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Sharon Kay Villars

Sharon Kay Villars

Sep 29, 2025

Sharon Kay Villars, age 70, passed away surrounded by her loving family September 29, 2025. Sharon was born to the late Harold and Irene Little Grandma “Penny” (Pennington) Carter November 8, 1954, in Crestline, Ohio. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Mike Carter, Frank Carter, and her twin sister Karen Rodgers.

Sharon is survived by children, Anita...

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Joseph Harper

Joseph Harper

Sep 25, 2025

Joseph Harper, 82, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2025, at Woodside Village in Mt. Gilead. Joseph was born May 6, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph Edward Harper and Florence Josephine (Stiffler) Harper. He was also preceded in death by wife Paula (Stein) Harper September 19, 2024; sons Joseph Allen Harper, Robert David Harper, and Adam Lee...

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Emma Jean Bailey

Emma Jean Bailey

Sep 17, 2025

Emma Jean Bailey was born April 13, 1938 and passed away on September 17, 2025

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William Henry Sexton Jr.

William Henry Sexton Jr.

Sep 14, 2025

William "Bill" Henry Sexton Jr., age 70, passed away at home surrounded by family September 14, 2025. Bill was born to the late William Henry Sexton Sr. and Hazel Edith "Adkins" Simmones in Portsmouth, Ohio, February 14, 1955. Bill married the love of his life, Teresa "Hill" Sexton. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Jim Sexton...

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Danny Lee Shumaker

Danny Lee Shumaker

Sep 13, 2025

Danny Lee Shumaker, age 62 of Marion passed away September 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 8, 1963, to Bonnie Lenora (Cross) Shumaker & Donald E. Shumaker. He was a graduate of Ridgedale High School. He worked on an off shore oil rig and later came back home to help his Dad with D&S...

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Jeremy Allan Hall

Jeremy Allan Hall

Sep 12, 2025

Jeremy Allan Hall, age 44, went to be with the Lord September 12, 2025. Jeremy was born to Janet and David Hall on May 10, 1981, in Logan, Ohio. He was a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend. Two things he took pride in are his faith and his sobriety. He was baptized on February 5, 2023, at Genesis...

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Roy Leon Holland

Roy Leon Holland

Sep 11, 2025

Roy “Butch” Leon Holland, age 76 of Marion, OH passed away September 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Roy was born October 12, 1948, in Iola Kansas, son of Roy and Lola “Johnson” Holland. Roy graduated from Iola High School in 1966, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army.

Roy moved to Ohio, married Regina Bender, they divorced. He then...

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Robert Wayne Simpkins

Robert Wayne Simpkins

Sep 10, 2025

Robert "Bob" Wayne Simpkins, age 60, passed away September 10, 2025. Bob was born to the late Harold and Jeanie (Houchins) Simpkins February 24, 1965, in Marion, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald Simpkins.Bob is survived by children, Robert M. Simpkins, Danyele Simpkins, Kelly Martin, Kyle (Gabby McGinnis) Simpkins, Nick Simpkins, and Tessa Simpkins;...

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Johnny R Scott

Johnny R Scott

Sep 8, 2025

Johnny “John” R. Scott, age 84, went to be with the Lord, September 8, 2025. John was born to the late Frederick Howard Scott and Maxie Audrey Scott July 18, 1941, in Norton Virginia. John married Therese (Kruppa) Scott, who preceded him in death in 2008. John was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Maxie Scott and his...

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Edgar Williams

Edgar Williams

Sep 7, 2025

Edgar Williams was born on June 16, 1950, to Geneva Coleman and Joe Williams in Beaufort, South Carolina. He passed from this life to eternal life on September 7, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved wife and twin sister, Edna Creagh.

in 1981, Edgar moved to Ohio. A year later, he met his beautiful future wife,...

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Charlotte Eileen Lehner

Charlotte Eileen Lehner

Sep 7, 2025

Charlotte Lehner

3-28-1943 - 9-7-2025

Let all that you do be done in Love

I Corinthians 16:14

Charlotte Eileen Lehner, 82, passed Sunday September 7, 2025. She was born at her family home in Chesterville, OH to Charles and Leona (James) James on March 28, 1943. She grew up on the farm and had fond memories of gatherings there throughout the years. In 1962...

