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Mary Lou Mayes, 85, of Mount Vernon, OH, came face to face with Jesus, Monday, March 25th, 2024, after a brief stay at Mt Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Mount Vernon.Mary Lou was born October 28th, 1938, in Clover Bottom, KY. Her parents Chester and Leona {Doseck} Gibbs raised her in Ohio. She married Rev. James R. Mayes on...
Donald William Swaisgood, 94, of Polk, died Saturday March 23, 2024 at his home after a short illness.
Don was born January 9, 1930 in Ashland, Ohio to Ray and Jennie {Morr} Swaisgood.
He married Pauline Dickinson on November 4, 1949.
Don was a farmer for many years, then retired from F.E. Myers Co. after 25 years. He attended the Ashland Grace...
Kathy McCloud, 79, of Vienna, WV, left this world on Thursday, March 21st 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her many friends and family in heaven. She was born December 18, 1944 in Irvine, Kentucky. Kathy’s calling from God led her to Pastor churches in Kentucky and West Virginia at the Church of God and...
Barbara “Sharon” Ahrens, 74, of Wooster, died March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born August 16, 1949 in Bluefield, WV to Ernest Rudolph and Edith Roberta {Doyle} Blackburn.
Sharon graduated from Wooster High School in 1967.
She married Duane Ahrens on December 20, 1969.
Sharon worked at the Wooster Christian Schools...
Larry Jay Smucker, 82, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, at Wooster Community Hospital.Larry was born July 23, 1941, in Wooster to Levi Jay and Dorothy {Marsh} Smucker.He graduated from Orrville High School in 1959, graduated at Manchester College in 1963 and earned his Masters and Specialist degrees from Indiana University.Larry started his teaching career in Northfield H.S....
G. Franklin Rickett, 90, of Sullivan, died Monday, March 18, 2024 at his residence.
Frank was born February 20, 1934 in Nova, Ohio to George and Ada {Batdorff} Rickett.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Ashland University in 1967. He served in the US Army.
He married Shirley Poff in 1962. She died January 27, 2018.
Frank started in insurance sales and then became...
William Wayne “Bill” Opie, 60, of Wooster, died March 17, 2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center.Bill was born February 12, 1964 in Ellsworth, Maine to William James and Jeanette Marie {Kirby} Opie.Bill Graduated from Wooster High School in 1982.He married Jodi Presock on October 1, 2016. Bill was a graphics designer for most of his life, he recently retired. He...
Onealee “Lee” A. Sanders, 90, of Rittman, went home to Heaven March 17, 2024 at Summa Health System, in Akron, Ohio.
Onealee was born February 24, 1934 in Little Lynn Creek, WV to Julian and Ada Pearl {Doss} Adkins.
Onealee graduated from Wayne High School in West Virginia.
She married William “Ken” Sanders on July 11, 1953.
Onealee retired from the Trading Post...
Brenda S. Ross, 71, of Mansfield, died March 17, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
Brenda was born April 27, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Basie and Mary {Davis} Adams.
She worked for McGraw Hill in Ashland. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Brenda will be deeply missed by her children Mary Flanders of Mansfield, Tammy Ross of Mansfield, Darrell...
Donald L. Watts, 72, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his residence, in Rittman, Ohio.Donny was born December 19, 1951, in Wadsworth to Millard and Clara {Starling} Watts. He was married to Patricia Workman who died July 18, 1992.Donny is preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Jean Oglesby, his brother Robert Watts, and nephew Harold “Buster” Clarke. He...
Lois Maxine Johnson, 90, of Polk, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2024. Maxine was born September 5, 1933 in Blachleyville, Ohio to Donald J. and Anna (Arnold) Babb. She graduated from Congress High School where she met the love of her life, James W. Johnson. They were married June 28, 1953. He...
Doris Vohnell Higby passed into heaven on March 9, 2024. She was born in Beaver Dam, KY to Walter and Ruby {Nee-Graham} Hammond.
Doris very much loved her pet dogs, flower gardening, and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed TOPS.
She was a great wife for 51 years to her beloved, surviving spouse, Dave Higby of Wooster.
Doris is also survived by...
Patricia Ann Hughes, 77, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Harmar Place. She was born August 23, 1946 in Ohio to Clarence I Sr. and Geraldine {Lee} Brown.
Patricia worked for Hills Department Store and later Ames before retiring from Walmart.
She is survives by her sons William (Dawn) Sarringhausen and Robert (Ann) Sarringhausen; daughter Jennifer (Norman) Horner; stepson...
Mary C. Paulus, 63, of Ashland, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her residence.
Mary was born August 17, 1960 in Wooster, Ohio to Whitey and Sally {Bardouch} Paulus.
She attended Northwestern High School.
Mary worked for Bell and Howell in Wooster and Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregan. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mary will be missed by daughter Catherine (Tim)...
James “Russ” Russell Ellis, 90, of Rittman, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Russ was born July 30, 1933 in Hubbardstown, WV to Curtis and Esther {McComas} Ellis.
Russ served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He married Cheryl Hartley on September 1, 1995. She survives.
Russ was the store manager for West Cardinal...
Shirley Ann Johnson, 80, of Galion, OH, passed away at home in Galion, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Shirley was born June 10th, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV to Frank Thomas and Esther Hanby {Summers} Franklin.She married Robert B. Johnson on November 18, 1967, who passed away November 23, 1993. She cooked for the Knox County...
Sheila Louise Emler, 64, of Howard, Ohio, passed away March 8th, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.Sheila was born October 19th, 1959, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Albert and Martha {Hadsell} Holderness.She attended Mount Vernon Academy as well as Galion High School. She married her high school sweetheart Brian A. Emler on June 8th, 1980, at the Mount Vernon...
Melissa Marie Arnold, 41, of Marietta, OH, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, in her home surrounded by so much love after her brave 3.5-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Throughout her fight, she was nothing short of remarkable, showing the world her strength, positivity, faith, and determination to never give up; she has been an inspiration to so many...
Wanda Colleen Brodie, 88, passed peacefully on March 6, 2024 at the Danbury Senior Living Center in Mt Vernon, OH. Colleen was born on July 18, 1935, in Weldon, AR. She grew up with her extended family in Arkansas, working with them as a migrant crop picker throughout her youth. Colleen was raised by her mother Kee Hazel Stump and...
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