Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Delores Ann Hamm
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...
Barbara Kay "Bobbi" Sharp-Patrick
Sep 29, 2024
Barbara "Bobbi" Sharp-Patrick passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Â 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...
Rodney F. Brandt
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. Â Graduating from Washington Local High School in 1958, he next attended The Ohio State...
Duane Fry
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,...
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....





