Obituaries

May 2, 2024

Richard E. Stineman, 90, of Marion, OH passed away on May 2, 2024.

He was born on May 4, 1933, to Kenneth and Naomi Stineman in Marion, OH.

Stationed in Colorado Springs, CO, while in the Army, Richard met Oletha Capps. They were married in June 1955.

A graduate of Marion Harding High School. Richard played the trombone in the marching band. After...

Apr 28, 2024

Royal Wayne-Jackson Bates, 6 months old, of Marion, Ohio passed away on April 28, 2024.He was born on October 24, 2023 to Alyssa Smith and Blake Bates in Marion.His favorite toy was a little round mirror, and he was very particular about having the correct binky. He loved his big sister, and he always woke up with a smile.Royal is...

Apr 22, 2024

Katherine Emerine Mitchell, “Mawmaw,” 72 of Marion, Ohio, went to God on April 22, 2024.

She was born July 31, 1951, to Helen Garrison and Sterlie Mitchell in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her cosmetology license at 16 and began her career as a hairdresser, before later joining the United States Air Force in 1970. Katherine served as a Clerk Typist and...

Apr 20, 2024

Robert Brewer, 63, of Delaware, OH passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 20, 2024.He was born on July 26, 1960 to Harold Brewer and Glenda Schoffner. He graduated from Pleasant High School and went on to serve in the Air Force as a fuel specialist. Robert married Dody Frye on February 14, 1981. They rode motorcycles together and spent...

Apr 20, 2024

Violet Lynn Keene, 3 days old, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2024.She was born to Hailey Miller and James Keene on April 17, 2024.When Hailey found out she was pregnant with a little girl, she knew that Violet would be her little angel, she just didn’t know those words would have a different meaning to them. She...

Apr 14, 2024

Joseph D. Carr, Jr., 75, of Prospect, Ohio passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital on April 14, 2024.

He was born October 18, 1948, to the late Joseph Carr, Sr. and Georgia (Honaker) Farrow in Marion, Ohio.

In 1985, he married the love of his life Helen M. Carr, and she preceded him in death in April 2022. He was also...

Apr 10, 2024

Kathy Messenger, 74, of Marion, Ohio passed away at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 10, 2024.

She is the daughter of Clifford Young and Rowena Bowen born on December 15, 1949, in Martin County Kentucky. She married Ronald E. Messenger in 1967 and they had 2 sons, Chad Messenger,...

Apr 4, 2024

Patty Sue Etheridge-Carmon, age 47, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her fiancé and her family.

She was born on January 3, 1977, in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Sue and Lewis Etheridge.

Patty spent the last 5 years living in the home she shared with her fiancé David in Caledonia, Ohio.

Patty is survived by her...

Mar 25, 2024

Preston Andrew Kline, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024.

He was born on August 29, 2002, to Robert E. Kline and Joy D. Kline (Folk) in Park Ridge, IL. He was currently serving his senior year in high school.

He enjoyed listening to music. He was always on the go...

Mar 25, 2024

Abbegale (Asher) Nicole Welch, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 25, 2024.

She was born on April 18, 2002 in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from Harding High School in 2020.

She was an artist who created many drawings and paintings. She enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons with her friends. She would always make...

Mar 25, 2024

Loretta Maxine Little, age 84, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024, at Altercare of Bucyrus, Ohio, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 5, 1939, in Galion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wilford and Mildred Maxine McPeek. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John McPeek and Roberta McPeek.

Mar 24, 2024

Joshua Aaron VanBuskirk, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2024.

He was born on April 6, 1990 to Steven and Lisa VanBuskirk in Marion.

Joshua was a dedicated partner to his fiance Sheena Hurt, and she waited on him hand and foot. Together, they never went without. Joshua and Sheena are now finally...

Mar 19, 2024

Betty Carol Conley, 82, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024.

She was born on May 28, 1941 to Raymond and Juanita Reaper in Ironton, Ohio.

Betty married Walter Conley in 1962. They enjoyed traveling together and taking vacations.

Betty was the owner of a salon, and she and Walter...

Mar 18, 2024

Charles LeRoy Glenn was born on August 21, 1946, and went to heaven on March 18, 2024. A life-long resident of Marion, Ohio, he was a member of Cavalry Bible Baptist Church for 42 years and retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 41 years of service.

A man of steadfast faith, Charles was a committed follower of Christ,...

Mar 16, 2024

Terry Anthony Lewis, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 16, 2024, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Terry was born July 1, 1960, in Eatonton, GA to Johnny Lewis and Nora Paschal. Terry attended Marion Harding High School class of 1979.

Terry worked at Reece’s Auto Sales as a car detailer. He...

Mar 16, 2024

Bobby J Hicks, age 66, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2024.

He was born August 8, 1957, to Maxie Marie Wicker and Joe Hicks, Jr. in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Harding High School.

He worked at Hills, Ames, and Goodwill. He rode his bike everywhere. He loved wolves and Indians....

Mar 14, 2024

Daniel Patrick Needham, 59, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2024.

He was born on July 19, 1964 to Thomas and Shelby Needham in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Harding High School in 1982.

Daniel married the love of his life, Rebecca, on April 8, 1988....

Mar 12, 2024

Douglas Dean Pfeiffer, 75, of Marion, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on November 22, 1948, in Cleveland Ohio to John and Geraldine (Fenn) Pfeiffer.

He was employed at Whirlpool for 37 years. He retired in 2008. He was a member of the VFW, and the American Legion....

Mar 11, 2024

Ronald Wesley Miller, 76, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024.

He was born on February 10, 1948 to John and Elsie Miller in Marion.

Ron enjoyed fishing, working on cars, building things, and shooting pool. He worked maintenance at Mopac for 31 years before retiring. Ron was always tinkering on something...

Feb 21, 2024

Christopher Bernard Cochran, 59, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2024. Chris passed away unexpectedly at home. Chris was born to Shirley Simpson Kline on April 9, 1965, in Marion, Ohio.

Chris is survived by his kids, daughters, Christina, Heather, Angel Cochran, and Jocy Coleman and son, Donny Middleton. He is survived by...