Donna Ruth Meade, age 80 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Presidential Center in Marion, Ohio. Donna was born on June 8, 1940 to the late Woodrow and Margaret (Culp) Flowers in Marion, Ohio. Donna graduated from Cardington Lincoln High School Class of 1959.  Donna was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Marion, Ohio.  She enjoyed sewing in her younger days.  She also liked baking and made the best cheesecakes and lasagna. Donna...

Howard Gibson, age 76 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on February 28, 1944 to the late Dave and Freda (Terry) Gibson in Raven, KY.  On September 26, 1964, he married Paula Reed in Clintwood, VA. Howard was a member of the White Oaks Road Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, OH. He retired from the Whirlpool Corporation as an Automated Line Mechanic after 38 years. He enjoyed playing guitars and singing....

     Daniel Lee Tidd. age 65, of Marion passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 10:46 PM at his residence. Dan was born on March 17, 1955 in the Marion General Hospital to Claude Tidd Jr. and Margaret (Phelps) Smith.  His mother survives in Prospect, OH. He attended Pleasant Schools and graduated from Pleasant High School. Dan worked at the Marion Power Shovel Co. and retired from Con Agra. He suffered from lung disease for the past few...

Jeanne Ellen Milligan, age 86 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Community Nursing and Rehabilitation. On January 25, 1934, she was born to the late Werner Karl and Mary Ellen (Buckholz) Zschach, and in 1954, she married her loving husband Richard Paul Milligan. Jeanne loved her God, and she was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and could do almost anything crafty, and she truly loved her grandkids. She is survived by her sons Kevin Alan (Angel) Milligan and...

Evelyn Marie (Butler) Hall, age 82 of Marion, gave up the good fight on January 12, 2021. She was born on April 29, 1938 in Lawrence County (Ironton), Ohio as the daughter to Martin and Juanita Butler. Evelyn, also known as “Joe Louis,” was a spitfire and anyone who met her loved her feisty spirit. She was never afraid to share her opinions and was bold in representing what she stood for. Evelyn was the true matriarch to her family, the glue that held it all together. She was...

Lester Hall Sr., age 72 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. On January 14, 1949, he was born to the late Estil and Millie (Hall) Hall in Floyd County, Kentucky, and on July 3, 1993, he married his late wife Brenda K. (Meade) Hall. Lester was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He faithfully attended church at White Oaks Road Baptist Church when he was able. He was a loving father and grandfather and an overall good...

Jean Marie (Keadle) Swart was born 4-21-1933 to John and Myrtle Keadle in Yorkville, OH.  Jean was one of 9 children – Roger, John, Bill, Mary, Jo Ann, and George who are deceased and Esther and Phil who are surviving. On January, 9 2021 she peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family.  Jean graduated in 1951 from Yorkville High School in Yorkville, OH. Jean is survived by her husband of 68 years Ohmer Swart. Also surviving are 3 children:...

Alice Jean McDaniel, age 93 of Richwood, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence. Alice was born on February 12, 1927 to the late Stanton and Ida Francis (Garver) Swihart, Sr. in Marion, Ohio.  On September 3, 1947 in Kentucky, she married the late Eugene Conrad McDaniel and spent 69 wonderful years together. Alice retired as a Nurse’s Aid from the Wyandot Memorial Hospital after serving more than 10 years.  Alice loved to crochet and knit but her favorite...

     Wayne M. Layne Sr., age 72, of Marion passed away at his residence on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 7:25 AM. He was born in Marion, Ohio on August 25, 1948 to the late Simeon R. and Corabelle (Hodge) Layne. Wayne married the former Ellen D. Palmer in Marion, Ohio on December 4, 2014 and she survives.      He was employed for over 30 years as a truck driver for Sims Brothers before his retirement in 2014. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening,...

Peggy Sue Marshall, age 61 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her residence. Peggy was born on August 28, 1959 to the late Jessie and Phyllis (Keaton) Holland in Ironton, Ohio.  On September 9, 2000, she married the late Buddy Marshall. Peggy worked as a STNA at multiple locations including Marion Pointe, Marion Manor and Heartland of Marion.   She loved hanging out with her family and her fur babies. She will truly be missed by family and friends. Peggy...