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OBITUARIES
Amelia “Millie” Meyer
Amelia “Millie” Sophia Grace Meyer, 17 of Ashland passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Millie was born on September 9, 2009 in Mansfield, Ohio. She is the daughter of Megan (nee Meyer) and Jacob Painter.
Gary Robertson, Sr.
Gary Robertson Sr. – March 23, 1954 – November 1, 2026 Gary Robertson Sr. passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him very much and countless memories that will never be forgotten.
Robert “Bobby” B. Gossard
Robert “Bobby” B. Gossard Jr. age 69 of Mansfield, passed away at Canal Pointe Nursing Center in Akron on October 30, 2026. Born in Kenton, Ohio on March 18, 1957, the son of Robert B. and Jean (Knapp) Gossard Sr. He had been a resident of Richland and Ashland counties most of his life. Robert…
Daniel K. “Dan” Morris
Daniel Knepper “Dan” Morris, age 78, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 surrounded by his beloved wife, Stephanie, and their three children. Dan was born on October 12, 1948, in Everett, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ambert and Helen (Knepper) Morris. The tenth of thirteen children, Dan spent his early…
Sidney James Worthy
Sidney James Worthy was born in Galveston, TX on January 3, 1948, to Wilma “Sissy” Lee (Schrieber) and Dewitt “Boots” Parker Worthy. He graduated from Texas City High School in 1966 and attended Trinity University on a football scholarship where he graduated with a degree in Homebuilding in 1971. He met Teresa Jean Powell in…
Beverly Mae Mathis
Beverly Mae Mathis of Mansfield passed away Monday evening, November 2, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. She was 75 years old. She was born on October 23, 1951, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Nellie (Rowles) Brewer. Bev loved spending time with family and friends, creating priceless memories. She…
George Robert Whisler
George Robert Whisler, age 90, a lifelong Shelby resident, died Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026 at Continuing Healthcare of Milan. George was born February 22, 1936 in Shelby, the son of the late Paul Thomas and Elsie Rose (Gaupel) Whisler. George was a 1955 graduate of Shelby High School and went on to serve two…
Jerry A. Wilson
Jerry A. Wilson, a kind and gentle man whose smile could brighten any room, lived a life filled with friendship, adventure, music, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether he was welcoming someone to church, taking family members for a flight, dancing to big band music, or enjoying another cruise, Jerry had a way of…
Mark Phillips
Mark J. Phillips, age 61, of Mansfield Ohio passed away on October 22, 2026 at home following an extended illness. On May 5, 1965 he was born in Willard, Ohio the son of Michael J. Phillips and Marie E. (Hafner) Phillips. On August 17, 1996 he married Andrea Sours in Ashland, Ohio and they shared…
Raymond Lee Tuttle
Some people have a gift for seeing what others might miss. For Ray Tuttle, that gift was finding mushrooms. What began as a childhood pastime at just three years old became a lifelong passion, one he enjoyed for more than six decades. Raymond Lee Tuttle, 69, of Bellville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at…
Loren Rennie Lee
Loren Rennie Lee, born September 29, 1943, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Larentza and Antoinette (Sabatino) Lee, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Loren graduated with the Class of 1962 from Madison High School. Following high school, he honorably served his county as soldier in the US Army, stationed in Germany.…
Samuel Kinkade
Samuel S. Kinkade, age 80 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1946, in Madison, West Virginia, to the late Charles R. and Juanita (Ball) Kinkade, and on September 3, 1966, he married the love of his life, Frances…
Ricky Brooks
Ricky Thomas Brooks, age 63 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1963, in Mansfield to the late Earl Thomas and Janice (Searls) Brooks, and on June 27, 1987, he married the love of his life, Robin (Swanger). Rick worked for Archway for many years. He was…
Jacqueline “Jackie” Hunter
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Garverick) Hunter October 21, 1960 – October 30, 2026
Janet L. Bessinger
Janet La Vern Bessinger, 90, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Unger Park Post Acute. She was born on August 27, 1936, to the late Woodrow and Alma (Sharrock) Bessinger. She was a high school graduate and dedicated many years of service to Columbia Gas of Ohio, where she served as a Customer…
Janet Daugherty
Janet Daugherty died at home on October 29, 2026, from complications of various medical issues. Janet was born on December 21, 1939, in Smithfield, Fayette County, PA. She was the daughter of Herschel B. and Amanda Rohm Jackson. She graduated from Point Marion High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray E. Daugherty on…
M. Phyllis Kempf
M. Phyllis Kempf, age 95 resident of Shelby passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2026 following a long illness with her son Scott and her daughter-in-law Lisa at her side. Phyllis was born September 26, 1931, in Shelby, to Gabriel and Bessie (Holycross) Day. She spent the majority of her life in Shelby and was…
Thomas “Tom” D. Martin
Thomas “Tom” D. Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was 75. He was born on June 29, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio to George and Doris (McClelland) Martin. After graduating from Madison High School in 1969, Tom went on to attend the University of Akron before enlisting in the United States Air…
Judith “Judy” Smith
Judith “Judy” Elaine Smith, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her residence. Judy was born on May 7, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Homer and Mary (Cornelius) Garver. She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1962 and went on to enjoy a long career as a photo retoucher, dedicating…
Reed “Shorty” Lawhun Sr.
Reed “Shorty” Lawhun Sr. of Mansfield passed away at The Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 78 years old. He was born on May 29, 1948, in Greenup, Kentucky, the son of the late Florence (Madden) and Jeff Lawhun. Known as “Shorty” by his co-workers, he retired from General Motors after…
Katharina Morgenstern
Katharina Morgenstern, 90, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Moore, South Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Katharina was born on April 14, 1936, in Pančevo, Yugoslavia, to the late Jakob and Katharina (Raff) Stutzmann. An exceptionally talented seamstress.
Kellie Anne Felton
In the very early morning hours of October 20th, 2026, our beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, Kellie Anne Felton, ended her mortal journey here upon Earth and entered her Heavenly Father’s Kingdom, welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, and family who have gone before her. She is finally at peace, and for that we…
Jacqueline “Jackie” Cline
Jacqueline “Jackie” Cline was a woman who knew how to work hard, care deeply, and get things done. A devoted wife, mother, nurse, and lifelong learner, she spent much of her life caring for others. She often went above and beyond what was asked of her. Her determination, quick wit, and generous heart made a…
Sarah “Buggs” Ann Kirk
Sarah “Buggs” Ann Kirk, affectionately known as “Buggs,” a cherished nickname given to her by her daddy, passed away peacefully at Avita Ontario on Monday, October 26, 2026. Sarah was born on December 31, 1940, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Frank and Bessie (Nolan) Bellomy. She moved to the area in 1953, where she made her…
Adriana Beeching
Adriana Jane (Fransens) Beeching, age 101 of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 3, 1925, to Fred F. and Margaretha (Cok) Fransens in Plymouth, Ohio, she had been a resident of Shelby since 1963. Jane was a 1943 graduate of Plymouth High…
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