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Eva Monique Dunbar Eva Monique Dunbar, 67 of Richwood, died Tuesday October 21, 2025 at the OSU Hospice in Columbus. She was born September 8, 1958 in Marion to the late George Robert and Margaret M. “Maggie” (Anson) Dunbar. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Edward Dunbar. Eva was employed at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville for over 20yrs. She had previously been a production spray painter for Rockwell in Columbus. Monique loved more...
Jill Louise Silverthorn Jill Louise Silverthorn, 70, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born in Kenton, on September 2, 1955, Jill was the daughter of the late Billy and Norma (Rogers) Neal. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1973 and went on to earn her associate’s degree in nursing from Marion Technical College. Jill dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Nurse, working for the Union County more...
Tia Lifa Lynn (Luikart) Houston Tia Lifa Lynn (Luikart) Houston, 60 of Sweetwater, TN. formerly of LaRue, died Sunday October 12, 2025 at Marion Valley Post Acute. She was born May 20, 1965 in Kenton to the late Lloyd “Boogie” and Roberta “Bobbie” (Brady) Luikart. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Clifford “Bo”, Rocky and Stoney Luikart. Tia was a State Tested Nursing Assistant. She had worked as an EMT from 1997-2000. She had also worked as an emergency more...
Odell Daniel Jr. Odell Daniel Jr., 74 of LaRue, died Monday morning October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born May 9, 1951 in Marion to the late Odell and Helen (Jones) Daniel Sr. Odell was a 1969 graduate of Elgin High School, where he excelled in sports; basketball, football and baseball. Odell had worked at the Whirlpool Corp in Marion. He loved old time music and enjoyed going to concerts. His family was so important to him, he was always doing things with hi more...
Luther Francis Buckland Luther Francis Buckland, 91 of rural Marion, died Saturday October 4, 2025 at the Marion General Hospital. He was born January 15, 1934 in Nitro, West Virginia to the late Dwight Moody and Bertie Alice (Higginbotham) Buckland. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Bill, Robert, Dwight and Christine Buckland, Kathalee Davis, Bethalee Brewer and Juanita Hill Selbe. Luther was a very hardworking man, and he retired after 36 years at the Eaton more...
Wilma Jean Ross Wilma Jean Ross, 93, lifelong resident, icon and historian of Richwood, died Friday October 3, 2025 at the Gables of Marysville. She was born October 17, 1931 in Marysville to the late Robert O. and Nellie R. (Yarrington) Thompson. Wilma was a 1949 graduate and valedictorian of Richwood High School. She was runner-up All-State academic award winner in bookkeeping in 1949 in Cleveland. In earlier years, she worked at the former Union Theater in more...
Lois Maxine Schmidt Lois Maxine Schmidt, 101, formerly of New Bloomington, died Monday September 29, 2025 at the Marion General Hospital. She was born August 25, 1924 in Bowling Green Township to the late Ralph W. and Millie G. (Clixby) Kraner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas “JT” Schmidt, they were married June 19, 1948 and he died August 10, 2009. She was also predeceased by a sister. Lois was an active member of the New Bloomingto more...
Cynthia Thornbury Layton Cynthia Thornbury Layton, 86, formerly of Prospect, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2025. Cynthia was born in Charleston, WV, on October 17, 1938, to John and Nora Mae Thornbury. She had resided in Ohio since the late 1950s and in Prospect since 1964. She has received skilled and affectionate care at Ohio Living Sarah Moore since March 2023. Cynthia was a member of Cornerstone Alliance Church in Marion. She loved children and a more...
Patricia Barnhart Farrington On a warm sunny Florida day, surrounded by the family she adored, Patricia Barnhart Farrington, lovingly known to many as Ladybug, completed her earthly work at the age of 94 on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born November 30, 1930, in Kenton, to Wilbur and Juanita (Longshore) Barnhart, Pat grew up with a strong sense of duty and care for others. On September 10, 1947, she married Bradley Farrington. Together, they raised two children, Judy and L more...
