Paul Douglas ”Doug” Hamilton, age 65, of Shelby, died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep, Sunday, August 3, 2014 at his home.
He was born May 15, 1949 in Rowan County, Morehead, KY the son of the late Stanley Carter and Odell G. (McFarland) Hamilton. Doug was a 1968 graduate of Shelby Sr. High School where he ran track, and played basketball. He attended Midland Business College in Ashland. He was drafted into the United States Army serving in Vietnam as a military policeman from 1970-1972. On February 18, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart and next-door neighbor, Cathy Mae (Stanley) Hamilton.
Known as “Stretch” to his friends at the Tuby, he was currently in his 47th year of employment where he was a mill operator.
Sports were a big part of his life as he coached his children, grandchildren and other children in the community in softball, basketball and baseball. Doug enjoyed Nascar and was a huge Kentucky Wildcat and Atlanta Braves fan.
Doug enjoyed life in many ways. His favorite thing to do was going to the beach at St. Augustine, Florida. He enjoyed walking the beach with his wife and family and had an eye for finding star fish and sand dollars. His other pastimes included growing vegetables (especially tomatoes) , listening to music (Union Station, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Abba, and CCR), drinking sweet tea, and walking in the rain with his wife. Doug loved spending time every day for over 30 years with his Breakfast Club friends at McDonalds, and enjoying the company of his beloved dogs, Lil’ Bill and Baxter.
Doug is survived by the love of his life: Cathy Hamilton of Shelby; 3 children: Robin (Matt) Smedley of Shiloh, Jennifer Markwell (fiancé, Eric Rath) and Dustin (Rachel) Hamilton all of Shelby; 8 grandchildren: Dustin Markwell, Austin Markwell, Cassidy Smedley, Remington Smedley, Kennady Smedley, Kashton Hamilton, Kierra Rath, Kaiden Rath;
Also surviving are brother in-laws and sister in-laws: Ed Hensley of Norwalk, Vicki (Earl) Strine of NC, Rhonda (Mark) Carey of Mansfield; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 11 AM by his cousin Michael Atkins. Military honors will follow. Memorial expressions may be made to Akron Children’s Hospital. To leave a condolence or to share a memory with the Hamilton family, please visit: penwellturner.com
Robert Lee “Bob” Turner, Sr., age 83, of Shadyside, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2014 at his home.
Born in Byesville on June 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Joe & Ethel (Zavodsky) Turner. He was a 1949 graduate of Powhatan High School. After high school, he was a corporal in the US Army serving in Korea from 1950-1952. After his honorable discharge from the service, he was employed with the Tri-State Asphalt Company and then retired after 32 years of service from the Ormet Corporation in Hannibal. For several years following retirement, Bob worked for Allen’s Landscaping.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved preparing the fish and wild game and was also an avid wine maker. Bob had many friends at the Blue Angel and the former Haps in Bellaire. He was a member of the Shadyside American Legion post #521 and the Bellaire V.F.W. post #626. On June 13, 1953, Bob married Mary DeFelice who preceded him in death on June 28, 2013 after 60 years of marriage. Surviving are four children: Robert (Catherine) Turner of Shelby; Mary Chuckery (Don Crozier) of Shadyside; Louis (Heather) Turner of Springfield; and Joanne Misenhelder of Bridgeport. Eight grandchildren: Aaron Turner of Lexington; Adam (Elizabeth) Turner of Beavercreek; Alyse Turner of Shelby; Antonia, Annmeri, and Dominic Turner of Springfield; Stephanie Chuckery of Bellaire and Anthony Chuckery of Shadyside; 1 great-granddaughter, Christa Berry. Also surviving are 3 sisters and a brother, Pearl Turner of Shadyside; Sylvia McGuire of Powhatan Point; Gloria Turner of Panama City Beach, Florida; Dick (Jean) Turner of Beallsville; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Ollom in 2003 and twin brothers who died in infancy.
Friends may call on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 441 37th Street, Bellaire where funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 10:30 AM with Fr. Samuel R. Saprano officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, with full military graveside services conducted by Belmont County Veterans Association. Memorial expressions may be made to Wounded Warriors or Salvation Army. Funeral arrangements are being handled by his son, Bob, and his staff from the Turner Funeral Home, Shelby.
