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Douglas Manning Beaver

Douglas Manning Beaver

Mar 1, 2016

The body-building world has lost another great icon. Douglas Manning Beaver succumbed to heart failure March 1, 2016 in Marion Ohio. He was 73. Beaver most noted for capturing the Mr. America title in 1976 and his unequaled development of his massive biceps had been in ill health for sometime. Born in Ohio, Beaver got into body building at age...

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Kyrie James Smith

Kyrie James Smith

Feb 28, 2016

Kyrie James Smith, son of Eric K. and Kayla R. (Gattshall) Smith of Quincy, OH, was stillborn on Feb, 28, 2016. He is survived by siblings Jakhi, Aiden, Zakaya, Alexander, Tizeria and Cartier, maternal grandparents Michelle (Clovis Whittington) Knapp, Marion and the late Donald Gattshall, Paternal grandparents Richard and Shirley Smith, Quincy, Lisa Chafin, Marion, Maternal Great Grandmother Nancy Bosh,...

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Richard C "Dick" Weaver

Richard C "Dick" Weaver

Feb 16, 2016

Richard C. “Dick” Weaver of Marion passed away on February 1, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Dick is survived by his wife Veeda; daughters Tonna and Lynda; and one granddaughter Rikki. The family will be receiving friends at their residence, 1922 Victory Rd. Lot 175 (River Valley Estates) on Wednesday February 10, 2016 from 2-4 pm. AFFORDABLE CREMATION SERVICES...

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Ronnie Lee Napper Sr.

Ronnie Lee Napper Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Ronnie Lee Napper, Sr. 68 of Marion passed away on Saturday January 30, 2016 at the Kobacker House, Columbus following a lengthy illness. Ronnie was born Jan. 24, 1948 in Marion to Lola (Napper) Soice who survives in Marion. He was preceded in death by brother Mike Soice and step father Milton Soice. In addition to his mother, Ronnie is...

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Bobbie J Large

Bobbie J Large

Jan 27, 2016

Bobbie J. Large age 45, of Morral died on Wed. Jan. 27, 2016 at the Heartland of Marion. On May 4, 1970 she was born to Robert W. and Joan M. (Millisor) Smith. Her mother survives in Marion, her father preceded her in death. She married Frank L. Large on Feb. 12, 2014 and he survives in Morral. Surviving are...

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Alydia L Logan

Alydia L Logan

Jan 27, 2016

Alydia L. Logan, 56 of Marion went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 27, 2016. Alydia was born June 10, 1959 in Marion to the late Bill Persinger and Linda (Compston) Persinger who survives in Marion. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by granddaughter Alyssa Marie Holcomb. Alydia was married Sept. 27, 1980 to...

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Orlan "Ed" Welker Jr

Orlan "Ed" Welker Jr

Jan 20, 2016

Orlan “Ed” Welker Jr., 94 of Marion passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 20, 2016. Ed was born Jan. 5, 1922 in Delaware to the late Orlan E. Welker Sr. and Mae (Loucks) Welker. He was married February 22, 1959 to Betty (Hull) Welker who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

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Donna Jean Myers

Donna Jean Myers

Jan 17, 2016

Donna Jean Myers, 73 of Prospect died peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday January 17, 2016 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus surrounded by her family. Donna was born September 21, 1942 in Marysville to the late Hubert and Dorothy (McBride) Smart. She was married Jan. 19, 1963 to Lloyd Myers who preceded her in death on December 28, 2007. Donna...

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Angela Renee (Scott) Glass

Angela Renee (Scott) Glass

Jan 16, 2016

Angela Renee (Scott) Glass, 44, of Marion passed away Jan. 1, 2016 in her home. Angela was born Nov. 20, 1971 in Marion to Joseph Scott of Marion and Violet (Coykendall) Bayles of Marion. In addition to her parents she is survived by children, Miranda Glass and Matthew Glass, both of Marion, children's father, Vincent Glass of Marion; granddaughter Maddalynn...

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Larry J." Pick" Williams

Larry J." Pick" Williams

Jan 14, 2016

Larry J. “Pick” Williams, age 74, passed away unexpectedly January 14th 2016 at Riverside Hospital. Pick was born Oct 5, 1941 to the late Omer and Helen (Gingery) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Don Williams, sister Wanda Sandlin, and grandson Tyler Williams. Pick was survived by wife, of 37 years, Kathy (Carroll)...

