Obituaries

Feb 15, 2024

Timothy Joe Lewis, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1960, to Virgil and Lissie Lewis. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1978.

Tim married Vickie Parmer on January 5, 1980. They were happily married for 43 years. They enjoyed their getaways to Hocking...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Bonsel 94, of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2024, peacefully at Marion General Hospital. She was born on February 1, 1930, to Helen Louise Rollison (Hart) and Cedric Rollison in Marion, Ohio.

Marilyn worked at Tecumseh for 17 years as a line worker. She also worked at Marion City Schools for 29 years...

Feb 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Ellen Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She peacefully departed from this world on February 9, 2024, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 7, 1950, to Russell and Isabelle Mollenkopf. Jane lived a life rich...

Jan 27, 2024

Lorenzo Richard Paul Johnson, aged 45, was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2024.

He was born to Trudy Johnson-Campbell and the late Lorenza (Boo) Jones. He graduated from Harding High School and attended college in Kentucky, where he received an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts.

Lorenzo was a hard worker...

Jan 26, 2024

Carl Joseph Mounts, age 93, passed away January 26, 2024, at BriarCliff Manor in Middlefield, OH. He was born February 12, 1930, in Marion, OH to Joseph Humphrey Mounts and Florence Schmeltzer Mounts.

Carl grew up in Marion, OH and graduated from Harding High School in 1947, where he was a member of the band and developed...

Jan 20, 2024

Undrea Levelle Jones, Sr., age 47, was called home to be with his savior on January 20, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1976, to Oscar Hudson and the late Patricia Jones-Moore in Jackson, Tennessee. Undrea graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1993. Undrea was a member of Logos Christian Ministries where Pastor Jackie Peterson baptized him....

Jan 20, 2024

Zachary Alan Harter, 22, of Marion OH, passed away on January 20, 2024.

He was born on June 11, 2001 to Mike Harter and Penni Arnett.

His greatest accomplishment was his son, Armani. He worked hard to take care of him.

He is survived by his son Armani; his parents; girlfriend Sarah Samples;...

Jan 18, 2024

Rayburne Johnson, age 61, of Marion, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1962, to Curtis Ray Johnson and Gladys Pearl Ray in McDowell, Kentucky.

He loved spending time with his family. Working and riding around on lawn mowers.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his...

Jan 12, 2024

Rollin J. Artrip, 51, of Marion, Ohio went to go be with the Lord on January 12, 2024.

Rollin was born February 29,1972, to Evelene and Jessee Artrip.

Rollin was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He was full of life and his laugh was contagious. Rollin was a social butterfly who made a...

Jan 8, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Dye passed away on the morning of January 8th 2024, with her loved ones beside her after a long battle with kidney failure. Pat was born in Marion, OH on October 10th 1966, as the middle child along with her siblings Gary Campbell, Larry Campbell, Brenda Brooks, Carolyn Granlee, Deloris Campbell, Gloria Combs. She is survived...

Jan 7, 2024

John Winston Burris Sr., 66 of Marion Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on May 15, 1957 to Kenneth and Mary Burris in Steubenville, OH.

John was an avid bingo player. He loved sports and was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. John would go golfing with...

Jan 6, 2024

Jill E. Moore, age 57, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6th, at Marion General Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on March 11, 1966, to the late Andrew Eiseman and Carol Sue (Stiverson) Schmidt, of Marion. After a tragic accident involving her father Andrew, Carol began a relationship with...

Dec 28, 2023

Kevin D. Rodgers, age 69, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on December 28, 2023.

He was born on July 24, 1954, to Burita Hackworth Rodgers and Leonard Rodgers.

He graduated from Pleasant High School and went on to get a few college credits to help him with his career.

He...

Dec 26, 2023

Brenda Lee Hudnell, 62, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2023. She fought a hard battle with cancer for 3 years. No matter what she was going through she did it with a smile on her face and kindness for those who cared for her.

She was born on July...

Dec 5, 2023

Pauline Louise King, 77, of Marion, Ohio passed away December 5, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Curtis and Goldie (Davis) Priddy on September 16, 1946, in Leon, West Virginia. Pauline was the oldest of six children. She married Donald King and relocated to Marion, Ohio for his work. After...

Dec 3, 2023

Walter J. Kirkpatrick, 78, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. He was born April 21, 1945, to the late Charles and Helen (Calvin) Kirkpatrick in Kirkersville, Ohio.

Walt was a man you just couldn’t help but to like. He knew no strangers and had a personality that was larger than life....

Dec 1, 2023

Angela Queen Stinson-Harris was called home to be with the Lord December 1, 2023, surrounded by her children and family in the hospital. She was born November 11, 1961, to the late Robert Stinson SR. and Clara Mae Stinson in Reynolds, Georgia. In her early years of life, Angela spent 5 years caring for nursing home patients. She later...

Nov 30, 2023

Mary (Onie) Jessie, 92, of Marion OH, passed away peacefully with her family on November 30, 2023 at The Wyndmoor of Marion.

She was born on October 22, 1931 to Earl and Edna Lane (Plotner) in Marion, OH.

Mary worked at Frank Brothers, State Theater and home healthcare up into her eighties. She was always...

Nov 29, 2023

Genova (Jo) Louise Mullins of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th at the age of 67 years old. She was born in Marion on October 17th, 1956, to Clifford Edward Harris and Emma Louise Harris, and was a graduate of Harding High School.

Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was...

Nov 27, 2023

Will Tom Crace was born January 27, 1959, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in a tragic accident. He is survived, loved, and missed by his daughter Kathy Schrack, son Jeremy Crace, grandkids; Brandon Crace, Shannon Klatt, Brianna Klatt, Sierra Crace, and a great granddaughter.  Along with his siblings Mary Rawling, Cindy (Glenn) Combs, and James Barron. He has...