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Cynthia J Jeffrey

Cynthia J Jeffrey

Oct 25, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" J Jeffrey, age 55 of Marion, OH passed away October 25, 2026, at James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Arlington, Virginia October 15, 1971, to the late Dick Baughman and Emma Jean Manuel, who survives in VA. Cindy was married to David H Jeffrey for 37 years. 

Cindy is survived by her mother, her husband, sons:...

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Edward E Davis

Edward E Davis

Oct 23, 2026

Edward E Davis, age 65 of Marion, OH passed away peacefully at home October 23, 2026, with his wife Donna by his side. He was born January 9, 1961, to the late Floren and Barbara "Bobbi" (Bowen) Franklin in Marion. Edward was married June 17, 2000, to Donna (Keller) Davis.

Ed was a kind, caring, loving family man who went above...

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Danny L Eblin

Danny L Eblin

Oct 22, 2026

Danny Lee Eblin, age 79, a lifelong resident of Marion County, passed away peacefully Thursday morning October 22, 2026, at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. Danny will be dearly missed by his five children: Mark (Catherine) Eblin of Marion, Ohio; Michael (Victoria) Eblin of Phoenix, Arizona; Jon (Donna) Eblin of Ashley, Ohio; Shannon...

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William Thomas Cotton

William Thomas Cotton

Oct 21, 2026

William Thomas "Tom" Cotton, age 69 of Marion, OH passed away October 21, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born December 7, 1956, to the late Daniel B and Lena (Lemaster) Cotton in Marion. Tom was married to the late Katherine "Kathy" Cox, who passed December 24, 2021.

Tom is survived by son Daniel Cotton, cousin Jack Smith, great friend...

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Stephen Douglas Carl

Stephen Douglas Carl

Oct 17, 2026

Stephen Douglas Carl, “Doug” age 74 of Mt. Gilead, OH passed away October 17, 2026, at his home. He was born November 6, 1951, to the late Ronald and Marian (Salzgebar) Carl in West Pont, NY. 

Doug is survived by children: Jessie (Matt) Purtee, Ben (Jessica) Carl, Jodie (Greg) Murrell, and Brian (Aimee) Carl, grandchildren: Isabella (Caden) Stitt, Reece Murrell, Kyra Blevins,...

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Stella M Murphy

Stella M Murphy

Oct 15, 2026

Stella M Murphy, age 80 of Marion, OH passed away October 15, 2026, at Marion Valley Post Acute Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1946, to the late Ellery Nicholes and Nana (McLaughlin) Keener in Clay County West Virginia. Stella was married to the late Jerry Murphy.

Stella is survived by children: Darius (Karen) Murphy, Jerry Murphy, Joseph Murphy, David...

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Charles F Sedlock III

Charles F Sedlock III

Oct 15, 2026

Charles F Sedlock III, age 68 of Marion, OH passed away October 15, 2026, at his home. He was born June 4, 1958, to the late Charles F Sedlock Jr and Judy (Burton) Price in Marion.

Charles is survived by children: Chad (Isabella Summers) Sedlock of Marion, and Melissa (Mark) Goodard of Marion, grandchildren: Jayden, Hunter, Ava, Kayson, Ainsley, and Novalee,...

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Dixie Lee Kincaid

Dixie Lee Kincaid

Oct 15, 2026

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dixie Lee Kincaid on October 15, 2026. Born on May 1, 1943, in the charming town of Kenton, Ohio, Dixie was gifted to this world by her loving parents, Audrey Dripps and Gene Kincaid. Her journey through life was a testament...

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Terry C Weber

Terry C Weber

Oct 12, 2026

Terry C Weber, age 80 of Bucyrus, OH passed away October 12, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born January 13, 1946, to the late Charles H and Lois M (Myles) Weber in Galion, OH. Terry was married September, 1979, to the late Susan E (Reinhard) Weber and celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Terry is survived by good friend Dale...

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Carol Ann Thompson

Carol Ann Thompson

Oct 10, 2026

Carol Ann Thompson, age 73 of La Rue, OH passed away October 10, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. She was born October 10, 1953, to the late Elbon and Gladys (Smyers) Tucker in Barnsville, OH. Carol was married July 4, 1973, to Jim Thompson who survives.

Carol is survived by her husband, son Ryan (Rachel) Thompson of Leesville, grandchildren: Tessa (Jordan)...

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Howard L Cranston

Howard L Cranston

Oct 9, 2026

Howard L Cranston, age 54 of Marion, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 9, 2026, at his home. He was born October 20, 1971, to the late Everett Cranston and Barbara (Berry) Cranston, who survives in Marion. Howard was married for 35 years to Angel Cranston, who also survives.

Howard is survived by his mother, his wife,...

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Douglas A May

Douglas A May

Oct 9, 2026

Douglas A May, age 71 of Crestline, OH passed away October 9, 2026, at Woodside Village Care Center in Mt. Gilead, OH. He was born December 21, 1954, to the late Ivan L and Anna C (Laudenslager) May in Huron County, OH. 

Douglas is survived by niece Leann Adkins, and siblings: Dorothy Blackburn, Sharon McNeal, Carol Garner, and Ronald May. He...

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Robert H DeBord

Robert H DeBord

Oct 8, 2026

Robert H DeBord, age 51 of Cardington, OH left us on October 8, 2026, to be with Jesus at Galion Hospital, leaving a trail of laughter and warmth in his wake.

Born on May 25, 1975, to Bill and Pauline DeBord. Bobby was a radiant soul who could light up a room with his infectious laughter and genuine interest in others....

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Shirley A Scheitler

Shirley A Scheitler

Oct 7, 2026

Shirley A. Scheitler, age 84, of Marion, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1942, in Marion to the late Claude and Maude (McKim) Persinger.

Shirley was a high school graduate and worked as a nurse’s aide.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Conley, Dorothy (Patrick) Flanagan, and Jennifer Scheitler (Marlin Temme);...

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Franklin "Jimmy" Shropshire

Franklin "Jimmy" Shropshire

Oct 7, 2026

Franklin James “Jimmy” Shropshire, age 66, of Cardington, passed away on October 7, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1960 James L. Shropshire and Nancy L. (Johnson) Shropshire.

Franklin spent his career in the drywall and finishers union based out of Detroit for many years. After retiring from the union, he drove semi trucks for several years after.

If you knew...

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Shirley Jean Rine

Shirley Jean Rine

Oct 7, 2026

Shirley Jean Allen (Rine), 64, went to be with our Lord on October 7, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Born November 2, 1961, in Ohio to Elmer Walter Allen and Sylvia Mae Wells, Shirley was the youngest of nine children and attended Cardington-Lincoln High School. She was a beautiful, funny, and spirited woman—a true spitfire whose personality...

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Robert L Jones

Robert L Jones

Oct 5, 2026

Robert L Jones, age 71 of Marion, OH passed away October 5, 2026, at his home. He was born May 8, 1955, to the late Howard and Phyllis (Cook) Jones in Marion. Robert was married February 18, 2004, to Sherry Jones, who still survives in Marion. 

Robert is survived by his wife, children: Candy (Shawn) Stacy of Marion, Christopher (Stephanie) Jones...

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Karl "Butch" D Landon

Karl "Butch" D Landon

Oct 5, 2026

Karl D. “Butch” Landon, age 76, of Marion, passed away on October 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 25, 1949, in Marion to Karl B. and Dolores H. (Thompson) Landon. Karl married Donna J. Landon and they were married for almost 30 years before her passing in 2011.

Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Stallsmith of LaRue, Kelly...

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Steven D Smith

Steven D Smith

Oct 4, 2026

Steven D Smith, age 70 of Marion, OH passed away October 4, 2026, at Presidential Post Acute. He was born October 31, 1955, to the late William and Freda (Collins) Smith.

Steven is survived by son Clint Smith, significant other Sherry Martin of Morrow County, nephew Neil Smith, brothers: Bill (Anne Heeter) Smith, Keith Smith, and Rodney (Jane) Smith. He was...

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Dan L. Brammer

Dan L. Brammer

Sep 29, 2026

Dan L. Brammer, 68 of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on August 17, 1958, in Marion, to the late William and Opal (Schmidt) Brammer.

Gifted and hardworking, Dan could fix nearly anything. He worked as a brake specialist for CA Jones Trucking Co. and later as a heavy...

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