John Walter Easton
Aug 13, 2023
John W. Easton, 90, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:13 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1933, a son of the late Carl M. Easton and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton.
John is survived by three children, Christopher Easton, Jane (Thurman) Herring, and Sharon Hubble; six grandchildren, Joan, Zach, Megan, Tiffany,...
Michael Lloyd Thompson
Aug 8, 2023
Michael Lloyd Thompson, 57, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 1, 1966, a son of Nancy Ruth (Jackson) Thompson and the late Lloyd Eugene Thompson. In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas L. Thompson.
Mike is survived by his three...
Paul Eugene Perkins
Aug 6, 2023
Paul E. Perkins, 89, of Englewood, passed away at 10:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 3, 1934, a son of the late Leon C. and Naomi Lucille Perkins.
On May 19, 1966, Paul married Christine "Chris" Rose (Bechtolt) Perkins in Dayton, Ohio and she preceded him in death...
Carolyn Jo Downing
Aug 4, 2023
Carolyn Jo Downing, 82, of Springfield and formerly of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Robert Mohr King and Irene (Porteus) King.
On November 6, 1960, Carolyn married Charles R....
William "Bill" Calvin Dohse
Jul 31, 2023
William "Bill" C. Dohse, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Springhills, Ohio, a son of the late James Karl Marquis Dohse and Leyla Faye (Donald) Dohse.
Bill is survived by his son, Michael (Melessa) Casey; two grandchildren,...
Gerald Eugene Arnett
Jul 20, 2023
Gerald E. "Jerry" Arnett, 80, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on October 8, 1942, a son of the late Freeman Alan and Eva Louise (Hulsmeyer) Arnett.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy Eileen (Bishop)...
Eric Nelson Jarrett
May 22, 2023
Eric N. Jarrett, 51, of DeGraff, passed away at 12:56 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born on January 7, 1972, in Logan County, Ohio, a son of Phyllis Jean (Edwards) Robb and the late Reyford Birian Jarrett.
Eric is survived by his wife, Wendy DePoy; three sons, David Michael Jarrett,...
Verna Kay Fielder
May 5, 2023
Verna Kay Fielder, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1938, in DeGraff, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley William and Alma Eleanor (Pickering) Ward. Verna graduated from DeGraff High School on May 20, 1956.
On January 21,...
Shirley Ann Valandingham
Apr 24, 2023
Shirley Valandingham, 84, of Jackson Center, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on November 7, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wayne King and Ellen Arabelle (Grube) Stiver.
Shirley is survived by her sister, Nancy Pike; a brother, Thomas (Carol) Stiver; a sister-in-law,...
Joyce Ann Hammond
Mar 23, 2023
Joyce Ann Hammond, 73, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on May 10, 1949, a daughter of the late Lester and Laura (Siegenthaler) Brecount.
On September 27, 1968, Joyce married Steven Hammond in DeGraff, Ohio and he survives, along with their two children, Stephanie...
Ruben Gibson Moody
Mar 4, 2023
Ruben Gibson Moody, 20 months, of DeGraff, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on July 1, 2021, a son of Adam Ross and Paige Mariella (Barger) Moody.
Ruben is survived by his parents, a sister, Mylee Moody; maternal grandparents, Brande and Bruce Thurman; paternal grandparents, Steve and Audrey Moody;...
Cathy Denise Kieffer
Feb 28, 2023
Cathy Denise Kieffer, 72, of DeGraff, passed away at 11:37 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born on November 6, 1950 in Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Otho and Charlotte Waneta (Hinkle) Jones.
On February 27, 1971, Cathy married Anthony “Tony” Rodger Kieffer in DeGraff, Ohio and he...
Carl Alvin Dammeyer
Feb 21, 2023
Carl Alvin Dammeyer, 79, of Quincy, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2023.
He was born at home on March 13, 1943, in New Knoxville, Ohio to the late Wilfred and Adella (Schrolucke) Dammeyer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Dammeyer, and a granddaughter, Megan Karus.
On November 17, 1961, he married Sandra (Bell) in Sidney, Ohio, at...
Michael Ray Strayer
Feb 3, 2023
Michael Ray Strayer, 69, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1953 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Orville Sherman and Miriam Virginia (Cordrey) Strayer.
On June 28, 1980, Michael married Karen Sue (Bishop) Strayer in West Liberty, Ohio, and she survives, along with their...
Paul E. "Gene" Dotson
Jan 1, 2023
Paul E. “Gene” Dotson, 80, of rural DeGraff, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
Gene was born in McGuffey, Ohio, on January 31, 1942, to the late Austin L. and Bernice (Bailey) Dotson. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Tricia Cramer; his children’s mother Deanna S. Dotson; and...
Betty Eileen (Cox) Bell
Dec 22, 2022
Betty Eileen (Cox) Bell, age 100, of Quincy, Ohio, went safely home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2022. She was born November 17, 1922, in Shelby County, Ohio to the late Floyd and Leah (Mason) Cox. She married Junior L. Bell on Valentine's Day in 1943. They shared 56 years of marriage before Junior passed...
Stephen Anthony Bell
Nov 29, 2022
Stephen A. Bell, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on April 2, 1942, in Quincy, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford Harold “C.H.” and Flossie Twila (Notestine) Bell.
On December 19, 1969, Stephen married Linda Lee (Briggs) Bell in...
Ronald J. Johnson
Nov 20, 2022
Ronald J. Johnson, 74, of Lakeview, passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Ron was born on January 17, 1948, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Max C. Johnson and Donna (Yoder) Johnson Fry, and Romaine Stevens. After Ron graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1966, he enlisted in the United States...
James Kent Cox
Nov 8, 2022
James K. Cox, 75, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 21, 1946, a son of the late Marvin and Velda (Valentine) Cox.
On September 10, 1967, Jim married Cynthia (Nye) Cox in Upper Sandusky, Ohio and she survives, along with their...
Margery Sue Wiles
Oct 14, 2022
Margery S. Wiles, 91, of DeGraff, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love, in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1930, in Champaign County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry Ellsworth and Elizabeth Euphemia (Barger) Sidders. In addition to her parents, Margery was preceded in death by her son,...