Beverly Diane Fowler Beverly Diane Fowler, 77 of the Otterbein Homes in Pemberville, formerly of the Big Island area, died Saturday September 20, 2025. She was born December 25, 1947 in Marion to the late James and Norma Beverly (Matson) Randles. Bev was a 1965 graduate of Elgin High School. She served our country in the United States Army for over 20 years. She served in Germany and from 1989-90 with the UN Peacekeeping force in the Sinai. Before and after her ser more...
William "Andy" Thompson Jr. William “Andy" Thompson Jr. 88, of Radnor, died Saturday September 20, 2025 at his home. He was born Aug 13, 1937 near Magnetic Springs, to the late Katherene (Shark) and William A. Thompson Sr. Andy was also preceded in death by siblings, Eddie Thompson, Ersy Reed, Mary Kratowicz and Becky LaRue. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruby (Davis) Thompson, sons, Bill Thompson of Radnor, John (Marjorie) Thompson of Prospect, Ron (L more...
Miriam E. Hines Miriam E. Hines, 81 formerly of Richwood, died Wednesday evening September 17, 2025 at the Bluebird Retirement Home in Marysville. She was born June 25, 1944 in Marion to the late T. Blake and Eleanor (Forgette) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Dwight S. Holt, her husband, Richard L. Hines, they were married April 23, 1966 at the Essex United Methodist Church and he died October 3, 1997. Also preceding her in death was he more...
Rebecca J. “Becky” Schnitzler Rebecca J. “Becky” Schnitzler, 75 of Marion, died Monday September 15, 2025 at her home. She was born March 16, 1950 in Kenton to the late Carlos Eugene and Betty (Perot) James. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Phipps, a brother, Benjamin James and sister-in-law, Debra James. Becky was a homemaker. She had previously belonged to the VFW Post 3313 Women’s Auxiliary, Marion Moose, American Legion Post 584, Eagles in Marion more...
Harold Smith Harold Smith, 82 of Richwood, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 14, 1943 in Galion to the late Reuben Emerson and Lillian Irene (Dall) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jean (Hendrickson) Smith, whom he married April 11, 1964 and they were married for 59 years; a son, Michael Smith; and two brothers, Kenny and Walter Smith. Harold worked as a pipe fitter for the Norfolk & S more...
William Allen “Bill” Wells William Allen “Bill” Wells, 83 of Richwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 11, 2025 at his home with his loving wife and devoted family by his side. He was born February 18, 1942 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Willis Jennings and Anna (Litteral) Wells. He was also preceded in death by a step daughter, Pamela Louise Hoover, siblings, German, Bernard, Ann, Laura and Helen. Bill graduated from Jefferson County High School i more...
Russell “Russ” Hahn Russell “Russ” Hahn, Jr., 90, of St. Joseph, Michigan, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Hanson Hospice Center. Russ was born on July 15, 1935, in Youngstown, the only child of Russell Sr. and Helen Hahn. He grew up in Canfield, where he spent his youth working on neighboring farms and helping his uncles build houses. This exposure led him to The Ohio State University where he earned a master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and was more...
Mary Lucinda "Cindy" Fown Mary Lucinda "Cindy" Fown, 69 of LaRue, died unexpectedly, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home. She was born July 12, 1956 in Kenton to the late Frederick Dale and Marylin Maxine (Myers) Buyer. On September 17, 1973 she married Harmon Fown and he survives. Cindy was very lively and a great communicator. She enjoyed crocheting all sorts of things. She loved her goats and chickens, and her horses and her dogs, and especially her gra more...
Warren Lee Levings Warren Lee Levings, 86 of Prospect died Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025 at home. He was born February 8, 1939 in Cardington to the late Cecil Vane and Lula Mae (Lindstedt) Levings. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Keith Levings; two sisters, Phyllis Baer and Betty Nelson; and a granddaughter, Kayla. On May 29, 1958 he married the former Shirley Ann Webb, with whom he shared 67 years of love, laughter and adventure. more...
Judy Kay Penix Judy Kay Penix, 62 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 18, 1962 in Marion to the late James and Iretta (Conley) Penix. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Roy Penix, and two sisters, Loretta Evans and Hilda Gilliam. Judy worked many years for Premier Manufacturing at the Honda Marysville plant as a manager. After fighting and beating breast cancer she no longer worked more...

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