Obituaries

Belva Ann Lantz, 86, of Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday evening, January 29, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Dennis Rollins, 82, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Rita’s Hospital.

Gregory W. Stimmel, 67, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department, Bellefontaine, OH.

Connie Sue Esch, of Dallas, Georgia, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on January 27, 2026, following an extended period of illness.

Richard Allen Deardurff, age 78, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away with his wife, son, and immediate family members by his side at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Allan Dale Austin, 73 of Rushsylvania passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 31, 1952 in Bellefontaine to the late Willam L. and Clara Jane (Blair) Austin. On June 11, 1972 in Rushsylvania he married the love of his life Linda Sue Price, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Johnathan Michael Austin.

Patricia G. (Gregg) Sebring, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Patricia 'Pat' was born on December 22, 1931, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donavon and Wanda (Fultz) Gregg.

Shawn Lee Humphrey, 11, of Lakeview, OH, passed away unexpectedly, January 25, 2026.

Laura Jo Bell, 66, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at 4:23 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Melvin Ray Allen and Roberta Jo (Reeder) Copus.

Goldie E. Waters, 69, of Jackson Center, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday night, January 18, 2026, at Wilson Health Emergency Department, Sidney, OH.

Peggy L. Millington, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

John Thomas Stupp, 73, a lifelong resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026.