Dean Franklin Black, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1951, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Charles and Evelyn (McCamman) Black. Dean was raised in Bellville and was a 1969 graduate of Clear Fork High […]
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Sheryl “Sherrie” Bowin
Surrounded by family, Sherrie L. Bowin went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus on 4/28/2026. Her legal name was actually Sheryl, a fact that one of her sons only discovered a few years ago. There were three Sheryls in her first grade class so her teacher pronounced that she would be “Sherrie.” The […]
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Jackie “Jack” Bates
Jackie “Jack” Lee Bates, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Galion Avita Hospital. Jack was born on March 14, 1952, in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Willie “Fog” and Ramie (Isaac) Bates. He graduated from Clermont High School in 1991 and went on to build a dedicated career spanning 30 years […]
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Betty Teetrick
Betty E. Teetrick, age 63, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Galion, Ohio after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 14, 1962, to the late Richard and Shirley (Eusey) Dewalt. She was an STNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going fishing […]
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Philip Caudill
Philip “Poppi” Eugene Caudill, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Chester Caudill and Audrey (Frazier) Stepp. Philip attended Mayo Vocational School, where he trained in welding. After earning his certification, he devoted 15 years of hard work […]
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Terence “Terry” Giddens
Terence “Terry” Ray Giddens, 69, of Galion, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on September 8, 1956, in Madison, IN to the late John Giddens and Velma Jo (Shelton) Kaczmarek. Terry attended Northmor High School, class of 1975. During this time, Terry met […]
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Joan Caudle
Joan Carol (Vance) Caudle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family on April 15, 2026, at Roper St Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. She will truly be missed by us all. Joan loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ with all her heart and soul. Her faith was unwavering and unshakable. Joan […]
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James Simpson
James “Jim” Keith Simpson, 66, of Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on August 31, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, to the late James and Winnie (Durigg) Simpson. Jim was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1977. He met Pam Montgomery, and they married on September […]
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Roger Gilmore
Roger Wade Gilmore, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late William and Ova (Miller) Gilmore. Roger attended Fredericktown High School. He went on to proudly and honorably serve his country in the United States Army. As a […]
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Debra Eckstein
Debra Kay Eckstein, 70, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Arbors at Delaware. Deb was born on September 10, 1955, in Galion to the late Millard and Kathryn (Heckler) Eckstein. Deb was a proud graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. She was a devoted member of Calvary United Church of […]