Sidney Resident Dawson C. Thomas Remembered Following Passing at Wilson Health
SIDNEY, Ohio — The Sidney and Shelby County communities are mourning the passing of 16-year-old Dawson C. Thomas, who died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio.
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SIDNEY, Ohio — The Sidney and Shelby County communities are mourning the passing of 16-year-old Dawson C. Thomas, who died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio.
Born on January 21, 2010, Dawson was the son of Christen (Halberstadt) King and Caleb M. Thomas. Though his life was cut short at a young age, he was an integral part of a large and loving family spanning Shelby and Logan counties.
Official Status and Family Privacy
Official notices confirmed Dawson’s passing at Wilson Health over the weekend.
In keeping with family privacy, specific medical circumstances regarding the cause of death have not been publicly disclosed. Dawson is survived by his mother and stepfather, Christen and T.J. King of Bellefontaine; his father, Caleb M. Thomas of Anna; his sisters, Hailey (Brian) Ferrell, Ciara (Josh) Hayden, and Kiersten (Gabe) Wilcox; his brothers, Sawyer Thomas and Foster King; as well as his maternal grandparents. Formal visitation schedules, memorial services, and private interment details will be announced by the family in due course.
Community Tributes and Family Support
News of Dawson's passing has brought heartfelt expressions of sympathy and support to his parents, siblings, and extended family members.
Friends, neighbors, and community members across Sidney, Anna, and Bellefontaine continue to offer condolences during this period of grief. Thoughts and prayers remain centered on the Thomas and King families as they honor Dawson's memory and navigate this loss.
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