Obituaries

Daughter, sister, niece, momma, grandma, “Mimmie”, Aunt Kay, and Ms. Lilley were who Sandra Kay (Dugan) Lilley was known as before life's unexpected calling ended early morning on July 24, 2026, at home, peacefully and serenely.

James Paul “Dee” Berton, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, in Mary Rutan Hospital ER.

Earl M. Parker, 51, of Lakeview, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa “Teri” Marie (Elliott) Ransbottom, 63, of Bellefontaine, on July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael Anthony Beasley, 55, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Mary Jane Cardinal, 92, of West Mansfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following several months of failing health

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.

In loving memory of Jordan Wesley Scales — Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend.

Jordan’s life tragically ended on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Deborah Sue Mills, age 60, passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Tracy Lynn Frazier, 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1964, in West Liberty, Ohio.

John E. Dearwester, 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center after a fall he had on May 22, 2026.

Barbara Sue Mast of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away at home after a brief illness on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.