Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Bonnie Louise Kennedy
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...
Phillip E Bailey Sr.
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...
Janet L Inskeep
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...
John M. Elliott
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...
Mary F. (Smith) Alexander
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...
Mark A Sharpin
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...
Candace Faye "Candi" Caudill
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...
Timothy Lee Fitzpatrick
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.
Robert Bruce "Bob" Bibart
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...
Sonja Ellen Taggart
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...
Stella Kay Rogan
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...
Chester Leroy Dowden
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...
Jeffrey Alan Mills
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...
Shane Jeffrey "Shane O'Mac" Short
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...
Marie A Lefever
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...
Alana C Robinaugh
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...
Gary Lee Campbell
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)...
Bruce E Bowling
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...