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Daimon Todd, age 87, of Shelby, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home.
Daimon was born on August 21, 1926 is Beckley, WV, the son of the late Jacy Jesse and Letha (Jones) Todd. Daimon worked at the Shelby Spring Hinge Company, Central Ohio Industrial Park, and then retired from the Shelby City Street Department after ten years of service. He attended the First Church of God in Shelby. Daimon enjoyed gardening and woodworking and was a talented furniture maker. He also enjoyed attending auctions.
Daimon is survived by: 3 sons: Rodney (Linda) Todd of Crestline, Russell (Patricia) Todd of Shelby, Michael Todd (Linda Whitmore) of Shelby; a grandson: Brian (Heather) Todd of Westerville; a great granddaughter: Layla Ann Todd; a brother: Dennie Todd of Beckley, WV; 2 sisters: Glansy Williams of Beckley, WV, Geretha (Bill) Barndollar of Shelby; a brother-in-law: Freddie Rogers of Perry, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Daimon was preceded in death by: his wife: Lala Elizabeth (Scott) Todd on August 11, 2003; brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Ruth (Crain) Todd; a sister: Gladys Rogers.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 5-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at the First Church of God, 3616 State Route 39, Shelby with Pastor George Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Help Line Ministries.
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Linda Carol Artz, age 61, of Shelby, died early Saturday morning, July 26, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after a long illness.
Linda was born on April 4, 1953 in Williamson, WV, the daughter of Ernest and Billie Jean (Napier) Hensley. She was a 1971 graduate of Shelby High School and was a homemaker. For several years Linda attended the First Church of God in Shelby where she played the role of an angel in the annual Easter pageant for many years. It was there that she earned the nickname “Grandma Angel.” Linda currently attended Trinity United Methodist Church with her husband, Jim. Although her health did not allow her to do a lot, she loved to spend time with her family and would watch the grandchildren whenever possible.
On October 24, 1992 Linda married James Edward “Jim” Artz and he survives. Also surviving are: 4 children: Dodi (Chuck) Moore of Lucas, Reggie (Susan) Lowe of Ontario, Erin (Garrett) Bunnell of Butler, Jamie Artz of Ontario; 8 grandchildren: Tyler, Trevor, Chelsie, and Spencer Kegley, Dalton (Kayla) Lowe, Derek Lowe, Wesley and Wyatt Bunnell; her mother: Billie Jean (Napier) Hensley Tridico of Shelby; 2 sisters: Sharon (Ronnie) Lawson of WV, Teresa (Grant) Mitchell of Monroe; a brother: Dan (Julie) Hensley of Shelby; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Dean (Grace) Artz of Mansfield; a sister-in-law: Lora (James) Wiedmayer of MI; a brother-in-law: Jerry (Adrienne) Artz of NC; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Linda was preceded in death by her father: Ernest Hensley in 1969, and her step-father, Frank Tridico in 2002.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 5-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Rev. Dr. Edna Stahl will officiate and burial will follow in Little London Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Martha Eileen Corwin Baker, age 90, of Shelby, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at Lutheran Village of Ashland.
Eileen was born November 12, 1923 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilmuth Titus and Leona Coats Corwin. She graduated in 1941 from Shelby High School and on June 27, 1942 she married Robert Elton Baker. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before his death in 2011.
Eileen was employed at Shelby Metal Products, City Loan and Seltzer Electric. For over 25 years she served the American Cancer Society as a Reach To Recovery volunteer. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Shelby.
Surviving are 2 daughters: Barbara Jo Hess of Sanford, NC and Karen Kay Reiker (fiancé Scott McClaran) of Ashland; a granddaughter: Cherie McMillian of Sanford, NC; 3 great grandchildren: Alyssa, Skyler and Kaycee; a great great grandson: Jeremiah; 2 sisters-in-law: Marilyn (Rudy) Korbas and Chris Corwin. In addition to her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by: her step-mother: Gweneth Fulton Corwin Kirkpatrick; 2 brothers: Dwight Corwin and William Corwin; a half-brother: Richard Alexander; a half-sister: Irma Rowe.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, July 28, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM with Rev. James Macdonald officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to First United Methodist Church in Shelby or to Hospice of North Central Ohio.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Lutheran Village of Ashland for their exceptional care and devotion.
