for families in West Liberty, OH.

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.

For...

Dec 6, 2024

Sonja Ellen (Summers) Taggart, 54 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2024.

Sonja enjoyed company from her pets, grandchildren, her son David among others in her life. She loved to watch the NFL, especially her Indianapolis Colts, charmed, NCIS, and drinking little beers. Sonja was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Dec 1, 2024

Stella Kay Rogan, 78, of Cable, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Logan Acres Senior Community. Stella was born October 9, 1946, in Urbana to the late Robert Wallace and Lois Janice (Williams) Stickley. On March 9, 1968, in Urbana she married the love of her life Willard Carl Rogan.

It is with heavy hearts...

Dec 1, 2024

Chester Leroy Dowden, 97 of West Liberty, was called to his Heavenly Home on December 1, 2024, eleven days shy of his 98th birthday. Leroy is survived by his wife of 79 years, Faith Elinor; two daughters, Sharon Hanger and Carol (Weldon) Jordan; former son-in-law Jeff Lange. Also surviving are grandchildren Jason Miller, Nikki (Mike) Moscinski, Holly Maier, Kirk...

Nov 29, 2024

Jeffrey Mills, 72 of De Graff passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus surrounded by his close family.

Jeff was born December 12, 1951 in Akron, OH to the late Walter Henry and Vivian Jean (Byers) Mills. On November 25, 2016 in Galion, OH he married Gregory M. Seyer, who...

Nov 22, 2024

Shane Jeffrey Short, 45 of North Fort Myers, FL, formally of Logan County left this earthly home on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Shane was born in Bellefontaine, the son of Jeffrey Short and Celeste Clifton.

Shane served his county in the Marine Corps for nine years. He then went to Ohio State College to become...

Nov 13, 2024

Marie A. LeFever, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away November 13, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. The middle child of nine was born to Merrill and Gladys (Hiltibran) LeFever on June 23, 1938. She was always fun-loving, generous, and exceptionally caring and loved to be around others. Marie was a favorite grandma, great-grandma, aunt, and great-aunt, and children especially...