Ruth Ann Thompson, 54, of Marion

Ruth Ann Thompson age 54 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1958 in Marion, Ohio to the late William R. and Evangelene (Blevins) Thompson. Ruth is survived by her companion of thirty four years, Kelly Wilson of Marion, Oh., two sisters, Christine Kiener of […]

Russell John Smith, 90, of Marion

Russell John Smith, 90 years old, of Marion, passed away January 22, 2013, in the loving care of the Kingston Residence of Marion, and hospice. Russell was born to Delbert and Artie (Kincaid) Smith on July 1, 1922 and was the oldest of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He was married for 66 years to […]

Jim R. Meade, 89, of Morral

Jim R. Meade age 89 of Morral, Ohio, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Kindred Health Care Center. Arrangements are pending with the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Patricia Louise Owens, 84, of Marion

Patricia Louise Owens age 84 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Sunday January 20, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1928 in Marion to the late Gayle H. and Elsie (Richardson) Owens. Pat was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and the Bowling Green University. She was a retired school teacher for […]

James T. “Jim” Abrams Sr., 73, of Claridon

James T. “Jim” Abrams Sr., age 73, of Claridon, died peacefully Saturday morning, January 19, 2013, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following a fifteen year battle with heart troubles. On July 20, 1939, Jim was born in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Ernest and Winnifred (Lampert) Abrams.  He attended Marion Harding […]

Margaret J. Obenour, 94, of Marion

Margaret J. Obenour age 94 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. She was born April 5, 1918 in Larue, Ohio to the late William Ira and Iona Blanche (Smith) Kirkpatrick. On March 16, 1935 in New Port, Ky., she married Myron Glenn Obenour, he preceded her in death […]

Richard D. Slack, 76, of Sparta

Richard D. Slack, age 76 of Sparta passed away Sunday morning, January 20, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital following a two month illness. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Morrow County to the late Fern A. and Norine (Hulse) Slack. A graduate of Sparta High School in 1954, he lived his entire life […]

Leonald E. Walker, 88, of Marion

Leonald E. Walker age 88 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. He was born September 19, 1924 in Johnstown, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Ruth (Simpson) Walker. In June 1942 he married Margaret (Conn) Walker, she preceded him in death October 22, 2007. Leonald was retired from Marion Metal after twenty […]

James Albert Morris, 90, of the Meeker area

James Albert Morris age 90 of the Meeker area, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1922 in McKay, Ohio to the late Willard and Mary (Shaffer) Morris. On March 29, 1946, he married Pearl L. (Crabtree) and she preceded him in death on September 24, 1993. […]

John L. Benson, 52, of Marion

John L. Benson age 52 of Marion, Ohio passed away at his residence Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was born September 17, 1960 in Marion, Ohio to the late Willard and Betty Marie (Watson) Benson Jr. On May 3, 2008 he married Heidi E. (Noggle). John was previously employed at Nucor / Marion Steel, and […]