Obituaries

Richard F. Marker, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Vilda Jane Geeslin, 94, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1932, in Wilmington, Ohio, to the late Leon K. and Lova E. (Schroyer) Clingerman.

Robert S. “Steve” Hindenlang, 68, of Lakeview, OH, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, at his home.

Steven F. Ammons, 86, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1939, to the late Loretta and Floyd Ammons.

With shattered hearts, we announce that Wesley “Wes” Howard Williams, 46, of Belle Center, passed from this Earth into God’s Kingdom on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with melanoma.

Patty A. Stringer, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2026, at Campbell Place. 

Penny M. Vivoda, 65, of rural Belle Center, OH, passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH.

Peggy D. Herron, 76, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her residence.

John Wesley Morris, at the age of 96, met Jesus Christ, His Lord and Savior, face to face on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the home of his daughter, Alicia.

Elizabeth S. Peterson, 91, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital. 

Ricky Ray Roby, 78, of DeGraff, passed away at 7:26 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.

Lillie Taylor, 89, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.