All Obituaries

David W. Keirns age 70 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. He was born October 27, 1948 in Galion, Ohio to the late Clarence and Juanita (Montgomery) Keirns. On April 4, 1971 he married Esther (Cook) Keirns, she survives in Marion. David was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1968-1974 as a Med Corpsman, where he received National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter (M-14). He is survived by his wife, Esther Keirns of...

Chantelle M. Sanders age 29 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her mother's residence. She was born March 16, 1990 in Lancaster, Ohio to Jessie L. Burchard and Jesse L. Sanders. Chantelle loved her family and will be greatly missed by her mother, Jessie (Lisa Dye) Burchard of Marion, OH., her father, Jesse (Nancy) Sanders of Dayton, OH., her grandmother, Alice Sanders of Marion, OH., her children, Brice Cokley, Gracie Sanders and Michael Velcich Jr. all of Marion,...

Joyuace Ann Jones, age 81, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 following an extended illness. Her beloved pets: Tiffany, Big Daddy, and Blackberry were nearby when she passed away. Joyuace was a loving and supportive mother to her children and a blessed grandmother and great-grandmother. Joyuace was born on August 6, 1937 to the late Glenn Wesley and Claire Mae (Noblet) White in Lorain County, Ohio, but she lived for eighty years in Marion. Joyuace is preceded in death by her...

James T. “Ted” Smith, Sr., age 76 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Presidential Center. He was born on December 31, 1942 to the late Robert T. and Clara L. (Thompson) Smith in Marion. Ted was the kind of guy who knew everyone and never forgot a face or a name. He truly loved people, and he could often be found talking to friends and strangers alike, whether he be at Meijer, McDonald’s, or the mall. He loved spending time with his...

Durwood Leon Johnston, age 67, a lifelong resident of Marion, passed away on July 9, 2019 at Marion Pointe. Durwood was born to the late Billie and Frances (Huffman) Johnston on August 24, 1951. He graduated in 1969 from Elgin High School, getting a chance to recently attend his 50th Class Reunion, reconnecting with several classmates. He worked as a Furniture Refinisher for Grolls Furniture, retiring after 30 years of service. Preceding him in death were his parents. Those who will miss...

James R. McDaniel age 68, of Prospect, Ohio passed away at home on July 9, 2019. James was born in Rutledge, TN to the late Isaac and Birdie (Bryant) McDaniel on February 10, 1951. On July 1, 1972 he married to Debra S. Shepard, she preceded him in death on December 19, 2016. He was employed at the Whirlpool Corporation in the Paint Department for 47 years, retiring in 2019. James was one who loved fishing – anywhere he could, in places such as Delaware, Alum Creek, and Lake...

Michael Eugene Huffman, age 62 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. On July 4, 1956, he was born to the late Donald and Ruth (Blanton) Huffman in Marion, and on November 12, 1981, he married his wife Tammy (Hunt) Huffman in Odessa, Texas. Michael loved the lake, and he enjoyed the Piccadilly Circus. He also enjoyed cars, and he spent much of his life as an auto mechanic. He was a man who never knew a stranger, and he truly loved the Lord. He is survived by his wife Tammy...

Sharon Lynn Hildreth, age 68 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Presidential Center. Sharon entered into this world on January 15, 1951 to the late William and Anastasia (Myers) Craft in Marion, OH.  On September 1, 1989, she married Charles Hildreth in Marion, OH. Sharon was a graduate of Harding High School. She worked for Honda of America Manufacturing as an assembler for 22 years and worked at Kroger for 20 years.  Sharon enjoyed riding Harley’s with...

Richard Norman Peterman, age 90 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Marion General Hospital. Richard entered into this world on February 26, 1929 to the late Guy and Myrtle (Dutton) Peterman.  On May 26, 1956, he married Doris Gorenflo in Marion, OH. Richard graduated from the Harding High School class of 1948.  He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He belonged to the LaRue Masonic Lodge #465 and the American Legion...

T. Jean Thompson age 84 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence in Marion. She was born July 17, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Orpha (Riley) Poland. On January 11, 1958 she married Lewis V. Thompson, he preceded her in death on April 17, 1986. Jean was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church, she was formerly employed at Trainor’s Restaurant from 1967-1981, Med Central Hospital in dietary for several years and Walmart in lawn and gardening...