BUTLER: Gil Steven Bowman of Butler, Ohio passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family of a brief illness. He was born December 7, 1961 in Mansfield, Ohio to Dwight and Marilyn Bowman. He married Tari Pfoutz of Butler on January 28, 1983. Gil loved his family; he was a wonderful Pop-Pop and a very […]
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Beverley Marlee Farst
BELLVILLE: Beverly Marlee Farst, age 90, of Bellville passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 in Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. Her earthly worries now at rest, Beverly lived for the Lord and “fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith”. 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 She was born May 22, 1933 in […]
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Charles William “Bill” Smith
BELLVILLE: Charles William “Bill” Smith passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 in his home following a long illness. It was fitting for Bill to leave his earthly home on Christmas day, as he loved celebrating the birth of his Savior surrounded by his dear ones. He was born November 19, 1931 in Bellville to the […]
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Larry J. Ray
Butler: Larry J. Ray, faithful servant of God the Father passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 in the Ohio Eastern Star Home. He was 80 years old. He was born September 17, 1943 in Dayton to the late Willie and Mary Jane (Nelson) Ray and graduated from West Milton High School in Miami County. On […]
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Shelly Marie Hollar
Life is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days and years. At 53 years old, Shelly Marie Hollar, of Ashland, Ohio passed away on October 8, 2023 after a 7 month battle with cancer. Shelly was born on January 13, 1970 to Bernard and Sharon (Ball) Hollar in Mansfield, Ohio. As a child, she spent time […]
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Kathleen Heichel
BELLVILLE: Kathleen S. Heichel, age 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023, in her home with her daughters by her side. She was born May 2, 1952 at her childhood home in Bellville to Lester and Dorothy (Miller) Fry. She attended Clear Fork High School and made Bellville her home for most of […]
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Thomas R. Barr, Sr.
You’ve heard the saying there is no “I” in team, but Tom Barr recognized the word team not as a noun, but as a verb. That’s right, an action, putting two things together, link, unite, band, relate collaborate…you get the idea, and so did Tom Barr! Thomas R. Barr, age 79, lifelong Bellville resident and […]
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Christine Benick
BELLVILLE: Remembered for her bright and inviting smile, Christine Benick was kind to everyone. Her positive and uplifting spirit now at rest, Christine passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Mansfield OhioHealth Hospital following an extended illness. She was 81. The daughter of John L. and Christine (Wallace) Hunter, Christine was born November 26, 1941 […]
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Bernard Dwight Bowman, II
BUTLER: Bernard Dwight Bowman, II, age 59, of Butler passed away Sunday evening, August 20, 2023 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following an apparent heart attack. While his voice was loud and boisterous, the depth of his love, the sentimentality in his soul, and the joy he found in life made him unforgettable. He was born […]
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Richard Craig Shumaker
BELLVILLE: Richard Craig Shumaker, age 69, of Bellville passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1954 in Mansfield to Curtis and Wanetta (Rinehart) Shumaker and graduated from Clear Fork High School in 1972. Athletic, Craig played football and was on […]