Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2024

Janet Jeanine Longsworth 83, of Marion Ohio passed away on February 15, 2024, at Presidential Post Acute surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on September 16, 1940, to parents Normal and Hazel Salyer (Rigsby) in Paintsville, Kentucky. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1965.

She married Dale William Longsworth on July...

Feb 15, 2024

Timothy Joe Lewis, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1960, to Virgil and Lissie Lewis. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1978.

Tim married Vickie Parmer on January 5, 1980. They were happily married for 43 years. They enjoyed their getaways to Hocking...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Bonsel 94, of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2024, peacefully at Marion General Hospital. She was born on February 1, 1930, to Helen Louise Rollison (Hart) and Cedric Rollison in Marion, Ohio.

Marilyn worked at Tecumseh for 17 years as a line worker. She also worked at Marion City Schools for 29 years...

Feb 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Ellen Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She peacefully departed from this world on February 9, 2024, at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 7, 1950, to Russell and Isabelle Mollenkopf. Jane lived a life rich...

Jan 27, 2024

Lorenzo Richard Paul Johnson, aged 45, was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2024.

He was born to Trudy Johnson-Campbell and the late Lorenza (Boo) Jones. He graduated from Harding High School and attended college in Kentucky, where he received an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts.

Lorenzo was a hard worker...

Jan 26, 2024

Carl Joseph Mounts, age 93, passed away January 26, 2024, at BriarCliff Manor in Middlefield, OH. He was born February 12, 1930, in Marion, OH to Joseph Humphrey Mounts and Florence Schmeltzer Mounts.

Carl grew up in Marion, OH and graduated from Harding High School in 1947, where he was a member of the band and developed...

Jan 20, 2024

Undrea Levelle Jones, Sr., age 47, was called home to be with his savior on January 20, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1976, to Oscar Hudson and the late Patricia Jones-Moore in Jackson, Tennessee. Undrea graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1993. Undrea was a member of Logos Christian Ministries where Pastor Jackie Peterson baptized him....

Jan 20, 2024

Zachary Alan Harter, 22, of Marion OH, passed away on January 20, 2024.

He was born on June 11, 2001 to Mike Harter and Penni Arnett.

His greatest accomplishment was his son, Armani. He worked hard to take care of him.

He is survived by his son Armani; his parents; girlfriend Sarah Samples;...

Jan 18, 2024

Rayburne Johnson, age 61, of Marion, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1962, to Curtis Ray Johnson and Gladys Pearl Ray in McDowell, Kentucky.

He loved spending time with his family. Working and riding around on lawn mowers.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his...

Jan 12, 2024

Rollin J. Artrip, 51, of Marion, Ohio went to go be with the Lord on January 12, 2024.

Rollin was born February 29,1972, to Evelene and Jessee Artrip.

Rollin was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He was full of life and his laugh was contagious. Rollin was a social butterfly who made a...

Jan 8, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Dye passed away on the morning of January 8th 2024, with her loved ones beside her after a long battle with kidney failure. Pat was born in Marion, OH on October 10th 1966, as the middle child along with her siblings Gary Campbell, Larry Campbell, Brenda Brooks, Carolyn Granlee, Deloris Campbell, Gloria Combs. She is survived...

Jan 7, 2024

John Winston Burris Sr., 66 of Marion Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on May 15, 1957 to Kenneth and Mary Burris in Steubenville, OH.

John was an avid bingo player. He loved sports and was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. John would go golfing with...

Jan 6, 2024

Jill E. Moore, age 57, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6th, at Marion General Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on March 11, 1966, to the late Andrew Eiseman and Carol Sue (Stiverson) Schmidt, of Marion. After a tragic accident involving her father Andrew, Carol began a relationship with...

Dec 28, 2023

Kevin D. Rodgers, age 69, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on December 28, 2023.

He was born on July 24, 1954, to Burita Hackworth Rodgers and Leonard Rodgers.

He graduated from Pleasant High School and went on to get a few college credits to help him with his career.

He...