Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Billy Jean Ochier was born on July 16, 1940 to William and Almeda (Cozad) Ochier in Kenton, Ohio. Billy passed away on July 18, 2021 after a long fought battle with kidney disease. He was married to Nellie Morris February 24, 1962 who passed away October 16, 1995.

Bill graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business management...

Jul 15, 2021

Jud Daniel Haines, beloved son of Dan Haines and Lavona Howard Haines, died unexpectedly on July 15th, 2021. Jud was born on September 25th, 1986 in Marion, OH where he graduated from Marion Harding High School. He was possessed of a generous heart, and known for his kindness, and willingness to help others, as well as his sense of...

Jul 11, 2021

Steven Michael Reisinger was born January 15, 1949 and passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on July 11, 2021 in Delaware, Ohio. His childhood nickname of Butch stuck throughout his life. Butch loved family gatherings and cookouts and visiting family in Florida where he also lived for many years. He was passionate about hunting and thoroughly...

Jul 6, 2021

Cyndra Kaye Brewer, born June 13th, 1963, unexpectedly left our earth to be with her Lord on July 6th. Preceding her in death were her father, Max Brewer, and mother, Saundra Walker.

Cyndra is survived by two brothers, Michael (Ruth Weinbrom) Brewer and Matthew (Roxanne Conkle) Brewer, as well as two sisters, Brenda Brewer, and Jamie (George)...

Jul 2, 2021

Todd William Coleman was born December 27, 1962 in Charleston WV.  He passed away at home July 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the youngest son of the late Alfred & Lucille Coleman.

Todd owned and operated Affordable Carpet Care Steam Cleaning business, which put him in position to do what he loved; talking to...

Jul 2, 2021

Michael Wayne Rayburn 71, was welcomed into heaven on Friday July 2, at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born on January 13, 1950, to Marie (Rayburn) Graybill and the late Glen Rayburn in South Charleston, West Virginia.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a grandchild Jason Rayburn, great grandchild...

Jun 21, 2021

Willie “Hook” Edward Brown left this earth for his eternal resting place on June 21, 2021, in his home.  He was born October 20, 1943, to the late Valley and Odean Brown in Leland, Mississippi. He was baptized in Leland by Reverend B.B. Bryant.

In 1997 Willie relocated for the final time to make Marion, Ohio his...

Jun 16, 2021

Clifford C. Spohn, age 83, passed away on June 16th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin Berlin and Virginia Smith Spohn, and survived by his only sibling, Sheryl Lynne Spohn who resides in Arizona. A life-long Marion resident, Cliff was a partner in the Marion law firm, Spohn, Spohn & Zeigler. Attorney, astronomer, photographer, sportsman,...

Jun 14, 2021

Vicky Sue Smith, age 63, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 11, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to the late Bill and Janet (Price) Beck. Vicky was married for 44 years to the love of her life, Rickie Smith. She loved her little dog Blondie...

Jun 11, 2021

Mark Allen McQuistion, age 63, passed away on Friday June 11, 2021 at Heartland of Marion. He was born on April 9, 1958 in Mount Gilead, OH to Richard Allen and Bonnilynn (Cook) McQuistion. Mark was a 1976 graduate from Walnut Ridge High School. He is survived by his parents; Richard Allen and Bonnilynn McQuistion, brothers; Ray V. (Pam)...

Jun 7, 2021

Christopher Allen Plaul, age 50 passed away on June 07, 2021. Christopher was born to JoAnn and Walter Plaul on July 27, 1970. He graduated from Harding High School in 1988, and was married to Julie Ann Stamm on June 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Dorothy and Taylor Wells, Walter Plaul Sr., and Sarah...

Jun 1, 2021

Preston Matthew Borders, 21, of Marion passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2021. Preston was born on September 16, 1999 in Marion to Matthew Borders and Chasidy Daily. Preston was a 2016 graduate of Marion City Schools.

Preston had most recently been working at Wyandot Snacks as a tow motor driver - a job which he enjoyed...

May 23, 2021

Don Campbell was born July 30, 1957 to the parents of Ethel Campbell Moton and Willie Moton. He is preceded in death by his parents Ethel Campbell Moton and Willie James Moton, grandparents Mattie and Wince Nelson Sr. Don was the third oldest of the 12 disciples(children). He was a very loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Don...

May 22, 2021

Gary Edward Holliday , age 79, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021 with his family by his side. Gary was born in Marion to the late Homer Edward Holliday and Yvonne Catherine (Cory) Holliday-Ferguson. Gary was a 1959 graduate of Marion Harding High School. He married Linda Higgins on February 25, 1962.

Gary...

May 11, 2021

JoAnne Bullock, 70 years old, passed away on May the 11th 2021. JoAnne was born on May 2nd, 1951, in Marion, Ohio to the late Therman Bullock and Martha (Bullock) Clemmons.

JoAnne loved to pray and worship God. JoAnne was employed with Bargain City/Rinks until they went out of business. She earned her degree in Business Administration...

Apr 27, 2021

Dale Lea Roberts, age 58, lost his courageous battle on April 27, 2021 with his family by his side. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Dale knew no stranger and would give his last dollar or shirt off of his back for anyone. Dale was able to fulfill his life long dream of going to...

Apr 23, 2021

Kenneth N. Morgan Sr., age 79, passed away on April 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 24, 1941 in Marion, OH to the late Ervie and Josephine (Louke) Morgan. Kenneth is survived by: four children; Randy Mullins, Kenneth (Paulene)  Morgan Jr., Betty Jo. (Tim) Dolin, Paulette (Phil) Morris; one step...

Apr 19, 2021

Todd Eugene Blevins, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2021 in Lexington, OH. He was born on April 20, 1983 in Marion, OH to Anthony Blevins Sr. and Cathy Blanton. Todd is survived by his mother Cathy Blanton, brothers Anthony Blevins Jr., Danny Jackson, sister Melissa Blevins, special aunt Emma Blanton, as well as several other aunts...

Apr 16, 2021

Kelly Ann Keeling, 56, born August 11, 1964 in Akron, Ohio to Tom and Lois Keeling.

Kelly passed away peacefully Friday April 16th while surrounded by her children at Marion General Hospital. Kelly fought a long battle with poor health but fights no longer as she has left her shell to go be with our Lord and...

Apr 12, 2021

Kristina Lynne (Ochier) Simonis of Upper Sandusky passed away Monday April 12, 2021 at the age of 55 surrounded by her family.  Kris was born on December 4, 1965 to Nellie (Morris) and Billy Jean Ochier of Kenton, Ohio.  Her mother preceded her in death. She is survived by her father, Billy Jean Ochier of Upper Sandusky, her husband,...