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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries
Sharon Kay Dodds
Dec 24, 2025
Sharon Kay Dodds, 82, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on December 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Robert Carr and Julia Rose (Hanna) Carr.
On December 3, 1961, Sharon married Earl Irwin Dodds in DeGraff, Ohio and he survives,...
Antoinette Louise Musser
Dec 14, 2025
Antoinette Louise (Tony) Angle Musser passed away on December 14, 2025, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio at the age of 95.
Antoinette is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Thelma (Speece) Angle, her husband, Carl E Musser. Sisters and brothers in-law Shirley (James) Farnsworth, Martha Mae (Richard) Mohr. Brother in-laws, Carey Musser, Donald Baier, sister and...
William R. Jackson
Dec 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William "Bub" Jackson on December 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in 1943, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was cherished by many.
Bub Jackson was a gentle and loving man who lived life on his own terms. His 39-year marriage to Lynda was one full of devotion and...
Barbara Lucille Nutter
Dec 11, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Lucille Nutter, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on February 29, 1936, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert David Gough and Kathryn Aurora (McCoy) Gough.
On June 29, 1952, Barbara married Charles E. Stevens, and he...
Ann Marie Smith
Dec 6, 2025
Ann Marie Smith, 56, of DeGraff went Home to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Illinois on August 22, 1969, a daughter of the late Charles "Chuck" Joseph Neigel and Wanda Lee Eldridge.
On May 12, 1990, Ann married Gregory...
Joan Moody
Nov 22, 2025
Joan Moody, 94, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on March 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Floyd Cecil Strayer and Gertrude (Evans) Strayer.
On June 4, 1950, Joan married Robert Eugene Moody, and he preceded her in death....
Harold E. Kies
Oct 23, 2025
Harold E. Kies, fondly known as “Keysie”, 88, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at 3:22 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton following a severe stroke. He was born in Lakeview, Ohio on May 8, 1937, a son of the late Clarence H. Kies and Anna Marie (Opphile) Kies.
On September 15, 1957, Harold married Mary Eleanor...
Deloris May Clerico
Oct 13, 2025
Deloris May Prater Clerico, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 25, 1954, a daughter of the late Harold Prater and Nancy Marie (Henson) Prater.
Deloris was a loving devoted Christian who gave her heart to the Lord.
On August 10, 2017, Deloris married Paul...
Linda Jean Baker
Oct 1, 2025
Linda Jean Baker, 71, of Sidney, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 16, 1954, a daughter of the late Marion Anthony and Betty Ann (Partington) Vonderhuevel.
On September 7, 1992, Linda married John Richard Baker in St. Augustine, Florida and he preceded...
Howard "Bud" F. Jackson
Sep 17, 2025
Howard “Bud” Jackson, 91 of rural DeGraff, passed away at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Bud was born at home in rural Bellefontaine (Gretna) on March 23, 1934, to the late Joseph E. and Thelma R. (Young) Jackson. He and Jenean (Roush) eloped and married on June 2, 1952. They defied the odds of marrying young...
Brenda Kay Holmes Tamplin
Sep 15, 2025
Brenda Kay Tamplin, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 9:55 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by family in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on November 7, 1949, a daughter of the late Walter Dawes Holmes and Lola Mae (Morehead) Holmes.
On July 29, 1978, Brenda married Herbert Richard Tamplin in Convoy, Ohio, and he...
Allison Kay Knief
Sep 7, 2025
Allison Kay Knief, 29, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous 14-month battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 6, 1996, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Kevin Knief and Jana (Clary) Knief.
Allison is survived by her parents; fiancé Kyle Schmerge; paternal...
Vicki Isola Prater
Sep 6, 2025
Vicki I. Prater, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lima, Ohio on March 20,1957, a daughter of the late William "Bill" Thomas Fredericks and Patricia Ilene (Dysert) Fredericks.
On August 9, 1984, Vicki married Thomas Lynn Prater in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he preceded...
Everett Emerson Shade III
Aug 23, 2025
Everett Shade III, 67, of Russells Point, passed away peacefully at 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 7, 1957, son of the late Everett Emerson Shade Jr. and Edith (Puckett) Shade.
On November 29, 1975, Everett married Debra Kay Purtee in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives,...
Henry "Hank" Earl Weinert II
Aug 22, 2025
Henry "Hank" Earl Weinert II, 58, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:58 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on
July 23, 1967, a son of Henry Earl Weinert and Nancy Lou (Milam) Weinert.
On March 4, 2024, Hank married Amber Diane (Burchett) Weinert in DeGraff, Ohio and she...
Kathleen Lucille Stevenson
Aug 21, 2025
Kathleen L. Stevenson, 98, of DeGraff, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:29 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on November 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Edward Buckingham and Mina (Hoke) Buckingham.
On January 27, 1945, Kathleen married Robert Scott...
Karen Sue Cavinder
Aug 16, 2025
Karen Sue Cavinder, 74, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 8, 1950, a daughter of the late Raymond Boggs and Junaita Estella (Petty) Boggs.
On December 9, 1972, Karen married Ronald Cavinder in Bellefontaine, Ohio and he survives, along...
Alton Joshua Stotler
Aug 14, 2025
Alton Joshua Stotler, 48, of Lakeview, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 14, 2025,at his job site in Lakeview. He was born on January 12, 1977, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of Floyd and Sue Stotler. He was also preceded in death by his father, Floyd , sister Brandee, brother, Danny and many aunts and uncles .
“Josh” is survived by...
Sondra Lee Teska
Jul 19, 2025
Sondra Lee Teska, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:55 p.m. She was born on October 7, 1938, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Charles Lynn Terrel and Lela Fern (Heaston) Terrel.
Sondra was united in marriage to Roger G. Teska, who preceded her in death on April 29, 2025. Together,...
William Corcoran Hartley
Jun 27, 2025
William Corcoran Hartley, 92, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on August 23, 1932, a son of the late Alfred King Hartley and Gladys Mary (Corcoran) Hartley.
On August 9, 1960, he married Betty Lou (Bishop) Hartley and she survives, along with their five children,...
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