Devon Thomas Pursley, beloved son, grandson, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio at the age of 21. He was born on October 15, 2004, in Bamberg, Germany, to Thomas and Melissa (Hornung) Pursley. Devon was known for his joyful […]
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Willard “Willy” Bert Lind Jr.
Willard ‘Willy’ Bert Lind Jr., a beloved, hard-working, and endlessly creative soul, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 22, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, Willy was the son of Willard Bert Lind, Sr. and Alta (Woolley) Lind. Willy proudly served in the United States Navy for four years, […]
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Effie Shenberger Wolford Smith
ASHLAND: Far from the violent death she often laughed about, Effie Smith always wanted to be shot by a jealous wife – at the age of 100! Such is a glimpse into the ornery character and sense of humor of the woman who loved funny one-liners. Described as a “spicy meatball”, Effie had a sly […]
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Thomas Lee Mies
Thomas Lee Mies, age 77, of Galion, passed away just after midnight on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home. Born November 9, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, he was the only son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Kleinegger) Mies. He graduated from Galion High School in 1966 where he played football and was honored […]
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Oliver Casler
Oliver Elliott Casler, age 9, of Mansfield, Ohio, left us unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born June 30, 2016, in Mansfield, Oliver was the cherished son of Andrea Kirby and Christopher Casler. A lifelong resident of Mansfield, he attended Mansfield Christian School. Oliver will live forever in our hearts for […]
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Betty Surber
Betty J. “Bones” Surber, age 90 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Walter and Nellie (Smedley) Crose, and on July 3, 1954, she married the love of her life, Douglas […]
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Raymond “Paul” Brown
Raymond “Paul” Brown, 95, of Bellville, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, reunited at last with his beloved wife, Charlotte, whom he missed dearly since her passing on May 17, 2025. Born July 27, 1930, in Lexington, Ohio, to Allen and Leona Brown, Paul graduated from Lexington High School in 1948 and soon after […]
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Kathleen “Kathi” Clark
Kathleen “Kathi” L. Clark lived her life as a quiet echo of the Serenity Prayer—steady, open-hearted, and wise enough to know when to fight and when to simply breathe and let life be. She moved through every season—those she chose and those she didn’t—with humility, humor, and a remarkable ability to accept others exactly as […]
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Stephen Musgrave
Stephen “Steve” Ray Musgrave, 71, of Galion, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence. Stephen was born on May 11, 1954, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Harold and Mary (Lehman) Musgrave. He graduated from Northmor High School in 1972 and continued his education at Lincoln Technical Institute, where he earned his […]
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Blonda Elliott Gayheart
Blonda Elliott Gayheart passed away in the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born November 5, 1932, in Fitchville, Ohio, to Edward and Elizabeth (Fannin) Elliott. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Vaughn Clayton Gayheart; a son, Randall Ray Gayheart; and nine brothers […]