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...
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,...
Marjorie Elaine Kite
Jun 18, 2025
Marjorie Elaine Kite,77, of Sidney, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18,2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20,1948, a daughter of the late William Thompson and Virginia (Kiser) Thompson.
On October 23, 1994, she married Charles David Kite in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded her in death on April...
Harry Harold Dearwester
Jun 8, 2025
Harry H. Dearwester, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 24, 1948, a son of the late John E. Dearwester and Naomi O. (Curl) Dearwester.
On November 1, 1969, Harry married his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Peggy...
Jackie Penrod
Jun 6, 2025
Jackie Penrod, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on June 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Floyd Dean Finfrock and Ruby Jewel (Burton) Finfrock.
On May 20, 1966, Jackie married Fred W. Penrod in Aiken, South Carolina and he preceded...
Terry Joe Smith
Jun 4, 2025
Terry Joe "Football" Smith, 63, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on July 17, 1961, a son of LaDonna (McFarlin) Smith and the late Delbert Lee Smith.
Terry is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Pam Smith; three children, Sheri (Jerry)...
Terrence Lee Titus
Jun 3, 2025
Terrence (Terry) Lee Titus, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 2, 1944, a son of the late Carl Willis Titus and Rita Barbara (Struewing) Titus.
On November 7, 1964, Terry married Lucy Arlene (Hurley) Titus in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along with...
Jackson Daniel Scott
Jun 1, 2025
Jackson Daniel Scott, 18, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Champaign County, Ohio. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 10, 2007, a son of Daniel O. Scott Jr. and Misty Michelle (Hall) Wren.
Jackson is survived by his father, Daniel (Alice) Scott; mother, Misty (Jeff) Wren;...
Rosemary Purtee
May 10, 2025
Rosemary Purtee, 68, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 26, 1957, a daughter of Jackie Ray Scott and Golda (Stiltner) Scott, who survive in DeGraff.
On April 28, 1973, Rosemary married Michael Ray Purtee Sr. in Quincy, Ohio and...
Jeffrey Lynn Manahan
May 9, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Manahan, 63, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 12:31 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 1, 1962, a son of Geneva Jean (Allen) Manahan and the late Harold Orla Manahan.
Jeff is survived by his mother, two children, Brittanny (Josh) Manahan Porter, and Matthew (Haley) Manahan; treasured granddaughters, Josalyn and Sophia...
Samuel John Jackson
Apr 25, 2025
Samuel John Jackson, 64, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:03 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at OSU James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 27, 1960, a son of the late John Luther Jackson and Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson.
On June 26, 1982, Sam married the love of his life Brenda Lea (Hodge)...
