Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Douglas Evans
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.;...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Smith 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...
Janice M Stahler
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:...
Rosilee A Mcclain
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...
Donnie Oppy
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...
Dorothy M Rockhold
Sep 18, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" Rockhold, born April 17, 1933, was welcomed into heaven on September 18, 2024. She was married to Marvin "Rocky" Rockhold on November 15, 1979, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved daughter, Susan Reasoner.
Dottie is survived by her children: Dana Reasoner, Steve (Kim) Ramsey, Andy Rockhold, Vivian (Mark) Brewer, Cindy (Tony) Cooper,...
Ruth Ann Tallman
Sep 14, 2024
Ruth Ann (Herd) Tallman, 88 of West Liberty passed away suddenly Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence in the Green Hills Community.
Ruth was born August 13, 1936 in Peoria, OH to the late Delbert and Margret (Eddy) Herd.
Ruth enjoyed going to lunch with her sisters and watching The Ohio State Buckeye and...
Marvin A Wilcoxon
Sep 13, 2024
Marvin "Sonny" Amos Wilcoxon, Jr., 75, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. Â He was born in Urbana, Ohio to the late Edna Mae Moore and Marvin Amos Wilcoxon, Sr. Â He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Wilcoxon and Philip Wilcoxon, and grandsons, Steve and Max.
...Eugene M Herford
Sep 8, 2024
Eugene M. Herford Sr. 77 of Quincy passed away Friday September 8, 2024, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine. He was born September 22, 1946, the son Raymond M and Irene (Skaggs) Herford. Â Eugene retired from the automotive industry as a mechanic. Survivors include his wife Josephine (McKinney) Herford; children Eugene Jr. "Jay" (Annie) Herford, Laurie (Rick)...
John J Tuttle
Sep 6, 2024
John J. Tuttle, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio was called to his eternal home on Friday, September 6th, 2024. John was born on April 22, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John Harlan and Marguerite Jameson Tuttle. John was born at midnight on Marble Street the night the Ottumwa Theater burned down.
He is survived by his wife Regina; Â ...
Norman E. Cooper
Sep 6, 2024
Norman E. "Coop" Cooper, 65 of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at the James Cancer Hospital with his loving wife by his side.
Norm was born January 4, 1959 in Bellefontaine to the late Richard and Mary (Wilcox) Cooper. On December 31, 1987 in Bellefontaine he married Tammy Campbell, who survives.
Coop was...
Jeffrey L Foulk
Sep 4, 2024
Jeffrey L. Foulk 68, of DeGraff passed away Wednesday September 4, 2024 at Green Hills Community Health Center. He was born November 1, 1955 in West Liberty, Ohio. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Carole Losey
Aug 27, 2024
Carole Losey, 82 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Carole was born May 21, 1942 in Bellefontaine to the late James M. and Mary Louise (Mustaine) Underwood. On August 29, 1960 in North Carolina she married the love of her life John Carman Losey Jr., who survives....
Melvin R Allison
Aug 26, 2024
Melvin R. Allison
Melvin R. Allison, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2024, at OSU Brain and Spine Center.
Melvin was born in DeGraff, Ohio on July 6, 1933, to the late Charles and Mabel (Easton) Allison. Â He married Evelyn Brackney on July 20, 1954, on the Brackney family farm in DeGraff....
Caleb Neff
Aug 19, 2024
Caleb Charles Neff, 33, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1991. He lived most of his life in Champaign and Logan counties.
He started dating Samantha Clevenger Neff, the love of his life, in their junior year of high school. They had many fun and exciting times...
Elizabeth "Libby" Smith
Aug 19, 2024
Elizabeth Rose Ann "Libby Smith" Â 71 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at Belle Springs Care Center.
She was born  May 29, 1953, in a car on the way to Kenton Hospital.
The daughter of the  late Lawrence and Rosemond Harshfield
Libby's hometown was West Mansfield, Ohio and she graduated from...
Gary Hullinger
Aug 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts to announce Gary Hullinger, 71, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Gary was born on October 7, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Gary was the son of the late Richard and Noan Hullinger.
Gary is survived by his brother, James Hullinger, and sister-in-law, Lori Hullinger. He...
Mary E Stewart
Aug 17, 2024
Mary Ellen Stewart, 54, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the home of special friends John and Theresa. She was born February 6, 1970, in Bellefontaine. At the age of six months, she was adopted by Junior and Patricia Stewart and welcomed into her forever family. She attended and graduated from Bellefontaine City Schools. Her...





