for families in West Liberty, OH.

Nov 11, 2024

Alana C. Robinaugh 79, of West Liberty, formally of Bellefontaine passed away November 11, 2024 at Greenhills Care Center Assisted Living.  She was born August 10, 1945 in Bellefontaine , the daughter of Henry Raymond  and Marjorie (Warner) Scott. Alana graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1963.  She moved to Columbus, Ohio and went to modeling school. She would...

Nov 4, 2024

Gary Lee Campbell 67, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away unexpectedly

on Monday November 4, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on December 1, 1956 to the Late William and Lucille

Campbell in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He is survived by his daughter: Chasidy (Tony) Pond, Son: Gary

(Heather)...

Nov 2, 2024

Bruce E. Bowling 85, of Lakeview passed away Saturday November 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and his loving Jesus.  He was born September 24, 1939 in Boyd County Kentucky, the son of Elgan and Pauline Bowling.

Bruce was the retired owner of Bowling Optical with over 25 years of service.  He was a...

Nov 2, 2024

Margaret C. Beatty, 90, of DeGraff, went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Margaret was born February 15, 1934 to the late D. Hall Cory & Estella Kathryn (Pence) Cory.  On December 7, 1952 she married the love of her life, Charles L. Beatty who preceded her in death...

Oct 31, 2024

David B. Reames 67, of Zanesfield passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the OSU Ross Heart Center in Columbus. He was born May 25, 1957 in Center Line, Michigan to the late Gerald and Kathryn Reames.

David was a 1975 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School and retired from Honda.

David is survived...

Oct 24, 2024

James E. "Jim" Huffman, 81 of Bellefontaine passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his residence.

Jim was born October 30, 1942 in Mannington, WV to the late Paul and Zella (Kerns) Huffman. On August 29, 1986 he married Carol Sue Riley, who survives.

Jim worked at Westinghouse and was part owner of TJ's Radio...

Oct 24, 2024

Kristine Marie Bendler, 47, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away on October 24, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital. She was born on December 19th, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to Don and Carol Williams.

She married her husband, Joseph Bendler, on July 4th, 2000 in Orlando, Florida.

Krissy fought her cancer diagnosis head on and bravely...

Oct 19, 2024

Mark 'Moose' Thompson, 64, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away on October 19, 2024 at his Indian Lake home with his wife by his side after a three-year battle with lung and brain cancer.

He was born on March 15, 1960, son to Eldon and Charlotte Thompson.

Mark was a 1978 graduate from West Jefferson High...

Oct 13, 2024

Ron Wilson, 72, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Bellefontaine, he was a man of few words, known for his simple and kind nature. He cherished his family deeply and always found peace in the small joys of life.

Ron was an enormous fan of Ohio State...

Oct 2, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Lile) Smith, 67 of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Phyllis was born January 6, 1957 in Bellefontaine to the late James Richard Lile and Norma Jean (Painter) Heth. On April 24, 1982 in Bellefontaine she married the love of her life Stephen A. Smith, who survives. She...

Sep 30, 2024

Delores Ann Hamm, 84, of Bellefontaine passed away on September 30, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 24, 1939 in Woodstock, OH to John Darrel Groves and Ora Fay (Higgins) Groves. She was preceded in death by husband Frank Hamm, brother David Groves, in-laws Marine "Pete" (Kay) Hamm, Dennis (Ruth) Lattimer, Betty (Ron) Heath, sisters-in-law...

Sep 29, 2024

Barbara "Bobbi" Sharp-Patrick passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  She was a lifelong resident of East Liberty until she retired in Marysville.

Bobbi was a 1968 graduate of Logan Hills Schools. She had multiple careers including working at Mary Rutan and Memorial hospitals before finding her passion working as...

Sep 26, 2024

Rodney Frederick Brandt, 84, of Lewistown, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born to Orville F. Brandt and Faye (Harding) Brandt, at home, in Bloom Center on February 25, 1940, "just in time for dinner," his mother would say.  Graduating from Washington Local High School in 1958, he next attended The Ohio State...

Sep 23, 2024

Duane Fry 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday September 23, 2024 in his home.   He was born February 25, 1944 in Mount Sterling, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Twilla Fry.  Duane retired from Parker Hannigan in Marysville with 53 years of service.

Survivors include his wife Leanne (Plank) Fry of 24 years; daughters Denise (John) Shirk,...

Sep 23, 2024

Douglas R. Evans 60 of Bellefontaine passed away unexpectedly on September 23rd, 2024 at He was born December 24th, 1963 in West Union, Ohio, the son of Harold and Bonnie Evans.  Doug was preceeded  in death by his parents, and a grandson Gideon Stephans.  Doug is survived by his sons Dale Evans, Johnathan (Ally) Evans , Douglas (Joanna)Evans Jr.;...

Sep 23, 2024

CHARLES 'CHUCK' EDWARD SMITH JR., 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 in Oklahoma City. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1965 the son of the late Charles E. Smith Sr. and his loving mother, Mary (Hall) Smith of Bellefontaine, who will miss him dearly.

Chuck loved Ohio State Football and was...

Sep 22, 2024

Memorial Service and Obituary are pending

Sep 22, 2024

Janice Marie Stahler 85 of Rushsylvania passed away Sunday September 22, 2024, in her home on her family farm. She was born August 22, 1939, to Clayton and Elise (Marling) Young. She was preceded in death by her Husband Jack Stahler (her Elvis) who she married on July 12, 1959. She was also preceded in death by her Siblings:...

Sep 21, 2024

Rosilee A. "Aunt Rosie" McClain, 55 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Rosie was born October 29, 1968 in Bellefontaine to the late Robert Arthur and Deborah R. (Argabright) McClain.

Rosie enjoyed flowers, the outdoors and Mt. Dew. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her...

Sep 20, 2024

Donnie Dale Oppy, 74 of Sidney, Ohio passed on to be with the Lord Friday, September 20, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by his wife, children and siblings. Donnie was born July 25,1950 in Otway, Ohio to the late Donald And Helen (Frondorf) Oppy.

Donnie was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School class of 1969. He...