All Obituaries

Mary Lee Truex, age 102 of Marion, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, Ohio. Mary entered into this world on September 8, 1916 to the late Frederick Miller Grimes and Iva Mae (Searcy) Grimes Jones in Frost, TX.  On October 6, 1936, she married the late Rev. Clinton Melvin Truex in Circleville, OH. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union.  She faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher, Missionary President and...

Donald Leroy Gear, age 75 of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1943 to the late Leslie and Frances (Greer) Gear in Marion. Donnie was involved in Carnivals/Fairs for many years, and he attended MARCA Industries, where he was quite a presence. He enjoyed crafts, watching television, and chatting with his staff and peers. He was close to his family, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his brother Eugene Gear, his sister...

Judith Kay Beckley, 77, went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2019 from the Community Health Care Center in Marion. She was born on January 7, 1942 in Marion to the late Michael J. and Myrtle L. Pfeiffer. After graduating high school, she followed her passion in many ways. Judy K. married her late husband George Leroy Beckley on June 25, 1981 at Essex, OH. She worked at Houghton Sulky until they closed their doors, then worked until retirement at GTE as a Keypunch Operator. If anything, Judy...

Kathleen Shirl Detwiler, age 71 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Heartland of Marion. Kathleen entered into this world on May 28, 1947 to the late Alva Donald Bowling and Marjorie (Sheppard) Crouse in Marion, Ohio.  On June 22, 1996, she married the late Robert Detwiler in Marion, Ohio. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister: Deborah Dalton. Those who will cherish her memories include her children: Barbara (Todd) Melling of Oskaloosa, KS,...

Lucille M. McGowan of Marion, age 92, passed away after a long illness at the Marion Manor Nursing Home, where she had previously worked. Lucille was born in Zanesville, OH on September 26, 1926 to the late Aloysius H. and Emma M. (Noll) Arnold. She married the late Robert W. McGowan, Sr., on November 19, 1955 at Huntington, IN. Lucille was a 1944 graduate of Marion Catholic High School, working most of her life as a Beautician, both self-employed and at the Marion Manor Nursing Home....

Irene Brown, age 90 of Marion, was called home by our Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Kingston Residence of Marion. Irene entered into this world on June 30, 1928 to the late Dallas and Katie (Hughes) Beam in Murraysville, WV. On January 22, 1949, she married the late William “Bill” Brown, Jr. in Greenup, KY. Irene worked at Wyandot Popcorn Incorporated for 40+ years and retired at the age of 76. She was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church in Marion, OH. She will be...

James Hoyt Eckle, age 89 of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Kingston Residence of Marion. On January 12, 1930, he was born to the late James Bentley Eckle and Mildred (Lynn) Redd, and on October 18, 1953, he married his wife Mazie Leann (Hettinger) Eckle, who preceded him in death. James enjoyed reading and word searches, and he also loved fishing and tinkering around the house, inside and out. He was a big fan of Ohio State sports as well as the Cincinnati Reds and Tiger...

Barbara Jane Delauder, age 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 14, 1957 to the late Minnie Compton and Vencil Medley I. She married the love of her life David Allen Delauder Sr. on September 17, 1974. He preceded her in death. Barbara had worked as a housekeeper at Comfort Inn for a few years and worked at Graphic Packaging and Silverline for many years. She enjoyed spending...

Genevieve Joan White Conley Augenstein went to be with her Lord and Savior May 8, 2019. She was born August 20, 1929 in Delaware County, Ohio to John Leo and Berniece Harper White. She graduated from Morral High School in 1947. She married Harold James Conley on January 6, 1948, and he died February 12, 1988. She then married Robert H. Augenstein November 17, 1990. He died March 26, 1998. She was a stay at home wife and mother while raising her four children. She was well known for creating...

Robert "Bob" Shroats, 96, soared to his eternal home with Jesus as his pilot on April 28, 2019. Born on December 5, 1922, Robert was the son of Vernon and Hazel (Beaver) Shroats. He graduated from Pleasant High School in 1940. June 12, 1942, Bob married Esther Key who passed away on November 15, 1988. Bob and Esther have 3 children: Jackie (Dan) Campbell, Mary Kay (Arthur) Vacca and Denny (LaDana) Shroats. He is a loving grandfather of six grandchildren and great grandfather of...