All Obituaries

Rhonda Williams On Friday October 8th 2021, GOD came down and picked a beautiful Rose for his garden. Rhonda Kay Williams, she was born Feb 6, 1959 the daughter of Maurice R. and Polly Fischer. She was the mother of Timothy (Colleen) Williams, (Dan) Jennifer Davis, Joseph (Melissa) Williams, and Josh Vickers. She was grandmother to Natalya Davis, Madison Vickers, Zaden Williams, Russell Williams, Jaxon Davis, Hannah Williams and Hank Williams. She was the sister of Larry, Dan, Jim, Rick and...

Sharon Kay Evans, 78, passed away Thursday October 7. She was born September 1, 1943 in Marion, Ohio to the late Paul B. & Margaret Hooper. She retired from Sears, was currently employed at Chicago Title Agency of Marion and was a board member of Chapel Heights Memory Garden, and a member of Central Christian Church.  She was previously a member of the Red Hat Society.  She is survived by a son, Paul David (Audrey) Evans, daughter, Christina Larkin, Grandchildren, Cory...

R A McQuistion, Age 87 passed away on Thursday October 7, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on January 19, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to Mary Louise and Ray L. Richard was a 1952 graduate from Mt. Gilead High School. Richard served in the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. Richard retired from Nation Can. Richard married Bonnilynn Cook on August 17, 1957 in Liberty, Indiana Richard enjoyed watching his Ohio State football games. Richard is survived by his wife Bonnilynn (Cook) McQuistion and...

Full Obit Pending. A Memorial Service is being planned for the Spring.

Marvin Allen Chafin, age 50 of Marion, Ohio sadly passed away Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 He was preceded in death by both parents, Arthur Bennett Chafin and Rosie Marie (Lucas) Chafin and a brother James Bennett Chafin all of Marion. Surviving is an Ex-wife, Sue Ann (Jackson) Chafin and 3 children, Cierra Michelle, Courtney Marie & Caleb Arthur Chafin. A sister, Debra (Larry) Hurd, a brother, Robert (Barbara) Chafin, a brother, Timothy Chafin, brother Thomas Chafin, a sister, Kathy...

James F. “Phil” Bass, 81, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on October 2, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  Phil was born May 15, 1940, in Madison, West Virginia.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing most of all.  He often told stories about his adventures in camping, fishing, boating, and fishing trips and vacations in Canada with his family.  He enjoyed watching sports on television watching everything...

Gerald Lee Lane, 86, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 He was born October 7, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to the late Earl (Pearl) Lane. Gerald served his country honorably in the US Army and was an Avid fisherman He is survived by four Children; Edna (Doyle) Houston, Gerald (Annette) Lane, Michelle Lane, and Ricky Lane, 11 Grandchildren, 16 great Grandchildren and four siblings; Nellie, Iona, Floyde, Donnie Calling hours will be Tuesday October 5th from 6 PM to 8PM. A Funeral Service will...

Charles Wayne (Chart) Humphrey Sr. of Galion, passed away from a short illness on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Caledonia, Ohio on February 17,1939 to Laura D (Lehman) and Charles M. Humphrey (deceased 1938). He graduated from Galion High School in 1958, where he was the one to watch on the football field. Number 22 made a lot of highlights for local papers. After graduation he joined the US Marine Corp. and went to...

He fought the good fight. He finished the race. And he kept the faith. If you met him, you encountered Jesus. If you knew him, you knew without a doubt that he knew Jesus. If you spent time with him, you knew how much he loved Jesus. For Alexander Reese, it was all about Jesus. He loved God, and he loved people. And his life goal was Heaven. He loved the Word of God and preached the Bible with zeal and unmatched clarity. In his last message from the pulpit, he stated that he preached more...

Lloyd W. Heckert (90) finally realized a well deserved, much anticipated, and peaceful transition on September 25, 2021.  Lloyd was a resident of New Washington for the past 24 years. More recently he lived at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Galion, Ohio. Lloyd was married for 67 years to his beloved Adena, who preceded him in death earlier this year on March 16th. Lloyd was born on December 10, 1930 to Walter and Helen Heckert, in their rural home outside of Crestline,...