Gayle Louise Bloomfield, 73, of Westerville, passed away at Legacy Nursing Home in Westerville on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Gayle was born in Newark on February 21, 1950, to the late Charles and Marguerite (Smith) Catrow. On July 1, 2001, Gayle would marry Harold Bloomfield, and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2007. […]
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Virginia R. Fetter
On Monday, October 16, 2023, Virginia Ruth Fetter, who was just shy of her 100th birthday was met at the Heavenly Gates by her Lord and Savior. In Crestline, the late Reid and Marie (Mathias) Williams welcomed Virginia on December 9, 1923. Virginia married the love of her life, Gerald E. Fetter on March 22, […]
Barbara Jean Reid
Barbara Jean ReidMANSFIELD: Barbara Jean Reid, age 83, of Ashland and formerly of Mansfield passed away Saturday morning, October 14, 2023 following a brief illness. Barbara was born on March 3, 1940 in Talking Rock (Hinton), Georgia to parents Guy J. and Buena V. (Watson) Robinson. Barbara retired from Ohio Edison after more than 31 […]
Richland County commissioners award $1.56 million renovation contract to Studer-Obringer
MANSFIELD — Actual construction work to renovate “L2” inside the Richland County administration building is expected to begin before the end of the year. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to accept the $1.56 million bid of Studer-Obringer Inc. of New Washington to serve as the general contractor on a project that will create relocation space […]
Victor Barnett
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our son Victor. He lost his life to addiction and mental health. Vic went to N.C. State to be a mathematician. He taught math and also tutored there as well before coming down with sickness. He is survived by his parents, step-parents, and his […]
James Culler
James Arthur Culler, age 79, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home in Shelby surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 21, 1944 in Mansfield to John Lee and Alice Stella (Knapp) Culler, he had been a Shelby resident for the last 35 years. Jim worked at […]
G. Jean Rarick
G. Jean Rarick, age 86, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Lutheran Village in Ashland surrounded by her loving family. Born February 4, 1937, in Morehead, Kentucky to Irvin and Emma (Hall) Quesinberry, she had been a resident of Shelby the majority of her life. She had received her cosmetology license from the […]
Donna Sue Harbaugh
On October 13, 2023, the clouds parted, and the Lord lifted our beloved Donna Sue Harbaugh into heaven. Donna Sue was born in Ashland Kentucky in 1940 to parents B. Frank and Elizabeth (Blair) Maynard. She graduated from Ft. Gay High School in 1957 and was a member of the National Honor Society. Donna Sue […]
James Coleman III
James Edward Coleman III, age 60, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Avita Health System in Ontario, following a courageous battle with pneumonia. Born October 29, 1962, in Willard to James Edward Coleman, Jr. and Josephine Marie (Caris) Coleman – Fidler, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life, moving to Mansfield in […]
Blue Rose Mission provides free home repairs for those in need
MANSFIELD — For Linda Frary, going to the doctor is an all-day affair. It starts with getting ready and into her wheelchair. With the help of her husband Richard, she navigates out the front door, down the ramp at the front of their home and into the car. Then there’s the long drive down to […]
