Beloved mother and friend to many, Barbara Jean Botts (Nickell), a long time Marion resident, passed away peacefully and without pain Monday evening, November 27, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was the only child born to Wren and Esther Nickell in Middletown, OH on February 21, 1928. She married […]
Donald E. Shope Sr., 85, of Marion
December 4, 2017 by
Well known throughout the Marion community as “Daddy Don”, a dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was lost in Donald E. Shope Sr., age 85, of Marion, on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at home following a brief illness. On May 29, 1932, Don was born in Ironton, Ohio, the son of the late Andrew […]
Jack Lee Allard, 81, of Marion
December 1, 2017 by
Jack Lee Allard, age 81, longtime resident of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2017. He was born to Clifford and Essie (Patrick) in Portsmouth, OH on Aug. 22, 1936. In 1955, Jack married Shirley A. Horsely, who preceded him in death in 2004. He was also preceded in death by […]
A. Ruth Craft, 76, of Marion
November 30, 2017 by
A. Ruth Craft, age 76 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at her home. On March 26, 1941, she was born to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Hitt) Berry in Marion, and on August 9, 1984, she married her husband Richard “Dick” Craft, who preceded her in death in 2011. Ruth was […]
Howard W. Davids, 88, of Marion, formerly of Prospect
November 30, 2017 by
Howard W. Davids, 88 of Marion, formerly of Prospect, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 29, 2017 at his home. He was born February 18, 1929 in Prospect to the late Newell and Erma (Donithen) Davids, also preceding him in death is his wife, Patricia Ann (Blank), they were married September 10, 1950 in Prospect […]
Nancy J. Miller, 59, of Marion
November 25, 2017 by
Nancy J. Miller, age 59 of Marion, passed away Thursday November 23, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. Nancy was born on September 1, 1958 in Marion, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Agnes (Mullins) Millisor. Nancy is survived by her husband Richard A. Miller; children: Karrie M. (Robert Daso) Millisor, Danielle M. (Shawn […]
Randall Phillians, 54, of Marion
November 25, 2017 by
Randall Phillians, age 54 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Genesis Healthcare Presidential Center. He was born on December 6, 1962 to the late Raymond M. Phillians and Jessie (Walker) Brosey, who still survives in New Bloomington. Randy loved carpentry and masonry, and he worked as a supervisor for Todd […]
Rosalea Sawmiller, 86, of Marion
November 25, 2017 by
Rosalea Sawmiller age 86 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. She was born October 18, 1931 in Portland, In., to the late Russel and Cora (Brosher) Osenbaugh. On March 2, 1963 she married Dean H. Sawmiller. They shared 54 wonderful years together. Rosalea was a devoted Christian […]
William L. Wilson, 84, of Marion
November 23, 2017 by
William L. Wilson left this earthly life on Monday November 20, 2017 at the Marion General Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bill was born on June 24, 1933 in Marion, the son of Harvey and Dolly (Andrews) Wilson. He was the youngest of five children. He enlisted in the United States Army, […]
Ricky D. Winkle, 64, of Marion
November 22, 2017 by
Ricky D. Winkle, age 64, of Marion passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 5:31 AM in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on September 30, 1953 to Richard and Lois (Richardson) Winkle. His mother is deceased and his father survives in Richwood, Ohio. Ricky was a 1973 graduate […]
