Adam Christopher Espinoza, age 54 of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. Adam was born on January 2, 1967 in Donna, TX to Victoria Canizales, of Donna, TX. and the late Mauricio Espinoza. They were married April 28th, 1954. Adam worked a lot of places, but he known mostly for being a laborer for 9 years at the company Therma-tru. In his spare time, he loved building and collecting action figures, building decks, making things with wood, watching movies, and listening...

     Eva May Sharp, age 82, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2021, at 6:45 AM at her home. She was born  in Marion, Ohio on May 14, 1938 to the late Robert Harold and Sylvia (Mooney) Byers. Eva married Charles Sharp on March 17, 1956 in Marion and he preceded her in death on January 4, 1995.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of AmVets #138. She was employed at several different companies, lastly working for J-Lenco before her retirement. Eva is...

Bertha J. Tucker, age 93, of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 7, 1927 in Meeker, Ohio to the late Dennis and Florence (Reinhardt) Ryan.  Bertha married Foster Tucker, the love of her life.  She and Foster had 5 children, Cheryl (Gene) Lumberson of Marion, OH, James (Leanne) Tucker, of Marion, OH, Ron (Sarah) Tucker of Clearwater, FL, Paula (Johnny) Lumberson of Jensen Beach, FL and Bonnie (John) Potter of...

     Reha Jean Fitzwater, age 96, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 8:12 PM in the Presidential Center. She was born in Marion, Ohio on January 18, 1925 to John Peter and Eva Elmeda (Beck) Willauer.  Reha married her husband of 75 years, Harvey A. Fitzwater in Marion, Ohio on June 3, 1945 and he survives. The lifelong homemaker is a member of the Berean Baptist Church. Surviving along with her husband are a son; Larry Fitzwater of Marion, OH.,...

Charles (Chuck) K. Deem, age 69 of Mount Gilead, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence. Chuck was born on March 15, 1951 to the late Charles M. and Rosalind (Gandert) Deem in Marion, Ohio.  On December 31, 1993, he married Sieglinde (Sieg) Schmidt in Galion, Ohio.  Chuck was the class president of the Ridgedale High School class of 1969.   He went to the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, Arizona for 18 months. Chuck and Sieglinde...

Reverend Maria Carmen Velazco, age 83 of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. On December 3, 1937, she was born in Dorado, Puerto Rico, and on March 30, 1957, she married her loving husband Reverend Ernest Velazco.  Maria worked as a hairdresser at Visible Changes Hair Salon for 30 years, and she attended Marion Christian Center for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling and ministering at other churches in different...

Ruby L. Jones, age 71, of Marion passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2:31 AM in the Marion General Hospital. She was born in Tallulah, Louisiana on January 1, 1950 to the late John Brown Jr. and Lovell (Myles) Brown.  Ruby is a member of the Christ Missionary Baptist Church and was employed as a hostess/cook at the Community Nursing Home and Bob Evans Restaurant. She is survived by her longtime companion; Allen Jones Sr., a son; Allen Jones Jr. of Marion, OH., 2 daughters;...

Earl D. Close, Jr., age 59 of Marion, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1961 to the late Earl Close, Sr., and Lucrecia (Merriman) Close in Marion. He graduated from Tri-Rivers in 1980 and worked as an electrician in the Marion and Columbus area. He was a member of the Amvets Post 138 in Marion. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, especially at Lake Vesuvius in Lawrence County, Ohio. He is survived by...

The world lost a beloved mother Marla Kay Hayford at the age of 77, on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1943 to the late Martin E. and Mary (McClellan) Keifer, Sr. in Ironton, Ohio.  On January 4, 1965, she married the late Larry D. Hayford in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Rockhill High School class of 1962. During her working career she held many different positions from a cook, a silk screener and also an election worker. She also...

Valerie Jean Curran, age 62 of Caledonia, is resting at the feet of Jesus after passing away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. On February 14, 1959, she was born to the late Larry and Carolyn (Smith) Bryant in Marion, and on April 28, 2001, she married her loving husband Dave Curran. Valerie worked as a medical receptionist at Smith Clinic for 12 years. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1977. She loved...