All Obituaries

Ellen Murrell (Patton) of Morral, OH was welcomed into Heaven on December 7, 2019. She left her earthly home in the same way as she lived there, quietly and surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old. Ellen is survived by her husband, Earl Murrell of Morral, OH; her children, Doug (Brenda) Murrell of Nevada, OH, Chad (Reva) Murrell of Morral, OH, Tim (Ida) Murrell of Marion, OH, Keith (Connie) Murrell of Marion, OH, Brad (Wanda) Murrell of Garrett, KY and Grace (Till Jr) Risner of...

James was born on August 1st, 1965 in Castaic, California and passed away December 5th, 2019 in Marion, Ohio. James is survived by his two sons; James Montis Jr. and Adam (Ashley) Cox, parents; Earle and Elizabeth Montis, a brother; Glenn (Annette) Montis, a sister; Mary (Brian) Napper, a granddaughter; Dream Montis, Nephews; Thomas (Stephanie) Montis and Colton Riser, Nieces; Karrah Montis and Breanna Napper, one Great Niece; Emma Montis, Three Great Nephews; Grant Litteral, Owen Litteral...

Lowell Eugene White, age 59, of La Rue, OH, passed away on Tuesday December 03, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1960 in Marion, OH to Hershel White and Shirley (Craft) White.  Lowell is survived by his loving wife Sherry (Cobb) White; children Joshua  Eugene White, Brandy Lynn White; brother Gary White; sisters Lola Henry, Linda Walsh, Debbie Michaels, and Cathy Stover; father Hershel White. He is preceded in death by his mother.   

Betty Jane Claypool Humphreys, 84, of Marion, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 01, 2019 after a brief stay at Marion Manor Nursing Home.  Betty was born in Marengo, Ohio on January 19, 1935 to the late Harold K. and Florence Patterson. She is survived by sons; Harold (Brenda) Claypool, Alvin Claypool, Tommy (Missy) Claypool; daughter-in-law Janice Claypool; 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild and two very dear friends; Dora and...

Phillip Alphonse McPherson III, age 24, of West Jefferson, OH passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1995 in Columbus, OH. Phillip was a 2014 graduate of West Jefferson High school, as well as Tolles Career Technical Center. He is survived by his mother; Danielle (Shawn Wildman) Butin; dad Bryan Butin; his loving daughter Kinleigh Rose McPherson; brother Wyatt (Payton) Butin;  sisters Kayley Rae Butin, Addison Butin; aunts Cara (Ryan) Stepp, Angela...

Sara L. Gilbert, age 48, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1971 in Knox County, Ohio to the late William Woodring and Betty Noggle. Sara was survived by her loving husband Michael Gilbert; brother Carl Woodring and sister; Alta Price. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Kenneth Eugene Wilson, Sr., 66, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1953 in Marion to Arthur Wilson and Ida (Dall) Phillippi. He married Patricia Netzela and she survives in Marion. Also surviving are children, Kenneth E. (Michelle) Wilson, Jr. and Amy M. (Jake) Cellar; grandchildren, Sierra Cellar, Justin Cellar, Demi Cellar, Shayd Cellar, Hannah Wilson and Ken Wilson III; great-grandchildren, Lincoln Medley, Oakley Cellar and...

William James Burt, 75, passed away on Friday November 08, 2019 at Riverside. He was born on October 08, 1944 in Brooklyn, WV to the late Thomas and Mary Burt. William was a proud member of the US Airforce. He is survived by his children; James Burt and Margo (Jason) Tackett; brothers Alex (Brenda) Burt, John (Carol) Burt; and granddaughter Brittany (James Thew) Tackett. Preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Burt and parents Thomas and Mary Burt. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday...

Mary Matilda Ream, 85 years of age, passed away on Sunday November 03, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 17, 1934 in Ottoville, OH to the late Ralph Hoffman and Caroline (Wenzlick) Hoffman. She married James Ream on December 11, 1954. Mary did a lot of volunteer work, like baking pies for the Lykens Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser, aside of that she was also a 4H advisor. She was also raised as a farm girl and always loved driving the tractor.  Mary...

Mrs. Betty (Edna) Elizabeth Hayman, of Marion, went to Heaven on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the age of 100. She was the daughter of the late Fleet and Verda Axtell and was born in Williamsport, OH, on September 14, 1919. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Elementary Education. She loved teaching and was adored by her students and their families. She was a faithful member of the Marion First Church of the Nazarene until her health kept her from attending...