Cora B. Cook, 73, of Marion

Cora B. Cook, age 73, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012, at the Marion General Hospital. Cora was born on August 3, 1939, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Enos and Mary (Beltz) Brechbill. Cora spent time working at a men’s clothing shop, Eaton’s in Marion and primarily as a devoted homemaker. […]

Lora Agnes Sharrock, 90, of Marion

Lora Agnes Sharrock age 90, of Marion, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was born on October 10, 1922 in Warren County, Indiana as the daughter to the late Henry and Lurie (Rhynehardt) Watkins. On March 31, 1945, Agnes married Lawrence Eldin Sharrock at High Point Park in  […]

Carl B. Varney, 84, of Marion

Carl B. Varney age 84 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday October 13, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Michigan surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Nick and Bessie (Reed) Varney. On October 16, 1948 in Russell, Ky., Carl married Rosemary Hollan, […]

Mary M. (Blevins) Smith, 79, of Marion

Mary M. (Blevins) Smith age 79 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Partners of Marion Care and Rehabilitation for Marion. She was born August 11, 1933 in Greenup, Ky., to the late Harkes and Minnie (Abrams) Blevins. On July 31,1975 she married, Richard D. Smith. Mary was employed for twenty years […]

Martha J. “Marty” Utley, 55, formerly of Marion

Martha J. “Marty” Utley age 55 of Hilliard, Ohio formerly of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1957 in Marion, Ohio to the late William M. and Barbara A. (Rizer) Utley. Martha graduated from River Valley High School, she was employed at Speedway as an […]

Marilyn Smart Gilbert, 84, of Marion

Longtime Marion City Schools teacher Marilyn Smart Gilbert passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in Marion following a period of failing health. Born April 10, 1928 in Glendale, Ca., the former Marilyn Jean Cory was the daughter of the late Fred C. and Helen (Bierly) Cory. She spent her childhood in Akron, then moved to […]

Paul W. Clay, 74, of Richwood, formerly of LaRue

Paul W. Clay, age 74, of Richwood, formerly of LaRue, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Marion General Hospital. He was born January 27, 1938 in LaRue to the late Frank E. and Ferne Marie (Uncapher) Clay. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Clay Gulick, and two sisters, Jean Ann Clay […]

Jerry Lee Long, 57, formerly of Marion

Jerry Lee Long age 57 of San Leon, Texas, formerly of Marion passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born May 13, 1955 in Marion to Rose (Urso) Long  and the late Emmett “Jerry” Long Jr. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole (Josh) Wade, a son, Jeremy “Jerry” (Jennifer) Way, and 5 grandchildren. […]

Betty Jo Smith, 80, formerly of Waldo

Betty Jo Smith, age 80, of Lady Lake, Florida, and formerly of Waldo, died Sunday morning, October 7, 2012. On October 23, 1931, Betty was born in Richwood, Ohio, the third of eight children of the late Jesse and Edna (Blanton) Salyer. She was raised in Waldo, where she graduated from Waldo High School in […]

Charlotte Ann Miller, 90, of Marion

Charlotte Ann Miller, age 90, a lifelong resident of Marion, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012, at the Kingston Residence surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. On May 30, 1922, Charlotte was born to the late Foster and Hazel (Shoots) Davidson. A lifetime resident of Marion, she graduated from Harpster […]