Obituaries

Valerie K. VanGundy, 86, of Jackson Center, OH, formerly of Lakeview, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Connie L. Rhoades, 79, of Belle Center, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, early Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Georgia M. Byers, 84, of West Liberty, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2026.

Timothy “Tim” Jay Clay, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

Nancy E. (Countryman) Cotter, 82, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH, surrounded by her family.

Theresa Katherine “Terri” Jones, 90, of Reynoldsburg, OH, and formerly of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Inn at Summit Trail, Reynoldsburg.

Michael L. McGinnis, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Marysville, Ohio, with his loving wife by his side.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Hooker, age 67, of Indian Lake, Ohio. Michael passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 17th, 2026.

Victoria Ann “Torey” Lamson, 60, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.

We announce with shattered hearts that Allena Mae Bailey, 83, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at UK-Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

Ronald W. Foreman passed away peacefully at home on August 16th. Ron was born on March 4, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Harry and Mildred Foreman.