Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Shelby's Proxy by Jordyn Tracey Shelby's Proxy by Jordyn Tracey. You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site. Ralph E. McKinney. Ralph E. McKinney, age 86, of Shelby, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at Shelby Pointe. Ralph was born March 3, 1925 in Jackson Township, Richland County, to the late Martin Perry and Edna M. (Simon) McKinney. He was a 1943 graduate of Shelby High School. Ralph was a US Navy Veteran serving on the USS LaPorte. Prior to being discharged at Great Lakes Naval Center, he would spend his days at the naval base ballpark watching exhibition games. There, he had the opportunity to warm-up future hall of famer Bob Feller. In 1947, Ralph attended a major league tryout at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium. Before he left, he was offered contracts to play for the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns. Instead, he decided to come home and work on the family farm. However, his love of baseball didn’t end there. He played for several area baseball teams including The Shelby Blues. He was an avid Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, and Nascar fan. Ralph was a volunteer on the Shelby Fire Department and was a Shelby Police Officer in the early 1950’s. He then went to work for General Motors where he retired after 30 years. He was a Jackson Township Trustee for many years and served on the Richland County Fair Board for six years. Ralph also was a presiding judge for the Jackson Township precinct. A life member of Shelby American Legion, Ralph was the recipient of the American Legion of the Year Award in 1994. He also was a member of Shelby VFW, Shelby Owls Club, and Trinity United Methodist Church. On August 20, 1949 Ralph married Dorthy A. Spangler and she survives. Also suriving are: 3 sons: Michael E., John S. and Robert Marty; 3 daughters-in-law: Pamela K.,Shannon, Christine Tina; 4 granddaughters: Jennifer, Katie, Annie, Megan; step grandson: Ryan Curren and his daughter Hannah; Son-in-law: Pete Clark. Ralph was preceded in death by a daughter: Jean Clark; a granddaughter: Tracy Clark; a brother: Ross McKinney. Friends may call on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 12 noon at the funeral home with Deacon Steve Keller and Rev. Edna Stahl officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice. Share memories and express condolences at: penwellturner.com. Memories & Condolence. Dorthy & Family: We have lost our cherished neighbor Ralph.. We will miss seeing him on his Cub Cadet mower riding over here to get those blades sharpened, also seeing him mowing his lawn and cracking those walnuts in his garage… Prayers to you all.. Marty and family.We were saddened to hear of your fathers passing. You all have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you share. Danny and Pam (Poffenbaugh) Lauer. We were sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. May the LORD be very near to you during this time. Dorothy and family, We are so very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Marty and Tina,So sorry to hear aabout your Dad’s passing. You and your family aare in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and MaryJo Hull. Im sadden to learn of Uncle Ralph’s death, we’ll see you tonight and tomorrow. With all my love, David and Melissa Biemler. Dorthy and Marty We are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed helping Ralph when he had to come out to the hospital. You are in our prayers. Ann,Tom,Marty and family. Marty, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family in the loss of your father! Leave Message or Express Your Condolence. This entry was posted by admin on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 at 8:39 pm and is filed under Obituaries. