Kimberly Kay Bonin lived her life as an artist — not only with paint brushes, frosting bags, costumes and decorations, but in the way she loved people, celebrated family, and turned ordinary moments into something unforgettable. Whether she was creating a birthday cake masterpiece, wrapping a gift so beautifully it almost couldn’t be opened, painting […]
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Edgell Franklin “Frank” Lyon
Edgell Franklin “Frank” Lyon, 82, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a short illness surrounded by his children. Through every setback, Frank fought gallantly, often baffling his doctors and care team with his strength, resilience, and determination. Though his passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those […]
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James Lee “Ziggy” Zeigler
James Lee “Ziggy” Zeigler, age 78, of Fredericktown and the Bellville community, passed away Monday evening, May 4, 2026, at his home following a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Hagaman) Zeigler.Following in his father’s footsteps, he grew up in the […]
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Kenneth Isley
Kenneth Lee Isley, 92, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield following a brief illness. If a life could be measured in seasons, Kenneth’s would be marked by faithful plantings, steady harvests, and a lifetime of tending to what mattered most—his land, his family, and his quiet but unwavering faith. A […]
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Janet Lea Wisenbarger
Janet Lea Wisenbarger (Sears), 70, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in her home at Eastern Star in Mount Vernon, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. A woman whose life was defined by kindness, resilience, and a genuine love for others, Janet leaves behind a legacy of warmth that will be felt […]
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Joan Carpenter
Joan Louise Carpenter, 84, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Joan was born on August 23, 1941, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late George and Virginia Rhodes. Joan lived a long and full life centered around the people she loved most—her family. She enjoyed simple pleasures such as playing rummy, […]
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David F. Bellan
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24 For David F. Bellan, those words were more than scripture — they were a blueprint for his life. Dave quite literally built houses, air bases, churches, and […]
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Carl Ruhl
Some men measure their lives in years. Carl Ruhl measured his in work well done. If you ever walked the halls of Clear Fork, sat in the bleachers on a Friday night, or watched a freshly painted football field gleam under the lights, you likely saw the work — and the heart — of Carl […]
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Bonita Jean “Bonnie” Banks
Bonita Jean Banks, 94, of Bellville passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. Bonnie resided in Bellville, Ohio and was born February 28, 1931 to Glenn and Geneva Walters. She graduated from Bellville High School with the class of 1949. A lifelong Richland County resident, she was a devoted wife of 67 years to her husband […]
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Raymond Lee Jones
Raymond Lee Jones, age 99, of Bellville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Country Meadow Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his loving family by his side. Raymond was born in Perry, Missouri on December 3, 1926 to the late Jessie & Mendia Damron Jones. As a child, Raymond lived in Kentucky as […]