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Paul Eugene Thomas, age 83 of Shelby, died Saturday evening, July 19, 2014 at Elmcroft of Ontario.
Paul was born January 27, 1931, at the family farm in Lexington, Ohio, to Emerson and Bertha (Siegfried) Thomas. He was a graduate of Ontario High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1948-1951. He reenlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Korea during the Korean War from 1951-1953. For 32 years he was the shipping and receiving supervisor at PPG in Crestline, retiring in 1991. Paul and his wife, Maxine, made ceramics for many years and sold their artistic creations at shows all across Ohio.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Becky Bertke of Shelby and Terri Thomas of Crestline; a granddaughter: Sarah (Sam) Schumacher of Columbus; 2 sisters: Ilo (Albert) Bertin of Alabama, and Helen Kiser of Galion; 3 brothers: Carl Thomas of Lexington, Richard Thomas of Bucyrus, and Lowell Thomas of Arizona. Paul was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Maxine (Steffee) Thomas in 2009; a daughter: Cathy Sue Thomas in 1957; 3 brothers: Donald Thomas, Harold Thomas, and Ray Thomas.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 5-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 1 PM by his neighbor, Father James Sanford. Burial will follow in Shauck Cemetery in Johnsville, Ohio with military honors conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial expressions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805. To share a memory or to send a message of condolence for the Thomas family, please visit penwellturner.com
Former Shelby resident, Marie Lillian (Barber) Robinson, age 93, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan.
She was born in January 1921 in Rowan County Kentucky the daughter of Ray and Bertis (Staten) Barber. She lived most of her life in Shelby, Ohio. Marie worked at AMF and MYCA Industries in Shelby, and also at Lescola and Kendall Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She is survived by sons: Frank (Mary) Robinson of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Gary (Diana) Robinson of Delton, Michigan; a brother: Gene (Barbara) Barber of Morehead, Kentucky; a sister-in-law: Dorothy Barber of Mansfield. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren including a special granddaughter – Brenda Sue Robinson, many great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Marie walked quietly through life and her family was very important to her. She enjoyed living at the family farm out on Laser Road where she always grew a very large garden and canned all the harvest for the winter provisions. She liked crafts and crocheting – making many afghans.
Preceding her in death were both her parents; a son: Raymond Robinson; brothers: Winford and Elwood Barber: sisters: Lois Barber, Murray Barber, and Mildred Dozeman; a sister-in-law: Jean Barber.
Friends and family are welcome on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM conducted by Rev. O. Douglas Tackett.
Burial will be Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorial expressions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058 or any hospice of your choice.
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William Dean “Bill” Love, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home.
Bill was born December 31, 1929 in Shelby the son of the late Charles and Florence H. (Grimwood) Love. He graduated from Crestline High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Metz, France.
Bill had a lifelong love of trucking, beginning at age 14 when he helped his dad haul livestock for Bachrach Farms. With truck driving in his blood, he began his working career driving truck for Bucyrus Blades and later worked in their shipping department. He retired in 1997. Following his retirement, Bill worked for Ralph Phillips Farms.
Bill was a member of First Lutheran Church in Shelby, Buckeye Iron Will Club and was a major labor contributor to Sigfried Field in Shelby where he is recognized on a plaque for his efforts. He was a pyrotechnic assistant with his friend, John Hancock, for many years and loved fireworks- never missing a fireworks show anywhere in the area. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, caring for his lawn, hunting, and fishing- where he cherished several trips to Canada with friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. This included being actively involved as Shelby Whippet Band Parents for 26 years with his wife, Tess.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther M. “Tess” (Boreman) Love, whom he wed on May 15, 1954; their children: Debra Love of Shelby, Tammie J. (Richard C.) Love Brieck of Columbus, Douglas A. (Kimberly Allen) Love of Ashland, Toni (Shawn) Love Clark of Worthington; 7 grandchildren: Stephanie (John Thull) Amick, Sam (Kendall) Brieck, Peter Brieck, Noelle Brieck, Nathan Clark, Ruby Marie Clark, Wyatt Love; 2 great grandchildren: Olivia Amick and Steven Amick; Brother-in-law: Jim “Gint” Boreman; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; Special Army buddies: Dean (Jean) Brubaker and Claire Lausch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three siblings: Richard “Dick” Love, Mary Louise Adkins, Robert “Bob” Love.
