Obituaries

Aug 23, 2022

Marion – Bonnie Faye Thacker, age 70 of Marion, died late Tuesday evening at Marion General Hospital.

She was born May 11, 1952 in Garner, Kentucky to the late Lindsey and Alice (Slone) Slone.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Samantha Lynn Thacker, sisters: Avenell (Ron) Gayheart, Betty (Jim deceased) Norris, Donna (Paul) Miller, brothers:...

Aug 23, 2022

Mt. Gilead – Oria Irene Lee, age 73, died Tuesday Morning August 23, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on June 20, 1949 in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Arthur Lemaster and Laura Alice Beller.

Irene married Dwayne Lee and he survives at home.

Visitation will be held...

Aug 20, 2022

Jamear Anthony Douglas, 17, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born October 11, 2004, in Marion, Ohio to Jerome Douglas, Sr. and Fransenie Freeman. He was a senior at Marion Harding High School, class of 2023.

Jamear loved to play basketball with his friends and loved his time with his brothers...

Aug 20, 2022

Dale Lyn McQuistion, age 58, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022 at 2:28 pm at Marion General Hospital.

Dale was born February 20, 1964 in Marion, Ohio to Richard A. McQuistion and Bonnilynn Cook McQuistion.

Dale had four nephews, Derek Ray, Rusty Tyler, Nicholas, and Roger.

Dale is survived by his mother Bonnilynn...

Aug 10, 2022

Lisa W. Price, age 52 of Marion, died peacefully at home Wednesday August 10 th 2022. Following a battle with a heart condition.

Lisa was born on November 18 th 1969 to McKinley and Hulda Salyers. She Married Tom Allen Price Sr. on January 10th 1991.

Lisa Enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and...

Aug 5, 2022

Katherine Lea (Kaylie) Gwinner, born July 5th,1986, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 5th, 2022.

Kaylie had a personality that was larger than life. Her presence in a room was felt by all. Her kindness and willingness to help anyone in need was one of her biggest assets. She could also be described as a fun-...

Aug 4, 2022

James “Wayne” Stewart, 87 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Avita Galion Hospital. Wayne was born in Primrose, Missouri on August 10, 1934, to the late James Jackson Stewart and Ruth Mae (Eggers) Stewart. Wayne attended Bismarck High School in Bismark MO until his junior year. He left for the big city of St. Louis where he...

Aug 4, 2022

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Melody Star Speakman, age 69, passed away at ProMedica Nursing Home in Marion, Ohio.

She was born on December 13, 1952, to Stanley E. and Betty J. (Saunders) Long.

When she was young, she had a love for horses. Her favorite being a pony...

Jul 31, 2022

Aubrey Gene Lowe, 88, of Prospect, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday July 31, 2022.

Born March 15, 1934, in Pikeville, KY to the late Roland T and Minnie (Gilliam) Lowe. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by his brothers: Mayo Leslie, Paul and Crit Lowe, his sisters Edith...

Jul 30, 2022

Lorenzo Eugene “Stanky” Green -

Lorenzo E. Green, age 44 of Marion, Ohio departed this life and was reunited with his mother on Saturday,  July 30, 2022.

He was born on October 1, 1977 in Marion, Ohio the  son of the late Rosa Lee Green-Jones, and Demetri  Naomi Hence.

Lorenzo attended Marion Harding...

Jul 30, 2022

Heather Ruie Risner age 36, walked the path to heaven on July 30, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1986, in Paintsville Kentucky. Surviving her include her parents,  Father Till Jr. and Grace Risner of Marion, Ohio, mother Kathy and Jeremy Birt of Raymond, Ohio, three children; son Tucker Rodgers, and two daughters Aleah Rodgers and Kaydence Rodgers...

Jul 27, 2022

Corrina Danielle Beatty, age 32, was a talented artist, great friend, loving daughter, aunt, sister, granddaughter, and niece, who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father Thomas R. Beatty.

Surviving her includes her mother; Lisa A. Beatty, brother; Logan T. (Kali) Beatty, niece; Raegan G. Beatty, grandfather; Donald J. Beatty,...

Jul 27, 2022

Constance "Connie" Laura (Finnegan) Criswell, of New Bloomington, passed away on July 27, 2022. She was born on January 05, 1936, in Marion, OH to the late Marie (Schuler) and Luke Finnegan.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband Tom Criswell; 3 sisters, 4 brothers; son-in-law Steve Fishpaw.

She is survived by children; Melinda...

Jul 27, 2022

Jennie Louise (Showers) Martin, formerly of Marion, OH, age 97, passed away on July 27, 2022, in Marysville. She was born on March 01, 1925, to the late James and Orpha (Thompson) Showers in Marion, OH.

Jennie was a cook at River Valley School District for many years. She was loved by everyone, and made friends very...

Jul 20, 2022

Martha Amalia Andreoni of Columbus, OH, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at age 72.  Her longtime friend/companion, Kim Little and her sister, Victoria Andreoni (Lou Saunders) were her care-givers.

Martha was born July 26, 1949 to Benny and Ruth (Stebelton) Andreoni.  She was a sister to four siblings.  Martha worked as a bookkeeper for the...

Jul 7, 2022

Rosa Ann Howard, age 77, passed away on Thursday July 07, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1944 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Martha (Montgomery) and Arvel Russell.

Rosa is survived by her loving husband Hollie Howard of 61 years, children;  Randal (Candy) Howard, and Terry (Deanna) Howard, grandkids; Adam (Sherri)...

Jul 6, 2022

Terry Jo Kinder, 61, of Marion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 after a long battle with drug addiction.

She was born in Marion, Ohio on September 7th, 1960, the daughter of the late Joe Wayne Kinder and the late Norma Jean Kinder(Prater) of Marion, Ohio. She graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf in...

Jul 4, 2022

Garrett Khristian Cole, age 3 months, passed away on July 04, 2022 in Marion, OH. He was born on March 21, 2022 in Marion, OH to this parents Nikya Owens and Karon Cole. He is survived by his   parents; sister Josephine Owens; brothers Xavion Austin, Courtlyn Myles, Karon Cole Jr.; grandmothers Judy Young, Tanya Cole; grandpa Phillip Owens.; aunts...

Jul 4, 2022

Herschel Eugene White, age 87, passed away on Monday July 04, 2022, in Marion, OH. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Marion, OH to the late Verna (Hartley) and Joseph White Sr. Herschel was a mechanic for 30 years.

He is survived by his children:  Lola (Pat) Henry, Linda (Ed) Walsh, Cathy (Ron) Stover ,...

Jun 25, 2022

Shawn Patrick Akers, age 51, passed away on June 25, 2022, at Marion General Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born June 9, 1971, in Marion, Ohio to David Akers SR. and  Anna Louise Akers (Hamby).  He graduated from Harding High School class of 1989.

Shawn worked at Honda of America Manufacturing for...