Obituaries

Oct 20, 2020

Raymond Edward “Wild Man” Butler, 81, of Marion, passed away on October 20, 2020 at Marion General battling cancer. Raymond was born to the late George and Starling (Orians) Butler on August 1, 1939. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1957. Ray was known for his love of karaoke - especially singing Elvis Presley, classic cars, and...

Oct 18, 2020

Anna Louise Akers, age 77, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020 at Marion General Hospital with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on October 22, 1942 in North Matewan, West Virginia to Lonnie Hamby and Marie (Meade) Hamby. She graduated from Magnolia High School class of 1960.

Anna married David Akers December 27, 1960...

Oct 11, 2020

Mother Bertha Barber left this earth for her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.  She was born March 1, 1939 to the late Valley and Odean Brown in Leland, Mississippi.  She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age.

In 1969 she relocated her family to Marion, Ohio. ...

Oct 7, 2020

Timothy Pugh, Age 63 passed away on Wednesday,October 7th, 2020. He was born on October 19th, 1956 to the late Edman and Virginia (Roberts) Pugh. He is survived by 2 sons Tim Pugh Jr.of Willard and Josh Pugh also of Willard, one step son Chris Barnett of Bucyrus, brothers Ron and Mike Pugh, and sister Linda Pugh. In addition...

Oct 5, 2020

A beloved father and grandfather born September 25, 1930, Regis J. Lynch was a long-time resident of Marion, aged 90, who passed away suddenly in the early hours of Monday, October 5, 2020 at his daughter Traci’s home. A native of Pittsburgh, Rege was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy Lynch and lived for many years in...

Oct 5, 2020

Eric Arden Meadows, born July 30, 1960 in King County, Washington. Eric passed at home on October 05, 2020 after a 4 year battle of cancer with his family surrounding him. Eric was the owner and operator of Meadows Heating and Cooling for many years. His loved his family dearly and loved spending time with his children. He loved...

Oct 3, 2020

Thomas Robert Beatty, 55, of Marion, died Saturday October 3, 2020 at home. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Cpl. He was born in Kenton March 17, 1965, a son of Donald Jay Beatty, who survives in Marion, and the late Linda Lee Clay. He married Lisa A. Beatty on Febuary 17, 1987; she also...

Sep 29, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Rita Lou (Lyon) Payne, beloved wife and loving mother, passed away in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 88.

Rita was born on November 6, 1931 in Marion, Ohio to Basil and Ferne Lyon.  She graduated from Harding High School in 1949 and was married to Stanley W. Payne...

Sep 23, 2020

William K. (Bill) Neuhart, 80 passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 peacefully at his home.  He was born September 23, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Albert and Belva Neuhart.   After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army and served during the Vietnam War.  Once his service was complete, he returned home and moved to Marion,...

Sep 21, 2020

Nancy Diane Dilsaver, aged 88, passed away on Monday September 21, 2020 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, Ohio.

She was born on July 18, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert Whitehead and Mabel Guyton.

Nancy is survived by step daughter; Cathy (Jon) Schelb; grandchildren Logan and Sonni Combs, Heather and John Goepfert, Kevin...

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...