Betty Sue Joseph of Marion, Ohio was received by the Lord on Monday morning on August 15th, 2022. Betty Sue was born on February 19th 1945 in Charleston West Virginia to Jon Everett Johnson and Maggie Mae Boyd (both proceeds her in death) Betty Sue is also preceded in death by her late husband Harvey G Joseph Sr , her daughter Debbie Joseph - Burgess and her brother-in-law Edward Leon Hayner . Betty Sue was a caring woman whom her life revolved around her family. Betty Sue also enjoyed...

Richard E. Thibaut (Dick), age 74 of Morral, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Richard was born in Marion on November 28, 1947 to the late Robert L. and Betty M. (Starner) Thibaut. He was a 1965 graduate of Ridgedale High School.  On September 10, 1983 he married Deborah, the love of his life from a blind date which was set up by his best friend. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 – 1971, which included a tour in...

Bessie Marie Almendinger, 85, of Marion, OH, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her residence. On August 22, 1936, she was born the late Alonzo H. Sisson and Clara Mayes in Pickaway, OH. She would go on to marry the love of her and be by her husband George on May 16, 1986, in Marion. Bessie was a hard-working woman. She was a nurse’s aid for East Lawn Manor and the Marion Manor here in town. She worked until she retired. She was an avid viewer...

Carol Sue Kelley, age 71 of Marion, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. On October 16, 1950, she was born in Marion to the late Fred and Elnora(Christian) Wilson, and on November 18, 1968, she married the love of her life, James Woodrow Kelley, Sr., who preceded her in death in July of 2021. Carol worked as a caregiver for RHAM for 15 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, who will always remember the stories...

Martha Jane Johnston, age 84 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Wyndmoor of Marion. Martha was born on November 30, 1937, to the late Joe and Wilma (Wright) Bumgarner in Marion, Ohio. Martha was a manager for MotoMart in Galion, Ohio for 10 years.  In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and playing softball.  She will truly be missed by family and friends. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her son: Clarence Johnston and her sister: Betty...

     Lea Belle Riffle, age 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 12:07 AM from her home in Marion. She was born in Newark, Ohio on March 17, 1931 to the late Delvin Odell and Sarah Kate (Doomy) Shomaker. Lea married Harry Freeman Riffle on September 25, 1949 in Newark, Ohio and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2003 in Marion after 54 years of marriage.      Lea was a 60 year member of the Fite Memorial Baptist Church. She...

Thursday, August 4, 2022 at about 15 til 12 am, Edward Leon “Lee” Hayner went to be with the Lord. He fought a good fight. He has finished his course. Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness and not for him only but for all them that love His appearing. – II Timothy 4:7&8 Lee was born at Scottown, Ohio, on February 22, 1940 to Edward and Florence Hayner. He graduated from Decatur Washington High School and worked for the US Forest Service and...

Daniel Lee Parks, age 38 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of diabetes on, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence. Daniel was born on January 14, 1984, to Fred Parks, Jr., and Katherine (Hunt) Ellington in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Harding High School in 2002. Daniel worked as a CNC machinist from Power Plant Solutions. He also loved being outdoors. Family and friends will truly miss Daniel. Those who will cherish Daniel’s memories include his father:...

Mary Louise Hill, 90, of Delaware, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Marion General Hospital. On April 5, 1932, she was born in Crawford County, OH, to the late Robert Albert Riedel and Edith Undine Wagner. She would marry her late husband, Alton Dale Hill, on June 4, 1951. They would spend 54 years together before his passing on November 17, 2005, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. Mary was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed cooking for family get togethers and...

Bernice Jean Balch, age 86 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home. On November 11, 1935, she was born in Colton, Ohio, to the late Albert and Viola Marie (Hall) Fair, and on November 7, 1953, she married her loving husband, Walter L. Balch, who passed away in 2008. Bernice was known as a loving, caring, and motherly woman who was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She was a member of Genesis Church. She is survived by her sister Ruth (Tom) Smith; her...