Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Felicia Prude age 53 of Marion, Ohio went home to be with The Lord Tuesday December 15, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.  Felicia was born in Marion, Ohio on July 22, 1967 to James Earl Prude and RoseMary (Wade) Hall.

Felicia was a devoted, faithful member of True Faith C.O.G.I.C. where her uncle Supt. Michael J Wade...

Dec 8, 2020

Barbara Elaine Schultz, age 82, passed away on Tuesday December 08, 2020 in Marion, OH. She was born on March 10, 1938 in Marion, OH to the late Donald Vernon and Ruby (Kyle) Almendinger. Barbara was survived by: her children; Rick (Patty) Schultz of Radnor, Troy (Sarah) Schultz of Prospect, Cathy (Jerry) Schultz Pask of Marion, Julie Schultz George...

Dec 7, 2020

Bonnie Lee Prevette, age 78, passed away on Monday December 07, 2020 at Avita Galion Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1942 in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

Bonnie is survived by her children; Paul Martin, Robert Prevette, Bonnie Martin, Wendy Martin, Jody Martin, Tracy Martin, Roberta Prevette, and Ronda Prevette. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Dec 5, 2020

Edward Earl Dowdy, age 85, passed away on Saturday December 05, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 05, 1935 in Marion, OH to the late Lawrence Dowdy and Della (Marshall) Pelphrey. Edward proudly served in the Army. He had also retired from Marion City. He is survived by his children; Michael (Juanita)...

Dec 4, 2020

Ronald D. Ramey Sr., age 69, passed away on Friday December 04, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1951 in Marion, OH to the late Ralph and Helen Ramey. Ronald was a great father to his children and a great husband. He enjoyed working on cars and was wonderful at it! He is survived by...

Dec 1, 2020

Donnie "Bud" Phillips, age 70, passed away on Tuesday December 01, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1950 in Majestic, KY to the late James C. and Beatrice (Maynard) Phillips.

Donnie is survived by siblings: Shelvy (Jerry) Dotson of Marion, Norma (Paul) Hickman of Marion, Patricia C. Gardner of Marion, Ron (Ann)...

Nov 27, 2020

Bobby James Price, age 82, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Friday November 27, 2020. He was born on December 08, 1937 to the late Clarence and Bertha (Helton) Price in Tazewell, Virginia. Bobby lived in Delaware, OH, Ashley, OH, and then Marion, OH for 15 years.

Bobby loved going to church, fishing and playing softball....

Nov 27, 2020

Ruth Elaine Griffith, age 73, passed away on Friday November 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Marion, OH to the late Lewis and Lillian (Miller) Walter.

Ruth graduated from River Valley High School in 1966, after that she decided to further her career by going to...

Nov 21, 2020

Deloris "Dee" Jackson returned home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loved ones on November 21, 2020.

She was born on May 29th, 1944 in Huntington West Virginia to the late Carl Adkins and Olive Watson.

Deloris was a long time resident of Marion where she raised her four children. She lived...

Nov 19, 2020

Dorothy (Hawkins) Blevins, age 74, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Marion General in Marion OH. Born in Marion, OH on April 28, 1946 to the late Floyd and Wavel (George) Hawkins. She married Vernard Blevins in Marion on February 3, 1965 and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her...

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...