Obituaries

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday September 18, 2022 Judy K Hughes passed away peacefully at home.

Judy was born in Richwood, Ohio on June 5, 1947 to the late Weaver Daily and Mildred Hendrickson. She attended Richwood School as well as pursued her Realtor License after retiring.

Judy is survived by her husband of 57 years Roy Albert...

Sep 13, 2022

Gregory Dwain Miller, age 62, passed away at home on September 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ashland, KY on June 12, 1960 to Betty Miller Jenkins and father McArthur Jenkins. Greg was a loving husband, step-father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to many people. Greg was an over the road truck driver...

Sep 13, 2022

William Edward Walsh, age 75, died Tuesday September 13, 2022 at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by his wife and other loving family members.

After high school he joined the army and attained the rank of Sargant E5.

William married Linda Kay White and spent many good years together.

He was employed as a...

Sep 11, 2022

Richard Spires, age 65, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio due to congestive heart failure.

On April 24th,1957 Richard was born in Marion, Ohio. One of three siblings. Richard is preceded in death by his sister Debra Spires (Gibson), his father Henry (Dick) Spires, his mother Joan Spires...

Sep 6, 2022

Trudy Ann Blevins, age 56, passed away on September 6, 2022. She was born in Marion, Ohio on February 15, 1966 to Venard and Dorothy Blevins.

Trudy attended Elgin Local Schools.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many people. Trudy enjoyed gatherings, country music, spending time with family and friends....

Sep 4, 2022

William I. Ralph, age 79, of Green Camp, Ohio, died Sunday morning, September 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

William was born on February 17, 1943, in Green Camp to the late Ivan and Genevieve (Millisor) Ralph.

He married the love of his life Ann (Ault) Ralph on September 10, 1960,...

Sep 1, 2022

Clyde Cole, a longtime business man and resident of Marion Ohio, died Thursday, September 1, 2022. Clyde was born In Cisne, Illinois on May 17,1927 to William Cole, a farmer and Audie J. Greathouse, a housewife.

Clyde was raised on a farm near Cisne and worked in the oil industry for a short time.  At the age...

Aug 31, 2022

James H. Stover Jr., “Jim,” 66, passed away on August 31st after a brief illness. Jim was born on July 23, 1956, to the late James and Ellen Ruth (Billups) Stover, in Marion, Ohio. Jim married his wife, Brenda in 1983 and they had three children; Jamie, James III, and Cory. They also had four grandchildren who were Jim’s...

Aug 23, 2022

Marion – Bonnie Faye Thacker, age 70 of Marion, died late Tuesday evening at Marion General Hospital.

She was born May 11, 1952 in Garner, Kentucky to the late Lindsey and Alice (Slone) Slone.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Samantha Lynn Thacker, sisters: Avenell (Ron) Gayheart, Betty (Jim deceased) Norris, Donna (Paul) Miller, brothers:...

Aug 23, 2022

Mt. Gilead – Oria Irene Lee, age 73, died Tuesday Morning August 23, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on June 20, 1949 in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Arthur Lemaster and Laura Alice Beller.

Irene married Dwayne Lee and he survives at home.

Visitation will be held...

Aug 20, 2022

Jamear Anthony Douglas, 17, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born October 11, 2004, in Marion, Ohio to Jerome Douglas, Sr. and Fransenie Freeman. He was a senior at Marion Harding High School, class of 2023.

Jamear loved to play basketball with his friends and loved his time with his brothers...

Aug 20, 2022

Dale Lyn McQuistion, age 58, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022 at 2:28 pm at Marion General Hospital.

Dale was born February 20, 1964 in Marion, Ohio to Richard A. McQuistion and Bonnilynn Cook McQuistion.

Dale had four nephews, Derek Ray, Rusty Tyler, Nicholas, and Roger.

Dale is survived by his mother Bonnilynn...

Aug 10, 2022

Lisa W. Price, age 52 of Marion, died peacefully at home Wednesday August 10 th 2022. Following a battle with a heart condition.

Lisa was born on November 18 th 1969 to McKinley and Hulda Salyers. She Married Tom Allen Price Sr. on January 10th 1991.

Lisa Enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and...

Aug 5, 2022

Katherine Lea (Kaylie) Gwinner, born July 5th,1986, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 5th, 2022.

Kaylie had a personality that was larger than life. Her presence in a room was felt by all. Her kindness and willingness to help anyone in need was one of her biggest assets. She could also be described as a fun-...

Aug 4, 2022

James “Wayne” Stewart, 87 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Avita Galion Hospital. Wayne was born in Primrose, Missouri on August 10, 1934, to the late James Jackson Stewart and Ruth Mae (Eggers) Stewart. Wayne attended Bismarck High School in Bismark MO until his junior year. He left for the big city of St. Louis where he...

Aug 4, 2022

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Melody Star Speakman, age 69, passed away at ProMedica Nursing Home in Marion, Ohio.

She was born on December 13, 1952, to Stanley E. and Betty J. (Saunders) Long.

When she was young, she had a love for horses. Her favorite being a pony...

Jul 31, 2022

Aubrey Gene Lowe, 88, of Prospect, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday July 31, 2022.

Born March 15, 1934, in Pikeville, KY to the late Roland T and Minnie (Gilliam) Lowe. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by his brothers: Mayo Leslie, Paul and Crit Lowe, his sisters Edith...

Jul 30, 2022

Lorenzo Eugene “Stanky” Green -

Lorenzo E. Green, age 44 of Marion, Ohio departed this life and was reunited with his mother on Saturday,  July 30, 2022.

He was born on October 1, 1977 in Marion, Ohio the  son of the late Rosa Lee Green-Jones, and Demetri  Naomi Hence.

Lorenzo attended Marion Harding...

Jul 30, 2022

Heather Ruie Risner age 36, walked the path to heaven on July 30, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1986, in Paintsville Kentucky. Surviving her include her parents,  Father Till Jr. and Grace Risner of Marion, Ohio, mother Kathy and Jeremy Birt of Raymond, Ohio, three children; son Tucker Rodgers, and two daughters Aleah Rodgers and Kaydence Rodgers...

Jul 27, 2022

Corrina Danielle Beatty, age 32, was a talented artist, great friend, loving daughter, aunt, sister, granddaughter, and niece, who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father Thomas R. Beatty.

Surviving her includes her mother; Lisa A. Beatty, brother; Logan T. (Kali) Beatty, niece; Raegan G. Beatty, grandfather; Donald J. Beatty,...