Obituaries

William Franklin Waugh

William Franklin Waugh

Jan 20, 2015

William Franklin Waugh, age 63, of Marion passed away late Monday evening at Marion General Hospital. He was born in Marion on November 16, 1951, the son of the late Hazel (Edwards) Waugh and Glendon Waugh. Surviving are his son; Gary Waugh of Bellville, his daughter; Angela Bryant of Marion, 2 brothers; George Waugh of Edison and Gerald Waugh of...

Roger Dale Landon

Roger Dale Landon

Jan 16, 2015

Roger D. Landon, age 63, of Galion passed courageously and peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 16, 2015 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Marion on August 14, 1951 to the late Hershel and Mary Jane (Brown) Landon. Roger was also preceded in death by his sister; Kay (Landon)...

Mary Irene Steele

Mary Irene Steele

Jan 6, 2015

Mary Irene Taylor Steele, born May 21, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away January 6, 2015 at Sterling House of Marion. In 1947 she married Jack Steele with whom she had two daughters, Connie (Jim) Schaefer and Pattie (Jim) Henkel. In 1962 she and her family moved to Marion, Ohio where she lived the rest of her life. Mary...

Billy Dozier

Billy Dozier

Jan 1, 2015

Billy Dozier, age 76, of Marion passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2015 at his home. Born in Columbus, Georgia on October 24, 1938 to Leroy and Rosa (Flewellen) Dozier, Billy was a 1957 graduate of Marion Harding High School. Billy loved sports, especially bowling, baseball and softball and was of course, a huge Buckeye fan. He had been employed by...

Joshua James Barry

Joshua James Barry

Dec 25, 2014

Joshua James Barry, age 30, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2014. Born in Marion on September 23, 1984 to Max Barry and Sheila Christopher Barry, Joshua was an employee of Cummins Facility Services. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Dwight "Ike" Barry, Ellen Joyce Quay Barry and John Christopher and a sister; Bobbie Jo Barry....

Gloria Jean Graham

Gloria Jean Graham

Dec 23, 2014

Gloria Jean Graham, age 72, of Marion, passed away early Tuesday morning at her home. Born in Russell, Kentucky on August 28, 1942 to Cecil and Edna (Blevins) Friley, she married Gerald Graham 32 years ago and he survives at home. Gloria had been a nurse's aide and was devoted to her family and friends. Also surviving are her children;...

Ruth Anne Bowie

Ruth Anne Bowie

Dec 23, 2014

Ruth Anne Bowie, age 75, of Marion passed away late Tuesday afternoon at Kindred Healthcare Center. Born in Gary, Indiana on January 2, 1939 to Ora and Marie (Love) Huffman, she married Robert Bowie on May 25, 1957 and he survives at home. Ruth was a member of Berean Baptist Church and was known for her abilities as a seamstress...

Michael Solomon Draper Sr

Michael Solomon Draper Sr

Dec 17, 2014

Michael S. Draper, age 62, of Marion, passed away at his home on December 17, 2014 after a brief illness. Born on April 2, 1952 in Marion to Charles S. and Viola (Tombs) Draper, he served his country during the Viet Nam Conflict as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mary Beatrice Houston

Mary Beatrice Houston

Dec 16, 2014

Mary Beatrice Houston (formerly Mary B Scott), age 94, of Marion passed Tuesday, December 16, 2014 during the early morning hours following a long illness. Mary was born August 1, 1920, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Nellie E Scott and William Scott. Mary moved with her family to Marion at the age of two. It was in Marion that she chose...

Joan McGlothlin

Joan McGlothlin

Dec 4, 2014

Joan "Jo" McGlothlin went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2014 at the age of 59. She was born in Marion, Ohio on January 16, 1955. Joan was a kind and loving woman who loved her family and cared for all of God's children. Joan is survived by her husband of twenty-years; Ronnie Rawlins, three beautiful daughters; Jennifer...

John Richard Turner

John Richard Turner

Nov 28, 2014

John Richard Turner, age 89, of Marion passed away early Friday afternoon at his home. Born in Marion on June 24, 1925 to Harry and Nestle (Freet) Turner, he was a graduate of Harding High School. John was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Navy. He married the former Margaret Spires on April 6, 1946 who...

Robert L Beaver

Robert L Beaver

Nov 24, 2014

Robert L. "Bob" Beaver, age 93, passed away early on the evening of November 24, 2014. Born August 17, 1921 in Cantrall, Illinois to the late Otto and Louise (Ritterbush) Beaver, he married the former Mary Gatschenberger on July 28, 1945. Bob was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Leslie and David. Survivors include his wife; Mary, his 2 daughters;...

Brett Eugene Beery

Brett Eugene Beery

Nov 21, 2014

Brett Eugene Beery, age 47, of LaRue passed away Friday afternoon at Marion General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Marion on February 10, 1967 to Ronald and Sheryl (Cochran) Beery, Brett had been a General Manager at Burger King prior to his illness. He had also served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in...

Allen David Morthland

Allen David Morthland

Nov 15, 2014

In keeping with Allen's wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Private burial will be held at a later date in Galion, Ohio.

Daniel Kane

Daniel Kane

Nov 11, 2014

Daniel Thomas Kane, age 67, of Marion passed away early Tuesday evening at the Daniel Drake Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 29, 1947 to Thomas and Irma (Posh) Kane, he married the former Carole Roberts on January 5, 2004 and she survives at home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and...

Julia Ann Cowan

Julia Ann Cowan

Nov 10, 2014

Julia Ann Cowan, age 77, of Marion passed away late Monday morning at her home. She was born on January 14, 1937 and adopted at the age of 7 weeks by Ira Cowan. Never married, she had been a participating member of the Industrial Sheltered Workshop at MARCA and was preceded in death by a step-sister; Ruth.

William R Solomon Jr

William R Solomon Jr

Oct 22, 2014

William R. Solomon Jr., age 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home. Born in Marion, Ohio on November 22, 1938 to William R. and Faye (Wilson) Solomon Sr., he married the former Mourine Bailey on May 4, 1958 who preceded him in death on October 3, 2005. William had been a welder during his working years. Survivors...

Venard "Ben" Blevins

Venard "Ben" Blevins

Oct 16, 2014

Venard "Ben" Blevins, age 79, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born in Greenup, Kentucky on December 29, 1934 to Jessie and Darlene (Nelson) Blevins, he married the former Dorothy Hawkins in Marion on February 3, 1965 and she survives at home. Ben served his country in the United States Army during the...

James Roland Hughes

James Roland Hughes

Oct 15, 2014

James Roland Hughes, age 77, of Marion, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 15, 1937 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Heskell and Faye (York) Hughes. James attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union of Marion and retired from Marion Steel after 34 years of service. He...

Jimmie Ray Hicks

Jimmie Ray Hicks

Oct 6, 2014

Jimmie Ray Hicks, age 58 of Marion, passed away on October 6th at 2:14 AM from natural causes. Jimmie was born in Marion on July 24, 1956 and was the son of Maxie Wicker and the late Joe Hicks. He received his GED from Marion City Schools. Jimmie is survived by his two sons; Jimmie Joe Hicks of Ft. Hood,...

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