Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Robert F. Williams, age 74, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1946 in Norwalk, OH to the late Shelvin and Hazel (Arnet) Williams.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Betty (Cain) Williams, they got married on February 16, 1997; siblings Justine (Harry)...

Nov 11, 2020

Wilma Jean Baker left this earth for her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 06,1944 to late Roscoe & Mary Clemons. Wilma was the oldest of 5 children. Lifelong resident of Marion, Ohio. Wilma worked at Tecumseh until her retirement, after her retirement she worked...

Nov 6, 2020

Fred E. Woerlein, age 82, passed away on Friday November 06, 2020 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, OH. He was born on July 03, 1938 in Marysville, OH to the late George and Ruth (Herd) Woerlein. Fred is survived by his loving wife Mary (Small) Woerlein and son Keith Woerlein. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Nov 2, 2020

Sharon Sue (Purtee) Atkinson, age 80 of Marion, OH passed away November 2, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. Born January 16, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Ida Purtee in Portsmouth, OH. On June 14, 1959 she married Benjamin L. Atkinson, preceded her in death in September 2011. She graduated from Ridgedale High School in 1959. She enjoyed painting,...

Oct 30, 2020

The family of Mary (Coons) Carey sadly announces her death on October 30, 2020.  She passed away at her home near Richwood, Ohio, with family by her side.  She was 87 years old.  She is survived by her husband, Myron (Skip) Carey, a son, Doug Carey, daughters Regina (Carey) Greig and Sandra (Carey) Oakes, and a brother, Jim Coons. ...

Oct 29, 2020

Gary Waits was born on March 16, 1965 in Marion Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2020. Gary was a loving father, uncle and grandfather. He took pride in caring for and protecting his family and friends. His laugh was contagious and his grin unforgettable. Gary had many friends and was loved by all, his personality is one to...

Oct 20, 2020

Raymond Edward “Wild Man” Butler, 81, of Marion, passed away on October 20, 2020 at Marion General battling cancer. Raymond was born to the late George and Starling (Orians) Butler on August 1, 1939. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1957. Ray was known for his love of karaoke - especially singing Elvis Presley, classic cars, and...

Oct 18, 2020

Anna Louise Akers, age 77, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020 at Marion General Hospital with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on October 22, 1942 in North Matewan, West Virginia to Lonnie Hamby and Marie (Meade) Hamby. She graduated from Magnolia High School class of 1960.

Anna married David Akers December 27, 1960...

Oct 11, 2020

Mother Bertha Barber left this earth for her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.  She was born March 1, 1939 to the late Valley and Odean Brown in Leland, Mississippi.  She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age.

In 1969 she relocated her family to Marion, Ohio. ...

Oct 7, 2020

Timothy Pugh, Age 63 passed away on Wednesday,October 7th, 2020. He was born on October 19th, 1956 to the late Edman and Virginia (Roberts) Pugh. He is survived by 2 sons Tim Pugh Jr.of Willard and Josh Pugh also of Willard, one step son Chris Barnett of Bucyrus, brothers Ron and Mike Pugh, and sister Linda Pugh. In addition...

Oct 5, 2020

A beloved father and grandfather born September 25, 1930, Regis J. Lynch was a long-time resident of Marion, aged 90, who passed away suddenly in the early hours of Monday, October 5, 2020 at his daughter Traci’s home. A native of Pittsburgh, Rege was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy Lynch and lived for many years in...

Oct 5, 2020

Eric Arden Meadows, born July 30, 1960 in King County, Washington. Eric passed at home on October 05, 2020 after a 4 year battle of cancer with his family surrounding him. Eric was the owner and operator of Meadows Heating and Cooling for many years. His loved his family dearly and loved spending time with his children. He loved...

Oct 3, 2020

Thomas Robert Beatty, 55, of Marion, died Saturday October 3, 2020 at home. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Cpl. He was born in Kenton March 17, 1965, a son of Donald Jay Beatty, who survives in Marion, and the late Linda Lee Clay. He married Lisa A. Beatty on Febuary 17, 1987; she also...

Sep 29, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Rita Lou (Lyon) Payne, beloved wife and loving mother, passed away in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 88.

Rita was born on November 6, 1931 in Marion, Ohio to Basil and Ferne Lyon.  She graduated from Harding High School in 1949 and was married to Stanley W. Payne...

Sep 23, 2020

William K. (Bill) Neuhart, 80 passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 peacefully at his home.  He was born September 23, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Albert and Belva Neuhart.   After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army and served during the Vietnam War.  Once his service was complete, he returned home and moved to Marion,...

Sep 21, 2020

Nancy Diane Dilsaver, aged 88, passed away on Monday September 21, 2020 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, Ohio.

She was born on July 18, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert Whitehead and Mabel Guyton.

Nancy is survived by step daughter; Cathy (Jon) Schelb; grandchildren Logan and Sonni Combs, Heather and John Goepfert, Kevin...

Sep 15, 2020

Mark Allen Merrill, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday September 15, 2020 in Marion, OH. He was born on June 16, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Dane and Betty (Chalfant) Merrill.

Mark is survived by his loving wife Marianne (Henault) Merrill, since May 21, 1994; daughters Lavone Merrill, Anita Merrill;...

Sep 9, 2020

William Harold Jeffrey, age 55 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 4:23 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

William was born on March 2nd, 1965 in Tampa, Florida, Son of James and Rosemary (Hunter) Jeffrey. He was a graduate of Harding High. On November 3rd,1995, William was united in marriage to Tonya Lynn Crabtree....

Sep 9, 2020

Rick Leroy Beltz, age 52, passed away on Wednesday September 09, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1968 in Marion, OH to Raymond and Lilly (Higgins) Beltz.

Rick is survived by his children; Ashley Rene Beltz, Brooke Nicole Beltz, Dylan Leroy Beltz; parents Raymond and Lilly Beltz; brother Lynn Ray Beltz; and grandchildren Braylon Thompson, Sophia...

Sep 8, 2020

Shontrel Charles Mallory /Campbell age 30 went home to be with the lord on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Riverside Methodist   Hospital. Shontrel was born August 22, 1990 to Pamela Mallory   Peavy and Charles Campbell.

Shontrel completed general studies at Marion Harding School, and received his certification for Missionary at Tri-River Career school. He worked at Marion...