Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

Stephen (Steve) Cochran, 69 of Kenton, Ohio passed away peacefully on 9/13/2021 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and MaryAnn, his sisters Sherry and Marlis, and his son Billy. He is survived by his daughter DeeAnna (Jeff) and their children Jacob, Jared, and Hunter, Billy’s family, Amanda, Brandon, Melanie, Alexander, Samuel, and...

Sep 11, 2021

Ernest Keith Lyons, 80, of Marion, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 11, 2021. Ernie was devoted to first and foremost, GOD, his family, and his career. He proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force in top security. He was in the Air Force Reserve from May 1963...

Sep 9, 2021

Marilyn Mae Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born May 14, 1928 to the late Earl and Carolyn Grandstaff in Croton, Ohio.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Dave Watson and Jeff (Amie) Johnson, a daughter; Debbie (Bill) Bowers. Five Grandchildren, Andy Watson, Nick (Tabbie) Watson, Nathan Watson, Kaylee...

Sep 2, 2021

Tina McTaggart, 54, was born July 22,1967 in Canton, Georgia. And was raised in Ballground, ga. Passed September 2,2021 at home in Waldo Ohio due to medical reasons. Survived by her mother; Thelma McTaggart, a daughter; Talma McTaggart, three sons; Joseph Johnson (Brandy), Brandon Johnson (Catherine), Thomas Kincaid and a daughter; Alyssa Montgomery (Austin), two sisters; Adrienne Blanton, Leona...

Aug 30, 2021

Dorothy Ann Wilson, 73, passed on Monday August 30, 2021. She was born April 25, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to the late George & Thelma Speakman

She is survived by her husband; Donald, a daughter, Tracy Wilson (Keith), a Grandson; Cameron Abrams, a step-daughter; Kim Maczko, a step-grandson; Sean Maczko, Sister; Helen Winterrowd (Steve), brother; Steve Speakman...

Aug 28, 2021

Alma Jean Lampkin, 57, was born in Whiteville Tennessee and moved to Marion in 1972. She went through the Marion School system and graduated in 1982 from The Harding High School. She loved playing softball, along with coaching her twin daughters. She really enjoyed fishing every chance she got. Alma donated her free time to helping with community projects...

Aug 28, 2021

Beverly Ann Brown, 72, of Marion Ohio, passed Saturday August 28th peacefully at home. She was born September 29, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Clayton and Mary Morgan. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jerry Brown, a daughter; Cindy Mchargue and great grand-daughter, Saydee, a grandson Mason Mchargue, and two Granddaughters,  Brittany &...

Aug 24, 2021

Brandon Cantrell, 29, of Marion Passed on Tuesday August 24, 2021. He was born October 8, 1991 in Marion, Ohio to Tommy & Tami Cantrell.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Destiny Cantrell, his mother Tami, 3 brothers; Tommy Cantrell (Shanna), Kevin Cantrell, and Savion Villeda, 3 sisters, Brittany Cantrell, Toni Sparks, Launa Villeda, and a grandmother;...

Aug 23, 2021

Cynthia L. (Pritt) Kauble, 49 of Marion, went to be with the Lord and joined her cherished father Jerry in Heaven Monday night August 23, 2021 at Marion General Hospital due to complications of Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Marion, OH to Jerry and Mildred Pritt on March 25, 1972, Cindi was...

Aug 21, 2021

Benjamin Paul Messmer, 39, passed Saturday August 21st at home. Benjamin was born August 19, 1982 in Jacksonville, FL

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Amy Messmer, four children; Shannon Salyer, Alaina Messmer, Jeremy King, and Bianca King. A brother; Matthew Robinette (Kala), a sister; Andrea Buggs (Desmond), a Step-father Clayton Marcum.

He is preceded...

Aug 16, 2021

Dawn Nicole Swihart, 42, of Marion passed on August 16th. She was born April 30, 1979 in Marion, Ohio

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Nannette Richardson, Dad; Leonard Wayne Richardson, her husband, Jeffrey Swihart, a son; Brendan, a daughter; Brielle, a Brother; Anthony Richardson, Grandmother; Betty, and mother and father-in-law, Bill & Bev Swihart,...

Aug 14, 2021

James (Jimbo) Allen Thomas, 52, passed away Saturday August 14,2021 at his home in Marion, Ohio. He was born in Marion March 21, 1969, to Lynn and Carolyn (Hughes) Thomas. He attended Elgin and Tri-Rivers Schools.

Jim married Katrina Doss November 13,1987 in Larue, Ohio. They had a daughter, Tiffany Rose of Warren, Ohio who survives. Jim...

Aug 1, 2021

Carol Sue Weaver, age 74 was born November 30, 1946 in Marion, Ohio to the late Esther Jean and Glenn Dale Roshon. She passed away August 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry and her two children; Rod Weaver and Lorie (Trey) Dutton. As well as five siblings Rose Wolf Saunders, Linda...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert Charles Mehaffey, 72, of Prospect, OH went to be with our Lord in Heaven Wednesday, July 21st 2021 at OSU hospital. He had battled different illnesses for the past several years. He fought harder than any man could to be with his beloved wife and family.

Robert was born December 11, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to...

Jul 18, 2021

Billy Jean Ochier was born on July 16, 1940 to William and Almeda (Cozad) Ochier in Kenton, Ohio. Billy passed away on July 18, 2021 after a long fought battle with kidney disease. He was married to Nellie Morris February 24, 1962 who passed away October 16, 1995.

Bill graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business management...

Jul 15, 2021

Jud Daniel Haines, beloved son of Dan Haines and Lavona Howard Haines, died unexpectedly on July 15th, 2021. Jud was born on September 25th, 1986 in Marion, OH where he graduated from Marion Harding High School. He was possessed of a generous heart, and known for his kindness, and willingness to help others, as well as his sense of...

Jul 11, 2021

Steven Michael Reisinger was born January 15, 1949 and passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on July 11, 2021 in Delaware, Ohio. His childhood nickname of Butch stuck throughout his life. Butch loved family gatherings and cookouts and visiting family in Florida where he also lived for many years. He was passionate about hunting and thoroughly...

Jul 6, 2021

Cyndra Kaye Brewer, born June 13th, 1963, unexpectedly left our earth to be with her Lord on July 6th. Preceding her in death were her father, Max Brewer, and mother, Saundra Walker.

Cyndra is survived by two brothers, Michael (Ruth Weinbrom) Brewer and Matthew (Roxanne Conkle) Brewer, as well as two sisters, Brenda Brewer, and Jamie (George)...

Jul 2, 2021

Todd William Coleman was born December 27, 1962 in Charleston WV.  He passed away at home July 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the youngest son of the late Alfred & Lucille Coleman.

Todd owned and operated Affordable Carpet Care Steam Cleaning business, which put him in position to do what he loved; talking to...

Jul 2, 2021

Michael Wayne Rayburn 71, was welcomed into heaven on Friday July 2, at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born on January 13, 1950, to Marie (Rayburn) Graybill and the late Glen Rayburn in South Charleston, West Virginia.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a grandchild Jason Rayburn, great grandchild...