Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Della Carolyn Gibson

Della Carolyn Gibson

Nov 16, 2025

Della Carolyn Gibson, 66 of Marion passed away on Sunday November 16, 2025 at home. Della was born October 2, 1959 in Guam to the late Harry and Margaret (Vanbuskirk) Willis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Melissa Lust and brother Stanley Willis.

Della is survived by her former husband and longtime companion Danny Lust...

Timothy Morgan

Timothy Morgan

Nov 15, 2025

Timothy Morgan, 56 of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 15, 2025, at home. Tim was born February 11, 1969, in Marion to the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Morgan. He was married in 1990 to Donna (Titlow) Morgan who survives. In addition to Donna, Tim is survived by children Brandon Morgan and Kayleigh (Tyler Burris) Morgan, both of...

Charmion Ichelle Faggs

Charmion Ichelle Faggs

Nov 15, 2025

Charmion Ichelle Faggs, 61 of Marion passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, at Marion Rehabilitation. Charmion was born April 17, 1964, in Marion to the late Clinton Faggs Sr. and Norma Jean (Cosey) Faggs-Fout. She was also preceded in death by grandmother Louise Rogers; brother Clinton Faggs Jr. And Nephew J'veaune Braddy FaggsCharmion is survived by sons Ceasare (Mindy)...

David Forrest Gallant

David Forrest Gallant

Nov 14, 2025

David F. Gallant, 60, of Marion passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, at Presidential Post Acute in Marion with his daughter by his side, following a lengthy illness. David was born May 25, 1965, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late David Gallant and Karyl (Campbell) Akers who survives in Richwood, Ohio. In addition to his father, David was...

Bobbie Jo Pennington

Bobbie Jo Pennington

Nov 14, 2025

Bobbie Jo Pennington, 49 of Marion, Ohio passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Bobbie was born on January 16, 1976 in Marion, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Pennington and one sister Amber Pearse.

Bobbie is survived by sons Braxton (Gabrielle) Bunker of Arlington, OH and Dalton (Brianna) Bunker...

Ronald W Boles

Ronald W Boles

Nov 12, 2025

Ronald W. Boles, 85 of Lakeview, Ohio passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Ronald was born on March 25, 1940, in Marion, Ohio to the late Carl and Mabel (McCarly) Boles. He was married July 30, 1961, to Gloria (Prettyman) Boles who survives. In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived...

Kathy Sue Williams

Kathy Sue Williams

Nov 11, 2025

Kathy Sue Williams, 67 of Marion passed away on Tuesday November 11, 2025, at home, her death was unexpected. Kathy was born May 15, 1958, in Marion to the late Wayne and Jean (Bailey) Carroll. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Larry “Pick” Williams in 2016, brother Darrell Carroll, and two sisters Shelby Clark...

Arnold "Art" Ray Triplett

Arnold "Art" Ray Triplett

Nov 9, 2025

Arnold Ray Triplett “Art”, age 76, went to be with the Lord November 9, 2025. Art was born to the late Arnold and Betty (Castle) Triplett July 4, 1949 in Lackey Kentucky. Art was preceded in death by his parents.

Art is survived by son Shane Triplett; long-time partner, Teresa (Harrison) Triplett; sister, Ina Hughes; grandchildren, Crystal, Coral, and Kendra; great-grandchildren,...

Jane Ann Berry

Jane Ann Berry

Nov 6, 2025

Jane Ann Berry, age 67, passed away at home, November 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Jane was born to the late Bill and Dorothy Stambaugh October 24, 1958, in Marion, Ohio. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and brother Willy Stambaugh.

Jane is survived by children, Dennis Hardie Jr. and Amber (Jared) Good; grandchildren, Jordan Good, Brianna Good, Taylor...

Russell K Gorrell

Russell K Gorrell

Nov 4, 2025

Russell K. Gorrell, age 86, passed away November 4, 2025, at Kingston of Marion. Russell was born to the late William Russell Gorrell and Genevieve Ruth (Seigfreid) Gorrell February 28, 1939, in Marion, Ohio. Russell is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teresa Carpenter; sisters, Nancy Renchler, Mary Jane Blevins, and Peggy Postell; brother, Lester Gorrell

Russell is survived by...

Fred M Farmer

Fred M Farmer

Nov 3, 2025

Fred Farmer, 78, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on March 31, 1947, in Trammel, Virgina. Fred lived a life filled with meaningful connections and simple pleasures. He was employed for many years working for the state through ODOT before retirement.

He was the beloved husband of Wilma Farmer for 58 years and a devoted father...

James A Vance

James A Vance

Oct 30, 2025

James A Vance, age 52 of Marion, OH passed away October 30, 2025, at his home. He was born February 23, 1973, to Linda (Deere) and the late James F Vance in Columbus, OH. 

James is survived by his mother Linda (Robert) Walke, sister Michele (Chuck Snyder) Vance of Richwood, niece Kylie (Ryan) Eckard of Morral, and nephew Hunter Spitzer of...

Kevin A Stults

Kevin A Stults

Oct 30, 2025

Kevin A Stults, age 64 of Marion, OH passed away October 30, 2025, at his home. He was born September 8, 1961, to the late William and Carol Sue (Ferguson) Stults in Marion, OH. Kevin was married to Amanda (Williams) Stults.

Kevin is survived by his wife, sons: Jason Stults, Destin Stults, and Jeffrey Stults, stepson Douglas Hall, grandchildren: Haven, Bailey,...

Katharina Theresia Marshall

Katharina Theresia Marshall

Oct 22, 2025

Katharina Theresia Marshall, age 53 of Marion, OH passed away October 22, 2025, at her home. She was born January 4, 1972, to the late Jerry and Katharina (Buckreus) Rice in Marion. 

Katharina is survived by children: Jessica (Brock) Matteson of Marion, Troy Michael Marshall II of Cincinnati, and Kali Marshall of Marion, grandchildren: Braylon Matteson, Braven Matteson, and Olivia Burge,...

Brenda K McElroy

Brenda K McElroy

Oct 22, 2025

Brenda K McElroy, age 79 of Kenton, OH, passed away October 22, 2025, at home. 

Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Michael Meade

James Michael Meade

Oct 20, 2025

James Michael "Mike" Meade, age 69 of Marion, OH passed away October 20, 2025, at Morrow County Hospital. He was born August 19, 1956, to the late James C and Darlene (Carroll) Meade in Grayson KY. He was married to the late Sarah Meade.

James is survived by nephews: Jason Kerns and Joshua Meade, niece Breanna Meade, several great nieces and...

John D Yeoman

John D Yeoman

Oct 20, 2025

John David Yeoman Sr., age 72 of Marion, OH passed away peacefully October 20, 2025, at home. He was born December 30, 1952, in Marion to the late LaRoy and Louise Yeoman. John married Jacqueline Burggraf May 29, 1971.

After graduating from Harding High School, he joined and served in the United States Air Force for 8 years. He then worked...

Linda Ann Weatherly

Linda Ann Weatherly

Oct 20, 2025

Linda Ann Weatherly, age 77 of Marion, OH passed away October 20, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. She was born February 20, 1948, to the late Homer and Feffie E (Hulen) Ledbetter in Fort Worth, TX. Linda was married to the late Grover "Shorty" Weatherly.

Linda is survived by children: Kimberly Kaple (Kelly Long) of Marion, James (Sheila) Weatherly of Orange,...

Amanda Nicole Himler

Amanda Nicole Himler

Oct 18, 2025

Amanda Nicole Himler, age 36 of Marion, OH passed away October 18, 2025, at OSU Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1989, to Tim and Stephanie (Ward) Himler in Marion. 

Amanda is survived by her parents, son Bentley Himler, daughter Ryleigh Allen, maternal grandparents: Karen and Steve Ward, paternal grandparents: Frank and Judy Himler, sister Danielle (Kyle) Tanner, as well...

Margaret M Chesser

Margaret M Chesser

Oct 16, 2025

Margaret M Chesser, age 85 of Marion, OH passed away October 16, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. She was born March 6, 1940, to the late Earl and Mary (Davis) Armstrong in Marion. 

Margaret is survived by daughter Becky Yaeger of Marion and brother Rolly Armstrong of FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons: James Chesser and Timothy...