Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Bobby Wayne Stevens, age 80, passed away on December 7, 2022, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. He was born December 7, 1942, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Nathan and Gladys Stevens.

On July 22, 1961, Bobby married his love Mazzie (Rogers) Stevens, and they shared sixty-one wonderful years before he passed.

Bobby...

Dec 5, 2022

Richard “Dick” Lee Haines, born January 19, 1934, in Piketon, OH. He passed on December 5, 2022, at Marion General Hospital, at 10:30 AM. “Dick” married Lillian “Rose” (Berry) Haines on February 3, 1956 at Byhalia Methodist Church in Byhalia, OH, she preceded him in death. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Marion Lions Club, Prospect...

Dec 4, 2022

John Guy Morgan, age 61, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. As his children told it “He fought like hell to beat cancer!” He was born April 11, 1961, in Marion, OH to the late Richard and Martha Morgan.

On October 6, 1979, John married the love his life Sherry. Him and...

Nov 27, 2022

Thelma Pauline Harmon, age 94, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1928, in Mt. Gilead, OH to the late Herbert and Ethel (Kehrwrecker) Harden.

She loved to do crafts, drawing, painting, and sewing. She loved to help others any way she could. She volunteered at her church;...

Nov 26, 2022

Mary Patricia Ann Jolley, age 87, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born October 7, 1935, to the late Sylvester and Irene (Nogel) Stafford.

She is survived by her daughter Robin (Paul) Schreck, and her sons Ralph Jolley, John (Sara) Jolley, George Jolley, and Robert S. (Lisa) Jolley. She is survived...

Nov 15, 2022

Eddy Gene Jacobs, age 75, passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2022 in Marion Ohio. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Lowell Jacobs and Audra Bordner.

Eddy is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Dewalt) Jacobs of 55 years, son Shane (Maria) Jacobs, grandchildren Keana (Troy) Dixon , Alexander Jacobs,...

Nov 14, 2022

Billy Hamm, Sr of Marion, OH passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born on June 29, 1967, to the late Charles and Edith Hamm. He was one of four children, his brothers Charles (Phyllis) Hamm, Tim (Tammy) Hamm, and Joann Hamm whom all survives.

Billy was a family man. He spent his summers fishing and...

Nov 13, 2022

Keith Edward Schlosser, Marion, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at home. At the age of 61 years old. He leaves behind his sons Aaron (Courtnie) of Marion and Ryan (fiancé Traci Downing) of Marysville. Also mourning his death is his ex-wife and friend Crystal VanVlerah, along with their three grandchildren Caiden, Braxton, and Corbin.  He...

Nov 12, 2022

Nicholas 'Nick' Alan Watson, age 40, transitioned to the other side to be with God in Heaven on Saturday November 12, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1982 in Marion, OH to Marjorie Kraschinsky and David Watson.

He was a 2000 graduate of Tri-Rivers Vocational School. Nick enjoyed spending time with his...

Nov 5, 2022

Waylon Dale Jenkins, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022, in his sleep, after 17 long years of pain and suffering. After a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Waylon lost his parents a couple of years after. Waylon fought a long battle with continuous health issues, two amputations, along with several infections...

Oct 29, 2022

Ryan Matthew Cox, age 36, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1985 in Marion, OH to Tammy (Furniss) and Gary Cox Sr.

Ryan graduated from Harding in 2004, avid Ohio State, Bengals and Reds fan. He was loved by many. He married his loving wife on November 17, 2020.

Oct 22, 2022

Edward Jay Steele, age 60, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2022 at Prestige Gardens in Marysville, OH. He was born on April 30, 1962 in Marion, OH to the late Carol Skinner and Robert Steele.

In his free time Eddie loved to hunt and fish. He was a concrete finisher with Baker Concrete for 24 years....

Oct 21, 2022

Steven Ray Burroughs, age 48, of Marion, Ohio, passed away October 21, 2022. He is survived by his grandfather Calvin Caldwell, mother Theresa Caldwell, wife Kristi Burroughs, son Kaelan Burroughs, daughter Isabelle Fischer, and siblings Chris (Che) Burroughs, Shawn Burroughs, and numerous other cherished family members and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father Alfred Burroughs Jr.,...

Oct 15, 2022

Our dear mother, April Ward, sadly passed away on Saturday October 15th at the age of 54. April was a 1987 graduate of Harding High School. She also worked at Big Lots for many years. She loved her “purple beast” a 1968 Plymouth Satellite and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite though was going on vacation with...

Oct 7, 2022

Larry W. Webster, born March 10, 1952 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Acel and Naomi Webster, gained his wings after a hard fought battle with cancer. Larry is survived by children Rebecca Hale, Tammy McIntyre, Mandy Van Meter (John), and Cathie Webster. His grandchildren Rachel (Jim), Bub, Angel, Alyssa (Kaleb), Zach, Anisha, Natalee, Ashley, Andrea, Michael (Courtney), Brandon...

Oct 3, 2022

Jeffery Allen Mahaffey, age 53, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Jeff was born on March 29, 1969, in Marion, OH to the late Bonnie (Keller) Shaw and Ronald Mahaffey at Marion General Hospital.

Jeff attended Marion Harding High school and later received his GED. Jeff worked as a carpenter most of his life. He worked...

Sep 25, 2022

Charles Ray Langford, age 72 of Marion died Sunday September 25, 2022, at Marion Manor Nursing Home with his daughter by his side.

He was born on October 15, 1949 in Cooksville, TN to the late Ray and Mattie Langford.

Charles was a self employed carpet and flooring installer.

He served his country...

Sep 25, 2022

Sherry Lynn White September 24, 1964 to September 25, 2022

On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Sherry Lynn White, a beloved mother, sister, friend, passed away at age fifty-eight. She had just celebrated her birthday the previous day. Survived by son Joshua Eugene White and daughter in law Kelly Marie White. Siblings Bob (Sally) Cobb, Shirl (Mike) Schmelzer,...

Sep 21, 2022

Rutheda "Goggy" Piatt, 95, of Marion passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Avita Galion hospital after recent health complications.

Born November 13, 1926 in Marion, she was the daughter of Walter and Ida (Waltimyer) Ward.

She is survived by her daughter, Becky Carriger of Galion; son Clint (Joyce) Piatt of Marion; two grandchildren, Shane...

Sep 18, 2022

Gregory Hardin Coleman Jr. was born April 26, 1985 in Peoria, IL to Gregory and Geraldine Coleman. He passed away September 18, 2022 at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, OH.

Greg was the life of the party and had a smile that would light up the room, but the one person that...