Dana “Willy” Andrew Chapman, 56, of Marion

Dana “Willy” Andrew Chapman, age 56, of Marion, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the St. Ann Hospital in Columbus. Dana was born on July 26, 1956 in Marion to Glenn A. Chapman and Doris (Montgomery) Chapman Combs. He graduated from River Valley High School in the class of 1975. He has […]

Leonard Thompson, 54, of Marion

Leonard Thompson went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2013 at 2:10am at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Kenton. OH to the late Eskel and Maxine (Fields) Thompson. On December 28, 1983 he married the love of his life Geneva Thompson standing […]

Betty Jean Burroughs, 83, of Marion

Betty Jean Burroughs, age 83, of Marion, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at Heartland of Marion. Betty was born on July 14, 1929 to the late Michael Joseph and Myrtle Lenore (McClaskey) Pfeiffer in Marion, Oh. She married Alfred Leo Burroughs on October 2, 1948, who survives. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ, adored […]

Kenneth W. Kennedy, 82, of Mount Gilead

Kenneth W. Kennedy, age 82, of Mount Gilead, died unexpectedly in his sleep early Sunday morning, April 14, 2013, at his home. On February 27, 1931, Ken was born in Chesterville, Ohio, the older of two sons of the late Arthur and Frances (Hamer) Kennedy.  He graduated from Chesterville High School in the Class of […]

Frederick Theodore “Ted” Swain, 76, of Marion

Frederick Theodore “Ted” Swain, age 76, of Marion, died Friday, April 12, 2013 at Kingston of Marion. Ted was born in Marion on November 1, 1936 to the late Nihle and Lula (Hartman) Swain. He married Linda Caldwell on November 26, 1958, she preceded him in death on May 21, 2009; together their shared over […]

Ruth M. Cothern, 82, of Marengo

Ruth M. Cothern, age 82 of Marengo passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a short illness. Born in Columbus on January 16, 1931 to the late Herman and Myrtle (Koontz) Clark, she had worked as cleaning aid for both Grant and Mt. Carmel Hospitals. She moved to the Marengo […]

Francis D. Huffman I, 58, of Marion

Francis D. Huffman I, age 58, died Friday, April 12, 2013 at Grant Medical Center after complications of an automobile accident. Francis was born in Marion on January 28, 1955 to the late Francis Dana Sr. and Josephine (Moore) Huffman. Francis married Lois Rowland on July 26, 1975, who survives. Francis worked for over 40 […]

Willis H Crockett, 81, of Marion

Willis H Crockett, age 81, of Marion, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence. Willis was born March 20, 1932 to the late Willis L. and Mary (Ruark) Crockett in Winchester, KY. Willis retired after 21 years in the Army where he earned a Purple Hart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Army Commendations three times, […]

Phyllis J. Ring, 84, of Marion

Phyllis J. Ring age 84 of Marion passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at her residence. Born May 11, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Donald and Bernice (Orr) Horne. Phyllis was a nurse and worked at the Smith Clinic, Marion General Hospital, and for several doctors in Marion. She was a member of […]

Ruth A. Hoffman, 66, of Edison

Ruth A. Hoffman age 66 of Edison passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Marion to the late Lloyd Smith and Barbara Robinson Smith who survives. Ruth was a Homemaker, and was a member of Sacred Hearts Church in Cardington. She married William Hoffman May 1, 1965 and he survives. […]