence and Ruth...

Jan 10, 2025

Phillip Eugene Bailey Sr. 79, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday January 10, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital.  He was born June 22, 1945, in Bellefontaine, the son of the late George L. and Mildred (Couchman) Bailey.  Phillip retired from Dairy Farming as well as Midwest Express and was also a Veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife...

Jan 7, 2025

Janet L. Inskeep, a cherished member of her community and family, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at her home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, just shy of what would have been her 89th birthday. Born on January 21, 1936, in the small town of Mingo, Ohio, Janet lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a deep sense of...

Jan 6, 2025

John M. Elliott, 87 of Bellefontaine passed at his residence Monday, January 6, 2025 with his wife by his side.

John was born January 26, 1937 in Zanesfield to the late Howard and Doris (Cronkelton) Elliott. On December 31, 1959 in Mt. Victory, OH he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Carmel Ann...

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Alexander, 88 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.

Mary was born October 12, 1936 in West Liberty, OH to the late Johnson C. and Helen M. (Coleman) Smith. On September 4, 1955 in West Liberty, OH she married the love of her life Frankie B. Alexander. They shared 55 years of marriage before he...

Dec 24, 2024

Obit and Arrangements are pending

Dec 24, 2024

Mark A. Sharpin 82, of Urbana passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024 at Springfield Regional Hospital.  He was born June 7, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio the son of Mark H. and Ruth (Hill) Sharpin.  Mark retired from farming after 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Heath) Sharpin; children Greg (Paula) Sharpin, Doug (Shelley) Sharpin, Patti (Dustin) Gardner; grandchildren...

Dec 23, 2024

Obit and arrangements pending

Dec 21, 2024

Candace Faye "Candi" Caudill, 57 of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Candace was born July 11, 1967 in Springfield, OH to Clyde Smith and Carol (Sturgill) Ross, who survive. On July 1, 2011 she married Kenneth George "Boo" Caudill, who survives.

Candi retired from Honda in 2022...

Dec 17, 2024

Timothy Lee Fitzpatrick, 69, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2024. He is survived by his five children. He was a veteran, a craftsman and a talented musician. He will be remembered by those who knew him.

Dec 9, 2024

Robert Bruce "Bob" Bibart 79 of Zanesfield passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence.

Bob was born April 27, 1945 in Newark, OH to the late George Harry and Genevieve June (Proctor) Bibart. On July 9, 1967 in Zanesfield, OH he married the love of his life Rebecca L. Park, who survives.

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