All Obituaries

Lawrence D. Edwards age 68 of Ashland, passed away on March 26, 2024 at the UH Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland on September 23, 1955 the son of Floyd and Catherine (Bowersock) Edwards he was a Ashland County resident all of his life.   Mr. Edwards was an employee of Coburn Inc. before his retirement. Mr. Edwards was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and fishing.   He is survived by his wife Cathy Edwards of Ashland. Also surviving are three children and their...

Trudy Lynn (Jordan) Schmidt, age 69 of Ashland, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 22, 2024.    Trudy was born in Ashland on April 10, 1954 to Elwood and Shirley (Elkin) Jordan where she lived her entire life. She graduated from Ashland High School class of 1972.   Trudy proudly owned and operated the Shirt Corral for 25 years and retired in 2014 to travel, ride her horses and spend time with friends, family and her husband. Trudy was a proud member of...

Conrad L. Gess age 84 of Polk, passed away on Sunday March 17,2024.   Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 9, 1939 the son of John and Opal (Price) Gess. He had been a resident of Ashland County most of his life.   Mr. Gess was an employee of Myers Pump until his retirement. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He was also an avid student of Karate, teaching classes at the YMCA and also at his own dojo.   On July 9, 1959, Conrad was married to Martha A. Chacey...

June L. Warnes age 93 of Ashland passed away at UH Samaritan Health Center on March 16,2024. She was born at Samaritan Hospital on June 4, 1930, the daughter of Daniel and Earline (Hastings) Jones. June was a lifelong resident of Ashland County. She was an employee of Faultless Rubber Company before her retirement. She was a member of Amvets Post 96 Auxiliary. On July 2, 1954, June was married to Forest L. Warnes who passed away on July 12, 2021. June was preceded in death by her parents;...

Virginia K. Piatt age 56 of Ashland, passed away on March 6, 2024 at UH Samaritan Health System surrounded by her family.    Born in Suffolk, Virginia on October 11, 1967 the daughter of Steve and Betty Lou (Goodwin) Carpenter, she had been an Ashland County resident since 1971. Virginia was employed at Farm and Home Hardware. Virginia enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.   Virginia had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. She...

Kile (Ed) E. Maynard age 75 of Ashland, passed away on February 25, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Center.   Born in Inez, Kentucky on October 29, 1948 the son of Albert and Marie (Stepp) Maynard he had been a resident of the Ashland County area most of his life. He had been employed at Bookmasters and the A.L. Garber Co. Mr. Maynard was an avid Civil War historian.   He is survived by two son’s and one daughter in law; Chris (Mindy) Maynard and Johnathon Maynard all...

Richard J. Gordon age 87 of Ashland, passed away on February 16, 2024 at Kingston of Ashland.   Born in Ashland on November 17, 1936 the son of Everett and Mary (Silsby) Gordon. he had been a resident of Ashland County all of his life.   Mr. Gordon had been an employee of Kent Sporting Goods in New London as the Distribution Manager from 1983 until 2001 when he retired. He was also employed at Eagle Rubber Company from 1954-1983.   Mr. Gordon was a 58 year member of the...

Harold W. Cutlip age 93 of Ashland, passed away on February 9,2024 at UH Samaritan Health Center.   Born in Exchange, West Virginia on September 23, 1930 the son of Mellie and Ada (Gerwig) Cutlip. Mr. Cutlip had been an employee of Hydromatic Pumps. One of his favorite activities was gardening.   Harold was married to Rosemary (Tucker) Cutlip who precedes him in death.   One son and one daughter survive him; Dana Cutlip of Ashland and Cathy Edward also of Ashland. He is...

Roy E. Cooper Sr. age 80 of Rittman passed away on February 2, 2024 at Akron General Medical Center.    Born on September 3, 1943 in Portsmith, Ohio the son of Albert L. and Jeannette (O’Rorke) Cooper he had been a resident of Ohio for the majority of his life. Roy served proudly in the United States Army. Before his retirement, he had been employed at American Augers.     Roy was a child of God. He was an avid fan of Dirt track racing and enjoyed spending...

Violet June Back age 98 of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Norwalk Memorial Home.   Born in Nankin, Ohio on April 27, 1925 the daughter of George and Eva (Lance) Kauffman she was a resident of Ashland County most of her life where she was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Shreve High School in 1943 where she was a majorette. She was also past 2nd Vice President of Amvets #96. She volunteered at the VOA in Sandusky, Ohio making Christmas Socks for many years....