Annabel L. Converse, 93, of Richwood

Annabel L. Converse, age 93 of Richwood died late Friday evening, January 25, 2013 at Heartland of Marion. She was born September 20, 1919 in Jackson Township in Union County to the late O. G. and Maime A. (Foos) Landon. On October 20, 1946 she married Avis LaMoyne “Al” Converse and he died July 12, […]

Lola Mae “Mandy” Bibler, 98, of Marion

Lola Mae “Mandy” Bibler age 98 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Friday January 25, 2013 at the Marion Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending with the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Betty “JoAnn” Nolan, 78, of Marion

Betty “JoAnn” Nolan, was born on March 29, 1934. She entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, January 24th, 2013. A consummate mother and homemaker, JoAnn enjoyed spending time with family, cooking meals for her grandkids, and gardening. Her greatest love was positively shaping the lives of children.  She followed this dream after raising her own kids, […]

Shane Michael Jones, Jr., 7 weeks old, of Marion

Shane Michael Jones, Jr., 7 weeks old, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 22, 2013. Shane was born on December 1, 2012 in Marion to Shane Michael Jones, Sr. and Tabitha Lynn Blevins. Shane will always be loved and missed by his parents, his brother Joquain Jones; grandparents: Tina Blevins, Jerry Teets, Sherry Caskey and […]

Barbara Ann Smith, 80, of Marion

Barbara Ann Smith, age 80, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Barb was born on March 4, 1932 to the late O. Harold and Ann (Fink) Dickerson in Chicago, Illinois. Barb graduated from Harding High School in the class of 1950. On December 14, 1952 Barb was […]

Lillie “Ruth” Deel, 82, of Marengo

Lillie “Ruth” Deel, age 82, of Marengo, died Thursday morning, January 24, 2013, at the Knox Community Hospital. On October 29, 1930, Ruth was born in Marion, the daughter of the late Oscar Leonard and Stella Mae (Bowman) Pemberton.  She graduated from Marengo High School in the Class of 1948. Ruth married the love of […]

Phyllis J. Ries, 78, of Marion

Phyllis J. Ries age 78 beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away from Pancreatic Cancer and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born August 2, 1934 in Roundhead, Ohio to the late Glen V. and Julia I. (Patrick) Longbrake. Phyllis was a 1953 graduate of Ridgeway High School, […]

Martha Ann Thomas, 62, of Marion

Martha Ann Thomas, age 62, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at 3:30 a.m. in her home. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on August 24, 1950 to the late William W. and Bertha G. (Manley) Abrams. Martha married Harry A. Thomas on October 12, 1968 in Marion and he survives. The […]

Jean Odessa Gruver, 84, of Marion

Jean Odessa Gruver, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2013 at 12:30PM at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on June 27, 1928 in Marion, Ohio, to Earl and Edna Pearl (Plotner) Lane, Sr. On March 8, 1947 she was married to the love of her life, […]

Rev. Jim Richard Meade, 89, of Morral

Rev. Jim Richard Meade 89 of Morral, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Kindred Health Care of Marion. He was born on March 14, 1923 in Magoffin County Kentucky, the son of the late Mart and Jenny (Blanton) Meade. He was preceded in death by two brothers, […]