Carol Ashman

Carol L. Ashman, age 84, of Portland passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, July 25, 2025. 

She was born in Portland on Jan. 10, 1941, the daughter of Walter Ray and Letha Mae (Wells) Heiby. She was married on July 1, 1961, to Wilbur “Dale” Ashman, and he passed away on April 9, 2004. 

Carol was a Fort Recovery High School graduate and worked for Marsh Supermarkets in the deli and bakery. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are one son, Rod Ashman (wife: Julia) of Celina, Ohio; two daughters, Rhonda Grayson (husband: Kevin) of Geneva and Renee Schlechty (husband: Randy) of Portland; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Grayson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society or Jay County Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.