for families in West Liberty, OH.

Aug 7, 2024

Phyllis Ann Pence, age 82, of Urbana, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 31, 1941, in Paintsville, Kentucky, Phyllis was the daughter of Glen and Jennie Cooper. She graduated from Triad High School in 1960. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters,...

Aug 3, 2024

Richard Alexander Young Jr, age 77, passed away on 3 Aug 2024 at 3:40am at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. He was born on 24 February 1947 in Pago Pago, American Samoa (an island in the Pacific Ocean 2500 miles S. West of Hawaii) to the late Richard Young Sr. and Pauline Bartley Young of...

Jul 27, 2024

Marian Sue Hawthorne 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday July

27, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born August 1, 1938 in

Warsaw, Ohio. The daughter of Clarence and Theresa (Croy) Bible. Sue

enjoyed gardening, sewing, building puzzles, and spending time with her

family and friends.

Survivors include...

Jul 24, 2024

Larry Sherman Smalley, 79, of Bellefontaine, left us to join the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at St. Rita's in Lima.

Larry was born March 24, 1945 to Ethel (Mick) Rich and Sherman Smalley. He is survived by a brother, David Smalley and a sister, Trudy (Rick) Stephens. He was...

Jul 23, 2024

John T. Lawrence 82, of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday July 23, 2024 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio. He was born July 11, 1942 in Bellefontaine the son of Wayne & Pearl (Gooding) Lawrence.  Early in his career, John was a teacher before following his father's footsteps to become an attorney. Lawrence & Lawrence practiced in Bellefontaine for...

Jul 19, 2024

Brian Malcolm Geboy, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2024 in his home surrounded by family.

Brian was born August 7, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Frank and Willa Mae (Rose) Geboy. On May 14, 1960 in Berne, IN he married the love of his life Ernestine "Tina" McBrien, who survives. Together they shared...

Jul 5, 2024

Levi W. Lile, 88, of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Levi was born October 30, 1935 in Logan County to the late Frank V. and Abbie R. (Hayes) Lile. In 1958 he married Nancy Nicholl, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Laird A. Lile, Naples,...

Jun 18, 2024

Trann Kristine Porter passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital of Marysville Ohio on June 18 2024 with her family by her side. She fought a long hard battle with the evil cancer.

She was born in Bellefontaine Ohio on March 2 1966 to Jack and Kay Taylor Bellefontaine Ohio

Trann was a manager of Adecco...

Jun 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jo Yost, at the age of 80.

Born on November 15, 1943, in Lima,Ohio to Carroll and Marguerite Wallace. She was preceded in death by her sister Sharon (Mike) Yoder and Edward (Cathy) Wallace.She married, lived and raised her children in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

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Jun 15, 2024

Reverend Roger Allan Ashley was a beloved United Methodist minister who touched the lives of many with his unwavering faith and boundless kindness. He peacefully and unexpectedly passed away at his home in Zanesfield, Ohio at the age of 86 on June 15, 2024.

Born in Sparta, Illinois on May 10, 1938, Roger was the cherished son...

Jun 15, 2024

Russell Dwight Wampler 71, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday June 15, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born October 13, 1952 the son of the late Chalmer and Kathryn (Reynolds) Wampler.  Survivors include his wife Nancy;  his children Russell Lee Wampler, Timothy (Christina) Wampler, Kathryn Ann (Brandon) Thompson; sister Beverly Jean (Steven) Pence; grandchildren include...

Jun 11, 2024

Haven Kathleen Kerns, 1 month old passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus surrounded by her loving family.

Haven was born May 11, 2024 in Dublin, OH to Lewis Lee and Allison Jeanne (Pitt) Kerns.

Haven: a place of safety and refuge. As much as we wanted her place of...

Jun 8, 2024

Jeffery M. Fink, 62, of Zanesfield passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Jeffery was born March 2, 1962 in Massilon, Ohio to the late Carol Maxhimer (Paul) and the late Jack B. Fink. On July 4, 2005 in Maui, Hawaii he married Denise Fink, who survives.

Jeff was the most...

Jun 6, 2024

Ketzy JoLee Van Buskirk, 3 years old of Rushsylvania passed away suddenly Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Ketzy was born February 24, 2021 in Bellefontaine to Kyle L. Van Buskirk and Rebecca J. Kennedy.

Ketzy was a bright and very independent young girl who was creative in getting accomplished whatever she wanted to do. She was...

May 27, 2024

Denise N. "Nikki" Fairchild Cunningham, 52 of Milford Center passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2024.

Denise was born October 6, 1971 in Urbana, OH to David D. and D. Diane (Detwiler) Fairchild. On May 22, 2022 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands she married John T. Cunningham II, who survives.

Nikki was so full of life...

May 23, 2024

Arrangements Pending

Apr 27, 2024

Ellen Maxine (Bump) Hammond, 84, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home, following a stay at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital.Ellen was born on May 5, 1939, to Carroll Lee and Thelma Pearl (Bodey) Bump in Champaign County, Ohio. She was the second child of seven. On June 22, 1961,...

Apr 21, 2024

Evelyn M Allison, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Evelyn was born in Bellefontaine on July 1, 1933, to the late Leo and Edith (Yoder) Brackney.  She married Melvin Allison on July 20, 1954, on her family farm in DeGraff, Ohio.

She is survived by her...

Apr 19, 2024

Merrill Jay Goings 70, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024.  He was born June 15, 1953 to the late Myrtle E. and Mart Goings. Merrill enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and being with friends. He is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 brothers-in-law and several nieces...

Apr 18, 2024

Sharon Hilliard Organ, 68 of Bellefontaine, Oh, passed away on April 18, 2024, at OSU Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on July 7 1955 to the late David and Catherine Hilliard She is proceded in death by her brother Randy Hilliard. She is survived by her 3 children Jason(LaTisha), David (Tara) and Cathy Organ...