Obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Sarah E. Henson was born August 27, 1941 in Washington (Rayle) Georgia to Jasper Lee Dozer and Sarah  Lee Sims- Paschal.

Sarah E. Henson, a resident of Marion, Ohio moved back home from Terre Haute Indiana in 1989. She departed from this life on Monday December 10, 2018 at the age of 77. She is preceded in...

Dec 7, 2018

Rodlin D. Reece, age 68, departed this journey of life on Friday December 7, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. He was born in Marion on December 28, 1949 to the late Charles Henry Reece ll and Evelena (Sims) Reece. Rodlin was a graduate from the Job Corp as a Pastry Chef and he entered into the US Air Force...

Dec 4, 2018

Brandi Nicole Swartz, 39, passed away December 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 16, 1979 in Marion, OH to her mother Tammy Furniss (Cox). Brandi is survived by her children Austin Kuczewski and Peighton Sines; brothers, Gary Cox Jr. and Ryan Cox; Grandmother Beverly Furniss; Aunts, Cheryl and Jill; Nephew Gary Cox III...

Nov 16, 2018

Rosemary Alderson, 76 of Raymond, died Friday November 16, 2018 at Marion General Hospital. She was a retired school bus driver at Harold Lewis Schools in Marysville. She was born March 23, 1942 in Essex, Ohio to the late George and Thelma Mullin Speakman and was also preceded in death by her husband Vernon A. Alderson. She is survived...

Nov 9, 2018

I’m up in heaven I see your face, don’t cry for me I’m in gods embrace. I’m looking down on everyone, remember my name when your  kissed by the sun. I know you cannot feel my touch, and I know you guys all miss me so much. But up in heaven my pain is gone, I’m happy now my...

Nov 9, 2018

Wanna Rashna Caskey, 76, passed away Friday November 09, 2018 surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born February 08, 1942 in Thailand. Wanna is survived by her son Alex Caskey of Marion, Ohio. Wanna became a U.S. Citizen in 1976. She never saw snow until she came to the U.S. and the first time she did...

Nov 6, 2018

Audrey Jane Beebe, 91, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Donald Audley Gray and Mildred L. Folsom Audrey is survived by; children: Kristin Webb, Craig Timothy Hartrick and David Philip Hartrick; Grandchildren: Jason Timothy Beecher, Corrinne Kristin Ward, Sebastian Murdock...

Oct 25, 2018

Logan Eugene Scott Good, 36 years of age, passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 in Marion, Ohio. He was born on May 28, 1982 in Marion, Ohio to Richard Good and Barbara (Gillispie) Murrell. Logan is survived by his mother Barbara Murrell; brothers George Allen Good, Richard William Good; sister Maya Good; Nephew Darion Tyler Good; Niece; Jessica Marie...

Oct 25, 2018

Donald (Larry) Furniss passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 from a long illness. He was born March 09, 1962 to Donald Larry Furniss and Beverly (Blankenship) Furniss. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in June of 1980. He is survived by children Corrina (Cody) Kruse, Courtney (Brian) Seesz, Jacob Furniss and Adam Peacok; mother Beverly Furniss; sisters Tammy...

Oct 24, 2018

It is with hearts full of sadness yet assurance in God's goodness, that Garry and Mary (Purcell) Thrush of Marion, Ohio announce the death of their beloved son, Jeremiah Lee Thrush, aged 34, on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018.

Jeremiah is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Bernadine (Strebar) Garrison, paternal grandparents Norman and Alice...

Oct 22, 2018

Carey Ann Oney, age 41, passed away Monday October 22, 2018 at home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born June 27, 1977 in Marion, OH to her parents Charles Oney Sr. and Dorothy Broughton. Carey was known for her kind heart and she was always helping people. She had a love for animals and was always...

Oct 20, 2018

Edith Ann (Gilliam) Copeland, 75, LaRue, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. surrounded by her loving family after a short stay at Heartland of Marion. Edith was born on November 20, 1942 in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Ky, the daughter of the late Dewey Gilliam and Maudie (Ratliff) Gilliam. On July 16, 1960,...

Oct 14, 2018

Nancy Ann Carter-Shuster, age 66, passed away at home on Sunday October 14, 2018 with her loving family surrounded by her. She was born on November 11, 1951 in Hillsboro, OH to Elijah Carter and Mary Levan.  Nancy is survived by her loving husband Timothy Shuster; Daughters, Angela (Joe) Rivers and Tangie (Jeremiah Martin) Shuster; Brother Russ (Linda) Carter;...

Sep 29, 2018

Beloved long-time River Valley School Bus Driver Sheridan W. Lucas, 78, passed away on September 29, 2018 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born and raised in Marion where he lived with his wife Gladys Mae (Parsons), Sheridan drove the school bus for 20 years and served as a Maintenance Specialist with McDonalds for 37 years. Sheridan was born on...

Sep 25, 2018

Vonda Louise Welch, was called home early Tuesday morning, September 25th.  She was in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her beloved Chihuahua, Sandy.  Vonda lived in such a way filled with love and humor, she had never met someone who left a stranger. She was considered a mom and grandma to many more...

Sep 23, 2018

Edward Nicholas Correa age 87, passed away Sunday September 23, 2018. Ed was born on December 7, 1930 in Union City, NJ., to the late Manuele and Julia Correa. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Theresa (Arcuri) Correa. Ed was a graduate of Emerson High School in Union City N.J., after high school Ed was drafted...

Sep 2, 2018

Irma Francine Peterson, age 91, passed away Sunday September 02, 2018 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born on January 13, 1927 in Marion, OH to the late Harry D. Richardson and Bertha N. Crowder. Irma was a high school graduate of Harding High School, later she worked at Wright -Patterson Air Base during WWII. Irma was...

Aug 24, 2018

Robert Dean Long went home to the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1939 in Meeker, Ohio to Lyman and Isabelle Cottrill Long.

He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Dana) Savage, grandson and very best friend Layne Kelder, granddaughter, Landrey Kelder. Sisters Thelma (Orley) Fout, Marilyn Jolley, Shirley (Don) VanDorn,...

Aug 12, 2018

Sharon Rose Saunders, age 66, passed away Sunday August 12, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 19, 1952 in Marion, OH to the late Dallas and Dorothy (Clark) Plotner. Sharon worked at Marion Manor as a nurses aide for 15 years. Surviving her include her loving husband of 35 years Larry Saunders; children Sharon...

Aug 8, 2018

Linda K. Coulter, 62, died August 8th, 2018 surrounded by family and her longtime friend Linda Pittsenbarger. Linda was born to Clyde and Nina Looney on June 21, 1956 in Delaware, OH. She worked several years at Flexible Corp and Liebert Corp. Linda loved to go camping where she could ride her 4-wheeler and razor all over the campgrounds...