Local Obituaries
for families in West Liberty, OH.
Ashley Elizabeth Slaymaker
Aug 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Ashley Elizabeth Slaymaker, who went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026. Born on January 5, 1987, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Ashley's life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. She passed away peacefully in her sleep...
Ronald Lee Downing
Aug 25, 2026
With deep sorrow, yet with the hope of the resurrection, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Downing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor, and missionary, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2026.
His life was a testimony to the transforming grace of God.
Ron was born on December 17, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, to...
Marcus J. Taylor
Aug 25, 2026
Marcus J. Taylor, 73 of Bellefontaine passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH.
Marcus was born March 8, 1953 in Lima, OH to the late Lloyd Elmer and Donna Belle (Dobie) Taylor. On August 26, 1972 in Botkins, OH he married the love of his life Elaine M. Burden, who survives. He is also...
Joseph Michael Grieshop
Aug 16, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Grieshop, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2026.
Joe lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his country, and a fierce love for his family. He served honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserve. Following his military service, Joe spent over 30 years on the road as...
E. Gary Shaffer
Aug 14, 2026
E. Gary Shaffer, 66 of West Liberty passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence.
Gary was born February 18, 1960 in Madison, WV to Elmer Gray and G. June (Graham) Shaffer. On March 21, 1985 in North Lewisburg, OH he married the love of his life Tammy Jean Lynch, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Dawna...
Robert D Watkins
Aug 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Dean Watkins, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Ohio Health Hospice House. Bob was born in Bellefontaine on January 26, 1952, to the late Leslie Dale Watkins and Shirley Ann (Shawver) Watkins. On August 16, 1972, he married Janice Ann (Wroten) Watkins, who survives. Bob is also survived by sister Connie Geissinger of Kenton,...
Ronald Cleveland Justice
Aug 11, 2026
Ronald Cleveland Justice, 83 of Huntsville passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Ronald was born in Phyllis Kentucky on July 4, 1943 to the late Grover Cleveland and Faye (Reynolds) Justice. In October of 1962 he married Nancy Caroline (Cordle) Justice who recently preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by...
Timothy N Ingram
Aug 5, 2026
Timothy N. Ingram, 67, of Bellefontaine, OH passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5 at home, surrounded by his family.
Tim was born July 26, 1959, in Fairborn to Walter Ingram and Learlene nee Walton. On April 2, 1988, he married his wife, Paula. They renovated a home outside DeGraff and had two kids, Audrey and Jacob. An entrepreneur, Tim owned Preferred Mechanical...
Nancy Caroline Justice
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Caroline (Cordle) Justice, 81 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Logan Acres Senior Community.
Nancy was born September 18, 1944 in Doran Virginia to the late Henry W. and Georgia (Goodman) Cordle, who passed in 1986 and 2008. In October 1962 she married Ronald Cleveland Justice, who survives. She is also survived by her one son,...
Margaret Teresa Erickson
Jul 26, 2026
Margaret Teresa Erickson, 43 of Bellefontaine went to the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Margaret was born April 30, 1983, to Thomas Patrick Coate and Jeanette Elaine (Birt) Hildreth. On May 7, 2012, she married the love of her life Stephan Douglas Erickson, who survives. She is also survived by her children, Grant, Isaac,...
Hiltrude L. “Trudy” Mays
Jul 25, 2026
Hiltrude “Trudy” Ludwina Mays 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully the morning of July 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Trudy was born in Frankfurt Germany on May 5, 1941, daughter of late Richard and Maria (Klein) Koenig.
She went to school in Frankfurt-Eschersheim and continued her education in business at vocational school in Frankfurt-Mitte. She married Air...
Sandra K. Dugan Lilley
Jul 24, 2026
Daughter, sister, niece, momma, grandma, “Mimmie”, Aunt Kay and Ms. Lilley, was who Sandra Kay (Dugan) Lilley was known as before life's unexpected calling ended early morning on July 24, 2026, at home peacefully and serenely.
Sandra was born on October 16, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Sandra was a Bellefontaine High School graduate, Class of 1961. She moved to Massillon, Ohio...
Roberta C "Bobbie" Gratz
Jul 22, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Charlene Gratz passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Over the past two and a half years, she faced stage four lung cancer that spread to her brain and bones. Bobbie fought with remarkable bravery, perseverance, and grace every second of the way. She was born on April 13, 1947, to Charles and...
Curt L. Ogan
Jul 19, 2026
Curt L. Ogan, 80 of Lakeview, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Curt was born Dayton, OH to the late Arnold and Helen (Bell) Ogan of West Milton, OH.
Curt was the most giving person you will ever meet. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to get to know...
Deborah Mills
Jul 13, 2026
Deborah Sue Mills, age 60, passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of her family.Debbie was born on August 11, 1965, to the late Donald and Goldie Simpson. On September 16, 1983, Debbie became a mother to her eldest child. From this day on, she spent her life centered around making memories with her family...
Donna Sue Lattimer
Jun 27, 2026
Donna Sue Lattimer, age 71, passed away on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 25, 1955, to Don Sr. and Juanita Lattimer, Donna lived a life centered around family, laughter, and making memories with the people she loved most.
She was a devoted mother, a loving sister, a proud grandmother, and the cherished “Mimi” and...
Michael Angle
Jun 26, 2026
Michael James Angle, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by the love of his family, after complications arising from planned heart surgery proved insurmountable.
Michael was born on January 5, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Roy Lee and Iris (Mouser) Angle. On June...
C. Roger Bullock
Jun 26, 2026
C. Roger Bullock 84, of Belle Center passed away June 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by friends and family. Roger was born in Hardin County on July 10, 1941, a son of Clyde and Viola (Lowery) Bullock.
He married Sandra (Ross) Bullock on April 7, 1980, and she survives; also surviving his son Rodger (Heather) Bullock, grandsons Dane and Jacob;...
Carlos Wayne Butler
Jun 19, 2026
Carlos Wayne Butler, 78 of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Ayden Belle Springs.
Carlos was born July 29, 1947, in Morehead, KY to the late Elgan and Bessie L. (Cooper) Butler.
Carlos was a kind and loving man, who was well liked by his fellow residents at the nursing home and by all the nurses and staff. He will...
Norma Jane Rumer
Jun 14, 2026
Norma Rumer 84 of Bellefontaine passed away on June 14th 2026 in her loving home at Logan Acres. She was born in Bellefontaine to the late Ruth and Melvin Berry. Norma is now in heaven with her Husband Warren Rumer and Son Chris Rumer, along with many other loved ones.
Norma babysat many children over the years and touched many lives....
