John R. Draper, Jr. died June 1, 2020 in Columbus, OH.  He was born to the late John and Helen Draper on June 30, 1947, in Marion, Ohio. On September 10, 1965, in Wise, Virginia, he married his love, companion, and friend, Nichola McIntosh.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School, Class of 1966 and was employed in the maintenance department at Whirlpool for forty-three years before retiring in May of 2009.  He also coached men’s and girls’ softball teams in...

     Charles M. Brown, age 54, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29,2020, at 8:03 PM in the Marion General Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1966 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Billy A. and Etta Lou (Hammond) Brown Sr. He is survived by a son; Tyler Brown of Richwood, OH. And a brother; Billy A. (Hannah) Brown Jr.  of Marion, OH.      Charles was a 1984 graduate of Harding High School . He was member of the Forever United...

Donald LeRoy “Bogy” McKean, Jr., age 67 of Marion, formerly of Ashley, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home. On November 8, 1952, he was born in Auburn, Indiana, to Donald L. McKean and the late Peggy A. (Ross) Godwin, and on October 21, 1995, he married his wife Renee (Oliver) McKean. Don served in the United States Army, and he later retired from Dalton Foundry after 15 years. He was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts and NASCAR, and he loved animals. He is...

Harold Eugene “Red” Thacker, Jr. age 78 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg, Ohio. He was born May 23, 1942 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Harold E. and Marie (Freeman) Thacker Sr. Red was a U.S. Marine Veteran serving from 1961-1965. He was employed at Marion Power Shovel for many years as a crane operator, after it closed, he worked construction for various companies. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW posts...

Betty Search Forry, age 95 and a half, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd at home. She was born on November 11, 1924 to the late Harry and Pearl James in Kenton, Ohio. Her 3 brothers, Kenny, Ernest, and Jack James, preceded her in death, as did her sister, Genevieve Steed. In 1942, Betty married Robert T. Search, who preceded her in death in 1993. They had 3 children: Sandee Spertzel of Manfield; Bobbie Search of Florida; and Thom (Carole) Search of Georgia. Betty was a loving...

Shirley M. Landrum, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  She was born in Bartley, West Virginia on January 24, 1937 to the late Jeff and Ruby (Freeman) Blankenship. Shirley was a pastor’s wife for Marion Church of God, Marion Victory Center and New Life Fellowship.  She also owned the “Landrum’s Town Crier” Christian Bookstore for many years.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Donald Blankenship...

Dorothy A. Twigg, 88, a resident of Heartland of Marion, passed away on May 20, 2020 at Heartland.   The daughter of Delmar and Gladys Twigg (both deceased) was born June 8, 1931 in Marion, OH where she lived her entire life.   She retired from Goodwill Industries where she had worked for 25 years.  She was also a faithful member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion and cherished the many special friendships she developed.    Dorothy always had a positive...

Linda Lee Montgomery (Franklin) age 80, a lifelong resident of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Marion Pointe. She was born on October 18, 1939 to the late Alvin and Clara (Rizer) Franklin. Linda was a 1957 graduate of Harding High School. On December 6, 1959 she wed Ronald L. Montgomery, they had 60 exciting years of marriage, Linda worked at Abbott’s and Kable Fulfillment. She and her husband were members of the local Moose and Eagle’s. Linda also gave back to...

Richard Linn Columber age 65 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born July 12, 1954 in Marion, Ohio to the late Carl E. and Juanita (Wilson) Columber. Richard was employed years ago at the Marion Public Library and retired from Whirlpool Corporation. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on his Harley, dune buggy and love Ford vehicles. He is survived by his sister, Pat (Dick) Williams of Marion, 4 nephews and 1 niece, Billy (Dorothy) Wren, Adam (Amber) Dorsey, Alyson...

Donald l. Eaton age 84 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Presidential Center. He was born December 6, 1935 in Marion, Ohio to the late Roy and Lela (Cahill) Eaton. On May 9, 1999 he married Lois (Dorfe) Eaton, she survives in Marion, Ohio. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1955-1957. He was employed at Erie/Conrail Railroad for 33 years, he was a member of Word of Life Christian Center, Past President and Life Member of Marion County Bowling Association and...