Obituaries

Gary Wayne Woodruff, 86, of Lakeview, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry L. Williams, 55, of Lakeview, OH, passed away, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department, Bellefontaine. OH.

Nira P. Graham, 92, of West Mansfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Center of Marysville.

Dustin Michael Hodge, 42, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born May 10, 1983, in Bellefontaine.

Marilyn Sue Campbell, 89, of Huntsville, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 3, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital ICU, Bellefontaine.

Ronald C. "Huck" Elliott, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away at his residence on January 1, 2026, following several months of failing health, fighting to the very end.

John M. Gamble, 54, of Belle Center, OH, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026.

Patricia A. “Patty” Cozad, 73, of Lake Wales, FL, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Advent Health Emergency Department in Lake Wales.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Paradise Island, Indian Lake, 510 W Main St, Russells Point. Visitation is Wednesday, January 7th, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview. Burial is in East Liberty Cemetery, East Liberty, OH, with military rites performed by the United States Army and Logan County Veterans Honor Guard. A celebration wake will begin at 4:00 pm, Thursday, January 8th, at Indian Lake Brewery, 184 W. Main St, Russells Point.

Joyce M. Hardin, age 92, of Marysville, and formerly of Powell, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Walnut Crossing in Marysville.

Clara McBrien Boggs, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Janice June Richardson, 88, of Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine.