Obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2020

Amanda Lucille Marcum, age 77, passed away on Friday June 12, 2020 at Galion Pointe Nursing Home.

She was born on May 26, 1943 to Fozzie Rhodes and Effie Ingram.

Amanda proudly served in the US Army.

No services will be held at this time.

Edwards Funeral Service is honored to...

Jun 10, 2020

Lucian Nathaniel Ledley, age 3, of New Bloomington, passed away at Marion General Hospital following a tragic accident on June 10, 2020. He was born on December 08, 2016 to Nathan and Evelyn (Robinson) Ledley.

Lucian was so full of joy with an infectious laugh.

He is survived by his parents; his sister Lorelei Ledley;...

Jun 9, 2020

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Wendy (Thornton) Weiss left this earth and danced her way into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her passing was unexpected. Anyone who was close to Wendy, knew that first and foremost, she was a woman of tremendous faith and courage. She was passionate about life and her Lord.

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Jun 6, 2020

Tasha Nadine Jones, age 34, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday June 06, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1985 in Marion, Ohio to Ronald and Mary (Tackett) Jolliff. Tasha is survived by her parents; loving husband Brett Burns; sister Tonya Jones; and friend Kova Jackson.

There will be no services...

Jun 6, 2020

Bobby Dwight Mills, age 75, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday June 06, 2020. He was born on August 06, 1944 in Gallagher, West Virginia to the late Oscar and Jewel (Reid) Mills.

He is survived by his loving wife; Betty (Woods) Mills; children Lin (Cindy) Mills, Tracy (David) Walker; brothers Oscar...

Jun 2, 2020

Shirley Zana Mercer Frank, born February 28, 1933, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was the loving wife for 69 years to Herman C. Frank, who survives her and cherished her.  After raising their children, they enjoyed traveling extensively to  Australia, Spain, Hawaii and most of the other 50...

May 25, 2020

John M. Coon, age 74, passed away on Monday May 25, 2020 at Marion Pointe. He was born on June 21, 1945 in Marion, OH to the late Frank and Marie (Widner) Coon.

There will be no services at this time.

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

May 23, 2020

Marion – Robert Jay Cunningham, age 87, of Marion, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born May 16, 1933, in Marion, Ohio to the late Lewis and Marie Cunningham.  Bob was the fourth child of nine siblings, Louie Jr., JoAnn, Jim, Bob, Loren, Marty, Marsha, Linda, and Charlie.   He was preceded...

May 20, 2020

Randy Allen Wood, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1956 in Marion, OH to Robert and Doretta (Hopkins) Wood. He graduated from Ridgedale High School in 1974. He Married the love of his life Debra (Pierce) on February 16, 1985. Randy loved his family more...

May 20, 2020

Norma L. Bishop born on August 10, 1932 to Clarence and Myrtle (Clunk) Martin in Bowling Green, Ohio. Married Otis H. Bishop Sr. on November 18, 1950 in Greenup, Kentucky. She was one of 10 children, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by son; Otis Jr. (Tina) Bishop of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter Carolyn Bishop of Marion, Ohio; 5 Grandchildren,...