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Richard Obenour Obituary MARION: Richard K. Obenour, age 86, of Marion, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 07, 2026 at Marion General Hospital. He was born May 9, 1940 in Marion, Ohio to the late Myron Glenn Obenour and Margaret J. Obenour (Kirkpatrick). On May 5, 1962 in Marion, OH he married Charlotte Kathlene Litzenberg and they were married 64 years. Richard owned The House of Photography Studio and enjoyed taking photographs throughout his life. He later built onto and remodeled that ...

"I have fought the good fight- I have kept the faith- now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Heaven Gained one of the best.... Richard Steven Brammell passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3, 2026. Born April 24, 1952- he was the son of Albert and Elizabeth Brammell, who preceded him in death. Rick was a 1970 graduate of Ridgedale High School. After Graduation he went on to pursue his dreams of working in the construction field, driving ...

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Gary Lee Williamson, age 80, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born on June 26, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, Gary was the son of William Edward and Anna Elizabeth (Ratterman) Williamson, both of whom preceded him in death. Known by nearly everyone as "Big Red," Gary was a familiar face throughout Marion. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1964, where he was a standout hurdler on the track team and played the Sousaphone in the marching band. He ...

William E. “Bill” White, age 88, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Marion, OH. He was the son of the late Cloyd Francis and Evelyn Jane (Dodrill) White. In 1958, he married Barbara Jean Corbin, and she preceded him in death. Bill was a long-time member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion, OH. He worked several part-time jobs, one being at Haps Sohio and another at Joe Davis Construction. He worked in Green Camp, OH for B.F. Goodrich, Strataflex, and finally Parker-Hannifin ...

Daniel Clarence “Danny” Brown, 72, of Marion Ohio went home to his Father, Sunday, July 5th , 2026. Danny was born on June 7th , 1954, in Marion to his later father, Benjamin Brown and his mother, Elsie Boganwright. Danny attended Marion Harding High School graduating in 1973. After graduating, Danny enlisted in the US Air Force where he learned to work on the B-52 bomber aircraft. After serving honorably, Danny returned to Marion where he met who would be the love of his life, ...

Jean Marie (Mather) Belford August 17, 1934 – June 14, 2026 Jean Marie Belford, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives she touched so deeply. Born on August 17, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Owen Wilton Mather and Eloise Broadstone Mather. After spending her early childhood in Dayton, her family moved to Marion, Ohio, where she grew up and built lifelong friendships. She attended Marion ...

Ernest “Ernie” Levan VanVoorhis, 90, of Marion, Ohio, went to be with his wife and his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2026. Born on March 21, 1936, in Delaware, Ohio, Ernie was the son of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Strawser) VanVoorhis. After moving to Marion, he met the love of his life, Leona “Lee” Marlene Belt. They were united in marriage on September 5, 1959, in Marion and shared more than 63 years together before the Lord called Leona home on November 17, ...

Donald “Don” E. Griffin, 86, of Marion, Ohio, earned his heavenly wings on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Grant Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. His life was one marked by faith, service, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. Don was first united in marriage to Linda Lou and shared a daughter, Kelly Griffin Harty. Don was again united in marriage to Margaret Martha, and together they had a son, Kory (Christina) Griffin. Together they shared ...

Karen Ruth (Pitchford) Gonzalez, 67, of Marion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Born on October 24, 1958, in Marion, Ohio to Robert and Doris Pitchford. Karen grew up in Marion County where she raised her family. She worked at Graphic Packaging for 20 years. Karen was known for travelling the world before she came back to Marion to settle into her home with her husband, Juan Gonzalez. She absolutely loved her dogs; they were like her ...