Friends and family are welcome on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11AM by Rev. Russ Yoak and Mrs. Gaye Shira. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby with military honors conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail.
Memorial expressions may be made to Buckeye Iron Will Club, Hospice of North Central Ohio or to the church. To share a memory or to leave a condolence for the Love family, please visit: penwellturner.com
Larry Lee Swinning, age 76, of Shelby, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at The Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville after a brief illness.
Larry was born June 25, 1937 in Dayton, the son of the late Bertha M. (Jackson) and Wesley E. Swinning, Sr. Larry retired in 1992 from General Motors in Ontario after 32 years of service. He was a hard worker, keeping his yard and cars meticulous, and could fix or build anything. Larry loved to golf and took several golfing trips with family and friends to Myrtle Beach and various other destinations. He was a member of Woody Ridge Golf Course and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and target shooting.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. (Sarver) Swinning, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this coming August 25. Also surviving are: a son: Larry P. Swinning and his companion, Donna Schmitz of Shelby; a grandson: Shane D. Mills of Lucas; a great grandson: Tayshawn D. Mills; a sister: Diane (Richard) Rodney of Canfield; 2 brothers-in-law: James P. (Kaleen) Sarver of Marion and Richard Gould of Marysville; numerous nieces and nephews; good friends: Bob McClain and Ron “Bongo” Herzog. He was preceded in death by: a daughter: Deborah Lee Swinning; 3 brothers: Wesley E. Swinning, Jr., James T. Swinning, and Joseph G. Swinning.
Friends and family are welcome on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 11:30 AM- 1 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM with Pastor George Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Crawford County Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Leona Martin Clark, age 75, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 following a brief illness.
Leona was born May 29, 1939 in Menifee County, KY, the daughter of the late Warren and Clara Inez (Staton) Martin. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Shelby and Leona lived in the Shelby/Mansfield/Lexington area all of her life.
Leona was a graduate of Shelby High School Class of 1957. She worked at the Shelby Mutual Insurance Company as a stenographer. She then graduated with the Scholastic Award from the Mid-Ohio Practical Nurse Program in 1973 as an LPN and later earned a Pharmacology Certification. Leona was employed at Shelby Memorial Hospital as a Medical-Surgical Nurse, Woodlawn Nursing Home as an STNA Instructor, Pioneer JVS as an Instructor, and worked at various health care facilities in the area.
Leona and family had been members of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. She was a former member of Nu Phi Mu Chapter Sorority, then Eta Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Leona was also active in various community and parenting organizations, including: the LPN Advisory Board at NCTC, Shelby 1957 Class Club, and various area senior organizations. She also was a licensed real estate agent.
Her greatest achievements in her life were her children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments, making her a very proud mother. Leona was a devoted mother and cherished all family time together and the many family get-togethers. She was a hard worker, kind, caring, generous person with a positive attitude. She enjoyed many interests, such as: vacations, shopping, gardening, current events, reading, computer, tv, movies, walking, sewing, home projects, crafts, and being with family and friends.
Leona is survived by her three children: son, Steven W. Clark of Cincinnati, daughters: Andrea Clark Albl of Cincinnati, Jennifer L. Clark of Mansfield; 6 grandchildren: Alyssa Amert, Jessica Swingle , Adam Clark, Sara Clark, Lauren Evans, Jeremy Evans; 3 great grandchildren: Jacob, Shane Jr., Audrey; many cousins and friends.
Friends and family are welcome on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial Expressions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Heart Association, or the March of Dimes.
A special thank you to the caring staff and medical professionals at Ohio Cancer Specialists, Mid-Ohio Heart Clinic, and Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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