All Obituaries

Larry W. Dudley Sr., age 61, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Ashland on July 17, 1960. He had been a resident of Ashland most all of his life. He was owner/ operator of Gils Auto Repair for the past 12 years and was a mechanic. Larry enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycles. He enjoying 4 trips to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s. Survivors include his wife, Diana Dudley of Ashland; his children, Maria (Matt) Hatcher of Ashland, Larry Wayne...

Dr. Paul David Agee age 78, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Uh Samaritan Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1943 in Bucyrus, Ohio, the son of the late Benjamin H. and Birchey (Rodgers) Agee. Paul Had been a resident of Ashland since 1976. He had been employed with Swan Rubber in Bucyrus for 15 years, Myers Pump as personnel manager for 15 years and most recently he was Owner/ Operator of Agee Chiropractic Clinic for the past 20 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy...

Joe-Ann Edmondson age 84, of Ashland, passed away Monday, May, 9, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 22, 1937 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Charles Metcalf and Naomi (McKinley) Frye. Joe-Ann was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and later received her degree in Education from Kent State University where she was active in the Delta Zeta Sorority. Joe-Ann had been employed with Montgomery Elementary and Grant Street...

Tamara K. Crossen age 62, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Crystal Care Center. She was born in Ashland on August 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Franklin) Crossen. Tamara had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and a Graduate of Ashland High School. She had been employed as a cook with Buffalo Wild Wings and later with McDonald’s. Tamara was a member of the Maple Grove Church of the Brethren where she was active with the Bell Chior. She was also...

Emma Jane (Groff) DeVore passed peacefully on to the next phase of life on May 2, 2022, at the age of 95. According to her, she was spoiled. Really though, she was happy and content to live a life that was full of love and service to others. She was happily married to Forrest DeVore for 67 years before his passing in 2016. Together they lived a simple hardworking life on a small farm in Hamilton, OH, living humble lives with faith in Jesus, raising 3 boys and one daughter. She was spoiled...

Alma Mae Ferrell- Coleman age 92, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Luther Village. She was born October 1, 1929 in Braxton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Henderson and Lucy (Spicer) Moyer. She was a graduate of Gassaway High School. Alma had been a resident of Ashland the past 77 years. She had been employed with National Latex, a Hostess with McDonald’s and worked home childcare. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had been a Sunday School...

Johnathan “John” R. Ward 57, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 28, 1964, the son of the late Chester J. Ward Sr. and LaVerne Taylor Ward (Hall). John had been a resident in Ashland, Ohio for 13 years and Portsmouth, Ohio 15 years and Camden, SC 9 years. John worked in construction, loved mushroom hunting, kidding around, playing pool, darts, and hillbilly golf. Johnathan is survived by his companion for 14...

Arthur (Art) H. Wright age 68 of Ashland, passed away at Kingston of Ashland on Friday April 22, 2022. Born in Ashland on May 14, 1953 the son of Allen and Emma (Vanetta) Wright Sr. he had been a Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Wright had been employed at Advance Auto and previously been employed at Swifty Oil and Ohio Carbon. He was a graduate of Ashland High School. He liked anything to do with Harry Potter and was a member of the Gold Prospectors Association of America, and was an...

Nancy Harris, 81 of Ashland, Ohio, passed into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side on April 14th. Naomi, “Nancy” and many called her Mamaw was born December 5, 1940, in Harold, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willie and Laurie Hamilton. Nancy had 7 brothers and sisters Everett Hamilton, Carlie Jarrell, Clarence Hamilton, JD Hamilton, who have all procedure her in death. Eda May Williams, Ed (Eloise) Hamilton and Juanita Case. Nancy grew up in New London, Ohio and...

Richard D. Sponsler age 95 of Ashland, passed away on April 5, 2022 at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland on October 1, 1926 the son of Gerald and Nell (Swope) Sponsler he had been a Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Sponsler had been employed as the manager at SOHIO and then later BP before he retired. He was a graduate of Ashland High School and enjoyed working in his wood shop and gardening. On June 12, 1945 he was married to Doris Krick who preceded him...