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Gregory Fowler

Gregory Fowler

Jun 16, 2025

Gregory “Greg” Fowler, age 64, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born April 9, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana to Beverly Peacock-Fowler of Connersville, Indiana.

Greg was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1979. Greg pursued a carrier as as a sound and audio engineer in the music industry. He spent his early days in...

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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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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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Elva Marie Kimble

Elva Marie Kimble

Aug 29, 2025

Elva Marie Kimble, age 97 of La Rue, OH passed away August 29, 2025, at her daughter's home in Marion. She was born May 18, 1928, to the late Arthur Brooks Wagner and Phyllis Mildred (Kurtz) Kramer in Hancock County, OH. Elva was married to the late Leo Charles Kimble.

Elva is survived by children: Joyce Lavern Smith, Linda Sue Smith,...

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Patricia Ann Ritter

Patricia Ann Ritter

Aug 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Ritter, age 75 of Richwood, OH passed away August 29, 2025, at her home. She was born September 27, 1949, to the late Milford Ray and Joann (Bowyer) Stanley in Beckley, WV. Patricia was married to the late Herbert Ritter.

Patricia is survived by children: Robin (Steve Jordan) Ritter, Tom (Nikki) Ballinger, and James (Lori) Ritter, grandchildren: Mariah (Jeremy)...

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Neal Clark Pasco

Neal Clark Pasco

Aug 28, 2025

Neal Clark Pasco, age 76, passed away August 28th, 2025, at Grant Hospital surrounded by family. Neal was born to the late Harold and Eplie (Mosser) Pasco June 8, 1949, in Jefferson County, Ohio. Neal is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty, Vida, Deanna, and Bee.

Neal is survived by wife, Carol (Erwin) Pasco; children, Garry (Marion Brouillette) Pasco...

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Jeremy L Fox

Jeremy L Fox

Aug 28, 2025

Jeremy L Fox, age 47 of Marion, OH passed away August 28, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. He was born September 17, 1977, to the late Leo L Fox and Janet L (Murling) Fox, who survives in Kenton, OH.

Jeremy is survived by his mother, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, twin sister Christina Alexander of Marion, and brothers: Tony (Banetta) Fox...

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Sue A Hendricks

Sue A Hendricks

Aug 28, 2025

Sue A Hendricks, age 82 of Marion, OH passed away August 28, 2025, at her home. She was born October 24, 1942, to Lawrence and Katherine (Crawford) Hendricks in Charleston, West Virginia.

Sue is survived by children: Betty Hall, Dale (Jada Dutton) Hall, Sharon Hall, and Donna Lynn Hall, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 bonus great-grandchildren, siblings: Fay Perdue, Charlie Hendricks,...

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Robert Kendal Kincaid

Robert Kendal Kincaid

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Kendal Kincaid, age 44 of Delaware, OH passed away August 26, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 15, 1980, to the late Robert Kincaid and Paula (Somerlot) Utley, who survives in Prospect.

Robert is survived by his mother, brothers: Scott (Chasitie) Fox and Jeff (Angie) Fox, 6 nieces and nephews, and 8 great nieces and nephews. He...

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Darrelle L Port

Darrelle L Port

Aug 25, 2025

Darrelle L Port, age 55 of Marion, OH passed away August 25, 2025, at OSU Wexner Center in Columbus. He was born November 19, 1969, to Clarence M and Patty (Bailey) Port in Canton, OH. 

Darrelle is survived by his mother, children: Kala McClain, James Still, Heather Still, Emily Still, Breanna Keaton, Tatum Scott, Brianna Loyster, Natalie Murphy, Stella Port, Eliza...

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Richard W Ketteman

Richard W Ketteman

Aug 25, 2025

Richard W Ketteman, age 69 of Caledonia, OH passed away August 25, 2025, at Meadows of Marion. He was born September 5, 1955, to the late Donald and Joan (Thompson) Ketteman in Tecumseh, MI. Richard was married to the late Tami (Geiser) Ketteman.

Richard is survived by children: Donald (Nikki) Ketteman of Marion, Katie Ketteman of Marion, and John (Felicia) Ketteman...

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