Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

John Lee Mottl, son of John L. and Eva Mottl, both deceased, passed away on Sunday, July 16 in Marion, Ohio, after a long battle with cancer.  He was a native Ohioan, born in Bedford in 1953, and was a long time resident of Waldo, Ohio.  John was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Mottl, and a sister,...

Jul 13, 2023

Richard Mark Adkins, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. He was born on April 4, 1961, to Richard E. and Linda K. Adkins in Oak Hill, Ohio.

He graduated from Tri Rivers Vocational School and Ridgedale High School in 1979. He worked at HPM in Mt. Gilead, Ohio until he retired.

He...

Jul 9, 2023

David Doyle Reynolds, 60, of Fremont Ca, passed away July 9,2023, of an unexpected massive heart attack. He is survived by his mother Janet Reagan Daniel; his 3 children; Thomas Daniel, Jacob Edwards, and Nicole Johnson; his daughter-in-law Kasey Daniel; his grandsons; Nathaniel, Samuel, Ezekiel, and Mac; his sister Anita Reynolds and brother Thomas Lee Daniel; his half-sisters Tammy...

Jul 3, 2023

Vicki (Larch) Morgan, 55, passed away July 3, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after an extended illness.

Vicki was born in Marion, Ohio on May 22, 1968 to Ronald Larch and Dianne Taylor. In 1987 Vicki gave birth to one son, Brandon Morgan. She has one sister, Cathy (Robert) Warren; two grandchildren, Zoey and Aiden Morgan; one...

Jun 29, 2023

Kenneth Thompson passed away in his home on June 29, 2023 at the age of 72 after a short courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Kenneth. He loved a quiet evening with...

Jun 29, 2023

Larry Dean Conklin, age 65, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully June 29, 2023, at Presidential Nursing Home, after a brief illness. He was born November 14, 1957, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Ralph O. and Doris F. (Southward) Conklin.

Larry was a graduate of Marion Harding High School, Class of 1976 and formerly worked at...

Jun 29, 2023

MARION - Gary Lee Staats, “Chicken Man”

Born 1-15-1945, son of Grace and Lloyd Staats (Mt Vernon OH).

Died suddenly on 6-29-2023, after a period of declining health.

Gary was an accomplished cook and restauranteur at General Frys for 35 years. He was a proud US Army veteran and paratrooper during the Vietnam...

Jun 27, 2023

Alan L Moon, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  He was born to the late Harley Moon and Barbara (Gantzler) Moon-Ingram. He graduated from Shelby High School, Class of 1971.  He was a proud Marine Corp Veteran, always displaying by wearing a t-shirt or ball cap.

Alan loved bowling and was an avid fan...

Jun 21, 2023

Jason Douglas Malone, Sr., age 49, passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1973, to the late Emma Gilda Owens and Craig Douglas Malone.

Jason was a father and grandfather. Along with being a dad that loved his children deeply, his favorite and proudest part of life was being a pawpaw to...

Jun 20, 2023

Larry C Kelly, age 75 of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2023, following complications from a stroke in 2013. Larry was born August 23, 1947. He was the youngest of four children of the late Floyd and Donna (Gebby) Kelly. He is preceded in death also by his sister and brother-in-law, Donna Lou and...

Jun 11, 2023

James Allen Pfleider went to be with the lord on June 11, 2023, after a long-fought battle with end stage kidney disease. Jim was born November 29, 1945, to John and Charlene (McKenzie) Pfleider.  He graduated from Elgin High school in 1965 and  spent 38 years as a route salesman for Frito Lay.  He will forever be remembered as...

Jun 11, 2023

Sheri K. Williams, age 51, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly June 11, 2023, at home. She was born February 13, 1972, to the late Omer F. “Bud” Williams and April (Van Way) Williams who survives in Marion.

Sheri is survived by her 3 girls; Ashley (Henry Rollins) Parker, FL, Brittany Pride, Crooksville, OH, and Chelsea (Steven...

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra Jill (Palmer) Humphrey of Galion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in Crestline, Ohio on August 28, 1943, to Edna E. (Volk) and Gilbert D. Palmer. She graduated from Galion High School and High School in Arizona in 1961.

She announced her engagement June 10, 1961, Sandra married the love...

Jun 5, 2023

Pearlie Mitchell, age 81, passed away on June 5, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. She was born on June 30, 1941, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Early Johnson and Minnie Lambert.

She loved going shopping; Walmart and the thrift store were her favorite places to go. She loved spending time with her family; especially with her...

May 30, 2023

Marilyn Louise Wolf, age 74, passed away May 30, 2023. She was born October 6, 1948, to the late Joseph G. Wolf, Sr. and Helen Gertrude White in Kenton, Ohio.

She graduated from Elgin High School and continued her education to become an RN.

She was of the Catholic faith.

Marilyn retired from...

May 29, 2023

Kathy E. Martin, age 71 of Marion, Passed away May 29, 2023. She was born February 1st, 1952, to the late Mark and Wilda (Saunders) Aldridge.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, sister: Brenda S. Marks and many other beloved family members.

Kathy lived in Marion her entire life, and was lastly employed...

May 19, 2023

Tyrone Mallory, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1960, to the late Jesse Coats and Geneva Mallory.

He was an avid fisherman, loved cooking, music; jazz and blues, a true OSU and Cleveland Browns fan. He coached midget football and loved playing softball.

He leaves...

May 14, 2023

Helen Tennar, 69, of Marion, passed away on May 14th, 2023.

She was born on October 3, 1953 to Bob and Fern Cochenour.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents and husband Forest Eugene Tennar, Sr.

She is survived by children Robert Tennar, Forest Tennar (Anne), and Viola Orr; and by her...

May 10, 2023

David Wayne Watson, of Marion, passed peacefully at home on May 10, 2023.

He was born on June 20, 1949 to the late Ralph Watson and Marilyn (Grandstaff) Johnson. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in the class of 1967.

He loved reflecting on his time in the military and was very supportive of...

May 5, 2023

DOUGLAS JOHN CRATTY, MARION, OHIO, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1964, in Mt. Gilead, OH to Melvin and Viola Cratty. Doug attended Pleasant local schools.

Doug was known for his work installing carpet whenever he was able to, and he worked for many different employers in...