Obituaries

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...

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...