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Granville Willard Rose

Granville Willard Rose

Sep 18, 2022

Granville Willard Rose, age 87, passed away September 18, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. Granville was born to the late Alonzo and Merlin (Rife) Rose February 8, 1935, in Bradshaw West Virginia. Granville is preceded in death by parents; spouse, Johnnie Mae Rose; granddaughter, Jenn; son-in-law, David Grounds and numerous brothers and sisters. Granville is survived by daughters, Kimberly Grounds,...

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Susan Taube

Susan Taube

Sep 15, 2022

Susan Taube 78 of Marion passed away peacefully on Thursday September 15, 2022 at Embassy of Marion. Susan was born November 7, 1943 in Shelby, OH. She was preceded in death by her son Mark, mother Nella Mae Shelton, and sister Sharon Yvonne. Susan is survived by son Todd (Karen) Hughes and daughter Tami Walker; daughter in law Rebecca Hughes;...

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Diana Jean Ring

Diana Jean Ring

Sep 13, 2022

Diana Jean Ring, age 75, passed away at Marion General Hospital September 13, 2022. Diana was born January 21, 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Charles Hebert. Diana is survived by daughters, Kelly Ring and Sonja Hebert; grandchildren, Rayden, Kayley, Hayden, and Brandon. Diana had grown up in a Catholic household and lifestyle. She enjoyed...

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David Wayne Stephens

David Wayne Stephens

Sep 3, 2022

David Wayne Stephens, 65 of Marion passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022 at home. David was born August 27, 1957 in Kenton to the late Denver and Audrey Faye (Miller) Stephens. He was married September 28, 1991 to Stella (Podolski) Stephens who survives. In addition, to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson Blake, Uncle Joe Stephens...

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William Clarence Kiernan

William Clarence Kiernan

Sep 3, 2022

William Clarence Kiernan, 82 of Marengo passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022 at home following a brief illness. William was born May 30, 1940 in Lancaster, OH to the late Carl E. and Mary E. (Brown) Kiernan. He was married September 3, 1988 to Rebecca (Silveous) Kiernan who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

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Leslie "Les" E Smith

Leslie "Les" E Smith

Aug 31, 2022

Leslie E. “Les” Smith, 72 of Marion passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at Marion General Hospital.  Les was born October 14, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Oscar and Marjorie (Wheeler) Smith.  He was married June 14, 1978 to Sandra (Bailey) Smith who survives. In addition to his wife, Les is survived by children Melissa Smith of...

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Joyce Ann Summers

Joyce Ann Summers

Aug 26, 2022

Joyce Ann Summers, age 72 of Marion, Ohio passed away August 26, 2022, at her home in Marion. She was born June 8, 1950, to the late Vernon Blair and Lucille Arthur in Ironton, Ohio. Joyce is survived by 2 sons: Bobby (Robin) Russell of Caledonia, and Cory Summers of Marion, 1 daughter Chrissy (Tad) Robinson from Marion, 3 grandchildren:...

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Richard A Bigler

Richard A Bigler

Aug 26, 2022

Richard A Bigler, age 80 of Marion, Ohio passed away Aug. 26. 2022, at his home in Marion. He was married to Mattie Akers Bigler who still lives at their home in Marion. Richard was born June 18, 1942, to the late Arthur Bigler and Geraldine Sargent in Columbus, Ohio. Richard is survived by his wife, a son David (Tammy)...

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Donald R King

Donald R King

Aug 26, 2022

Donald R King, age 70 from Marion, Ohio Passed away Aug. 26, 2022, at Marion Manor. He was born Oct. 30, 1951, to the late Merrill King and Virginia Bausman in Marion. Donald is survived by a son Michael (Meaghan) King from California, a daughter Diane (Chad) Thompson from Caledonia, 2 nieces Billie Joe Patton and Desiree Flores, 3 grandchildren...

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Melvin L Thomas

Melvin L Thomas

Aug 21, 2022

Melvin L. Thomas, 80, of Marion went to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday August 21, 2022. Melvin was born January 19, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Mike and Kate (Howard) Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by lifelong companion Louise Blevins, sister and brother in law Edith (Nick)...

