Obituaries

Clyde White

Clyde White

Mar 3, 2015

Clyde E. White, age 81, passed away at his home on March 3, 2015. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Waterloo, Ohio to the late Labe and Virgie Belle (Miller) White. He was married to Jeanette Stevens who preceded him in death in 2005. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Celces White and four sisters;...

Alice Marie Duron

Alice Marie Duron

Mar 1, 2015

Alice Marie Duron, age 55, of Marion passed away Sunday evening at Marion General Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1959 in West Virginia and had been in ill health for a number of years. She is survived by her husband; Douglas Duron of Marion. A memorial service honoring Alice's life will be announced at a later date.

La Marr Q Shaquar Cochran

La Marr Q Shaquar Cochran

Feb 28, 2015

LaMarr Cochran, age 20, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 in Marion, Ohio. LaMarr was born on May 18, 1994 in Marion, Ohio to Lillian Jones and Clinton Faggs Jr. He attended Harding High School and worked in manufacturing. LaMarr gave his life to God on Thursday, February 26, 2015. He leaves behind a host...

William Emory

William Emory

Feb 11, 2015

William Lesslie "Billy" Emory, age 55, lost his battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Nevada, Ohio. He was born August 22, 1959 in Bucyrus, Ohio to William and Betty (Armstrong) Emory who both preceded him in death. He worked most of his life as a welder and completed various construction projects. He is survived by his...

Wilma Reidenbaugh

Wilma Reidenbaugh

Feb 5, 2015

Wilma Alain (Northrup) Reidenbaugh, age 83, of Marion passed away at 11:30 AM, February 5, 2015 at her residence. Born in Marion on September 11, 1931 to Cleon and Jesse (Beckett) Northrup, she married the love of her life; Rob Reidenbaugh on February 18, 1950 and he preceded her in death as did a daughter; Vicki (Dale) Herr. Wilma was...

Earl Holcomb

Earl Holcomb

Feb 3, 2015

Earl Ernest Holcomb, age 85, of Marion, passed away late Tuesday evening at Genesis Presidential Care Center. Born in Akron on December 1, 1929 to Albert and Florence (Peers) Holcomb, he married the former Nancy Williams on September 27, 1974. Earl had spent 43 years as a locomotive engineer working for the Erie Railroad, the Erie Lackawana Railroad and finally...

William Franklin Waugh

William Franklin Waugh

Jan 20, 2015

William Franklin Waugh, age 63, of Marion passed away late Monday evening at Marion General Hospital. He was born in Marion on November 16, 1951, the son of the late Hazel (Edwards) Waugh and Glendon Waugh. Surviving are his son; Gary Waugh of Bellville, his daughter; Angela Bryant of Marion, 2 brothers; George Waugh of Edison and Gerald Waugh of...

Roger Dale Landon

Roger Dale Landon

Jan 16, 2015

Roger D. Landon, age 63, of Galion passed courageously and peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 16, 2015 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Marion on August 14, 1951 to the late Hershel and Mary Jane (Brown) Landon. Roger was also preceded in death by his sister; Kay (Landon)...

Mary Irene Steele

Mary Irene Steele

Jan 6, 2015

Mary Irene Taylor Steele, born May 21, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away January 6, 2015 at Sterling House of Marion. In 1947 she married Jack Steele with whom she had two daughters, Connie (Jim) Schaefer and Pattie (Jim) Henkel. In 1962 she and her family moved to Marion, Ohio where she lived the rest of her life. Mary...

Billy Dozier

Billy Dozier

Jan 1, 2015

Billy Dozier, age 76, of Marion passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2015 at his home. Born in Columbus, Georgia on October 24, 1938 to Leroy and Rosa (Flewellen) Dozier, Billy was a 1957 graduate of Marion Harding High School. Billy loved sports, especially bowling, baseball and softball and was of course, a huge Buckeye fan. He had been employed by...

Joshua James Barry

Joshua James Barry

Dec 25, 2014

Joshua James Barry, age 30, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2014. Born in Marion on September 23, 1984 to Max Barry and Sheila Christopher Barry, Joshua was an employee of Cummins Facility Services. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Dwight "Ike" Barry, Ellen Joyce Quay Barry and John Christopher and a sister; Bobbie Jo Barry....

Ruth Anne Bowie

Ruth Anne Bowie

Dec 23, 2014

Ruth Anne Bowie, age 75, of Marion passed away late Tuesday afternoon at Kindred Healthcare Center. Born in Gary, Indiana on January 2, 1939 to Ora and Marie (Love) Huffman, she married Robert Bowie on May 25, 1957 and he survives at home. Ruth was a member of Berean Baptist Church and was known for her abilities as a seamstress...

Gloria Jean Graham

Gloria Jean Graham

Dec 23, 2014

Gloria Jean Graham, age 72, of Marion, passed away early Tuesday morning at her home. Born in Russell, Kentucky on August 28, 1942 to Cecil and Edna (Blevins) Friley, she married Gerald Graham 32 years ago and he survives at home. Gloria had been a nurse's aide and was devoted to her family and friends. Also surviving are her children;...

Michael Solomon Draper Sr

Michael Solomon Draper Sr

Dec 17, 2014

Michael S. Draper, age 62, of Marion, passed away at his home on December 17, 2014 after a brief illness. Born on April 2, 1952 in Marion to Charles S. and Viola (Tombs) Draper, he served his country during the Viet Nam Conflict as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mary Beatrice Houston

Mary Beatrice Houston

Dec 16, 2014

Mary Beatrice Houston (formerly Mary B Scott), age 94, of Marion passed Tuesday, December 16, 2014 during the early morning hours following a long illness. Mary was born August 1, 1920, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Nellie E Scott and William Scott. Mary moved with her family to Marion at the age of two. It was in Marion that she chose...

Joan McGlothlin

Joan McGlothlin

Dec 4, 2014

Joan "Jo" McGlothlin went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2014 at the age of 59. She was born in Marion, Ohio on January 16, 1955. Joan was a kind and loving woman who loved her family and cared for all of God's children. Joan is survived by her husband of twenty-years; Ronnie Rawlins, three beautiful daughters; Jennifer...

John Richard Turner

John Richard Turner

Nov 28, 2014

John Richard Turner, age 89, of Marion passed away early Friday afternoon at his home. Born in Marion on June 24, 1925 to Harry and Nestle (Freet) Turner, he was a graduate of Harding High School. John was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Navy. He married the former Margaret Spires on April 6, 1946 who...

Robert L Beaver

Robert L Beaver

Nov 24, 2014

Robert L. "Bob" Beaver, age 93, passed away early on the evening of November 24, 2014. Born August 17, 1921 in Cantrall, Illinois to the late Otto and Louise (Ritterbush) Beaver, he married the former Mary Gatschenberger on July 28, 1945. Bob was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Leslie and David. Survivors include his wife; Mary, his 2 daughters;...

Brett Eugene Beery

Brett Eugene Beery

Nov 21, 2014

Brett Eugene Beery, age 47, of LaRue passed away Friday afternoon at Marion General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Marion on February 10, 1967 to Ronald and Sheryl (Cochran) Beery, Brett had been a General Manager at Burger King prior to his illness. He had also served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in...

Allen David Morthland

Allen David Morthland

Nov 15, 2014

In keeping with Allen's wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Private burial will be held at a later date in Galion, Ohio.