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Joe H. Prettyman Joe H. Prettyman, 90 of Meeker, died Sunday morning January 18, 2026 at the Meadows of Marion. Joe was born June 8, 1935 in Marion to the late Henry Leroy and Fern Cleo (Roszman) Prettyman. Joe served our country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong dedicated farmer. He took great pride in this. It was the simple things in life that Joe appreciated, sitting at his farm, being outside or spending some quality time with family and friends more...
Nancy Anne Ballinger Nancy Anne Ballinger, 79, of Upper Arlington, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born May 11, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to the late L. Neil and Elsie Marie (Setser) Hathaway. Family was most important to Nancy and the center of her world. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Philip Ballinger; son, Eric Ballinger, Grove City; daughter, Monica (Andrew) Powers, Dublin; grandchildren, Tori and Charlie Powers; s more...
Irma Mae Russell Irma Mae Russell, 96 of Richwood, died Thursday January 15, 2026 at Marion General Hospital. She was born August 25, 1929 in Santoy to the late Thomas Earl and Grace (Gartin) Barron. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Floyd Russell, they were married September 23, 1949 in Millfield and he died February 20, 1991. She was also predeceased by a great grandson Grant Kanning, brother, Raymond Barron and sisters Ollie Barron, Emily more...
Madonna Thome Cook The world is diminished by the passing of Madonna Thome Cook, of LaRue. After 93 years, she left this earth Saturday January 10, 2026 at the home of her daughter in Marion. She was born November 10, 1932 in Defiance, the middle child of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O. Thome, who preceded her in death. She was the last survivor of siblings Kenneth Thome, Kathleen Granger, Karen Russ, and Francis Thome. In 1951, she married the love of her life, James more...
William Martin â€œBillâ€ Kuba William Martin â€œBillâ€ Kuba, 72, of Lakeview, died early Saturday morning January 10, 2026 at his home. He was born March 14, 1953 in Kenton to the late Lewis Martin Kuba and Clarabell (Ledley). He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Caleb Davis Bill retired from Overfieldâ€™s Inc. of Delaware as a truck driver. He was a very hardworking man. He loved working on the farm in his younger years and recently he had been spending time helpin more...
Judy Endsley Raised in a hotel for the first six years of her life in a rural mid-Ohio town that attracted people from near and far, Judith Ann "Judy" Endsley of Marion checked out of this earthly plane on January 8, 2026 at her home at the age of 87. Born Judith Ann Conrad on May 11, 1938, the only daughter of Dr. Jesse M. Conrad and Leona (Rogers) Conrad, her parents and grandfather, Dr. Jesse F. Conrad, ran the Conrad Hotel in Magnetic Springs â more...
Brenda Clixby Kramer Brenda Clixby Kramer, age 73 of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and her cherished cats, a comfort to her until the very end. Brenda was deeply grateful to have lived long enough with her illness to witness several precious milestones she had set for herself. She welcomed the birth of her great-grandson, Bowen, atten more...
Eleanor Marie Peterman Eleanor Marie Peterman, 87 of Richwood, died early Monday morning January 5, 2026 at the Heritage Senior Living in Marysville. She was born February 20, 1938 in Mt. Victory to the late Robert Wellington and Opal (Bacon) Jolliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Peterman, they were married September 5, 1981 in West Mansfield and he died May 21, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Ada Jolliff, and siblings, more...
Michael Darren Fields Michael Darren Fields, 65 of LaRue, died unexpectedly December 31, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1960 in Marion to the late Jonas and Doris (VanBuskirk) Fields. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Fields. Michael was a self-made man of many talents and trades. He had a passion for rejuvenating and detailing cars and bringing them back to life. He was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and drawing. His home was a stu more...
Dustin Michael Hodge Dustin Michael Hodge, 42 of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born May 10, 1983 in Bellefontaine. He is survived by his son, Skyler Hodge of Bellefontaine; his fiancÃ© and love of his life, Tami Reeb; mother in law Michelle; his parents Ray and Chris Payne of Ridgeway; siblings Â Derick (Shelly) Hodge of Kenton; Leonard Â (Di) Payne of Cuyahoga Falls; Charlie (Ashley) Payne of Hun more...
Paul Eugene Hempy Paul Eugene Hempy, 88 of Prospect, died Monday December 22, 2025 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Tina Hempy. He was born April 16, 1937 in Delaware County to the late Charles and Iva (Hughes) Hempy. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Sally A. (Toombs) Hempy, a son, Paul D. Hempy, grandson, Marcus J. Williams, two sisters, Ethel Moreland and Trudy Johnston, a brother, Robert Hempy, a b more...
