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11/26/2025

If this is your first Thanksgiving after losing a loved one, things are going to be different. Nothing will be quite the same, but instead of trying to make things like they always were, consider doing things a little bit different.

You could bake your loved one's favorite dessert in their memory. Write a gratitude list of things you truly appreciated about them as a person. Or visit with family and friends who can share old memories with you and make new ones. Even though you’re grieving, you can make this holiday special and one to remember with fondness.

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

Ralph E. Melvin, Jr.

Ralph Elwood Melvin, Jr., 66, of rural East Liberty, was called home to his Lord on Friday morning, November 21, 2025. He passed away at his home following a long battle with colon cancer. Ralph was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 1959, to the late Patricia Ann (Mills) Melvin and Ralph Elwood Melvin, Sr. Ralph is survived by his wife Cindy (Frost) Melvin, whom he married on April 7, 1979. He is also survived by children: Nick (Alli)...

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11/22/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day.
We grieve with everyone carrying the weight of this kind of loss, and we’re here to remind you that help is always available.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you can call or text 988.
It’s the national Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7 to support anyone in emotional distress.

You are not alone.

11/21/2025

Steven Walden

Steven Walden, 69 years old, of Bellefontaine passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on February 8, 1956, to the late Clevon Walden Sr. and Alma Jean (Mitchell) Walden. On February 23, 1991, Steve married Michelle (St. Pierre) Walden and she survives in Bellefontaine. He also leaves behind his sister, Vivian (Rod) Walden-Kuna; his twin brother, Cleve (Sharon) Walden; his daughters: Evin Walden, Ciara Walden, Aja...

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11/21/2025

Does it feel like your joy, your happiness, your thankfulness are overshadowed by feelings of grief and sadness? You’re not alone. It’s normal and natural to feel down and a little lost following the death of someone you love. But grief won’t steal your joy forever. Click the link to learn more. cutt.ly/is-grief-stealing-your-joy

11/21/2025

Get to know Bud, one of our semi-retired directors!

A native of Bellefontaine, Bud graduated from Bellefontaine High School, attended the Wittenberg University, and earned a degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Upon his graduation from C.C.M.S., he joined the family funeral business in Bellefontaine, where he became a third-generation funeral director and embalmer.

He married the former Mona Brown, and they are the parents of two children, Rush III and Krista Adelsberger. Bud and Mona also have four grandchildren. Bud is active in many community clubs and events and is a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Bellefontaine and the Ohio Funeral Directors Association.