Willis M. Connell, 46, of Shelby died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at a local hospital.

He was born July 16, 1959, in Columbiana and was preceded in death by a son, Scott Connell, and his father, Carl Connell.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Connell; one son, Justin (Brooke) Connell; his mother, Margaret Connell; and his sisters, Beverly Culp and Jan (Gary) Beane.

Graveside service was Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. at Old Shelby Cemetery, Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directing