James â€œJimâ€ Russell Luscaleet James â€œJimâ€ Russell Luscaleet, age 75 of Richwood, passed away Monday December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family and close friends at the Kobacker Hospice Hospital in Columbus. He was born on March 3, 1950 in Galion to the late Dale Richard and Jean Elaine (Harsh) Luscaleet. Jim lived a life defined by hard work, community, loyalty, and deep devotion to the people he cared for most. Jim was an unwavering fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Travel more...
Charlotte Ann â€œSqueakâ€ Mayberry Charlotte Ann â€œSqueakâ€ Mayberry, 90 of Claibourne, died Tuesday morning December 2, 2025 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She was born January 14, 1935 in West Jefferson to the late Charles Dingman and Margaret Louise Jester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred L. â€œCuzzieâ€ Mayberry, they were married May 25, 1954 in Richmond, Indiana and he died January 7, 2012. She was also predeceased by a son, Jerry Mayberry, and si more...
Betty A. Higgins Betty A. Higgins, 73 of Marion, died late Wednesday evening November 26, 2025 at the Marion Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 29, 1952 in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late Robert and Madeline (Bock) Bunner, she was also preceded in death by a husband, Murray â€œBudâ€ Edward Verity and brothers, James and Donald Bunner. Surviving is her husband, Curtis Higgins, sons, David (Jennifer) Jewell and John (Brittany) Jewell. grandchildren, Dal more...
Betty Lou Wooten Betty Lou Wooten, 77 of Prospect, died peacefully early Thursday morning November 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born July 9, 1948 in Union County to the late Clyde and Evelyn M. (Adkins) Lester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Wooten, they were married June 18, 1966 in Marion and he died December 7, 2020. Also preceding her in death is a granddaughter, Lindsay Wooten, a great granddaught more...
Marjorie Ellen Weston Marjorie Ellen Weston, 91 of Marion, died Friday evening November 21, 2025 at the Meadows of Marion, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1934 in Marion to the late James Thomas Logan and Hulda (Creasap) Hildreth. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Gene Little, they were married January 30, 1954 and then C. Wayne Weston and they were married January 23, 1981 in Mt. Dora, Florida. Marjorie was also predeceased by sibli more...
Shirley Ann Levings Shirley Ann Levings, 86 of Prospect, died Sunday morning November 16, 2025 her at home. She was born August 21, 1939 in Richwood to the late Edward J. and Garnet S. (Fry) Webb. She was also preceded in death by a brother John Webb, sister Delores McFadden, and a granddaughter, Kayla Levings. On May 29, 1958 she married the late Warren Lee Levings, with whom she shared 67 years of love, laughter and adventure. Together, they enjoyed motorcycle more...
Linda Jo Cameron Linda Jo Cameron, 64 of Richwood, died Thursday November 13, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She was born May 7, 1961 in Delaware to the late William Kermit and Shirley (Bailey) Deel. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jack Rice and brothers in law, Jerry and Larry Cameron. Linda was a 1979 graduate of Delaware Hayes High School. She had worked at the Marysville Kroger for 12 yrs. She also had attended the Claibourne UM Chu more...
Robert â€œBobâ€ Michael Schmelzer Robert â€œBobâ€ Michael Schmelzer, 82 of Richwood, met his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, November 13, 2025 at his home. Robert was born January 28, 1943 in Claibourne, to the late Robert William and Florine Joanna (Mathys) Schmelzer. Â He was also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Faye (Riley) Schmelzer of 51 years, they were married July 2, 1963 and she died June 24, 2015; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Harold Blanton, Richard an more...
Dennis J. Wheeler Dennis J. Wheeler, 71 of Richwood, died Tuesday evening November 11, 2025 at his home. He was born June 11, 1954 in Mount Vernon to the late Donald and Delores (Greene) Wheeler. Dennis was retired diesel mechanic, having worked at National Lime & Stone in Delaware for 36 years. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, playing cornhole, going to family cookouts, watching NASCAR Â on Sunday and fishing and hunting. Dennis was one of those guys that could f more...
James Milton â€œJimmyâ€ Anderson James Milton â€œJimmyâ€ Anderson, 79 of LaRue, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Marion General Hospital. Jimmy will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, a loyal friend, and a cherished lifelong resident of LaRue. Â Jimmy was a member of the second graduating class of Elgin High School in 1964. Â He enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and was deployed to Viet Nam more...
Vaughn P. Atherton Vaughn P. Atherton, 52 of Columbus, died Saturday morning November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born July 24, 1973 in Kenton to Larry and Sharon E. (Hause) Atherton. Vaughn was a 1992 graduate of North Union High School. He had worked for Tracy Carlyle at his restaurants in Richwood and Delaware. He also had worked for Midwest Express. Vaughn enjoyed hunting and fishing, cooking and both vegetable and flower gardening, he had a bit of a green t more...

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