Thomas “Tom” D. Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was 75. He was born on June 29, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio to George and Doris (McClelland) Martin. After graduating from Madison High School in 1969, Tom went on to attend the University of Akron before enlisting in the United States Air […]
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Judith “Judy” Smith
Judith “Judy” Elaine Smith, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her residence. Judy was born on May 7, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Homer and Mary (Cornelius) Garver. She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1962 and went on to enjoy a long career as a photo retoucher, dedicating […]
Reed “Shorty” Lawhun Sr.
Reed “Shorty” Lawhun Sr. of Mansfield passed away at The Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 78 years old. He was born on May 29, 1948, in Greenup, Kentucky, the son of the late Florence (Madden) and Jeff Lawhun. Known as “Shorty” by his co-workers, he retired from General Motors after […]
Katharina Morgenstern
Katharina Morgenstern, 90, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Moore, South Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Katharina was born on April 14, 1936, in Pančevo, Yugoslavia, to the late Jakob and Katharina (Raff) Stutzmann. An exceptionally talented seamstress.
$10.5 million Shelby property transfer leads October listings
SHELBY — A Shelby nursing and rehabilitation facility was part of a $10.5 million property transfer recorded in October by the Richland County Recorder’s office. Green Palms Health and Rehab Center of Shelby Propco LLC purchased the property at 225 W. Main St. from CWood Asset Ownership LLC for $10.5 million, according to Richland County […]
Kellie Anne Felton
In the very early morning hours of October 20th, 2026, our beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, Kellie Anne Felton, ended her mortal journey here upon Earth and entered her Heavenly Father’s Kingdom, welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, and family who have gone before her. She is finally at peace, and for that we […]
Jacqueline “Jackie” Cline
Jacqueline “Jackie” Cline was a woman who knew how to work hard, care deeply, and get things done. A devoted wife, mother, nurse, and lifelong learner, she spent much of her life caring for others. She often went above and beyond what was asked of her. Her determination, quick wit, and generous heart made a […]
Sarah “Buggs” Ann Kirk
Sarah “Buggs” Ann Kirk, affectionately known as “Buggs,” a cherished nickname given to her by her daddy, passed away peacefully at Avita Ontario on Monday, October 26, 2026. Sarah was born on December 31, 1940, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Frank and Bessie (Nolan) Bellomy. She moved to the area in 1953, where she made her […]
Adriana Beeching
Adriana Jane (Fransens) Beeching, age 101 of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 3, 1925, to Fred F. and Margaretha (Cok) Fransens in Plymouth, Ohio, she had been a resident of Shelby since 1963. Jane was a 1943 graduate of Plymouth High […]
Dave Kunkle
The family of Dave Kunkle sadly announces his passing on February 16, 2026. He was 74. He directed that, if he passed away, we should allow some time before any memorial, which we’ve tried to honor by waiting until Autumn, his favorite season, to make this announcement. He was devoted to his family, loved family […]

