Justin E. Smith, age 35, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2017, from an overdose despite his years of efforts trying to keep his family and friends away from it. On September 14, 1982, Justin was born in Marion, Ohio, the only son of Harley Smith and the late Rita (Snook) Smith. He […]
Rick Lynn Chapman, 67, formerly of Marion
September 20, 2017 by
Rick Lynn Chapman, age 67 of Greenville, NC and formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC. Rick was born on October 16, 1949 in Marion, the son of Donald and Joan L. (Maag) Chapman. He graduated from Pleasant High School in the class of 1967. […]
Betty J. Edler, 85, of Marion
September 20, 2017 by
Betty J. Edler age 85 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She was born January 30, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late William and Pearl (Calvert) Cook. On April 9, 1949 she married Harry F. Edler; he preceded her in death on September 30, 1993. Betty was […]
Doris Marie Fields, 80, of Marion
September 20, 2017 by
Doris Marie Fields, age 80 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Kindred Community of Marion due to a battle with cancer. Marie was a good cook, loved to sew, garden and she cared for her 5 children very well. She was born on December 1, 1936 in Kenton, the daughter […]
Velma Althea Ward James, 95, formerly of Prospect
September 20, 2017 by
Velma Althea Ward James, 95, formerly of Prospect and currently of DeWolfe Place, where she and her family appreciated the care she had received there for the last four years, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. She was born June 4, 1922 in Prospect to the late William and Lillie Maye (Vanest) […]
Freda Lola Moore, 95, of Marion
September 20, 2017 by
Freda Lola Moore, age 95, was born on June 7, 1922 and left this world on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Woodside Village Care Center. This day was not only her day to go home to the Lord, but this day was also her own mother’s birthday. She was born to the late Jesse and […]
E. Jodene Carpenter, 84, of Marion
September 18, 2017 by
E. Jodene Carpenter 84 of Marion, died peacefully Friday afternoon September 15, 2017 at the Kingston Residence in Marion. She was born June 24, 1933 in New Bloomington to the late George and Mary Lois (Kinnamon) Nelson. On September 24, 1976, she married the love of her life, Murray D. Carpenter, and he died September […]
Joanna L. Harris, 54, of Marion
September 18, 2017 by
Joanna L. Harris, age 54, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. On December 8, 1962, she was born to the late Irene (Vance) Mitchell, and on March 17, 1979, she married her husband Terry E. Harris, Sr., who still survives in Marion. Joanna was co-owner of Village Pizza […]
James L. Badertscher, 82, of Marion
September 15, 2017 by
James L. Badertscher, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Kingston Residence of Marion surrounded by those who loved him. Jim was born in Wayne County to Earl and Cotta (Oberholtzer) Badertscher on May 19, 1935. He attended Jeromesville High School and received his B.A. degree from Kent State University where he […]
Violet M. Fizet, 93, of Marion
September 15, 2017 by
Violet M. Fizet age 93 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 8, 1924 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Homer and Louise (Shuster) Unroe. Violet was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She owned many different establishments in Marion many years ago, Vidale Inn, Club […]
