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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries

Barbara Sue Smith

Barbara Sue Smith

Sep 27, 2026

Barbara Sue Smith, 78, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 3:03 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Carecore at Heritage in Minster, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 11, 1948, to the late Allen Coleman Watkins and Eva (Cupps) Watkins.

On August 29, 1976, Barb married Arden Lee Smith in Quincy, Ohio and he preceded her in...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynne Allen

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynne Allen

Sep 21, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynne (Cook) Allen, 71, of DeGraff, passed away September 21, 2026. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 7, 1955, daughter of Robert Dean Cook and Helen Lucille (Henry) Cook.

Cindy is survived by both of her parents, Robert and Helen; her daughter, Jennifer Allen; brother, Robert Gene (Terri) Cook; a niece, Kacey (Bradley) Adams; a nephew, Tomas...

Ronald Ray Weiskittle

Ronald Ray Weiskittle

Sep 16, 2026

Ronald Ray Weiskittle, 70, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Ron was born on June 7, 1956, and grew up in Quincy, Ohio, with his six brothers and sisters. He worked at his family's gravel pit, which later became the Weiskittle Campground. Some of his fondest memories were made...

Mary Jeanette Hostetler

Mary Jeanette Hostetler

Sep 8, 2026

Mary Jeanette Hostetler (Jeanette), 92, of Bellefontaine, entered the gates of Heaven September 8, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty, Ohio. Jeanette was born at home in Logan County on January 22, 1934. She was the youngest child born to the late Wm Howard and Anna S. (King) Shumaker. Jeanette was preceded in death by...

Lanetta Loree Crockett

Lanetta Loree Crockett

Aug 29, 2026

Lanetta Loree Crockett, 91, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Waldron, Michigan on February 23, 1935, to the late Carl Russell Hollstein and Lois Arlene (Towne) Hollstein.

On December 31, 1958, Lanetta married Robert “Bob” Eugene Crockett in Angola, Indiana and he preceded...

Joan Lenore Bell

Joan Lenore Bell

Aug 25, 2026

Joan Lenore Bell, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:14 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 6, 1931, to the late Ernest Klingelhofer and Pearl I. (Hulling) Wiggans.

On August 30, 1952, Joan married Paul Lowell Bell, and he preceded her in death on September...

Kason Corwin

Kason Corwin

Aug 5, 2026

Baby Kason Corwin was stillborn on August 5, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. Though his time here on earth was far too short, his life was a precious gift from God, and he was deeply loved from the very beginning.

Kason is the beloved son of Morgan and Philip Corwin and the little brother of Kade and Kaislee Corwin.

We know that God...

Holli Cristal Stiles

Holli Cristal Stiles

Jul 23, 2026

Holli Cristal Stiles, 51, of Piqua, passed away peacefully at 10:14 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Ohio Hospice of Miami County surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico on January 1, 1975, to Dwight Henry Stiles and Lavita Clare (Sharman) Rivera.

Holli is survived by her three children, Sage Mykeal (Erika McWilliams) Stiles-Ryan, Kileigh...

Connie Sue Hurley

Connie Sue Hurley

Jul 16, 2026

Connie Sue (Shirk) Hurley, 83, of DeGraff passed away peacefully at 8:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at home with her husband and sons by her side. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 20, 1942, to the late Charles and Jean Shirk.

Connie graduated from Huntsville High School in 1960, where she was a cheerleader, class officer, and...

Kenneth Richard Chamberlain Jr.

Kenneth Richard Chamberlain Jr.

Jul 6, 2026

Kenneth Richard Chamberlain Jr., 61, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Monday July 6, 2026, at Carecore at Heritage Minster in Minster, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 30, 1965, to Edna Jean (Hill) Chamberlain and the late Kenneth Richard Chamberlain Sr.

On June 17, 2023, Kenny married Valerie Starr (Cornwell) Chamberlain in Bellefontaine, Ohio and...

Robert Gene Detrick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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