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Calling Hours. Date: 02-02-2012 Time: Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM Location: Turner Funeral Home. Funeral Service. Date: 02-03-2012 Time: Friday 12 Noon Location: Turner Funeral Home. Author. A little something about you, the author. Nothing lengthy, just an overview. Marriages/divorces/dissolutions. SIDNEY — The following people applied for marriage licenses in Shelby County in April: Caleb Koch and Stacy Schroeder, Botkins; Michelle Parsons and Richard McCarthy Jr., Sidney; Curtis Poeppelman and Brooke Berning, Anna; William Nelson, Union City, and Tracey Rasawuhr, Sidney; Ryan Daulton and Megan Mitchell, Sidney; Jasmine Ceyler and Cody Ferguson, Sidney; Brittany Selzer, Sidney, and William McIntire, Bellefontaine; Amber Drees and Jared Speer, Sidney; Adama Sane and Moleboheng Moremi, Sidney; Craig Pence and April Meeds, Botkins; Jordyn Luebke and Sean Trabue, Sidney; Tina Matata, Sidney, and Henry Ellis, Lima; Monica Sutherly and Chad Campbell, Sidney; Ashley Butler and Erik Green, Sidney; Sara Martin and Zachary McPheron, Sidney; Stephanie Kemper and Daniel Stang, Nome, Arkansas; Brittni Sparks and Michael Stotler, Sidney; Beverly Brown and Shane Johnson, Sidney; Tammy Meyer, Fort Loramie, and Anthony Heitbrink, Minster; Brett Dietsch and Mindy Ratra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Anthony Bodenmiller and Haeleigh Beller, Sidney; James DuBois, Centerville, and Julie Thien, Sidney; William Schmidt and Debra Schloss, Sidney; Amber Luthman, Russia, and Jacob Bornhorst, Fort Loramie; Tara Michael and Jospeh Andrews, Sidney; Jeffrey Fergus and Misty Sharp, Sidney; Conae Cox and Gabrielle Zamudio, Sidney; Stephanie Schlater and Jonathan Schmidt, Sidney; Denise Heuing and Anthony Barhorst, Sidney; Virginia Thomas and John Plyler, Raleigh, North Carolina; Misty Coffey and Kenneth Kemmeter, Maplewood. The following people filed for divorce in Shelby County in April: Chester Rismiller v. Danielle Rismiller; Dan Christian v. Elizabeth Christian; Samantha Blandzinski v. Brandon Blandzinski. The following people filed for dissolution in Shelby County in April: Arielle Klopfenstein and Matthew Klopfenstein; Nicholas Asher and Tracy Asher; Jordan Powers and Stephanie Powers; Angie Proffitt and Chris Proffitt; Alisha Ruley and Nathan Ruley; Stephanie Anthony and Chad Anothony; Trenton Cooper and Autumn Gydosh; Timothy Bowman and Margaret Bowman. 111 attend bi-annual Wiechman reunion. The 13th bi-annual Wiechman family reunion for the decendents of John and Hilda Wiechman was held Nov. 22 at the Boy Scout building in Scott City with 111 attending. Out-of-town guests were: Steve and Pat Wiechman, Topeka; Mark and Peg Janssen, Manhattan; AJ and Tracy Wiechman and daughters, Rachel and Shelby, Manhattan; Janice O’Brien, Sheree Laird, Colleen Baird, Kayden Laird, and John Jensen, all of Casper, Wyo.; Matt and Shawna Lyon, Jordyn Dake and Jarrett Lyon, Hays. Lyman and Zoe Bowling and Rueben, Winfield; Jacob and Clair Bowling, Wichita; Zach and Hanna Bowling and children, Elan and Emerson, Lawrence; Joey and Haley Thomas, St. Paul, Minn. Troy and Tina Wiechman and sons, Tyus and Riley, Sterling Heights, Mich.; Dan and Araceli Stewart and girls, Myniqe and Yaya, Holcomb; Bob and Kim Stewart and Joshua, Olathe; Joe and Brenda Turpin, Granbury, Tex. Audri Westbrook and Ava and Travis, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Chris and Jenette Turpin and girls, Cassidy and Lydia, Garden City; Lyndi Hughes and son, Hank, Denton, Tex.; Misty Hendrix and Teylor, Louisburg; Kayla Dearden and Trevor Henningsen, Garden City; and Jay Wiechman, Kirwin. Honor Cords Earned in 2018-2019. MANY THANKS to these 2019 high school gradulates who met the requirements for honor cord recognition by taking part in life-saving blood donation. Each gave six or more blood donations during high school! Keegan Thompson Pioneer High School Cameron Hammons Chisholm High School Jacob Pruitt Smithville HS/Community Tanne