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Perry Mitchell

Perry Mitchell

Aug 17, 2022

Perry Mitchell came onto this earth on May 30, 1944, in Rome, MS. He was born to Alberta Cosey Mitchell (later Downing) and Perry Mitchell Sr. The elder Mitchell was murdered by the KKK, when Perry was a baby. Later his mother remarried. He was raised by his stepfather, Charles Leon “Shorty” Downing. The family moved from Mississippi to Marion,...

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Marcelle L Neault

Marcelle L Neault

Aug 14, 2022

Marcelle L Neault, age 67 of Marion, Ohio, passed away August 14, 2022, at her home in Marion. She was born May 28, 1955, to the late Edward M Taylor and Helen Baggette Taylor in Detroit, MI. Marcelle is survived by her husband Michael Neault, a son Michael R (Jessica) Neault II, 2 daughters: Ashley Neault, and Stacy Neault, 4...

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Deborah K. Reed

Deborah K. Reed

Aug 6, 2022

Deborah K. Reed age 54 of Marion, passed away on August 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1967 in Marion to Billy B. Howard Sr. and Birdie (Wallen) Howard. Deborah married Doyle J. Reed and he survives in Kenton. Along with her mother Birdie and husband Doyle, Deborah is survived by sons: Roshaun (Mackenzie...

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Adrian Montane

Adrian Montane

Aug 6, 2022

Adrian Montane, age 65 of Marion, Ohio passed away Aug. 6, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. He was born In Cuba on September 8, 1956. Adrian is survived by his former wife Connie Thompson, 2 sons: Josh Parrish, Michael Parrish, 2 daughters: Heather Thompson, Melissa Parrish, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Adrian enjoyed fishing. He also had a passion...

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Herbert Dennison Oney Sr.

Herbert Dennison Oney Sr.

Aug 3, 2022

Herbert Dennison Oney Sr., age 74 of Marion, Ohio passed away August 3, 2022, at his home in Marion. He was born August 7, 1947, to the late Charles Woodrow Oney and Orletta Betty Caster in McArthur, Ohio. Herbert married Joyce Miller Oney and they were together for 43 years. Herbert is survived by his wife, his children: Denise Oney,...

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Pamela June Gilbert-Huston

Pamela June Gilbert-Huston

Aug 3, 2022

Pamela June Gilbert Huston, age 72 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 3, 2022, at her twin sister’s home in Marion. She was born Dec. 18, 1949, in Marion, Ohio to the late Jay Gilbert and Charlene Alexander Gilbert. Pamela is survived by a son, Zach (Bobbi) Huston of South Carolina, grandchildren: Kyla, Jett, and Rossi, 2 sisters: Sue Wollett,...

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Marilyn Waugh

Marilyn Waugh

Aug 3, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Sunday August 28, 2022 at 1pm 647 Fountain St. Marion, OH 43302 Please come join the family of Marilyn as we celebrate her life and accomplishments. She loved spending time with loved ones and friends at a good cook out, followed by an Old School Nickel & Dime poker game. Bring your stories, memories of our mother,...

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Jerry Forrest Romine

Jerry Forrest Romine

Jul 27, 2022

Jerry Forrest Romine, age 47, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at home July 27, 2022. Jerry was born to the late Forrest "Jim" Romine and Barbara (Rathke) Romine February 20, 1975 in Oregon, Ohio. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Jerry is survived by sons, James Romine and Dylan Romine; sister, Peg (Christy Utley) Romine of...

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Matt Giles

Matt Giles

Jul 23, 2022

Matt Giles, 36 of Cardington passed away Saturday July 23, 2022 at home following a battle with cancer. Matt was born July 14, 1986 in Marion to the late D. Scott Giles and Fredia (Gibson) Wears, his mother, who survives. He is also survived by son Grayson Matthew Giles of Marion, his girlfriend and caretaker Kim Barnett of Cardington, brother...

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Nelda Irene Hinton

Nelda Irene Hinton

Jul 22, 2022

Nelda Irene Hinton, 94 of Marion passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. Nelda was born May 2, 1928 in Toledo, OH to the late Pearl and Elizabeth (Lutz) Dolan. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1946. She married the love of her life , Victor Lee Hinton November 29, 1946. They shared 46 years...

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