R. William "Bill" Melhorn
Oct 13, 2022
R. William ‘Bill’ Melhorn, age 94, having lived an extraordinary and full life, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, under the compassionate care of The Sheridan at Green Oaks Memory Care in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Bill was born in Tampa, Florida, to Roy and Mabel (Wilson) Melhorn. The family then settled in Dayton, Ohio, where Bill spent his...
Duane Dennis "Denny" Brown
Oct 1, 2022
Duane “Denny” Dennis Brown, 75, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Dayton VA Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on April 7, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Duane Delbert and Lola Mae (Ammon) Brown.
On January 13, 1995, Denny married Madeline Joyce (Allen) Brown in Bellefontaine, Ohio...
Charles Elmer Easton
Sep 10, 2022
Charles Elmer Easton, 93, of DeGraff, known to everyone as Elmer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, at the Homestead at Logan Acres.
Elmer was born in Logan County on May 30, 1929, to the late Carl M. and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton. He was also preceded in death by brothers Stanley...
Thomas G. Weiskittle
Aug 20, 2022
Thomas G. Weiskittle, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Adolph William and Doris Eileen (Miller) Weiskittle.
On May 28, 1960, Tom married Beverly J. (McGowan) Weiskittle at Muchinnipi Church in Lewistown, Ohio, and a...
Charlotte M. Jackson
Jul 2, 2022
Charlotte M. (Knief) Jackson, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 7, 1931, to the late Luther Amos Knief Sr. and Rella Grace (Poling) Knief.
On January 25, 1958, she married Charles A. “Sonny” Jackson and he preceded her in death on...
Marie M. Perk
Jun 29, 2022
Marie M. Perk, 99, of Sidney and formerly of DeGraff, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on June 4, 1923, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Grover I. and Helen Irene (Strayer) Fridley.
Marie married Roy Edwin Perk on August 8,...
James Frank Watkins
Jun 12, 2022
James Frank Watkins, age 83, of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home.
He was born November 22, 1938, in Shelby County, Ohio, a son of the late Palmer Wayne and Mildred Harriett (Randolph) Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Frank Watkins Jr.
On July...
Steven Carl Perk Sr.
May 18, 2022
Steven Carl Perk Sr., age 75, of DeGaff, Ohio passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 12, 1946, a son of Marie M. (Fridley) Perk and the late Roy Edwin Perk.
Steven is survived by his two children, Steve (Nicki) Perk Jr., and Melanie (Jeff) Noble;...
John Richard Baker
May 8, 2022
John Richard "John Boy" Baker, age 73, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Sidney Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney. He was born in Shelby County Ohio March 15, 1949, a son of the late Virgil and Mary (Hageman) Baker.
On September 7, 1992, John married Linda (Vonderhuevel) Baker in St. Augustine,...
Allan Keith Hill
May 5, 2022
Allan “Keith” Hill, age 72, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Green Hills Senior Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 26, 1949, a son of the late Howard Whitcraft and Wilda L. (Funk) Hill. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hill.
He...
Gene Raymond Hansen
Apr 27, 2022
Gene Raymond Hansen, age 79, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home.
He was born May 11, 1942, in West Allis, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harold Raymond Hansen and Jeanie Nelson. He was also preceded in death by a “special mother” who raised him, Janice Hansen; a sister, Harolyn Hansen;...
Curtis Salyer Jr.
Apr 24, 2022
Curtis “Curt” Salyer Jr., age 79, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born October 2, 1942, in Paintsville, Kentucky, a son of the late Curtis and Delma May (Williams) Salyer Sr.
Curtis married Sheila Jean (Amos) Salyer August 6, 1965, in...
Burl Wilson Shulaw
Mar 28, 2022
Burl Wilson Shulaw, age 80, of St. Marys, Ohio and formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born November 30, 1941, in Ada, Ohio, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys (Godard) Shulaw. In addition to his parents, Burl...
Kenneth W. Hatfield
Mar 24, 2022
Kenneth W. Hatfield, age 69, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 12:21 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born February 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Coy and Evelyn (Snyder) Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.
Kenny married...
Mary M. Briggs
Mar 11, 2022
Mary M. Briggs, age 92, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 11:10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the staff of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff, Ohio.
D.S.
Marjorie Jean Faulder
Mar 9, 2022
Marjorie Jean Faulder, age 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Lewistown, Ohio January 1, 1934, a daughter of the late LaVerne Haney and Hazel L. (Heil) Williams.
Marjorie married Ralph Eugene “Gene” Faulder Sr. June 25, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio...
Marilyn Kay Davis
Feb 26, 2022
Marilyn Kay Davis, age 82, of DeGraff, Ohio was set free from debilitating dementia to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, February 26, 2022.
She was born in DeGraff December 25, 1939, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Shultz) Ellis.
Marilyn was married to her devoted husband, Charles M. Davis for over 63 years....
James D. Mayse
Feb 23, 2022
James D. Mayse, 65, of Conover, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
Jim was born in Sidney May 25, 1956, to Ann (Barker) and Walter Mayse, and they survive in Sidney. Jim married Constance M. “Connie” Hurley February 25, 1977, and she survives in Conover. He is also survived by...
Gerald Eugene Wren
Feb 18, 2022
Gerald Eugene Wren, age 81, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away in his sleep at 3:21 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2022.
He was born in Bloom Center, Ohio August 8, 1940, a son of the late Orville and Mary (Burkett) Wren.
Gerald and his high school sweetheart since their junior year, Bernie Thompson, graduated from Lewistown School together and were...
Brandon Eugene Salo
Feb 6, 2022
Brandon Eugene Salo, age 40, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Houston, Texas May 15, 1981, the son of Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Salo, who survives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters: Savanna Salo and Aliya Salo; three sisters: Tashina (Christian Sr.) Mora, Rashawna Brown,...
