Obituaries

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,...

Apr 8, 2021

Frankie Joe Newsome, age 47, passed away on Thursday April 08, 2021. He was born on March 02, 1974 in Charlotte, Michigan to his parents Roy D. and Margaret D. (Boggs) Newsome.

Frankie is survived by his children: Abigail Imbody, Aaron (Huntar) Newsome, Andrew Newsome; sister Melissa (Derek) Janson; brothers Curtis Newsome, Chad Newsome; grandchild Abel Imbody....

Mar 30, 2021

Lori Dawn Sheets, age 42, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday March 30, 2021 in Marion, OH. She was born on January 08, 1979 in Marion, OH to Robert and Linda (Lowe) Williamson, who survive her.

In addition to her parents; she is also survived by her loving husband: Tom Sheets; children...

Mar 26, 2021

Christian Taylor Jackson, age 24, passed away on Friday March 26, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Christian was born on March 07, 1997 in Marion, OH to Caleb Breece and Jessica Jackson. He is survived by his wife Destiny Jackson; parents Caleb Breece and Jessica Jackson; brother Jarrod Linn, and sisters Caitlynn Linn, Kyrene Thornburg. Preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2021

A “Welcome Home” Celebration took place in heaven for Adena C. Heckert (86) at 4:52am on March 16, 2021.  Adena was a resident of New Washington for the past 25 years. More recently she lived at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Galion, Ohio.

Adena was born the tenth of thirteen children on May 14, 1934 to...