David A. Adkins, age 52, resident of Plymouth left this life for his eternal home in Heaven and  into the loving arms of his mother on Tuesday May 21, 2019.  He was born May 10, 1967 in Huntington, West Virginia to Bobby G. and Joy (Wright) Adkins and had been a Plymouth area resident the majority of his life.  David was employed as a roofer and carpenter in the construction industry for many years. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed traveling with his dogs Regan,...

Debra A. Loveless age 59, resident of  Shelby, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Ohio Health Shelby.  Born November 4, 1959 in Ashland, KY to Allen and Anna (Skaggs) Oakley, she had been a Mansfield resident for the majority of her life, before moving to Shelby in 2014. Debra had enjoyed bowling, watching her soaps and game shows, listening to county music, as well as drinking and socializing with her friends. Above all, she cherished her family and loved to take care of them. Debra...

Oscar "Red" Barnett, age 78, resident of Greenwich died unexpectedly due to a stroke, Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Cleveland Metro Hospital.  Born on July 9, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Lacey and Dora Barnett, he was a resident of Greenwich for 50 years. Red was a employee of Plymouth Locomotive and a member of the House of Fellowship. He loved coon hunting, fishing, playing rook and browsing flea markets and garage sales. Through his Faith he was a 5 year cancer...

Barbara Jean Lash, age  82, resident of Shelby died Saturday May 11, 2019 in Elmcroft of Ontario.  Born June 27, 1936 in Keokuk, Iowa to John R. and Kathryn M. (Kelly) Kay she graduated from Keokuk High School in 1955. A Shelby resident since 1961, she was a cake decorator for Cornell's IGA for 15 years and was the creator of Paul's ice-cream cakes making cakes for many years. A member of the First United Methodist Church, she was a lifelong member of the Beta Sigma Phi...

  Daniel B. Cooper, age 90, of Shelby, Ohio peacefully passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Shelby.    He was a devoted husband who celebrated 69 years of marriage on May 6, 2019, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was preceded in death by his parents Corliss and LaDonna (Wharton) Cooper and sister Janice Rettig, son-in-law Scott Spraggins and grandson James Cooper Sides.  He is survived by his wife, Christina (Friebel) Cooper, 7 children:...

Eugene "Blackie" Smith age 89 died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion.  Born on October 12, 1929 to George and Norma (Howard) Smith, he had been a resident of Richland County for 55 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. Blackie was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for many years and was proud of his achievement to drive over two million miles without an accident. He was an avid deer hunter and loved...

  Richard H. Garrett, age 84, resident of Shelby died Sunday May 5, 2019 at his home.  Born July 22, 1934 in Shelby to Hobart A. and Nannie M. (Morrow) Garrett he had been a Shiloh resident returning to Shelby in 1957.  He was a 1952 graduate of Shiloh High School and had attended Bowling Green University majoring in Art. He was formerly employed with Wilkins Air Force Depot and had worked as an insurance agent with Western and Southern Insurance Company. ...

Michael David Loveless, age 56, resident of Shelby, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his home. Born August 20, 1962 in Shelby to Robert and Diane (Mynhier) Loveless, he was a lifelong area resident and a 1980 Shelby High School graduate. Mike had enjoyed fishing, listening to music, tending to his aquariums, plants, and collecting Harley memorabilia, model cars, and vintage beer.  He is survived by his wife Deborah (Oakley) Loveless whom he wed on November 8, 1991; sons,...

Yvonne E. Spriggs, age 58,  died  Wednesday May 1, 2019 in Crestwood Care Center. Born September 3, 1960 in Mansfield to Kenneth Fish and Ariel Morningstarr, she was a resident of Galion until moving  to Shelby in 2003.  A 1978 graduate of Lucas High School, she was previously employed as an estimator for J and B Acoustical. She is most well known for working at Drug Mart in Shelby, becoming a town favorite. Yvonne was with Drug Mart since it opened in Shelby 15 years ago...

Inez M. Shepherd, age 94 died Monday April 29, 2019 at the home of her daughter Marilyn in Marion, Ohio. Born January 17, 1925 in Martha, Kentucky to William T. & Ella (May) Campbell she had been a Shelby resident since 1951.  Mrs. Shepherd was a former member of the Temple of Faith Church and was employed as a meat clerk with Kroger in Mansfield for 34 years. She was a great cook who loved cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed singing gospel music, fishing, and...