Mary C. "Connie" Fagan, age 84,  former resident of Shelby died Tuesday November 13, 2018 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky.  Born October 12, 1934 in Mansfield to Pedro and Jessie (Campo) Martin she had been a Shelby resident since 1954 moving to Upper Sandusky in 2016.  Connie had been employed with Miami Systems in Shelby for many years retiring in 1997 and was formerly employed as a telephone operator with the Northern Ohio Telephone Company in...

Wade Davis, age 79, resident of Shelby died Tuesday November 13, 2018 at his home. Born August 19, 1939 in Willard to Willie and Tennie (Davis) Picklesimer he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. He was self employed in the construction business.  Wade was an avid motorcycle rider and was a member of the Harley Rider's National Club.  He enjoyed traveling and site seeing and will be remembered by his nickname "Tumbleweed".   Survivors...

Sandra Jean Ward, age 80, of Plymouth died Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born February 6, 1938 in Shelby to Jack Arthur & Mary Louise (Onie) Ward Sr., she has been a lifelong area resident. Sandra was baptized in the Lutheran faith and enjoyed watching television and traveling but most of all she loved life itself. She is survived by her brother, Robert Ward and her sister Patricia Ward, Betty (Patrick) Dorian all of Shelby. She was preceded in death by...

Angels came and took a gentle soul to his "Heavenly Father".  Tyler Colton Nichols, passed away Tuesday October 30, 2018 at OhioHealth/Mansfield. Born June 6, 1990 in Shelby, Tyler attended Lexington Schools and finished his education at Pioneer Career and Technology.  Tyler was a generous, loving and kind person and was always helping others. He really enjoyed helping out with the food drive with his grandfather, Chet Nichols. He was currently working at Ohio Valley in...

Robert E. Furr age 59, resident of Shelby, died November 2, 2018 in his home.  Born February 11, 1959 in Crestline to William and Vetress (Neeley) Furr Sr., he had been a Shelby resident for the past 10 years. A 1977 graduate from Plymouth High School, Robert had worked at Sams Club in Mansfield.  He enjoyed puzzles, model and remote control cars as well as camping with his wife at Clare-Mar Lakes. He is survived by his wife Tina (Lawrence) Furr, whom he wed July 6, 1985; three...

Anna Mae Bly, age 85. former resident of Ganges died Wednesday October 24, 2018 in Crestwood Care Center. Born April 7, 1933 in Shelby to Arthur Dewey and Florence (Hopkins) Hamman. She had been a lifelong resident of the Shiloh /Ganges area.  A 1951 graduate of Shiloh High School she was a homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper in the family John Deere business.  Anna was an active member of the Ganges Community Church, Ganges Ladies Aid and a past member of Angelus Chapter 322...

William E."Beardy"  Viars, age 89, resident of Shelby died Wednesday October 24, 2018 in Crestwood Care Center.  Born February 19, 1929 in Soldier, KY to Taylor & Marie (Cundiff) Viars, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. William served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a truck driver, driving for Branch Motor Express, Norwalk Trucking and Roadway Express and had achieved several safe driving awards. Beardy was a member of the...

Karl J. Kleman, age 73, of Shelby died Sunday morning October 21, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield. Born April 11, 1945 in Putnam County, Ohio to Thomas & Louise (Niese) Kleman, he has been a Shelby resident since 1957. Karl served his country in the Air National Guard for 10 years. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked at the Tuby for 25 years. Karl was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the American Legion Shelby Post 326. He is survived by his wife Sandra...

Don L. Focht, age 57 of Shelby died Sunday morning October 14, 2018 at his home. Born July 6, 1961 in Mansfield to Willard & Dorothy (Gardner) Focht, he has been a Shelby resident for the last 30 years.  Don enjoyed watching wrestling on TV, working on cars and was a great guy who many people called a trickster.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family and playing with his son Brayden. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly (Williamson) Focht of Shelby; his children,...

Violet Corrine Cole, age 99, resident of Shelby died Tuesday October 16, 2018 in the Willows at Willard. Born October 12, 1919 in Plymouth, Ohio to Ross & Ethel (Hostler) Vanbuskirk, she was a Shelby resident the majority of her life. A 1937 graduate of Plymouth High School, Violet along with her husband, Verne were owner/operators of the Wagon Wheel Camp Ground for many years. She had been formerly employed with the Shelby Depot and Shelby Business Forms. Violet had been a member of...