Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Donald R. Smith, 86, of Ashland, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his daughters home, following a short-term illness and surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born July 2, 1933 in Ashland to Wallace and Gertrude {Hall} Smith.

He lived in Ashland all his life.  Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

Jan 7, 2020

Marjorie E. DeCarlo, 93, of Wooster, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at The Avenue of Wooster, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Dean Troyer officiating.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.   Online tributes may be...

Jan 6, 2020

James “Jim” Bartley, 76, of Ashland, a believer in faith, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. He trusted in God’s promises, John 14:2 “In my house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

Jim was born August 21, 1943 in Ashland...

Jan 6, 2020

Eleanor Elizabeth Decker, 87, of Marietta, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Harmar Place.

She was born October 9, 1932 in Watertown, Ohio to Harold and Amelia Thieman.

Eleanor married George G. Decker on June 2, 1956.

She was employed for 39 years by Remington Rand and Kardex Systems. She enjoyed gardening, traveling,...

Jan 5, 2020

Ambrose “Slick” Williams, 84 of Savannah, died peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at The Good Shepherd of Ashland with family by his side.

Ambrose was born on February 2, 1935 to Benjamin and Virdie (Gillespie) Williams of Harold, Kentucky. He spent all of his childhood at his Kentucky home in Floyd County Kentucky before moving to...

Jan 4, 2020

James Mackey, 73, of Millersburg, died January 4, 2020 at his residence.

Private services will be held.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

James was born August 26, 1946 in Wooster to Perry and Eva {Bucklew} Mackey.

James had worked at Wooster Office Equipment, Rayco,...

Jan 1, 2020

David Earl Greer, 71, of Wooster, made his glorious journey Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his residence.

Friends may call Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wooster Church of the Nazarene. Services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at the church with Pastor Nathan Ward officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Jan 1, 2020

Ruth Adair Newman, 93, of Boca Grande, Florida, formerly of Seville, Ohio died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Medina.

Adair was born February 23rd, 1926 in Milwaukie Oregon to Thomas and Ruth {Flynn} Remly.

She married Joseph Newman on October 8th, 1951. He passed on August 5th, 2001.

Adair was an RN at...

Dec 31, 2019

Gus Edward McCoy, 67, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his residence. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Gus was born August 7, 1952 in Charleston, WV to Gus and Hallie Imogene {Jones} McCoy deceased. He worked for Orrville Products for 30 years. He loved the Lord and...

Dec 31, 2019

Charles William Hoskins, 63, of Gambier, passed away, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home.

Charles was born July 26, 1956 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to William and Ada {Ferguson} Hoskins.

He graduated from Knox County Career Center for Automotive Repair.

Charles married Linda Guedras on May 19, 1979....

Dec 30, 2019

Betty Jean McCullough, 88, of Ashland, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland.

Betty was born January 17, 1931 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to John and Elizabeth {Woods} Norman.

She married Donald “Lee” McCullough on August 7, 1949.  They moved to Ashland County in 1980.  He passed away on December 4, 2006.

Dec 30, 2019

Dwayne K. Woods, 50, of Marietta, Ohio passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at

Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Dwayne was born August 18, 1969 in Canton, Ohio to Louis Alvin and Shirley (Saunders) Woods.

He was preceded in death by his father Louis Alvin Woods.

Dwayne is survived by his mother, Shirley...

Dec 29, 2019

William “Bill” Alford, 73, of Wooster, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

There will be no services held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Best Friends in Utah, www.bestfriends.org.

Bill was born March 7, 1946...

Dec 28, 2019

Douglas P. Thompson, 85, of Orrville, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Graveside services with military rites will be held at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Doug was born December 4, 1934 in Decatur, IN to Joseph J. and...

Dec 27, 2019

Beverley Graybill, 69, of Wooster, died Friday, December 27, 2019 in Wooster.

Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

Dec 26, 2019

Dana Andrew Messenger, 78, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Burial will be Thursday 10 a.m. at Loudonville Cemetery with pastor Jeremiah Scadden officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

Dec 26, 2019

Viola “Mickey” Ward, 88, of Lowell, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home with her family.

She was born May 5, 1931 in Wingett Run, Ohio to James H. and Goldie Mae Congleton.

Viola married Carl Ward on August 15, 1953.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter Pamela Jean McKenna; grandchildren...

Dec 25, 2019

Thomas B. Parham, 76, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Thomas was born February 16, 1943 in Akron to JT “Bill” and Jewell {Langford} Parham.

He was a graduate from the University of Akron with a Master’s of Education.

He married Donna M. Hills on August 12, 1967....

Dec 24, 2019

Joan Workman, 87, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., Wooster.  Services will be Monday at 11:00 am at Grace Church with Pastor Steve Kern officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster...

Dec 24, 2019

Jenson Gordon Hodge, 4, of Apple Creek, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Wes McElravy officiating.  The family requests that everyone who attends the service to...