Francis C. Shipley, “Frank,” left this world on January 19, 2024. He died from heart failure. He remained stubborn and funny until the end, and went out a winner, beating his granddaughter and friends in the day’s Wordle. Frank was preceded in death by parents George and Christine Shipley and wife Deloris. Frank leaves behind […]
Obituaries
Linda Cheryl Currie
Linda Cheryl Chaffin Currie of Ashland passed away early Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at her home. She was 75 years old. Born on October 10, 1948, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Turner) and John Gorrell, growing up in a family of 10. She was a graduate of Mansfield […]
Thelma L. Stiles
ONTARIO: If asked the secret to her longevity, without delay, Thelma Stiles would attribute it to her stalwart Christian faith – well, the goodness of the Lord, and a few sweets everyday never hurt anyone! Thelma’s faith has become sight, as the Lord called her to Himself Friday, January 19, 2024 from Altercare in Bucyrus […]
William “Rusty” Russell Mabee II
William “Rusty” Russell Mabee II, 60, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Rusty was born on November 1, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of the late W. Ronald Mabee and Janeen (Houston) Mabee Derr. Rusty was a 1982 graduate of Malabar High School where he played the saxophone. […]
Keith “Whitey” Carr
BUTLER: Keith “Whitey” Carr, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his adoring family. He was born January 5, 1947 in Newville, raised by his parents Behman and Esther (Seitz) Loy, and attended Butler High School. On December 18, 1965 he married the love of his life Mary Cockrell […]
James Herbert Altaffer
James H. Altaffer, age 58, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a brief illness. Jim was born July 23, 1965, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Sandra J. (Elliott) and James R. Altaffer. He retired from AK Steel after 30 years of service. He was a 3rd generation steel worker […]
Anna Belle Hanners
Anna B. Hanners, 94, previously of Bellville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. Anna was born October 29, 1929, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to James T. and Bertha J.(Madden)Horsley. Anna married David L. Hanners in 1950 and moved to Mansfield from Southern Ohio prior to settling in Bellville. She was preceded in death by her […]
Beverly Witzky
Beverly Witzky passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 from Ohio Eastern Star surrounded by her family. She was 91. She was born June 12, 1932 to parents Raymond & Glenna (Keefer) Terman in Butler. It was at church that Beverly met James Witzky and on October 20, 1950, the two married in Fort Wayne, Indiana […]
Mary Genoa Stewart
Mary Genoa Stewart, 79, went home to be with the Lord at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 19, 2024. Mary was born on May 18, 1944 in Clintwood, Virginia. She was the daughter of Auldie and Lenora (Barker) Fleming. Mary was a talented successful beautician for 22 years and a homemaker […]
Charles Eugene Alexander Jr.
Charles Eugene Alexander Jr., 76, of Mansfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Charles was born December 22, 1947 to Charles and Maxine Alexander. Charles was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. Charles was a United States Marine that served our country in the Vietnam war. Later, Charles […]
