Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Randy Gene Hickok
Oct 6, 2014
Randy Gene Hickok, age 50, of Marion passed away early Monday evening at Marion General Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1963 in Mesa, Arizona to Ronald G. and Bonnie (Boggess) Hickok. Preceding him in death were his father and a brother; Terry A. Hickok. Surviving are his mother, his wife; Elizabeth (Peters) Hickok, 3 sisters; Tonya Crabtree, Kimberly...
Howard JR King
Sep 30, 2014
Howard J.R. King, age 62, of Circleville, Ohio went home on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio. Howard was born June 16, 1952 to the late Percy Lee and Annie Mae (Owens) King in Leighton, Alabama. Howard served proudly in the United States Army where he completed one tour of duty in...
Betty Jane Leib
Sep 21, 2014
Betty Jane Leib, age 97, of Marion passed away Sunday morning at Kingston Residence. Born in Marion on September 10, 1917 to Thomas and Frances (Stalter) Leib, she was a graduate of Harding High School (1936) and also the Marion Business College. Betty was a faithful member of Central Christian Church, a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club...
Virginia C. Seiter
Aug 21, 2014
Virginia C. Seiter passed away at Heartland of Marion on August 21, 2014. She was born in Marion County on October 20, 1921 to the late Rev. Marvin W. and Lena Lanius Crabtree. She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School where she was a champion tennis player and played solo trumpet in the band. Virginia attended Rio Grande University...
Bernard Hughes
Aug 20, 2014
Bernard Hughes, age 62, of Lakeview, Ohio was tragically taken as the result of an automobile accident in Hardin County, Ohio. Born in Louisa, Kentucky on February 28, 1952 to Millard and Lona (Salmons) Hughes, he was a graduate of Elgin High School and had served his country in the United States Army, retiring from the military. Bernard was known...
John William Jones
Jul 26, 2014
John William Jones, age 66, of Marion, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home. John was born in Marion on February 24, 1948 to Walter and Mary (Honaker) Jones who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a son; Randall J. Jones, 2 brothers; Walter and David Jones and a grandchild; Skiley Paige Jones. John served...
Ethel Campbell Cross
Jul 25, 2014
Ethel Campbell Cross, age 78, of Marion passed away early on the morning of July 25, 2014 at the home of her daughter; Ella Reese. She was born November 14, 1935, to Mr. Wince Nelson Sr. and Mattie Campbell in Camden, Alabama. Ethel was one of twelve children, a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and confidant to all who...
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