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June Hale Adams

June Hale Adams

Jan 9, 2016

June Hale Adams, 84, of Marion passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 peacefully. She was born June 9, 1931 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Wesley Hale and Frona Borders. In 1947 she married Ossie Adams who preceded her in death in March of 2011. She moved to Marion in 1963 where she worked for the Marion Country...

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Mary Lou Parsons

Mary Lou Parsons

Jan 4, 2016

Mary Lou Parsons, 87 years of age of Marion passed away peacefully January 4, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. Mary was born November 1, 1928 in Lancaster to the late Harley and Loretta (Moyer) Huffine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Perry Parsons, four brothers, and two sisters. Mary...

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Paris

Paris

Jan 3, 2016

Paris Clark age 70, of Galion died at at his residence at 4:20 AM on Sun. Jan. 3, 2016. Mr. Clark was born in Ironton to the late Edward and Myrtle (Cole) Clark. He married Gertrude Jenkins on July 23, 1966, she preceded him in death on June 29, 2010. Mr. Clark is survived by four daughters Katrina (Brett) White,...

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Tonya Sue May

Tonya Sue May

Jan 2, 2016

Tonya Sue May, 49 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 2nd, 2016. She courageously fought a lung disease that was slowly taking her life with a positive attitude and a smile on her face, she fought each battle. Her struggle is over and she no longer has to fight for each breath. Tonya was born...

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Karen S Kindell-Moore

Karen S Kindell-Moore

Dec 29, 2015

Karen S. Kindell-Moore, age 60 of Marion died on December 29, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 3, 1955 in Kenton to the late Robert William Kindell Sr. and Stella Mae (Burba) Kindell. In addition to her parents Karen was preceded in death by brothers Robert W. Kindell Jr. and Richard W. Kindell and a sister, Shirley M....

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Donald Ray Gattshall

Donald Ray Gattshall

Dec 24, 2015

Donald Ray Gattshall, 48 of Marion passed away on Thursday December 24, 2015 at his home. Donald was born June 6, 1967 in Marion to the late Lewis Milton Gattshall Jr. and Juanita Mae (Frost) Gattshall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one ½ sister Sharon Layne. Donald was married January 10, 2002 to Susan...

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Johnnie Russell III

Johnnie Russell III

Dec 23, 2015

Johnnie Russell III, 20 of Marion passed away on Wednesday Dec. 23, 2015 at home. Johnnie was born May 12, 1995 in Marion. He is survived by father Johnnie (Nora Sue) Russell Jr., Marion and Patricia (Phillip Kollar) Seagrave of Greenwich; maternal grandparents Steve and Mary Seagrave; paternal grandmother Wanda Russell; girlfriend Sarah Carr; children Sariah Russell and one unborn...

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Roger A Risch

Roger A Risch

Nov 26, 2015

Roger A. Risch, 45, passed away on Thursday Nov. 26, 2015 at the Bucyrus Community Hospital, his death was unexpected. Roger was born Dec. 27, 1969 in Marion to the late Christina Kay (Isaly) Risch and Stephen Risch who survives in Marion. He is also survived by grandparents Lucille and Delmar Risch, Marion; daughters Lauren (Andrew) Cummins, Smyrna, TN and...

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Alissa May Blanton Columber

Alissa May Blanton Columber

Nov 20, 2015

Alissa May Blanton Columber, 59, of Marion passed away Friday Nov. 20, 2015 at the Kobacher House in Columbus. She was born March 29, 1956 in Marion to the late Denzil and Luella (Miller) Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Cindy Wood as well as siblings. Alissa is survived by children Jack Lee...

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Lee Ann Hoy-Nutter

Lee Ann Hoy-Nutter

Nov 15, 2015

Lee Ann Hoy-Nutter, age 46, of Marion died at her residence Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She was born February 7, 1969 to Warren and Ginny (Porter) Hoy. Her father Warren (Libby) Hoy survives in Marion and her mother is deceased. She is survived by a daughter, Courtney L. Nutter, Marion; a granddaughter, Lillian Boston; maternal grandmother, Martha Porter, Ashley; two...

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