All Obituaries

Deloris "Dee" Jackson returned home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loved ones on November 21, 2020.  She was born on May 29th, 1944 in Huntington West Virginia to the late Carl Adkins and Olive Watson.  Deloris was a long time resident of Marion where she raised her four children. She lived strongly by her faith and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed listening to her gospel music and spending...

Dorothy (Hawkins) Blevins, age 74, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Marion General in Marion OH. Born in Marion, OH on April 28, 1946 to the late Floyd and Wavel (George) Hawkins. She married Vernard Blevins in Marion on February 3, 1965 and he preceded her in death.   Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vernard, and one sister. Those missing her passing are her sons; Mark Blevins and Vernard “Pete” (Wendy) Blevins, both of Marion, her...

Robert F. Williams, age 74, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1946 in Norwalk, OH to the late Shelvin and Hazel (Arnet) Williams.  Robert is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Betty (Cain) Williams, they got married on February 16, 1997; siblings Justine (Harry) Andrews of Florida, Faye (Harry) Holbrook of Galion, OH, Jean (Richard) Eckard of Marion, OH, Sharon (Ron) Marshall of Indiana, Patrick (Diana) Williams of...

Wilma Jean Baker left this earth for her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 06,1944 to late Roscoe & Mary Clemons. Wilma was the oldest of 5 children. Lifelong resident of Marion, Ohio. Wilma worked at Tecumseh until her retirement, after her retirement she worked various part-time jobs. She was a member of the Quinn Chapel church and a member of The ChatterBox club. Wilma was full of life and love...

Fred E. Woerlein, age 82, passed away on Friday November 06, 2020 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, OH. He was born on July 03, 1938 in Marysville, OH to the late George and Ruth (Herd) Woerlein. Fred is survived by his loving wife Mary (Small) Woerlein and son Keith Woerlein. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Ruth; brother George Woerlein; and sister Jo Ann O'Brien. There will be no visitation at this time. 

Sharon Sue (Purtee) Atkinson, age 80 of Marion, OH passed away November 2, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. Born January 16, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Ida Purtee in Portsmouth, OH. On June 14, 1959 she married Benjamin L. Atkinson, preceded her in death in September 2011. She graduated from Ridgedale High School in 1959. She enjoyed painting, and time with family. She was preceded in death by brothers Jack Purtee, Roy Purtee, and sister Ruth (George) Atkinson. She is lovingly survived...

The family of Mary (Coons) Carey sadly announces her death on October 30, 2020.  She passed away at her home near Richwood, Ohio, with family by her side.  She was 87 years old.  She is survived by her husband, Myron (Skip) Carey, a son, Doug Carey, daughters Regina (Carey) Greig and Sandra (Carey) Oakes, and a brother, Jim Coons.  Mary is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mary was born to Ona Fay (Breece) Coons and Herbert H. Coons, in Marion ,...

Gary Waits was born on March 16, 1965 in Marion Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2020. Gary was a loving father, uncle and grandfather. He took pride in caring for and protecting his family and friends. His laugh was contagious and his grin unforgettable. Gary had many friends and was loved by all, his personality is one to always be remembered. He is preceded in death by Tildon Waits (Father), Lola Waits (Mother) and Richard Waits (Brother). He is survived by his only daughter Danielle...

Raymond Edward “Wild Man” Butler, 81, of Marion, passed away on October 20, 2020 at Marion General battling cancer. Raymond was born to the late George and Starling (Orians) Butler on August 1, 1939. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1957. Ray was known for his love of karaoke - especially singing Elvis Presley, classic cars, and WWE wrestling. He also loved riding his motorcycle. The Wild Man was also known as the best roller skater in Marion during his youth. Ray...

Anna Louise Akers, age 77, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020 at Marion General Hospital with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on October 22, 1942 in North Matewan, West Virginia to Lonnie Hamby and Marie (Meade) Hamby. She graduated from Magnolia High School class of 1960.  Anna married David Akers December 27, 1960 and was married for 34 years until his death on April 11, 1995. She retired from Kable Fulfillment in December 2004 after 41 years of...