Timothy “Peanut” Martin Painter, age 58 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio Tim was born on June 19, 1964 to Henry French and Martha Jean (Storer) Painter in Marion, Ohio.  Tim graduated from Elgin High School in 1982. He was a construction worker for all of his life. A jack of all trades, he could fix anything and everything! He never met a stranger, as he became friends with everyone he met. He loved his...

Gaile “Eugene” Daso, age 71 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. On July 25, 1951, he was born to the late Robert Earl Daso and Luella May (Darnell) Dyke, and on September 28, 1972, he married his beloved wife, Jean (Varner). Eugene worked in construction for most of his life, and he also served in the United States Air Force after his graduation from Marion Harding High School. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland...

Tommy Ray Horn, 55 of Marion, OH passed away at the Marion General Hospital on January 31, 2023. On February 21, 1967, his late parents, Harold Horn and Carolyn Belcher, would welcome him into the world in Louisa, KY. Late in his life he would meet his girlfriend, Heidi Murphy, and he would spend the rest of his time with her. Tommy worked for 25 years as a mixer for the Glen Gary Brick Company. When he wasn’t working there, he had a labor of love for cars. He loved all kinds of cars...

     James W. Timmons Jr., age 68, of Green Camp, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:25 AM from his home. He was born in Marion, Ohio on February 9, 1954 to the late James W. and Minnie E. (Rinnert) Timmons. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and went on to serve in the National Guard. Throughout his working life he was a self-employed carpenter.  Jim was a devoted Christian and a exceptional musician. He...

Lesta Jean Basel, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home in Prospect, Ohio surrounded by her family. Lesta was born on September 6, 1946 in Marion, Ohio to the late Charles and Lucille (Glassmeyer) Eblin.  On August 1, 1964, she married the late Duane Phillip Basel.  They were happily married for 51 years and raised three daughters.  She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waldo, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Ethel Joan Butcher, 87 of Marion, passed away on January 21, 2023, at the Marion General Hospital. On April 6, 1935, the late Emmett Ray Balthaser and Evelyn Gertrude Harmon welcomed her into the world in Amanda, OH. She would get married to Charles Thomas on October 10, 1953, in Indiana. Charles would pass away on March 1, 1999. Ethel graduated from Marion Harding High School with the Class of 1953. She would remain close with her classmates by being on the Class of 1953’s reunion...

Jerry L. Lang, age 76 of Prospect, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on March 7, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and on December 24, 1998, he married the love of his life, Mardee (Watkins). Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy, and he spent over 30 years working for PPG. He was a member of Marion Christian Center for 30 years, and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing Poker, Euchre, and other card games,...

     Linda Carole Quinn, age 76, of Marion went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 6:52 AM from the Marion General Hospital. She was born on July 16, 1946 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Arthur L. and Edna Louise (Smith) Martin.  Linda married James C. Quinn on September 30, 1972 in Marion, Ohio  and he preceded her in death on December 24, 2019.  She was a very “Kind-Hearted” person who possessed the ability to make people smile...

     William L. Putman, age 88, of Harpster, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 9:56 PM in the Marion General Hospital. He was born in Richwood, Ohio on March 11, 1934 to the late Howard S. and Florence L. (Harris) Putman.  On march 24, 1976, William married the former Patricia Marie Frederick in Bucyrus, Ohio and she survives in Harpster. Surviving along with his wife are a son, William Lee Putman of Upper Sandusky, OH. two daughters, Brenda (Ray)...

Jack Alan Murray, 87 of Kenton, OH, left this Earthly world on January 15, 2023. On November 24, 1935, his late parents Jasper Russell Murray and Elizabeth Hetzel, welcomed him into the world. Jack would find the love of his life, Dixie Lee Porter, and marry her on Vine Street in Marion, OH on March 26, 1955. Jack was a hard-working man his entire life. Early in his working career he worked at Dugan’s Men’s Store and became a manager for Hy-Way Roller Rink, as well as a good...