Obituaries

Mar 26, 2022

Nicholas Jay Miller (Nick) age 20, of Marion, Oh passed away unexpectedly on March 26th. He was born on June 5, 2001 to John R Miller Sr. and Elizabeth M Brugler in Columbus, Oh.

Nick attended Marion Harding High School. He loved playing basketball, football, and baseball. He could often be found at a basketball hoop playing...

Mar 17, 2022

Brenda Kay Lomax went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 10th, 1964, to the late William Lomax and Sharon Lomax (Middleton). Proceeded in death by her brother Kenneth Lomax , her mother Sharon Lomax (Middleton) and her father William...

Mar 16, 2022

Paul Estil Irick, age 84, of Marion, OH, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Paul was born in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Pauline and Van Irick. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Don Irick and his sister, Phyllis Davenport. He is survived by his wife Georgene Irick, his daughter Paula...

Mar 15, 2022

Peggy Jo (Webb) Wright passed away on March 15, 2022 in Marion, Ohio at the age of 69, and was reunited with her husband David Wright. Peggy was born on April 18, 1952 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Peggy is survived by her children Brandi (Jeff) Zoller, Ryan (Jamie) Wright, Ellie (Justin) Moser, Shon Dellinger, Shane (Rona) Dellinger,...

Mar 14, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Tiller, 57, of Marion, OH, passed away March 14, 2022 at home due to a long battle of medical conditions. Jeff's short 57 years here on earth was lived as a free spirit and a rolling stone. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He loved hunting, fishing and camping.

Jeff was...

Mar 13, 2022

Robert Harold Byers born August 22, 1940 went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Sherill Byers, multiple sisters, a brother, a granddaughter Tonya Hilliker, and a grandson Robert Stephens. Together Robert and Sherill had eight children, Kimberly (Randall) Stephens, Linda (Salvador) Hernandez, Gina Rozell, Tonja Simms, Christy...

Mar 6, 2022

Hurley (Butch) Hicks Jr. passed peacefully on 03/06/22.

He was born on 02/01/1946 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Hurley and Ardell (White) Hicks.

He is survived by son Kelly (Robin) Hicks, Son-in-law Robert Hall, 4 brothers, Floyd (Donna) Hicks, Cecil Hicks, David (Debbie) Hicks, Kevin (Lauralie) Hicks, One sister Sue (Marven/Popeye) Adams, 5 grandkids...

Mar 5, 2022

Evan Logan Reid Williams passed away unexpectedly and entered fully into the presence of the LORD on Saturday March 5th, 2022, in Marion Ohio, he was 27 years old. While he will be grieved by many, we are thankful he will be united in the LORD with his unborn child who passed away December 2, 2021.

Evan...

Mar 5, 2022

Anna Marie Schafer, age 77, of Marion Ohio passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022, peacefully in her home.

Anna was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1944, to the late Mark and Mildred Herman. She had nine siblings.

Anna is survived by her husband James Schafer, her four daughters Theresa (William) Jolliff of...

Feb 28, 2022

CW4, Stanley W. Payne, Ret. RA, aged 90 passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care in Rock Hill, SC on 2/28/2022. Stanley was a decorated veteran who served in the Korean and Viet Nam wars. He was honorably retired in 1974 with a total of 25 years of service to his country.

Stanley was born on...

Feb 23, 2022

Henry “Bud” Scaggs Jr. passed away February 23, 2022, at the age of 92, in his hometown of Prospect, OH. His battle with heart disease and serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Henry came out a hero and stayed strong till the end.

Henry...

Feb 23, 2022

Lucy Sue Lee , 63 of Marion passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Marion, OH at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Lucy was born Saturday, October 25th, 1958 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late James Campbell and Edna May (Brown) Campbell.

Lucy is survived by her loving spouse Johnnie Lee, brothers, Mack...

Feb 20, 2022

Herman Gibson, age 80, passed away on Sunday February 20, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Kentucky to the late Vernon and Alice (Reynolds) Gibson.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Kay (Slone) Gibson, children, Sterling Gibson, Angela Massey, Kristen Frye, Richard Crissinger, siblings, Bert Randall, Vernon Gibson, Bulah...

Feb 19, 2022

Lori Anne Wooten-Grant passed away peacefully on February 19th, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Wells, her sisters Loretta Jones and Janet Wooten, and her brother James Wooten. Lori was very close to her friends and support network in the MACC community where she lived, especially Toby Westcott, and Natalie Widman. Lori was...

Feb 18, 2022

Jeanne A. (Berlin) Martin, age 83, of Marion passed away on February 18, 2022.  She was born on March 01, 1938 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Lyster L. and Ann J. (Bennett) Berlin. She attended school in Bryan, OH in a one room country school, and at Meeker, Marseilles and high school at Morral, graduating in 1956. She...

Feb 17, 2022

Roderick Thayer, age 70, passed away on Thursday February 17, 2022 at  Marion General Hospital. He was born on October 09, 1951 in Athol, Massachusetts to the late Frederick and Lorraine (Tatro) Thayer.

Preceded in death by his father Frederick Thayer, his mother Lorraine Thayer, his sister Linda Thayer, his brother Timothy Thayer and nephew Thomas Thayer....

Feb 14, 2022

Brock Daniel Miller, 25, of Nevada, OH, passed away at his residence on February 14, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1996, to the late Steven Miller and Kim Martin in Marion, Ohio. Brock was most recently employed at Peacock Water and was a 2015 graduate of Ridgedale High School. During his freshman year he met the love...

Feb 13, 2022

Michael Eugene Callahan, age 71, passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022, in Florida. He was born on September 10, 1950, in Miamisburg, OH to the late Edwin and Roberta (Edwards) Callahan. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Callahan, whom he married in Clintwood, Virginia, on March 14, 1970, kids; Robert (Andra) Bayles, Tania (Brian) Wedderspoon, Michael...

Feb 6, 2022

Charles Timothy Bloomfield (Chuck/Tim), age 60, passed away on February 6, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation facility in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was born on December 10, 1961, in Garrison, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Betty Bloomfield.

He is survived by his daughter Tasha Bloomfield of Mansfield and siblings Carolyn Howard of Bucyrus, Joyce Howell of...

Feb 2, 2022

Janice E. Chapman (Freeman), age 78, was born on March 06, 1943. She passed at Riverside unexpectedly on Wednesday evening February 2nd, 2022.

Janice loved roller skating, jitterbug dancing, and playing piano. She was an incredibly skilled seamstress and enjoyed sewing dearly. She graduated from Pleasant High School in 1961. She was employed at Marion Power Shovel,...