Javier Jesus Lazo
Feb 8, 2026
Javier Jesus Lazo, 71, of Quincy, passed away at 6:13 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Cuba on April 19, 1954, a son of the late Javier Lazo and Concepcion (Arechabala) Lazo.
On April 15, 2005, Javier married Pamela Joann (Martin) Lazo in Reno, Nevada and she survives, along with...
Alan Curtis Keysor
Feb 6, 2026
Alan Curtis Keysor, 66, of Lakeview, passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The youngest of nine children, he was born in Lima, Ohio on January 31, 1960, to the late Donald Grant Keysor and Alice Marie (Johnson) Keysor.
In 1991, Alan married his former wife Maggie Beech in DeGraff, Ohio...
Normadene (Shade) Schramm
Feb 3, 2026
Normadene (Shade) Schramm, 86, of Jackson Center, passed away at 8:03 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in DeGraff, Ohio on April 4, 1939, and was a daughter of the late Norman Paul Shade and Margaret (Snapp) Shade Huffman.
In June 1985 she married Calvin Walker Schramm in Bellefontaine, Ohio and...
Marilyn Joan Clark
Feb 1, 2026
Marilyn “Joan” Clark, 93, of West Liberty, made her heavenly journey to meet Jesus, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughters and grand pets.
Born December 7, 1932, at her family farmhouse near Lafayette, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late George William and Vivian Irene (Kollars) Smith.
After graduating from Lafayette High School in 1950, she...
Richard Allen Deardurff
Jan 25, 2026
Richard Allen Deardurff, age 78 of Huntsville, Ohio passed away with his wife, son, and immediate family members by his side at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1947, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Franklin E. and Berniece M. (McKee) Deardurff.
Dick...
Laura Jo Bell
Jan 22, 2026
Laura Jo Bell, 66, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at 4:23 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Melvin Ray Allen and Roberta Jo (Reeder) Copus.
On June 14, 1980, Laura married Shane Douglas Bell in Quincy, Ohio...
Larry Joe "LJ" Simpkins
Jan 21, 2026
Larry Joe “LJ” Simpkins, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:53 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 22, 1947, a son of the late Leon Roy Simpkins and Jo Anne (Jenkins) Simpkins.
Larry is survived by his significant other, Tini A. (Brown) Watkins; ex-wife, Karen...
Don Lewis Baughman
Jan 12, 2026
Don L. Baughman, 90, of DeGraff and a former resident of Alaska, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, with his family by his side, leaving behind a life defined by adventure, grit, and a deep love for the wilderness of Alaska. He was born February 7, 1935, in DeGraff, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Lewis Baughman and...
Debra Kay Shade
Jan 3, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Kay Shade, 70, of Russells Point, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 5, 1955, a daughter of the late Lewis Muffin Purtee and Lilly Louise (Bear) Purtee.
On November 29, 1975, she married Everett Emerson Shade III in DeGraff, Ohio...
Carol Ann Hines
Dec 26, 2025
Carol Ann Hines, 63, of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly at 9:01 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 17, 1962, a daughter of the late Arvie Powers Kendall and Ruth Evelyn (Pulfer) Kendall.
Per Carol’s request there will be no public services.
Inurnment will be in Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, Ohio...
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...
