John W. Watkins, 87, long-time Prospect businessman, educator and former Marion County Commissioner, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 15, 2017 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born June 25, 1929 in Radnor to the late John J. and Lucille (Benzler) Watkins.  On July 26, 1953 he married the former Jacquelyn June Osborn in Radnor, […]

Wyatt E. Bibler age 61 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. He was born September 28, 1955 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Wilmer E. and Marjorie A. (Branch) Bibler. On May 14, 1976 he married Becky Y. (Crider.) Wyatt was employed at Whirpool Corporation for 37 years […]

Connie J. Smith Moyer, age 60, of Marion, died Monday morning, February 13, 2017, at Marion General Hospital following a lifelong battle with her health. On March 8, 1956, Connie was in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Gloria (Fryman) Smith.  She graduated from River Valley High School. Connie worked as a grill cook […]

Donald “Jr.” Malone, age 62 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Presidential Center of Marion. Jr. was born on August 20, 1954 in Marion, the son of Donald Kenneth and Ina Rae (Johnson) Malone, Sr. Jr. had a love for playing pool. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing poker. […]

Eugene A. “Gene” Traxler, age 84, of Marion, died Monday morning, February 13, 2017, at home with his loving family by his side every step of the way following a year long battle with cancer. On December 16, 1932, Gene was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur N. Traxler and […]

Linda S. Parsons, 71 of Marion passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 13, 2017 at Marion General Hospital following a 4-year illness.  She fought a courageous battle and had been a pillar of strength to her family. She was born June 1, 1945 in Marion to Abram N. Ransome and Ruth E. (Shields) Ransome Webb.  She […]

Harrison B. “Sonny” Johnston age 82 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1934 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Gladys (Litteral) Johnston. On January 7, 1994 he married Carol J. (Scott) Johnston. Sonny was a heavy equipment operator for over 20 […]

Frederick W. “Fred” Berkshire, age 94, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at The Kingston Residence of Marion. Fred was born August 1, 1922 in Zanesville, Ohio, one of four children, to the late Fred E. and Beatrice A. (Kreager) Berkshire. Fred graduated from Lash High School in Zanesville, Ohio and was always […]

William E. Adrian, age 66, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Kobacker House. On February 6, 1951, he was born to the late Dana Edison and Virginia Mae (Frazier) Adrian, and on July 23, 1983, he married his late wife Vicky Arnold. William worked as an insurance adjuster at […]