All Obituaries

Burgess Howard Jarrell, age 69 of Marion, passed away on January 24th, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born on January 28th, 1952 in Logan, West Virginia.  Burgess enjoyed working on his cars out in his garage, caring for his garden and going for a Joyride on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed collecting car models, and had accumulated a huge collection over time and placed them all around his house. In season, he loved gardening and growing his own fruits and veggies. Burgess and...

James Wilson Ferriman, of 472 Jefferson Street, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Marion General Hospital.  James, (aka) Jim, was 90 years old. He was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Emmalene (Gay) and William Ferriman.  He never knew a stranger. Everywhere he went, he knew someone. He was always laughing and cutting up with people. He was a big fan of football. He loved watching The Ohio State and Cleveland Browns.  He was a hard worker and worked...

Greta L. Stone was born on April 5, 1926. Greta passed away on January 20, 2022 surrounded by her family, leaving behind one daughter Iris (Wiley) Layne, one granddaughter Kelley (James) Lyman, one grandson Robert (Tami) Freeman, one step granddaughter Kimberly (Mike) Layne, and one step grandson Adam (Becky) Layne. She had four brothers and three sisters – all are deceased. She had many great grandchildren, and 21 great-great grandchildren. Services are Thursday January 27, 2022...

Christopher Lynn Dunn of Marion, Age 48, also known by as Spanky or Hot Rod, passed away on Monday, January 17th, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. Chris was born April 15th, 1973, to Mary Dunn (Thompson). If there was anything that Chris loved, it was definitely his best friend Zues. Together they were inseparable from sharing slim jims together at the kitchen table to going to work with Chris doing what he loved and enjoyed doing, which was painting. Chris always took pride and...

James Leroy Chesser, age 62, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022 in Mansfield, OH. He was born on April 12, 1959 in Marion, OH to William Chesser and Margaret Armstrong. James had a few hobbies that include: fishing, gardening, tinkering with cars, and cooking out. He was a very caring person, that would do anything for anybody.  He is survived by his parents, William Chesser of New Bloomington and Peg Chesser of Marion, and sister Becky Yaeger of Marion.  He is preceded in...

Lony A. Bostic, age 65, passed away on January 08, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 05,1956, in Marion, OH, to the late Paul Bostic and Mary Martha Van Meter.  He is survived by his wife Lou Ann Bostic, daughter Beth Bostic, grandchildren Mercedes Timmons, Desean Jackson, brother Bob Bostic, sister Connie Rollison and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mary Bostic, two sons Bryant Jackson, Brent Jackson, brothers,...

JoAnn Parker, age 80, passed away on January 08, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1941, in Columbus, OH, to the late Frank Baumgardner and Irene Knowles.  JoAnn is survived by sister, Mary (Larry) Snyder, brother, Richard (Carol) Baumgardner, children, Brent Highland, Theresa Highland, Tamara Highland, grandchildren, Erin Highland, Clinton Jordan, Morgan McGregor, Zeth Smith, and great grandchildren, Angel Westfall, Kaylee Purcell. A gathering...

Charlene Reynolds, age 80, passed away on Tuesday January 04, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Betsy Layne, KY to the late Ruby (Newsome) and Adrian Kidd.  She is survived by her daughter, Deanna (Scott) Childers, grandchildren, Eric (Melissa) Moore , Kisten (Bill) House, great grandchildren, Emerson and Scout Moore, Riley Miller (Kacie), Hunter Charles (Natalie), Austin and Madysen Fogle , and great great grandchildren, Zayne Miller,...

James Donald Rudd, age 61, passed away on Monday January 03, 2022, at Marion General Hospital.  He was born on January 22, 1960, in Marion, OH to the late Minnie (Crace) and Marvin Rudd.  James is survived by his loving wife Kathy Rudd, daughter Jessica (David) Fabian, Crystal Donaugh, son Michael Edler, siblings Jack (Sue) Rudd, Shirley (Jim) Smith, Connie (Mike) Hall, Brenda Lucas, Sandra (Dale) Mckee, Ray (Dina) Rudd, grandchildren ; Matthew Hill, Carson Bowman, Chase...

Matthew David Price, 47, passed away Sunday, January 2 at Marion General Hospital. Born on December 23, 1974, he was the son of the late Roy Lewis and the late Karen (Gerald) Thompson. Matt has worked at local Pizzeria’s most of his life, and currently was employed at Pizza Brothers. He was married on September 14, 1996, to Beverly Layton Price, who survives in Marion. Matt loved his family unconditionally. Also surviving are their sons Logan, Nicholas, and Riley who live at home,...