BELLVILLE: Rodney Russell “Top” Walker, age 86, life-long Bellville resident, passed away peacefully at home December 13, 2021. He was born July 14, 1935 in Bellville to the late Russell L. and Beatrice J. (Cairns) Walker and attended the old Bellville School. As a young adult, he enjoyed spending time with friends in Butler where […]
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Richard “Gene” Eugene Zender
Richard “Gene” Eugene Zender, age 88, died Monday, December 13, 2021. at The Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation of Ashland. Gene was born on January 28, 1933, in Marion, IN to the late Richard and Donna Mae (Pierce) Zender. He had been a Crestline resident for many years, and most recently resided at the […]
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Sara A. Norris
Sara A. Norris, affectionately known as Mama Sara, 77, of Mansfield, passed away at Cleveland Clinic on Friday, December 3, 2021. Sara was born on January 17, 1944 in Andalusia, Alabama, and was the daughter of George Norris Sr. and Annabelle (Miner) Norris. Sara was retired from General Motors. A social butterfly that was loved […]
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Stacie Lynn Chalk
Our beloved daughter, fiancée, sister, mom, niece, cousin, and friend, Stacie Lynn Chalk, of Newark passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the young age of 41. She was surrounded by her family and friends at the time of her passing. Stacie was born on May 1, 1980 in Mansfield, Ohio. She graduated from […]
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Letter to the Editor: “Business Fairness Act” will prevent unfair treatment of small businesses
Although I am no longer in the state legislature, I am proud of my former colleagues’ recent work to protect local businesses and their employees. The Ohio legislature’s recent passage of the “Business Fairness Act” corrects one of the government’s biggest missteps during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly all sectors of the economy were harmed by […]
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Melvin “Mel” Switzer
Melvin “Mel” Switzer, 85, of Lucas, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Mel was born on March 14, 1936 in Lucas, Ohio. He was the son of Melvin and Mary (Wierick) Switzer. Mel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and adored his family. They were certainly […]
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James A. Riggins Sr.
James A. Riggins Sr., 77, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home. He was born December 4, 1944, in Felton, Georgia, to the late Irene (Richards) and Arthur Riggins. Jim was employed with Local Union #1216 for 50 years and retired from Kokosing Construction after more than 17 years of service. […]
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Gary Bowman
MANSFIELD: If Gary Bowman said it – he’d do it! He was a promise-keeper for whom uprightness was a lifestyle, and he embodied trust, loyalty and honesty. Gary was an honorable man who prioritized God, County and Family – a man who sought wisdom to know the right path and the integrity to always take […]
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Jay K. Myers
Jay K. Myers, 65, of Ashland, passed away at home on his birthday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by his wife Liz and his beloved dogs, after a nine month bout with cancer. Born December 8, 1956 in Ashland, he was the son of Everett and Jean (Bean) Myers. In his too-short lifetime, Jay (J-Bird) touched […]