Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Kathy Messenger, 74, of Marion, Ohio passed away at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 10, 2024.

She is the daughter of Clifford Young and Rowena Bowen born on December 15, 1949, in Martin County Kentucky. She married Ronald E. Messenger in 1967 and they had 2 sons, Chad Messenger,...

Mar 25, 2024

Preston Andrew Kline, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024.

He was born on August 29, 2002, to Robert E. Kline and Joy D. Kline (Folk) in Park Ridge, IL. He was currently serving his senior year in high school.

He enjoyed listening to music. He was always on the go...

Mar 25, 2024

Abbegale (Asher) Nicole Welch, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 25, 2024.

She was born on April 18, 2002 in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from Harding High School in 2020.

She was an artist who created many drawings and paintings. She enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons with her friends. She would always make...

Mar 25, 2024

Loretta Maxine Little, age 84, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024, at Altercare of Bucyrus, Ohio, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 5, 1939, in Galion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wilford and Mildred Maxine McPeek. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John McPeek and Roberta McPeek.

Mar 24, 2024

Joshua Aaron VanBuskirk, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2024.

He was born on April 6, 1990 to Steven and Lisa VanBuskirk in Marion.

Joshua was a dedicated partner to his fiance Sheena Hurt, and she waited on him hand and foot. Together, they never went without. Joshua and Sheena are now finally...

Mar 19, 2024

Betty Carol Conley, 82, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024.

She was born on May 28, 1941 to Raymond and Juanita Reaper in Ironton, Ohio.

Betty married Walter Conley in 1962. They enjoyed traveling together and taking vacations.

Betty was the owner of a salon, and she and Walter...

Mar 18, 2024

Charles LeRoy Glenn was born on August 21, 1946, and went to heaven on March 18, 2024. A life-long resident of Marion, Ohio, he was a member of Cavalry Bible Baptist Church for 42 years and retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 41 years of service.

A man of steadfast faith, Charles was a committed follower of Christ,...

Mar 16, 2024

Terry Anthony Lewis, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 16, 2024, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Terry was born July 1, 1960, in Eatonton, GA to Johnny Lewis and Nora Paschal. Terry attended Marion Harding High School class of 1979.

Terry worked at Reece’s Auto Sales as a car detailer. He...

Mar 16, 2024

Bobby J Hicks, age 66, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2024.

He was born August 8, 1957, to Maxie Marie Wicker and Joe Hicks, Jr. in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Harding High School.

He worked at Hills, Ames, and Goodwill. He rode his bike everywhere. He loved wolves and Indians....

Mar 14, 2024

Daniel Patrick Needham, 59, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2024.

He was born on July 19, 1964 to Thomas and Shelby Needham in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Harding High School in 1982.

Daniel married the love of his life, Rebecca, on April 8, 1988....

Mar 12, 2024

Douglas Dean Pfeiffer, 75, of Marion, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on November 22, 1948, in Cleveland Ohio to John and Geraldine (Fenn) Pfeiffer.

He was employed at Whirlpool for 37 years. He retired in 2008. He was a member of the VFW, and the American Legion....

Mar 11, 2024

Ronald Wesley Miller, 76, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024.

He was born on February 10, 1948 to John and Elsie Miller in Marion.

Ron enjoyed fishing, working on cars, building things, and shooting pool. He worked maintenance at Mopac for 31 years before retiring. Ron was always tinkering on something...

Feb 21, 2024

Christopher Bernard Cochran, 59, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2024. Chris passed away unexpectedly at home. Chris was born to Shirley Simpson Kline on April 9, 1965, in Marion, Ohio.

Chris is survived by his kids, daughters, Christina, Heather, Angel Cochran, and Jocy Coleman and son, Donny Middleton. He is survived by...

Feb 15, 2024

Janet Jeanine Longsworth 83, of Marion Ohio passed away on February 15, 2024, at Presidential Post Acute surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on September 16, 1940, to parents Normal and Hazel Salyer (Rigsby) in Paintsville, Kentucky. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1965.

She married Dale William Longsworth on July...

Feb 15, 2024

Timothy Joe Lewis, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1960, to Virgil and Lissie Lewis. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1978.

Tim married Vickie Parmer on January 5, 1980. They were happily married for 43 years. They enjoyed their getaways to Hocking...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Bonsel 94, of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2024, peacefully at Marion General Hospital. She was born on February 1, 1930, to Helen Louise Rollison (Hart) and Cedric Rollison in Marion, Ohio.

Marilyn worked at Tecumseh for 17 years as a line worker. She also worked at Marion City Schools for 29 years...

Feb 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Ellen Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She peacefully departed from this world on February 9, 2024, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 7, 1950, to Russell and Isabelle Mollenkopf. Jane lived a life rich...

Jan 27, 2024

Lorenzo Richard Paul Johnson, aged 45, was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2024.

He was born to Trudy Johnson-Campbell and the late Lorenza (Boo) Jones. He graduated from Harding High School and attended college in Kentucky, where he received an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts.

Lorenzo was a hard worker...

Jan 26, 2024

Carl Joseph Mounts, age 93, passed away January 26, 2024, at BriarCliff Manor in Middlefield, OH. He was born February 12, 1930, in Marion, OH to Joseph Humphrey Mounts and Florence Schmeltzer Mounts.

Carl grew up in Marion, OH and graduated from Harding High School in 1947, where he was a member of the band and developed...

Jan 20, 2024

Undrea Levelle Jones, Sr., age 47, was called home to be with his savior on January 20, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1976, to Oscar Hudson and the late Patricia Jones-Moore in Jackson, Tennessee. Undrea graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1993. Undrea was a member of Logos Christian Ministries where Pastor Jackie Peterson baptized him....