Across various sectors—including healthcare, education, and criminal justice—the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increased need for human services professionals. These professionals play an important role in ensuring mental, emotional, and physical well-being to their community. NC State College is at the forefront of preparing the next generation of human services professionals through […]
Richland County
Colonel Charles Robert Daugherty, Jr.
Colonel Charles Robert Daugherty Jr. (76) of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at home on July 23rd, 2024, surrounded by family. Born September 13th, 1947, to Rose and Charles (Bob) Daugherty Sr. in Mansfield, Ohio, he grew up with his younger sister Sharon by his side. Charlie was a natural born leader with an enormous heart. […]
Rebecca A. “Becky” Morgan
Rebecca A. “Becky” Morgan, age, 54, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Arbors at Mifflin following a series of illnesses. Becky was born November 15, 1969 in Mansfield. A graduate of Wooster Beauty College, Becky went on to own and operate her own beauty salon, Before and After, in Mansfield. She was […]
Johnathan Stephens
Jonathan Wade Stephens, 46, of Mansfield passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Jonathan was born June 17, 1978 to Roy and Diana (See) Stephens. He just celebrated 15 years of work with his HDT family and would have been married for 25 years September 4, 2024. Family and friends were very important to Jonathan, everyone […]
Ray Alan “Frosty” Frost
Ray Alan “Frosty” Frost, of Mansfield passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Wedgewood Estates where he called home for the past nearly two years. Born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 16, 1948 he was the son of the late Arthur and Ann (Lump) Frost. Ray was a 1966 graduate of Malabar […]
Diana Roberts
Diana Elizabeth (Kepple) Roberts, 50, of Ashland, passed away on July 20, 2024, in her home. Diana was born April 17, 1974, to William and Marilyn (Snipes) Kepple. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, watching horror movies, being outdoors gardening, and spending time with her family. She loved her three children and four grandchildren tremendously. Besides her […]
Janet L. Nott
Janet Louise Nott, 84 of Galion, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Millcreek Nursing Home in Galion. Janet was born on November 3, 1939, in Pontiac, MI to the late Fredrick and Naomi (Blodgett) Bredow, being one of thirteen children. Janet was a caregiver by nature, leading to her career in healthcare. She worked […]
Kenneth Hively
Kenneth Virgil Hively, 31, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2024. Kenneth was born April 18, 1993, in Mansfield, the son of Stanton Lee Hively and Tina Lynn Thompson. He worked in various factories and on construction crews. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and tinkering around with anything. Kenneth is survived by […]
Richland County Veterans Commission to launch ‘Cremation Wall’ at Mansfield Cemetery
MANSFIELD — Military veterans will soon have a new interment option in the Mansfield Cemetery with the creation of a “Cremation Wall Project.” Officials with the Richland County Veterans Service Commission and Pam Bautz, administrator of the Mansfield Cemetery Association, discussed the $270,000 project on Tuesday with the Board of County Commissioners. The commission has […]
Michael Rachel
Michael Eugene Rachel passed unexpectedly on July 19th 2024 after a tragic accident. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Eugene Rachel and Charlotte Faye (Metz) Rachel; and his younger brother John Joseph Rachel. Michael attended Mansfield Senior High School, North Central Technical College, and served in the United States Navy. He was […]
