All Obituaries

June Ernestine (Byrd) Bass, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.  June was born on September 30, 1939, in West Liberty, Kentucky. June was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed caring for her family.  She was a terrific cook and gardener, enjoyed music, dancing, and camping.  Most of all, she enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and cultivating those warm, loving relationships.  She is...

Neva Emaline Westcott, 77, passed away on August 05, 2019. She was born on June 02, 1942 to the late Harvard Jenner and Ada Smith. Neva is survived by her children; Timothy Westcott, Toby Westcott, Sherry Mullennix; three grandchildren TJ Westcott, Joshua Mullennix and Hannah Mullennix. She is preceded in death by her parents Harvard and Ada; her husband Ralph “Sid” Westcott Jr., brothers Richard "Allen" Jenner and Ralph "Buck" Jenner. There will be no...

Harvey Wayne Mulder, age 82, passed away on Friday August 02, 2019 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, OH. Harvey was born on August 22, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late William Mulder and Esther Langberg. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Donnamae (Grathen) Mulder; children Vicki (Richard) VanGilder and Mark (Rhonda) Mulder; grandchildren Shannon (Edward) Pflaum, Scott (Kelley) VanGilder, Heather Mulder, Andrew Mulder; and great grandchildren Cooper Pflaum, Amelia Pflaum, Emilee...

Paul Richard Highland, 84, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday August 01, 2019. He was born on December 24, 1934 in Marion, OH to the late Marion Highland and Marie Miller. Paul was a proud member of the US Army. He is survived by his son Brent Highland and two daughters Theresa and Tammy Highland. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. 

James “Jim” Ramar Bishop, 70, of Waldo went home to be with the Lord on  Saturday July 27, 2019. Jim was born September 9, 1948 in Charleston, WV to the late John Arthur Bishop and Phyllis Jean (Lynch) Bishop. He loved to playing baseball, was a bull pen catcher for The Columbus Jets prior to being called into  Military Service, where he proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines, serving 2 years in Vietnam. Jim was an avid New York Yankees fan and...

Ronald Keith Larch, 76, of Harpster, OH,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday July 20, 2019 after an extended illness.  Ronald was born on April 25, 1943 in Gladwin, Michigan to the late Elwood Larch and Donna Johnson. He was a veteran of the Army and had a passion for genealogy, family was very important to him.  In 1967 he married his first wife Edna "Dianne" Taylor and had two daughters; Vicki Morgan and Cathy (Robert) Warren. Shortly after his...

Johnie M. Litteral, 87 years of age, from La Rue, OH passed away on Tuesday July 02, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Oil Springs, KY to the late Lawrence Litteral and Gertrude Caudill. Johnie was a proud member of the Army where he served in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Viretta (Parks) Litteral; children Ron Litteral of La Rue, Steve Litteral of Arizona, Rhonda Rife of Washington Courthouse, Lara Kelly of Bucyrus, Jennifer...

Karen Diane Buyer, 70, of Caledonia,  passed away on Thursday June 27, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1949 in Marion, OH to the late John Lower and Elizabeth Camm. Karen is survived by her loving husband Larry Buyer; children Terry (Audrey) Buyer, Jerry (Christi) Buyer, Gary (Judy) Buyer, Sam Slane, David Robinson, Mary Buyer, Debbie Deege, Billie Rothstine, Karma Gordon, Shawna and Scarlet; brothers Bruce (Jean) Lower, George (Jenny) Lower, Johnny Lower;...

Linda Sue Dickerson, 69, of Harpster, went to be with the Lord Savior on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on October 08, 1949 in Marion, OH to the late Jimmie Roberts and Betty (Kelly) Urick. Linda was a Child of God, and was a member of White Oaks Free Will Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly and was a wonderful mother and grandmother, she would always be willing to help anyone.  Linda is survived by her children; John O. (Micheal) Dickerson,...

Michael Leonard Schurch was born to Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Dorothy (Ehret) on August 7, 1949. Raised on his family farm, Michael developed a love for nature and sought out adventure within the ordinary. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Education and Bible; post-graduate work in Rehabilitation Counseling; and ordination as an Independent Ordained Minister. His professional life included a brief tenure teaching middle school followed by a 29-year employment history with the...