Obituaries

Sep 28, 2021

Charles Wayne (Chart) Humphrey Sr. of Galion, passed away from a short illness on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Caledonia, Ohio on February 17,1939 to Laura D (Lehman) and Charles M. Humphrey (deceased 1938). He graduated from Galion High School in 1958, where he was the one to watch on the...

Sep 27, 2021

He fought the good fight. He finished the race. And he kept the faith.

If you met him, you encountered Jesus. If you knew him, you knew without a doubt that he knew Jesus. If you spent time with him, you knew how much he loved Jesus. For Alexander Reese, it was all about Jesus....

Sep 25, 2021

Lloyd W. Heckert (90) finally realized a well deserved, much anticipated, and peaceful transition on September 25, 2021.  Lloyd was a resident of New Washington for the past 24 years. More recently he lived at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Galion, Ohio.

Lloyd was married for 67 years to his beloved Adena, who preceded him in...

Sep 23, 2021

Samuel "Greg" Westlake, 64, passed away Thursday September 23, 2021 at home. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved his sports and playing pool at Dino's. He is survived by his wife; Gloria, five children; Christine Ramey, Ronald Ramey, Jacalyn (Harry) Manley, Jerimiah (Holly) Westlake, Samantha (Joshua) Utley. Siblings; Cynthia Robinson, Jackie (Dennis) Evans, Michael Westlake, Amy Westlake, 14...

Sep 22, 2021

Jerry D. Vincent, 72, of Bucyrus, passed away September 22, 2021. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on May 20, 1949 to the late Robert Vincent and Libby Vincent. He graduated from Fontana High School, Fontana, California. He retired in 2010 from Hardin County Solid Waste Facility. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider, Nascar fan and loved his...

Sep 20, 2021

Debra R. Smith (Cudd) joined the Lord September 20, 2021. She was at peace, surrounded by family. Debra was beautiful inside and out. Everyone who knew Debra liked her, but most loved her. When in her presence, she had a way of making everyone feel special, and comforted. She always stayed positive, when you asked her "how are you,"...

Sep 13, 2021

Stephen (Steve) Cochran, 69 of Kenton, Ohio passed away peacefully on 9/13/2021 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and MaryAnn, his sisters Sherry and Marlis, and his son Billy. He is survived by his daughter DeeAnna (Jeff) and their children Jacob, Jared, and Hunter, Billy’s family, Amanda, Brandon, Melanie, Alexander, Samuel, and...

Sep 11, 2021

Ernest Keith Lyons, 80, of Marion, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 11, 2021. Ernie was devoted to first and foremost, GOD, his family, and his career. He proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force in top security. He was in the Air Force Reserve from May 1963...

Sep 9, 2021

Marilyn Mae Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born May 14, 1928 to the late Earl and Carolyn Grandstaff in Croton, Ohio.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Dave Watson and Jeff (Amie) Johnson, a daughter; Debbie (Bill) Bowers. Five Grandchildren, Andy Watson, Nick (Tabbie) Watson, Nathan Watson, Kaylee...

Sep 2, 2021

Tina McTaggart, 54, was born July 22,1967 in Canton, Georgia. And was raised in Ballground, ga. Passed September 2,2021 at home in Waldo Ohio due to medical reasons. Survived by her mother; Thelma McTaggart, a daughter; Talma McTaggart, three sons; Joseph Johnson (Brandy), Brandon Johnson (Catherine), Thomas Kincaid and a daughter; Alyssa Montgomery (Austin), two sisters; Adrienne Blanton, Leona...

Aug 30, 2021

Dorothy Ann Wilson, 73, passed on Monday August 30, 2021. She was born April 25, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to the late George & Thelma Speakman

She is survived by her husband; Donald, a daughter, Tracy Wilson (Keith), a Grandson; Cameron Abrams, a step-daughter; Kim Maczko, a step-grandson; Sean Maczko, Sister; Helen Winterrowd (Steve), brother; Steve Speakman...

Aug 28, 2021

Alma Jean Lampkin, 57, was born in Whiteville Tennessee and moved to Marion in 1972. She went through the Marion School system and graduated in 1982 from The Harding High School. She loved playing softball, along with coaching her twin daughters. She really enjoyed fishing every chance she got. Alma donated her free time to helping with community projects...

Aug 28, 2021

Beverly Ann Brown, 72, of Marion Ohio, passed Saturday August 28th peacefully at home. She was born September 29, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Clayton and Mary Morgan. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jerry Brown, a daughter; Cindy Mchargue and great grand-daughter, Saydee, a grandson Mason Mchargue, and two Granddaughters,  Brittany &...

Aug 24, 2021

Brandon Cantrell, 29, of Marion Passed on Tuesday August 24, 2021. He was born October 8, 1991 in Marion, Ohio to Tommy & Tami Cantrell.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Destiny Cantrell, his mother Tami, 3 brothers; Tommy Cantrell (Shanna), Kevin Cantrell, and Savion Villeda, 3 sisters, Brittany Cantrell, Toni Sparks, Launa Villeda, and a grandmother;...

Aug 23, 2021

Cynthia L. (Pritt) Kauble, 49 of Marion, went to be with the Lord and joined her cherished father Jerry in Heaven Monday night August 23, 2021 at Marion General Hospital due to complications of Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Marion, OH to Jerry and Mildred Pritt on March 25, 1972, Cindi was...

Aug 21, 2021

Benjamin Paul Messmer, 39, passed Saturday August 21st at home. Benjamin was born August 19, 1982 in Jacksonville, FL

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Amy Messmer, four children; Shannon Salyer, Alaina Messmer, Jeremy King, and Bianca King. A brother; Matthew Robinette (Kala), a sister; Andrea Buggs (Desmond), a Step-father Clayton Marcum.

He is preceded...

Aug 16, 2021

Dawn Nicole Swihart, 42, of Marion passed on August 16th. She was born April 30, 1979 in Marion, Ohio

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Nannette Richardson, Dad; Leonard Wayne Richardson, her husband, Jeffrey Swihart, a son; Brendan, a daughter; Brielle, a Brother; Anthony Richardson, Grandmother; Betty, and mother and father-in-law, Bill & Bev Swihart,...

Aug 14, 2021

James (Jimbo) Allen Thomas, 52, passed away Saturday August 14,2021 at his home in Marion, Ohio. He was born in Marion March 21, 1969, to Lynn and Carolyn (Hughes) Thomas. He attended Elgin and Tri-Rivers Schools.

Jim married Katrina Doss November 13,1987 in Larue, Ohio. They had a daughter, Tiffany Rose of Warren, Ohio who survives. Jim...

Aug 1, 2021

Carol Sue Weaver, age 74 was born November 30, 1946 in Marion, Ohio to the late Esther Jean and Glenn Dale Roshon. She passed away August 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry and her two children; Rod Weaver and Lorie (Trey) Dutton. As well as five siblings Rose Wolf Saunders, Linda...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert Charles Mehaffey, 72, of Prospect, OH went to be with our Lord in Heaven Wednesday, July 21st 2021 at OSU hospital. He had battled different illnesses for the past several years. He fought harder than any man could to be with his beloved wife and family.

Robert was born December 11, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to...