Dennis “Mike” Hempy, 64 of Prospect died unexpectedly at home on December 21, 2013.   He was born May 6, 1949 in Delaware to the late Frank and Betty (Doyle) Hempy. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gloria (Stiffler) Hempy.  Also surviving are his daughter, Christi Houseworth, and his son, Eric (Lindsey) Crist, […]

Stephen John Byrnes, age 67, of Marion, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in the company of his sister Patricia and niece Nikki. Stephen was born January 19, 1946 in Marion, the son of late Edward and Ernestine (Bausinger) Byrnes.  Stephen was a 1964 graduate of Marion Catholic High School […]

Virginia Green age 91 of Marion passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Kingston Residence. Born September 4, 1922 in Ripley West Virginia to the late William Ackinson and Anna Carolina (Smith) Buchanan. Virginia previously worked in the cafeteria at Harding High School. She was a member of Prospect Street United Methodist Church, and previously […]

Daniel A. Lucas, age 58, of Marion, died peacefully Thursday evening, December 19, 2013, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus following an extended illness. On August 11, 1955, Dan was born in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Glenn and Clara Mae (Montgomery) Lucas.  He was raised in New Bloomington, and graduated from […]

Stanley E. Sparks Sr. age 75 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Heartland of Marion. He was born June 1, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Sherman and Emma (Woods) Sparks. On September 7, 1957 he married Barbara E. (Yates) Sparks, she preceded him in death on January 31, […]

Joseph James Ionno died peacefully at home on Friday surrounded by loved ones. Joe was born in Magnolia, Ohio on June 8th, 1921 to John and Jennie Ionno, immigrants from Italy. His was a small town boyhood within a close knit community typical of the early 20th century. After graduating from high school Joe attended […]

Naomi “Jean” Campbell, 88, stepped into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2013, from Rolling Meadows Health Care, LaFontaine, Indiana. Jean was born on October 14, 1925, in Marion, Ohio, to Robert L. and Mary Eaton Everett. On July 4, 1945, she married Roger H. Campbell; he preceded her in death on […]

Verna Pauline McBride, 91 of Richwood, died Thursday evening, December 19, 2013 at her home at Richwood Greene, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 12, 1922 in Kenton to the late Cary and Juanita (Howard) Crawford. On June 29, 1941 she married Dale McBride in Ada and he died March 27, 1989.  […]

Ruby J. Hall, age 87, formerly of Marion, Ohio was promoted to glory on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Community Health Partners Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert, Ohio. Ruby was born September 17, 1927 in Prospect, Ohio. She was a faithful soldier and volunteer of The Salvation Army Corps in Marion, Ohio, Piqua, […]