Carol “Bubbles” Jones Oliver Chapman, 65, of Marion

While surrounded by her loving family, Carol “Bubbles” Jones Oliver Chapman went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2012. Nicknamed early in life by her Daddy, Bubbles was born on April 1, 1947 in Marion, Ohio to the late Charles Edwin and Ila “Nanny” (Deem) Jones. Bubbles attended Marion Harding High School […]

Michael Andrew Ballenger, 74, of Marion

Michael Andrew Ballenger age 74, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Marion General Hospital. Michael was born on April 30, 1938 to the late Charles and Esther (Rawlins) Ballenger of Marion. On April 28, 1990, he married Sharon N. Dutton. Michael is survived by his wife; four children:  Steve (Alisha) Ballenger […]

Donald R. Schmitt, 68, of Marion

Donald R. Schmitt age 68 of Marion passed away Monday, October 22,2012 at his residence. Don was born November 2, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary  (Horton) Schmitt. On July 20, 1996 he married Janet E. Patten who survives. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1964 and Ready […]

John W. Hickman, 66, of Marion

John W. Hickman age 66, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Arrangements are pending with the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Marjorie Von Kaenel, 79, of Marion

Marjorie Von Kaenel age 79, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Marion General Hospital.  Arrangements are pending with the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Roger Parker, 66, of Marion

Roger D. Parker age 66 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Tuesday October 23, 2012 at Marion General Hospital. He was born September 9, 1946 in Putney, W. Va. to the late Senate and Opal (Hamrick) Parker. On November 11, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, he married Bonnie M. Hammonds and she survives. Roger was retired as […]

Christine M Smith, 90, of Marion

Christine M Smith, age 90, of Marion, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Heartland of Marion. She was born November 12, 1921 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late James W. and Sara Jane (Harmon) Hesson. On June 27, 1952 she married Robert J Smith who survives. She was employed for several years at […]

Robert L. “Bob” Maddy, 84, of Mount Gilead

Robert L. “Bob” Maddy, age 84, of Mount Gilead, passed away Monday morning, October 22, 2012, at his home. On July 25, 1928, Bob was born in Crestline, Ohio, the son of the late Hubert F. and Mabel M. (Hotelling) Maddy. He graduated from Crestline High School in the Class of 1946 and had also […]

Prentis R. “Moose” Hanners, 65, of Mount Gilead

Prentis R. “Moose” Hanners, age 65, of Mount Gilead, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 21, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. On July 18, 1947, Prentis was born at home in Delbarton, West Virginia, the oldest and only son of five […]

Carroll M. Burns, 89, of Mount Gilead

Carroll M. Burns, age 89, of Mount Gilead, died peacefully Monday morning, October 22, 2012, at the Woodside Village Care Center following a two year battle after suffering a stroke. On December 16, 1922, Carroll was born in Morrow County, Ohio, the son of the late James and Ethel (Karr) Hillis.  He was raised by […]