Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Brenda Lee Hudnell, 62, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2023. She fought a hard battle with cancer for 3 years. No matter what she was going through she did it with a smile on her face and kindness for those who cared for her.

She was born on July...

Dec 5, 2023

Pauline Louise King, 77, of Marion, Ohio passed away December 5, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Curtis and Goldie (Davis) Priddy on September 16, 1946, in Leon, West Virginia. Pauline was the oldest of six children. She married Donald King and relocated to Marion, Ohio for his work. After...

Dec 3, 2023

Walter J. Kirkpatrick, 78, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. He was born April 21, 1945, to the late Charles and Helen (Calvin) Kirkpatrick in Kirkersville, Ohio.

Walt was a man you just couldn’t help but to like. He knew no strangers and had a personality that was larger than life....

Dec 1, 2023

Angela Queen Stinson-Harris was called home to be with the Lord December 1, 2023, surrounded by her children and family in the hospital. She was born November 11, 1961, to the late Robert Stinson SR. and Clara Mae Stinson in Reynolds, Georgia. In her early years of life, Angela spent 5 years caring for nursing home patients. She later...

Nov 30, 2023

Mary (Onie) Jessie, 92, of Marion OH, passed away peacefully with her family on November 30, 2023 at The Wyndmoor of Marion.

She was born on October 22, 1931 to Earl and Edna Lane (Plotner) in Marion, OH.

Mary worked at Frank Brothers, State Theater and home healthcare up into her eighties. She was always...

Nov 29, 2023

Genova (Jo) Louise Mullins of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th at the age of 67 years old. She was born in Marion on October 17th, 1956, to Clifford Edward Harris and Emma Louise Harris, and was a graduate of Harding High School.

Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was...

Nov 27, 2023

Will Tom Crace was born January 27, 1959, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in a tragic accident. He is survived, loved, and missed by his daughter Kathy Schrack, son Jeremy Crace, grandkids; Brandon Crace, Shannon Klatt, Brianna Klatt, Sierra Crace, and a great granddaughter.  Along with his siblings Mary Rawling, Cindy (Glenn) Combs, and James Barron. He has...

Nov 20, 2023

Robin Annette Ledwick, 65, of Caledonia, passed away from natural causes on November 20, 2023.

She was born on February 11, 1958 to Ethel and Glenn Hanshaw in Ironton, Ohio.

She married Thomas Ledwick on April 18, 1984. Together they played Bingo and enjoyed going out to eat.

Robin was a member of...

Nov 16, 2023

Linda Patricia Akers left this world and all that loved her on November 16, 2023, after two weeks in Marion General Hospital’s ICU. The Doctors and Nurses fought to keep her with us, and we will be eternally grateful for the time they gave us. She had the opportunity to say “I love you” a few more times. She...

Nov 12, 2023

Bryan William Criswell, 63, of Marion, OH, passed away at home on November 12, 2023.

He was born on July 23, 1960 to Tom and Connie Criswell. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1978.

Bryan was a self-employed farmer and a self-employed contractor, and he also distributed bulk mail for the United States Post...

Nov 11, 2023

Robert Phil Ross, age 98, a longtime resident of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years...

Nov 11, 2023

Nancy Ann “Rall” Hoy, age 66, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on April 16, 1957, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late Albert and Joan Rall.

On March 29, 1980, she married Richard Hoy. Together, they had 3 children: Jason Hoy, Jeremy (Falicia) Hoy, and Jennifer (Brian) Crowe.

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Nov 5, 2023

Tyson Tyrell Wright, affectionately known as T-left, went home on November 5, 2023, at the age of 44. He was born on November 20, 1978, in Marion, Ohio to the late Gregory Johnson and his mother Melody Wright of Lima, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his father Gregory Johnson, his maternal grandfather John (J.C.) Wright,...

Nov 5, 2023

Keith W. Griffith, 74, went to his heavenly home Sunday evening, November 5, 2023. Greeting him in heaven are his mother and father Donna “Dot” Griffith (Dennison) and William “Bill” Griffith, and a younger sister Patricia Myles. Sisters Pam Branson and Kathy Peters along with her husband Bob join the rest of his family in mourning his death and...

Nov 3, 2023

Billy Eugene Patton, 53, of Marion, passed away on November 03, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1970, to Dorothula Farley and Charles Patton in Martin, Kentucky. He loved to just listen to music and playing cards. He liked to go fishing and playing corn hole. He loved just hanging out with family and playing with all his...

Oct 28, 2023

Robin Elizabeth Freeman, age 46, passed away at home with her daughter and husband at her side on October 28, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 5, 1976, to the late Henry and Sally Freeman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

She will be loved and missed by...

Oct 27, 2023

Amanda Mills Bryan-Combs met Jesus face to face on Oct. 27 after a 9 month battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 6, 1981 to Marvin and DeAnn (Ventrone) Mills. She graduated from Marion Harding High School, Bluffton University, and Victor College. She held various jobs through her adult life but found her fulfillment in helping others with...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael Grant Young, age 75, of Marion, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2023, at Embassy Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on July 16, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert Eugene and Helen (Poorman) Young. He attended Marion Harding High School until 1965 at which time he enlisted in the United States Army.

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Oct 26, 2023

Suzanne Clark Nicolosi was born on February 17, 1932, to Gladys Clark Arter and John Clarence Arter. She and her older brother, Attorney John Arter Jr. (Jack), grew up in Marion, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, whom she adored. Suzanne married Paul Stephen Nicolosi in 1953, and together they raised two...

Oct 24, 2023

Trevor Dylan Wren, age 25, passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1998, to William and Dorothy Wren at Marion General Hospital.

He graduated from Ridgedale High School in 2017. Trevor enjoyed Robotics with his twin brother Tyler and their team. They went all the way to the National Championship Competition in...