All Obituaries

Brent Eugene Soles, 71 of Jeromesville passed away Monday March 2, 2026. He was born July 23, 1954 in Ashland the son of Paul J. and Wanda Davis Soles. Brent was a 1972 graduate of Ashland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an Ashland City Policeman, retiring after 25 years and co-owned the Jeromesville Market with his wife, Cathy. Brent was an Ashland Youth Baseball coach for 8 years, and loved to golf and watch NASCAR. His passion for the Cleveland Browns was ...

Theresa Marine Shibinski, 89 of Jeromesville passed away Friday January 27, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1937 in Akron the daughter of William and Dorothy Martin Hardy. Theresa was a 1955 graduate of Jeromesville High School and Wooster Beauty College in 1970. She opened Theresa’s Beauty Corner in December 1970. Theresa was the secretary for JHS Alumni for 25 plus years and was a member of the Lakefork Methodist Church. In her spare time, she loved ...

Ronald Bailey, 93, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Ashland, Ohio. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Washingtonville, Ohio. Ronald lived a life marked by dedication to his family and an enduring passion for agriculture. Ronald grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2 and the dedication and hard work of his family allowed them all to make their way through these difficult times. He graduated from Granger Sharon High School in 1951. Ronald married his wife Nana ...

Marsha Betson, 74 of Wooster passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born November 28, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of Samuel and Wilma Weiermiller Fry. She was a buyer/planner for Bosch Rexroth. She is survived by her husband, Bill Betson, to whom she was married January 17, 2006, two sons, Todd (Traci) Meng of Westfield Center and Keith (Paula) Meng of Creston, four step-children, Kelly Daggett of Moorsville, NC, Chad (Caryn) Betson of ...

Kenneth Martin Bee, known lovingly by many as “Whitey the Mechanic,” he went to be with the Lord peacefully of natural causes on February 17, 2026, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio.He was born on December 10, 1937, in Ashland—was a man whose faith, love for family, and steadfast work ethic left lasting impressions on everyone who knew him.   Kenneth grew up with a strong sense of integrity and purpose, embodied in one of his guiding principles: “A ...

Richard Kenneth Barr, lovingly known as "Uncle Dick" passed away at the age of 97.5 years old.  He was born on August 27, 1928, on a farm on Mount Zion Road in Lucas, Ohio.   He was the youngest of 8 children born to Ralph E. Barr and Gladys Maud (Aby) Barr.   He was raised in the Lutheran faith, which helped shape his values and character throughout his life., He proudly served his country in WWII in the Air Force, and he was stationed in England. He ...

“Together Again” Susan R. Selvage, 86 of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 13, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1939 in Ashland County the daughter of Paul A. and Marsha Foss Funk. She was a member of the first graduating class from the new school building at Northwestern High School and went to Columbus to watch the State Championship baseball game. Susan was married to Billy Selvage on December 19, 1960 at her parents farm in front of their Christmas ...

Ronald “Dean” Goodwill, beloved husband, dad, granddad and friend, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026. He passed away at home surrounded by his family after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Dean was born in Cambridge, Ohio and raised in Mifflin, Ohio. He was the son of Gilbert W. and Shirley (Cozzens) Goodwill who preceded him in death. He joined in marriage with his wife Robin on May 26, 1990. Their love was the kind that is built over years of shared laughter, ...

Rollin “Rolly” McDonald Cox II, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Ashland, Ohio. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rolly was raised in West Salem and graduated from Black River High School. He was the son of Helen and Rollin Cox and the loving brother of Jane Ann Cox, who preceded him in death. From an early age, Rolly carried himself with a warm and jovial spirit. He was always ready with ...

Darrell James Coots, 83 of Millersburg passed away Saturday February 7, 2026 at Life Care Hospice in Wooster. He was born December 23, 1942 in Cromwill, KY the son of Hubert T. and Dorothy Maddox Coots. He worked at Wooster Brush Company for 36 years in shipping and also for the Wm. Annett Company in Wooster. Darrell was a member of the Parkview Christian Church in Wooster. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rutt Coots to whom he was married July 23, 1967, a daughter, Cynthia Barstow of ...