Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

Mark Allen Merrill, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday September 15, 2020 in Marion, OH. He was born on June 16, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Dane and Betty (Chalfant) Merrill.

Mark is survived by his loving wife Marianne (Henault) Merrill, since May 21, 1994; daughters Lavone Merrill, Anita Merrill;...

Sep 9, 2020

William Harold Jeffrey, age 55 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 4:23 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

William was born on March 2nd, 1965 in Tampa, Florida, Son of James and Rosemary (Hunter) Jeffrey. He was a graduate of Harding High. On November 3rd,1995, William was united in marriage to Tonya Lynn Crabtree....

Sep 9, 2020

Rick Leroy Beltz, age 52, passed away on Wednesday September 09, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1968 in Marion, OH to Raymond and Lilly (Higgins) Beltz.

Rick is survived by his children; Ashley Rene Beltz, Brooke Nicole Beltz, Dylan Leroy Beltz; parents Raymond and Lilly Beltz; brother Lynn Ray Beltz; and grandchildren Braylon Thompson, Sophia...

Sep 8, 2020

Shontrel Charles Mallory /Campbell age 30 went home to be with the lord on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Riverside Methodist   Hospital. Shontrel was born August 22, 1990 to Pamela Mallory   Peavy and Charles Campbell.

Shontrel completed general studies at Marion Harding School, and received his certification for Missionary at Tri-River Career school. He worked at Marion...

Aug 10, 2020

Janet M. Palm, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 12, 1937 in Sprague, West Virginia to the late Harry and Nora (Smith) Triggs.

Her family moved to Beckley, West Virginia, in the late 1930’s.  Loved by staff and...

Aug 6, 2020

Marilyn Tuttle, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 06 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on May 6th, 1940 to Raymond and Mary (Wertman) White. On February 3rd, 1995 she married James (Jim) Tuttle and he survives. She is also survived by her brother Raymond (Sandy) White and two nieces. She adored her three stepchildren Monica...

Aug 3, 2020

Harold Eugene Crist, age 68, passed away at home on Monday August 03, 2020 in Marion, OH. Harold was born on November 20, 1951 in Galion, OH to the late Robert and Dorothy (Lyle) Crist.

Harold is survived by his siblings: Dorothy Roberta Crist, Robert L. (Mary) Crist, George (Sue) Crist, Bill Crist, and Wayne (Gloria) Crist....

Jul 26, 2020

William Creed Jobes, age 83, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.

William was born on September 22, 1936 to the late Ordon and Florence (Huffman) Jobes in Parkersburg, WV.

Funeral Arrangements handled by Edwards Funeral Service.

No services will be held at this time.

Jul 26, 2020

William R. Hamby, age 73, of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.

Bill was born June 15, 1947 to the late Lonnie and Marie Hamby at Red Jacket, WV. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by brothers: Lonnie, Arnold, and Donald Hamby; sisters Lois Justice and Kimberly...

Jul 26, 2020

Drew Franklin Gannon, age 40, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020. He was born on December 11, 1979 in Marion, OH to the late Brenda (Wiesenberger) and Robert Gannon.

Drew is survived by his loving wife; Victoria (Dodson) Gannon; children Samuel Gannon, Drake Gannon, Alexia Gannon, Summer Gannon, Tasia Riely; brothers Paul (Jessica) Dunn, Tyler Cave, Robert...

Jul 24, 2020

Our beloved Alice Ann Vallance, 78, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Community Health Center. She had resided with her sister and caregiver, Annette (David) Brammell. Alice was born on September 14, 1941. Alice was extra special and had a special place in the hearts of her family. She was full of joy and always ready with...

Jul 16, 2020

Matthew Elliot Dildine, age 42, passed away tragically on July 16, 2020. Matthew was born on March 19, 1978 in Columbus, OH to the late Norman and Linda Lou (Cox) Dildine. He graduated from high school, and continued his life. He leaves behind his siblings, his children, and several friends.

No services are planned at this time....

Jul 15, 2020

Wayne Ellsworth Turner, age 59, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on August 31, 1960 in Marion, OH to the late Jimmie and Glenna (Miller) Turner. Wayne is survived by his children: sons; Ryan and Aaron, daughters; Corrie Jo and Lauren Margene; sisters Glenda Mercer, Linda Turner; brother Lee...

Jul 10, 2020

Mary Alyce Danner, 97, passed away on July 10, 2020 at Heartland of Marion. She was born August 20, 1922 to Henry and Bertha (Haines) Schmelzer. Graduated from Harding High School in 1940. For several years she was the manager of the Shoe Dept. at Klines Dept. Store. In later years she worked for her son at the United...

Jul 6, 2020

Thomas R. “Tim” Troyer of Marion passed away July 6, 2020 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by family. Tim was born to Harvey Troyer and Stella Brushwood in Lawrence County Ohio on December 23, 1948. On August 4, 1966 he married Judith (Wyatt) Troyer in Clintwood VA.

Tim worked for many years as manager and mechanic at...

Jul 5, 2020

Lonnie R. Blair, age 55, passed away at home on July 5, 2020. Lonnie was born to the late Ozzie and Eva (Hemming) Blair on February 22, 1965. There are many who will grieve his passing.

No services are scheduled per family wishes.

Edwards Funeral Service is honored to be serving the family at this...

Jun 28, 2020

Jerry Kyle Benson, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at Marion General Hospital on Sunday June 28, 2020. Jerry was born on March 15, 1962 in Marion, OH to the late Willard and Betty (Watson) Benson. He graduated high school and gave 20 years of his work life to Marion Steel/Nucor, most recently working at Whirlpool.

Jerry married...

Jun 21, 2020

Susan Diane Armstrong, age 71, passed away on June 21, 2020 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.

She was born on March 01, 1949 in Ohio to the late Emojean (Stout) and Charles L. Crevison.

Susan will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

FULL OBITUARY PENDING.

Jun 19, 2020

Donald Joe Patrick, age 81, passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. Joe was born on January 26, 1939 in Mt. Victory, OH to the late Charles Patrick and Edith Rockhold.

He is survived by his loving wife, Waltraud “Wally” Patrick, his sons Randy (Maureen) Patrick, Brian (Jenny) Patrick, brothers, Douglas (Linda) Patrick,...

Jun 16, 2020

Herman Carl Frank, born July 20, 1932, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 to be with his loving wife, Shirley, who preceded him in death June 2, 2020. He was a devoted and loving husband for 69 years to Shirley.   After her diagnosis of dementia, he became her primary caregiver and taught himself how to cook from her...