Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Greta L. Stone was born on April 5, 1926. Greta passed away on January 20, 2022 surrounded by her family, leaving behind one daughter Iris (Wiley) Layne, one granddaughter Kelley (James) Lyman, one grandson Robert (Tami) Freeman, one step granddaughter Kimberly (Mike) Layne, and one step grandson Adam (Becky) Layne.

She had four brothers and three sisters...

Jan 17, 2022

Christopher Lynn Dunn of Marion, Age 48, also known by as Spanky or Hot Rod, passed away on Monday, January 17th, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. Chris was born April 15th, 1973, to Mary Dunn (Thompson). If there was anything that Chris loved, it was definitely his best friend Zues. Together they were inseparable from sharing slim jims together...

Jan 12, 2022

James Leroy Chesser, age 62, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022 in Mansfield, OH. He was born on April 12, 1959 in Marion, OH to William Chesser and Margaret Armstrong. James had a few hobbies that include: fishing, gardening, tinkering with cars, and cooking out. He was a very caring person, that would do anything for anybody.

Jan 8, 2022

JoAnn Parker, age 80, passed away on January 08, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1941, in Columbus, OH, to the late Frank Baumgardner and Irene Knowles.

JoAnn is survived by sister, Mary (Larry) Snyder, brother, Richard (Carol) Baumgardner, children, Brent Highland, Theresa Highland, Tamara Highland, grandchildren, Erin Highland, Clinton Jordan, Morgan...

Jan 8, 2022

Lony A. Bostic, age 65, passed away on January 08, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 05,1956, in Marion, OH, to the late Paul Bostic and Mary Martha Van Meter.

He is survived by his wife Lou Ann Bostic, daughter Beth Bostic, grandchildren Mercedes Timmons, Desean Jackson, brother Bob Bostic, sister Connie Rollison...

Jan 4, 2022

Charlene Reynolds, age 80, passed away on Tuesday January 04, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Betsy Layne, KY to the late Ruby (Newsome) and Adrian Kidd.

She is survived by her daughter, Deanna (Scott) Childers, grandchildren, Eric (Melissa) Moore , Kisten (Bill) House, great grandchildren, Emerson and Scout Moore,...

Jan 3, 2022

James Donald Rudd, age 61, passed away on Monday January 03, 2022, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on January 22, 1960, in Marion, OH to the late Minnie (Crace) and Marvin Rudd.

James is survived by his loving wife Kathy Rudd, daughter Jessica (David) Fabian, Crystal Donaugh, son Michael Edler, siblings Jack (Sue)...

Jan 2, 2022

Matthew David Price, 47, passed away Sunday, January 2 at Marion General Hospital. Born on December 23, 1974, he was the son of the late Roy Lewis and the late Karen (Gerald) Thompson.

Matt has worked at local Pizzeria’s most of his life, and currently was employed at Pizza Brothers. He was married on September 14, 1996,...

Dec 30, 2021

Gene W Creighton II (Billy), age 50, of Malta, Ohio, passed from his earthly body on December 30, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. We take great comfort in knowing he is finally pain free.

Gene was born on February 11, 1971, in Findlay Ohio to the late Gene...

Dec 29, 2021

Jim Marcum, age 64, of Marion Ohio passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021.

Jim was born on December 8, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Howard and Della Marcum.

He is also preceded in death by his sisters Jewella and Rozella and brother John.

Jim will be very deeply missed by...

Dec 24, 2021

James Lee Pitchford, 58, passed away on Friday December 24, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1963 in Mt. Gilead, OH to Robert Pitchford and Doris (Fryman) Parish.

James is survived by his loving wife Kathy Pitchford of Marion, OH, mother Doris Parish of Marion, OH,  two brothers Mark (Holly) Pitchford of...

Dec 23, 2021

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, the Merchant family lost Daniel Ray Merchant. A loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Uncle. Daniel “Dan” Merchant battled for his life from complications with Covid-19.

Dan was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. Born July 1, 1965, he was brought up going to Marion City Schools. A man of God and...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert Lee Compston, age 58, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021, after a short battle with Covid.

He was born September 12, 1963, to Robert Floyd Compston and Billie Lou Phillips.  He was a 1982 graduate of Marion Harding High School where he ran cross country and Tri-Rivers JVS where he was enrolled...

Dec 21, 2021

Mary Lucille Stump, age 78, passed on December 21, 2021, in Marion, OH. She was born May 01, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold Taylor and Florence Giordano.

Mary is survived by her children; Cindy, John, Connie, Billy, Carolyn, Robert, sisters; Sally and Diane, brother Bill and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Dec 20, 2021

Stephenie Hope (Hickok) Stoll, age 45, passed through Heaven’s Gate on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1976 in Marysville, OH.

She is survived by her loving husband, Chad Stoll, her mother, Denise (Renee) Crabtree, her father, Steve (Terri) Hickok, children Dalton (Samantha) Stoll, Emily Dutton (Mike Nye), Garret (Mackenzie) Stoll, Bryan Dutton...

Dec 16, 2021

Martha J. Burkhard, 77, passed away December 16, 2021, at Marion General Hospital.  Martha is survived by her husband Bill Burkhard of 52 years. Martha enjoyed mowing her grass and taking care of her flowers. Martha is survived by Ray (Lisa) Burkhard, Teresa Burkhard, and her sisters Hedi Chapman, Ansted, West Virginia,  Patty (Gary) Cole, Ansted, West Virginia, Buck...

Dec 6, 2021

Dolores Marilyn Basinger, age 89, peacefully passed away at Marion General Hospital on Monday December 06, 2021. She was born in Lima, OH to the late Ruth (Dollaway) and Guy McClure.

Dolores married Robert L. Basinger on June 09, 1953, in Ashville, NC, who precedes her in death. Dolores was an avid photographer and writer, and loved...

Dec 3, 2021

Vickie  Susan Camm, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Presidential Post Acute in Marion, OH. She was born on November 16, 1951, in Marion, OH, to the late Russell Camm and Beulah Lingrel Camm. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1969, before taking a job at Kable Fulfilment Company. She retired from the administration...

Dec 2, 2021

Roger Willis Daymude, age 74, lifelong resident of Richwood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville Ohio.  He was born in Marion Ohio to the late Benjamin and Marguerite Daymude.

A Richwood High School graduate, Roger went to Chicago Illinois and earned his HVAC degree.   He worked several...

Nov 30, 2021

Robert  "Bob" Gene Griffith, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Presidential Post Acute. He was born in Marion, OH on March 29, 1939 to the late Earl and Caroline (Speidel) Griffith.

Robert had a passion for Cleveland Browns football team and baseball. He was born and raised in Marion....