Obituaries

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.

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

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

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

Dennis K. Hines, 68, of Bellefontaine, completed his service, work, and journey here on earth on March 21, 2026, at home with family around him.

Vicki Lingrell, 77, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her dearly, on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Dorothy “Dottie” R. West, 92, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Bonnie L. Jenkins, 79, of Bellefontaine, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:44 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Joe Kerns, 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

Beverly J. “B.J.” Dalke, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Jamie Lynn Thornhill, 59, of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami Valley Hospital.

Marilyn Jean Smith, 81, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.