Obituaries

Brenda S. Snyder, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 26, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1967, in Kenton, to Harold L. and Shirley J. (Hamilton) Grose.

With deep sorrow, yet with the hope of the resurrection, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Downing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor, and missionary, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2026.

Joan Lenore Bell, 95, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:14 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Michele L. (Zimmerman) Taylor, 57, of Dublin, OH, formerly of Marysville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Mt. Carmel Dublin Hospital.

Marcus J. Taylor, 73, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH.

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

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

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.

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