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LaShawnda Marie Rodgers

LaShawnda Marie Rodgers

Sep 4, 2025

Lashawnda Marie Rodgers, age 47, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital of Columbus, September 4, 2025. Shawnda was born in Marion, Ohio August 15, 1978. Shawnda is preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Jean (Yeager) Belcher.

Shawnda is survived by her partner and fiance, Alex Witten; her children, Kirsten (Richard) Patterson, Cody Rodgers, Jayda Swartz, Summer (Dawson) Hooper, and Alexia...

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Vada Sayre

Vada Sayre

Sep 4, 2025

Vada Gay Sayre, age 68, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family, September 4, 2025. Vada was born to the late Lewis and Marie (Mason) Null April 2, 1957 in Given West Virginia. Vada married, October 10, 1995 to Don Sayre. Vada is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, and five sisters.

Vada is survived by...

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Rick Dale Holcomb

Rick Dale Holcomb

Sep 3, 2025

Rick Dale Holcomb, age 59, passed away at home September 3, 2025. Rick was born to the late Jerry Lee Holcomb Sr. and Sharon Kay (Murphy) Holcomb October 12, 1966, in Marion, Ohio. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike Holcomb.

Rick was survived by son, Mitchell Coleman; grandchildren: Malakai Black, Cameron Welter, and Rylynn Coleman; brothers...

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Holly Marie Chafins

Holly Marie Chafins

Sep 2, 2025

Holly Marie Chafins (Belt), 49, born and raised in Marion, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on September 2nd, 2025, at her home, whom she lived with a very “special” friend, Faith Dial. Holly was born July 6th, 1976, and was a graduate from Ridgedale Highschool in Marion.

Holly’s main hobbies were doodling, writing letters, and loved arts and crafts. Holly was a...

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Frances Louise Powers

Frances Louise Powers

Sep 2, 2025

Frances “Fran” Louise Powers, age 78, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones September 2, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Frances was born to the late Chester Isbel and Leola (Barnhart) Isbel-Kabler August 9, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. Fran is preceded in death by her parents.

Fran is survived by husband, Edward Powers; children, Angie (Scott) Gault, Chet (Jackie)...

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Braden W Williamson

Braden W Williamson

Sep 2, 2025

Braden W. “Brad” Williamson, 65 of Marion, OH  passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025, at Marion General Hospital following an extended illness. Brad was born April 9, 1960, in Newark, Ohio to the late James Williamson and Mary (Jones) Williamson who resides in Delaware, Ohio. In addition to his mother, Brad is survived by wife Lorie (Allinder) Williamson; children...

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Paul Joseph Hayden

Paul Joseph Hayden

Aug 31, 2025

Paul J. “PJ” Hayden, 40 of Marion passed away on Sunday August 31, 2025, at home peacefully in his sleep. Paul was born July 10, 1985, in Marion to the late Paul Alan Hayden and Joyce (Brown) Hayden who resides in Summerville, South Carolina.

PJ is also survived by longtime companion Tara Benson and her son Blake; brothers Matthew Hayden and...

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Margaret C Cocherl

Margaret C Cocherl

Aug 30, 2025

Margaret C. “Mag” Cocherl, age 88, of Meeker, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Marion Valley Post Acute in Marion, Ohio.

She was born to the late Oscar Lowry and Nadine (Nusser) Lowry and was a lifelong resident of Meeker. On September 2, 1954, Margaret married the love of her life, Paul J. Cocherl, in Richwood, Ohio, and...

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Larry D Neuman

Larry D Neuman

Aug 30, 2025

Larry D Neuman, age 85 of Bluffton, OH passed away August 30, 2025, at his home. He was born June 26, 1940, to the late Earl R and Helen G (Ramer) Neuman in Wapakoneta, OH. 

Larry is survived by significant other Char L Martin of Bluffton, children: Renee (Mark) Droll, Aletia (Jeff) Hartzler, Wendy (Rob) Griefenstein, and Sonja (Nick Deyette) Jenkins,...

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