Willie Lee Allen was born on March 19, 1923 to the late Will Allen and Carrie Hatcher Allen in Thomaston, Alabama. Willie was the oldest of nine children born to this union. Willie met and married Tempie Gragg on August 23, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama. To this union one daughter, Wilma Lee Allen was born. […]
Melba J. Reiff, 88, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Melba J. Reiff, age 88 of Marion, died early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2015 at the Kingston Residence of Marion. She was born July 8, 1927 in Marion to the late Clarence and Layla (Powell) Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert R. Reiff, they were married on July 26, 1947 in […]
Nellie Mae (Kaylor) Klingler, 98, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Nellie Mae (Kaylor) Klingler, 98, was born November 14, 1917 in Nashville, Ohio, the daughter of Nellie Mae (Schopfer) and Henry Bates Kaylor. She died peacefully, though unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 29, 2015. An only child, Nell’s mother died on November 15, 1917, the day after giving birth. She was then raised in part by […]
Jerry T. Masters, 59, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Jerry T. Masters, age 59 of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 29, 2015 after a brave battle with cancer. Jerry was born on December 7, 1955 in Marion, the son of Robert D. and Ruth E. (Monnette) Masters. He graduated from Marion Catholic High School in the class of 1974. Jerry […]
Mary Frances Kelley, 83, of Prospect
December 2, 2015 by
Mary Frances Kelley, age 83, of Prospect, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at 6:01 AM in the Kingston Residence of Marion. She was born on April 17, 1932 in Lewis County, Kentucky to Elmo and Marie (Kilgore) Kegley. She married Harley J. Kelley on January 20, 1962 in Marion, Ohio and he […]
Priscilla Ann (Robb) McGinnis, 79, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Priscilla Ann (Robb) McGinnis, age 79, of Marion, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Heartland of Marion. Priscilla was born April, 11, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Donald Trabue and Ruth Lynette (Dougherty) Robb. She resided in New Jersey for most of her childhood. Priscilla graduated from Marietta College with […]
Darlene Ruth Woodrum, 82, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Darlene Ruth Woodrum 82 of Marion Ohio went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday November 27, 2015 surrounded by her family at Kindred Nursing Home. She was born March 23rd, 1933 in Marion, Ohio to the late Merrill and Wanda Bailey. On June 4th, 1951 she married Paul E. Woodrum […]
Marlin Eugene Stone, of Marion
December 2, 2015 by
Marlin Eugene Stone was a 2006 Harding High School graduate. He also attended Tri-Rivers Career Center where he received certification in landscaping. Marlin worked for the city schools where he enjoyed the time spent with the kids and faculty. He went on to work at Marion Industries. Marlin had a heart of gold and was […]
Charles E. Laucher, 87, of near Waldo
December 2, 2015 by
Charles E. Laucher, age 87, of near Waldo, died Monday morning, November 30, 2015, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. On August 21, 1928, Charles was born at home on the family farm, one of seven children of the late John and Bessy (Rush) Laucher. He attended Waldo Schools, until he was needed to help […]
Randy “Officer Randy” H. Cleveland, 60, of Marion
November 30, 2015 by
Randy “Officer Randy” H. Cleveland, age 60, of Marion passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 4:44 AM in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Sandra and James Cleveland. He graduated from Pleasant High School in 1973. Randy joined the Marion Police […]
