Obituaries

Patricia A. Carter, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.

On Monday, 3/16/26, the Lord opened His arms to welcome Annie Horsley home.

Thomas William DeLong, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85.

Douglas “Doug” Anderson, 70, of Bellefontaine, passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Walter Phillip Miner, 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Columbus, Ohio.

Lyman Dale Spencer, 85, of Lima, OH, formerly of Indian Lake, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 23, 2026, at his home.

John G. Aler (“Big John”), 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 23, 2026, at his residence.

Jason A. Wallace, 51, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Beverly (Bev) Ann Preston, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 78, at The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

David Richard Wren, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

Verla Irene Skeen, 80, of Jackson Center, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Elizabeth Jane Moon, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellefontaine on Monday morning, March 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.