All Obituaries

Charles L. Broome age 89 of Ashland passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at his residence. Born in LaGrange, Ohio on June 20, 1930 the son of Charles H. and Erna Ardis (Moore) Broome, he was an Ashland resident most of his life. Mr. Broome was the previous owner of Guy’s Tire Service. On December 4, 1954 Charles was married to Velda E. Michael who preceded him in death in September 2000. Survivors include one son and daughter in law, Charles M. (Bonnie) Broome of Ontario and one...

Betty Jean Campbell age 88, left this earth for her heavenly home on August 15, 2019 after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Clarksburg West Virginia the daughter of Dorsey G. and Mary Elizabeth (Dawson) Robey on October 4, 1930. She was raised in Shinnston West Virginia and moved to Ohio in 1945. She had been an Ashland County resident since moving to Ohio. She was an employee of the Eagle Rubber Company and retired with twenty five plus years of employment. Surviving is one...

Jacqueline (Jackie) U. Franklin, 86, of Mifflin, passed away Tuesday evening August 13, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.  Jackie was born November 23, 1932 in Mapleton, Illinois, daughter of Willard and Margaret (Berg) Gray.  She was a resident of Ashland her entire life where she worked at Hydromatic Pump Co. for over 20 years.  Jackie’s true passion was sewing, and she enjoyed creating wedding and prom dresses. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents,...

Bernice M. Littleton age 72, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.  She was born October 7, 1946 in Lodi, the daughter of Roy E. Brinker and Luella Cottner.  Bernice had been a resident of Ashland all of her life where she was a Homemaker.  She enjoyed crossword puzzls.  Bernice most enjoyed spending time her friends and family especially her grandchildren. On December 9, 1967 Bernice married Jackie B. Littleton Sr. who...

Gilman D. Patterson age 99, of Copley, formerly of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his son, Tom’s residence.  He was born in Ashland on March 20, 1920, the son of Donald Patterson and Myrtle (Welty) Grindle.  Mr. Patterson had been a resident of Ashland most all of his life.  He had been employed with Garber Printing and Mets Auto Supply.  Mr. Patterson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy for his service during WWII. In December, 1941 he enlisted in the...

Jeannine Manbevers age 88 of Ashland, passed away on August 3, 2019 at the Brethren Care Nursing Center. Born on October 7, 1930 in Lancaster Ohio the daughter of Freer and Alice (Springer) Thomas.  Mrs. Manbevers had been a resident of Ashland for the past seven years. She retired from the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and was previously employed at Westinghouse and Superior Plating in Columbus. On August 1, 1964 Jeannine was married to Eugene Manbevers who precedes...

Beverly J. Clark age 77, of Ashland, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at U.H. Samaritan Medical Center.  She was born January 10, 1942 in Ashland, the daughter of Charles Miller and Mary (Thompson) Oxender.  Beverly had lived most all of her life in Ashland where she worked as a waitress at the Dairy Bar for over 32 years.  She loved Dogs and enjoyed Crochet. Survivors include her daughter, Annette Cox of Worthington; son Brian Kanzig of Shelby; her mother, Mary Oxender;...

Allen W. Workman age 46 of Ashland, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Born in Ashland on April 5, 1973 the son of Robert and Debra (Kaylor) Workman, he was an Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Workman was employed in Construction / Sales with Workman Home Improvements. Surviving are six children; Allysen Workman of New London, Gavin (Halie) Workman of Ashland, Adam Workman of Mansfield, Mackenzie Workman of Savannah, Madison Workman of Savannah and Ezra...

Rasa Lee Herston age 94, of Polk, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Brethren Care Village.  She was born December 30, 1924 in Lauderdale County Alabama, the daughter of Henry and Nora (Long) McConnell.  Rasa Lee had been a resident of Ashland County for the past 20, she was a Homemaker.  She enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, camping, bird watching and fishing with her husband; she also enjoyed crafts.  Rasa Lee most enjoyed spending her time with her family...

Barbara J. Dilgard age 88, of Nankin, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at U.H. Samaritan Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 23, 1931 in Ashland County, the daughter of Blaine and Maynetta (Laughery) Peffer.  Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Ashland High School.  She had been a resident of Ashland County all of her life where she was a Homemaker.  Barbara was a member of Nankin Community Church and enjoyed gardening especially flower gardening.  On June...