Jack Rudd, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Marion General Hospital while surrounded by family. Jack was born on May 4, 1947, to the late Marvin and Minnie (Crace) Rudd in Magoffin County, Kentucky.  On January 29, 1988, Jack married Sue (Gustin) in Marion, Ohio. Jack served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Jack retired from Union Tank Car after working 35 years.  Jack was a...

     Joan L. Carroll, age 68, of Marion, Ohio went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 9:32 PM from the Riverside Hospital, Columbus.  Joan was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 6, 1955 to the late Homer W. and Joan M. (Lacy) Luchene. On August 6, 1997 she married Darrell L. Carroll in Marion, Ohio and he survives.      Also surviving are a son, Nathan A. Bishop of Marion, OH., 2 stepson, Rev....

Judy G. Johnson, age 82 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Kobacker House. She was born on August 5, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Harlo and Beulah (Stephens) Phipps. Judy worked as an X-ray tech and mammographer for the Smith Clinic for 32 years, but her career began much earlier during her time in Michigan. She was very involved at her church, Central Baptist, and she was part of the philanthropic sorority LCO both in Michigan and in Ohio. She enjoyed...

It brings extreme sadness to announce that on September 15, 2023, Darbi Jo May passed away shy of her 55th birthday following a sudden and brief battle with liver cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her peaceful entry through the gates of heaven. Darbi was born on November 19, 1968 to Michael and Janet May in Bloomington, Illinois. A 1987 graduate of Fisher High School, Darbi soon found herself married and starting a family of her own in Ohio. Having a love for staying...

Barbara Ann Sanders, age 76 of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in Arlington after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Barbara was born on November 8, 1946 in Marion, Ohio, to the late Earl O. and Esther J. (Mills) Caldwell.  She grew up in Marion, graduating from Harding High School in 1964.  As a graduate and newlywed, she lived in Germany which sparked her lifelong love of travel.  After returning to Ohio,...

Pearl Johns, age 83 of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Marion General Hospital, due to unforeseen complications. Pearl was born on December 30, 1939 to the late Clarence and Ruby (Carden) Reed in Lake City, Tennessee. On March 28, 1969, she married the late Arnold Lee Johns in Delaware, Ohio. She enjoyed watching her soap operas and reading the newspaper. In her younger years she enjoyed going to yard sales, kids ball games and road trip to Tennessee to visit...

Rose Ann Meachem, age 78 of Marion, passed away on September 12, 2023 at Avita Bucyrus Hospital. Rose was born on April 9, 1945 to the late Joseph and Ruby (Burkett) Howell in Floyd, Kentucky.  On September 23, 1974, she married the late Albert Meachem in Clintwood, Ohio. She loved to read novels.  In her younger days, she would dress up as a clown for church and other events to entertain children.  Rose will truly be missed by family and friends. Rose was preceded in death...

JoAnn Marie (Craven) Humphrey passed over peacefully on September 9, 2023 at Presidential Post Acute of Marion, OH. She had a tremendous inner strength and wonderful personality that captivated all who met her and her smile lit up a room. Anyone who knew “Jo” knew that her favorite color was red – and during the cooler months, could be spotted by her trademark red felt hat. Born March 28, 1929 in Marion, she attended Harding HS (class of ’47) where she was a...

Jack Eugene Claypool, 87, died at Kingston Residence of Marion, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born on December 21, 1935, in Ashley, Ohio, to Claude and Wanda Wheeler Claypool. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1952 to 1956 aboard the U.S.S. Wright CVL 49, a light Saigon-class aircraft carrier. He traveled the world while in the Navy and often said his time in the Navy was his happiest. An air controller and radarman, Jack...

Michael Roger Christian, age 60 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Mike was born on July 1, 1963 to James Richard and Carol Lee (Pine) Christian in Marion, Ohio.  Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing with all his friends and buddies. He really enjoyed life.  He will truly be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son. Those who will cherish his memories include his wife, Vivian Chrisitan; his parents, James and Carol Lee Christian; his sons:...