Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Brandon Cantrell, 29, of Marion Passed on Tuesday August 24, 2021. He was born October 8, 1991 in Marion, Ohio to Tommy & Tami Cantrell.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Destiny Cantrell, his mother Tami, 3 brothers; Tommy Cantrell (Shanna), Kevin Cantrell, and Savion Villeda, 3 sisters, Brittany Cantrell, Toni Sparks, Launa Villeda, and a grandmother;...

Aug 23, 2021

Cynthia L. (Pritt) Kauble, 49 of Marion, went to be with the Lord and joined her cherished father Jerry in Heaven Monday night August 23, 2021 at Marion General Hospital due to complications of Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Marion, OH to Jerry and Mildred Pritt on March 25, 1972, Cindi was...

Aug 21, 2021

Benjamin Paul Messmer, 39, passed Saturday August 21st at home. Benjamin was born August 19, 1982 in Jacksonville, FL

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Amy Messmer, four children; Shannon Salyer, Alaina Messmer, Jeremy King, and Bianca King. A brother; Matthew Robinette (Kala), a sister; Andrea Buggs (Desmond), a Step-father Clayton Marcum.

He is preceded...

Aug 16, 2021

Dawn Nicole Swihart, 42, of Marion passed on August 16th. She was born April 30, 1979 in Marion, Ohio

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Nannette Richardson, Dad; Leonard Wayne Richardson, her husband, Jeffrey Swihart, a son; Brendan, a daughter; Brielle, a Brother; Anthony Richardson, Grandmother; Betty, and mother and father-in-law, Bill & Bev Swihart,...

Aug 14, 2021

James (Jimbo) Allen Thomas, 52, passed away Saturday August 14,2021 at his home in Marion, Ohio. He was born in Marion March 21, 1969, to Lynn and Carolyn (Hughes) Thomas. He attended Elgin and Tri-Rivers Schools.

Jim married Katrina Doss November 13,1987 in Larue, Ohio. They had a daughter, Tiffany Rose of Warren, Ohio who survives. Jim...

Aug 1, 2021

Carol Sue Weaver, age 74 was born November 30, 1946 in Marion, Ohio to the late Esther Jean and Glenn Dale Roshon. She passed away August 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry and her two children; Rod Weaver and Lorie (Trey) Dutton. As well as five siblings Rose Wolf Saunders, Linda...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert Charles Mehaffey, 72, of Prospect, OH went to be with our Lord in Heaven Wednesday, July 21st 2021 at OSU hospital. He had battled different illnesses for the past several years. He fought harder than any man could to be with his beloved wife and family.

Robert was born December 11, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to...

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...