Larry Dean Lotz, age 86, of Bellville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026 at his home, passing peacefully in his sleep. He was born on December 9, 1939, at home in Knox County, to the late Charles and Neva (Yarman) Lotz. On December 19, 1964 he married […]
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Sandra J. Pritchard
***ATTENTION*** Due to severe weather the Pritchard family has chosen to reschedule the memorial services for Sandy. Please see the new date and times below and on her events page. BUTLER: Sandra J. “Sandy” Pritchard passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was 72. She was born on […]
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Roma J. Paulsen
On October 11, 2025, Roma Paulsen left this earth for a new adventure. Her wish was to die at home and her loving family was able to be with her until the end. Roma was born on June 24, 1953 to Ralph and Christine Long. She grew up in the Bellville area and graduated from […]
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Brian K. Dorion
Brian K. Dorion, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 27, 2025. He was 59. He was born on May 30, 1966 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late John and Jan (Reed) Dorion. Brian spent the majority of his life in the Mansfield area, but in 2011 he decided to make Butler […]
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Marilyn J. Oakes
Marilyn Jean (Wilson) Oakes, age 96, of Jamestown, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton on July 14, 2025. Marilyn was born on July 17, 1928, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the older of two children born to the late John H and Alice P Wilson. She attended Bellville High School, […]
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Ruth E. Reeder
BUTLER: Ruth Elizabeth Reeder passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was 98. She was born on February 27, 1927 in Fredericktown, Ohio to parents Leland and Florance (Robinson) Ebersole. After graduating high school, Ruth pursued a rewarding career as a beautician, working at several salons over the […]
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Carolyn J. Sauder
Bellville: Carolyn Jean Sauder stepped into her Savior’s arms on November 24, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 78. She was born on April 10, 1946 in Layland, West Virginia to parents George and Gracie (Gwinn) Dotson. After graduating from high school Carolyn moved to Richland County in Ohio, where she met the love […]