Robert Gene Detrick
Jun 29, 2026
Robert "Bob" G. Detrick, 86, of Bellefontaine, received his eternal reward at 1:38 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. This resulted from complications from a fall at home. He was born in DeGraff, Ohio on August 21, 1939, to the late James Wilbur Detrick and Martha Thelma (Oder) Detrick.
On December 23, 1966,...
Iva Marie Robinson
Jun 26, 2026
Iva Marie Robinson, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:49 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 9, 1956, to the late Elmer Glenn Frost and Olive Marie (Milliron) Frost.
On November 27, 1974, Iva married James Richard Robinson in Quincy, Ohio and he preceded her in...
Dennis Michael Fry
Jun 20, 2026
Dennis Michael Fry, 82, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 8:48 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Shelby Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 29, 1944, to the late Donald Edgard Fry and Ruth Beatrice (McDonald) Fry.
On May 27, 1967, Dennis married Marilane (Foster) Fry in Jackson Center, Ohio and...
Ruth L. Rowley
Jun 18, 2026
Ruth L. Rowley, 95, of West Jefferson and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 6:58 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on November 13, 1930, to the late Harvey Williams and Mae (Horn) Williams.
On September 15, 1951, Ruth married James Franklyn Rowley, and he preceded her...
Otilia "Tila" Perez Harrod
Jun 16, 2026
Otilia "Tila" Perez Harrod, 84, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 8:13 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Brady, Texas on December 13, 1941, to the late Crispin E. Perez and Guadelupe (Cervantes) Perez.
Tila is survived by her daughter, Paula (Kyle) Harrod-Zepernick; two granddaughters, Casey (Riley Wilkinson) Zepernick, and...
Cynthia Ann Cox
Jun 15, 2026
Cynthia Ann Cox, 79, of Quincy, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:35 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home. She was born in San Diego, California on October 16, 1946, to the late John "Bud" and Rose "Pat" Nye.
On September 10, 1967, she married James Cox in Upper Sandusky, Ohio who preceded her in...
John Wesley Morris
May 24, 2026
John Wesley Morris at the age of 96, met Jesus Christ, His Lord and Savior, face to face on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the home of his daughter, Alicia. Born May 12, 1930 near Cadiz, OH to Everett and Delphia [Galien] Morris. A 1948 graduate of Bowerston High School and a 1952 graduate of Cleveland Bible College [now Malone...
Ricky Ray Roby
May 21, 2026
Ricky Ray Roby, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:26 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 20, 1947, to the late John Melville Roby and Ida Lucille (Black) Roby.
Rick is survived by his three children, Ricky (Barbara) Roby Jr., Tami (Scott) Klopfer, and Jason (Jamie)...
Earl George Buchenroth
May 21, 2026
Earl George Buchenroth, 84, of DeGraff, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, surrounded by his family. Earl was born on July 31, 1941, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Russell Detrick and Mildred Mae (Gantt) Buchenroth. He married the love of his life, Catherine (Kaye) Faye Garvey on September 3, 1960, and she...
Burley Eugene Hall
May 16, 2026
Burley Eugene Hall, 82, of Cable, passed away peacefully at 10:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on October 24, 1943, a son of the late Lloyd E. Smith and Martha E. (Smith) Hall Smith.
On August 21, 1971, Burley married Patricia Marie (Hollinger) Hall in Cable,...
Gary Lynn Lattimer
May 13, 2026
Gary Lynn Lattimer, 83, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital – Bartlett in Bartlett, Tennessee. He was born in McArthur, Ohio on June 30, 1942, to Charles Williams Lattimer and Glennadean Naomi (Salmans) Lattimer.
On July 31, 1971, Gary married Connie Jean (Harshbarger) Lattimer at Stony Creek Church of the Brethren in Bellefontaine,...
Edna Marie Hollinger-Waldron
May 13, 2026
Edna Marie Hollinger-Waldron, 99, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully at 6:32 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in her assisted living apartment at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community. She was born on December 29, 1926, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Ernest Elsworth Mowen and Edna Blanche (Callison) Mowen.
On September 21, 1945, Edna married Robert “Bob” Eldon Hollinger...
Virginia Ann "Jenny" Jones
May 7, 2026
Virginia Ann “Jenny” Jones, 76, of West Liberty, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 30, 1949, to the late Hobert Eugene “Gene” Smith and Pauline Jewel (Powell) Smith.
On December 23, 1978, Jenny married Rodger Dean Jones Sr. in Springfield, Ohio...
Robert Lee Wagner
May 5, 2026
Robert Lee Wagner, 78, of Huntsville, passed away at 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty, Ohio. He was born in Lima, Ohio on January 3, 1948, to the late Gerald Alvin Wagner and Opal Lavoone (Gross) Wagner.
Robert is survived by his two children, Yancy (Abby) Wagner, and Trudy (Tyler)...
Tim W. Donald
Apr 25, 2026
Tim W. Donald, 76, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home. He was born in Quincy, Ohio on March 24, 1950, to the late Stanley Herbert Donald and Bertha Marie (Archer) Donald.
Tim had worked for Merchant Industries and then for the Bellefontaine Examiner for over 30 years as a newspaper press operator before retiring from Waste...
Timothy Alan Bell
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy Alan Bell, 60, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by care and comfort at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 10, 1966, in Columbus to the late Larry Cecil Bell and Ruth Carol (Williams) Bell.
Tim leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory always: his children, Dylan Bell, Derek...
Mary Ruth Ball
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ruth Ball, 97, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Sidney, entered into eternal rest and to the arms of her Lord and Savior at 8:40 a.m. on April 23, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, and is now rejoicing with her loving husband John and her large loving family. The youngest of ten siblings, Mary Ruth was born in Princeton,...
Thomas Nelson Goings
Apr 13, 2026
Thomas Nelson Goings, 75, of Sidney and formerly of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 4:58 p.m. on
Monday, April 13, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on January 4, 1951, to the late Harvey Nelson Goings and Myrtle Mae (Legge) Goings.
He is survived by his three daughters, Charlotte (Gary) Phipps, Christina (Brent) Golliday,...
Lowell Prater Wright
Apr 5, 2026
Lowell “Louie” Prater Wright, 77, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 9:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisa, Kentucky on February 5, 1949, and he was the son of the late Curtis Wright and Mary Elizabeth (LeMaster) Wright.
On June 29, 1991, Lowell married his wife of 34 years, Lynn Ellen...
Oliver Eugene "Bud" Mees
Mar 31, 2026
Oliver Eugene “Bud” Mees, 71, of DeGraff passed away at 5:26 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on February 10, 1955, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Oliver Clark “Bud” Mees and Ruth Mae (Allison) Mees. On September 15, 1973, Bud married Terri (McGee) Mees and she...
