Randy Ray McClain, age 72, of Shelby, passed away early Friday morning, June 12, 2026, at Centerburg Pointe in Centerburg. His death follows health complication as a result of a car accident on October 8, 2025. Born July 19, 1953, in Shelby, Randy was the son of the late Avery and Bertha (Creech) McClain. A […]
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Shirley Ann (Studer) Whisler Sheridan
Shirley Ann (Studer) Whisler Sheridan, age 94, of Shelby, died Thursday evening, May 28, 2026 in Avita Ontario Hospital’s Emergency Department. Her unexpected death follows a short illness. Born August 8, 1931 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Margaret (Peiffer) Studer. Shirley graduated form St. Peter’s Catholic High School in […]
Nelcie Combs
Nelcie Combs was born on a frigid day, February 29, 1932, during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Her dad, Bascom Mills, delivered mail on horseback for $21 a month. Her earliest memory was when Grandma Salmons came to live with them. When she was 9 years old, she received her first store-bought dress and […]
James Ross “Jim” Eakins, Sr.
James Ross “Jim” Eakins, Sr., age 88, of Shelby, OH, went to be with his Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born June 22, 1937 in Wilmington, OH to Robert Ross and Ella Elizabeth (Hughes) Eakins. He graduated […]
Chad Brown
Chad Willis Brown passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 40. Chad was born August 29, 1985 in Mansfield, OH to Todd Brown and Nicki (Owens) Brown. He attended Crestview High School with the Class of 2004 where he participated in track and played football. Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working outside. […]
Evelyn Kooken
Evelyn L. Kooken, age 95, of Shelby, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, where she had resided for the past several months. Evelyn was born January 5, 1931, in Bucyrus, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Iva N. (Fetter) Veil. A 1948 graduate of Bucyrus High […]
Leonard J. “Tony” Fenner
Leonard J. “Tony” Fenner, age 96, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at The Willows at Willard. Born June 3, 1929, in Plymouth, Leonard was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Fazio) Fenner. A proud 1947 graduate of Plymouth High School, […]
James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter
James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, in Shelby, to the late James A. and Madaline W. (Gutshall) Sutter. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School. Well known as a skilled builder, Jimmy […]
Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle
Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born October 29, 1947, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren Howard and Irene (Carver) Miracle. A 1965 graduate of Galion High School, Mike went on to spend nearly […]
Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum
Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum, age 80, died Saturday early evening, January 3, 2026 at The Willows at Willard where she has resided the past five years. Known affectionately to many as Bucie, she was born October 9, 1945 in Crestline to the late Francis John and Violet Emma (Poffenbaugh) Mahek. She was a 1963 graduate […]
