Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Betty Jo Black, 84 of Marion, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 3rd, 2022. She was born January 30th, 1938, to the late Otto & Luna Howard of Salyersville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Black, her son Edward L Black, her brothers Paul Howard & Marvin Howard & her sister Helen...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert L. Austin (Bob), age 78, passed away on March 31, 2022. Bob was born to Leona Austin ( Patterson) and Vernon Austin on August 7, 1943

He is survived by his brother; John Austin, sisters; Becky Austin, Ruth Raub, Tammy Austin, Sandy Austin, Toni Austin, and Vicki Austin. His sons Michael Austin, Robert Austin, and Jack...

Mar 30, 2022

Wyman Michael Megginson was born May 4, 1963, in Charleston (Rand) WV.  He passed away at home March 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the only son of the late Wyman & Edna Vernell Megginson.

Michael was employed with Penske Logistics as a forklift driver.  During his years at Penske, he formed lasting friendships and...

Mar 30, 2022

Penny Lynn Leighty (Tiller) born on November 16th, 1958, was born in raised in Marion, Ohio by Avenell Lake (Collins) and Marvin D. Tiller.  Penny passed away unexpectedly on March 30th, 2022,  in her home in Marion, Ohio from many health conditions she has battled with for several years. She loved to play bingo, watch the Ohio State football...

Mar 29, 2022

Lefa Laree (Axtell) Gorslin went to be with Jesus on March 29, 2022. She was born in Morrow County on December 24, 1925 to Fleet and Verda Axtell.

When Lefa was spotted by a young gentleman named Carl Gorslin, he proclaimed to his friends, “I am going to marry her!” They were married in Cardington, Ohio on...

Mar 28, 2022

Mark Wayne Ervin II (erfdog), 53, of Marion, Ohio passed away in his sleep at his home March 27, 2022. Mark enjoyed music, sports, brawling and joking around he was "A legend" as he says. He cherished his daughters and believed they were his greatest achievement. The family welcomes family and friends who have a fun memory with Mark,...

Mar 26, 2022

Nicholas Jay Miller (Nick) age 20, of Marion, Oh passed away unexpectedly on March 26th. He was born on June 5, 2001 to John R Miller Sr. and Elizabeth M Brugler in Columbus, Oh.

Nick attended Marion Harding High School. He loved playing basketball, football, and baseball. He could often be found at a basketball hoop playing...

Mar 17, 2022

Brenda Kay Lomax went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 10th, 1964, to the late William Lomax and Sharon Lomax (Middleton). Proceeded in death by her brother Kenneth Lomax , her mother Sharon Lomax (Middleton) and her father William...

Mar 16, 2022

Paul Estil Irick, age 84, of Marion, OH, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Paul was born in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Pauline and Van Irick. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Don Irick and his sister, Phyllis Davenport. He is survived by his wife Georgene Irick, his daughter Paula...

Mar 15, 2022

Peggy Jo (Webb) Wright passed away on March 15, 2022 in Marion, Ohio at the age of 69, and was reunited with her husband David Wright. Peggy was born on April 18, 1952 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Peggy is survived by her children Brandi (Jeff) Zoller, Ryan (Jamie) Wright, Ellie (Justin) Moser, Shon Dellinger, Shane (Rona) Dellinger,...

Mar 14, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Tiller, 57, of Marion, OH, passed away March 14, 2022 at home due to a long battle of medical conditions. Jeff's short 57 years here on earth was lived as a free spirit and a rolling stone. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He loved hunting, fishing and camping.

Jeff was...

Mar 13, 2022

Robert Harold Byers born August 22, 1940 went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Sherill Byers, multiple sisters, a brother, a granddaughter Tonya Hilliker, and a grandson Robert Stephens. Together Robert and Sherill had eight children, Kimberly (Randall) Stephens, Linda (Salvador) Hernandez, Gina Rozell, Tonja Simms, Christy...

Mar 6, 2022

Hurley (Butch) Hicks Jr. passed peacefully on 03/06/22.

He was born on 02/01/1946 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Hurley and Ardell (White) Hicks.

He is survived by son Kelly (Robin) Hicks, Son-in-law Robert Hall, 4 brothers, Floyd (Donna) Hicks, Cecil Hicks, David (Debbie) Hicks, Kevin (Lauralie) Hicks, One sister Sue (Marven/Popeye) Adams, 5 grandkids...

Mar 5, 2022

Evan Logan Reid Williams passed away unexpectedly and entered fully into the presence of the LORD on Saturday March 5th, 2022, in Marion Ohio, he was 27 years old. While he will be grieved by many, we are thankful he will be united in the LORD with his unborn child who passed away December 2, 2021.

Evan...

Mar 5, 2022

Anna Marie Schafer, age 77, of Marion Ohio passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022, peacefully in her home.

Anna was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1944, to the late Mark and Mildred Herman. She had nine siblings.

Anna is survived by her husband James Schafer, her four daughters Theresa (William) Jolliff of...

Feb 28, 2022

CW4, Stanley W. Payne, Ret. RA, aged 90 passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care in Rock Hill, SC on 2/28/2022. Stanley was a decorated veteran who served in the Korean and Viet Nam wars. He was honorably retired in 1974 with a total of 25 years of service to his country.

Stanley was born on...

Feb 23, 2022

Henry “Bud” Scaggs Jr. passed away February 23, 2022, at the age of 92, in his hometown of Prospect, OH. His battle with heart disease and serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Henry came out a hero and stayed strong till the end.

Henry...

Feb 23, 2022

Lucy Sue Lee , 63 of Marion passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Marion, OH at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Lucy was born Saturday, October 25th, 1958 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late James Campbell and Edna May (Brown) Campbell.

Lucy is survived by her loving spouse Johnnie Lee, brothers, Mack...

Feb 20, 2022

Herman Gibson, age 80, passed away on Sunday February 20, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Kentucky to the late Vernon and Alice (Reynolds) Gibson.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Kay (Slone) Gibson, children, Sterling Gibson, Angela Massey, Kristen Frye, Richard Crissinger, siblings, Bert Randall, Vernon Gibson, Bulah...

Feb 19, 2022

Lori Anne Wooten-Grant passed away peacefully on February 19th, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Wells, her sisters Loretta Jones and Janet Wooten, and her brother James Wooten. Lori was very close to her friends and support network in the MACC community where she lived, especially Toby Westcott, and Natalie Widman. Lori was...