Obituaries

Nov 9, 2010

Richard Joseph DeVore Jr, age 44 of Caledonia passed away on Tuesday evening November 9th 2010 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. He had been in failing health about six months. He was born February 21st, 1966 in Columbus the son of the late Richard J. Devore Sr. and Marie G. (Harter) DeVore. Richard was the proprietor and operator...

Oct 25, 2010

Lowell Charles Doyle age 82 of Marion, made a spiritual transition on Monday evening October 25th, 2010 at Partners of Marion. He was born February 1st, 1928 in Caledonia the son of the late Lowell Lafayette and Nova (Bollinger) Doyle . Lowell was a 1946 graduate of Caledonia High School. He was employed as a material control agent for...

Oct 17, 2010

David A. Shewmaker David Arthur Shewmaker, age 62 of Martel , passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning October 17th, 2010 at home. He was born December 5, 1947 the sun of the late Arthur and Daphne (Greig) Shewmaker. His mother survives him in Galion. On August 9th, 1975 he married Brenda E. Farrow. She survives him at home. David...

Oct 3, 2010

Delsie Mathias

Delsie Mathias, age 86 of Ashley and formerly of Caledonia passed away Sunday evening October 3rd, 2010 at Delaware Court Health Care Center in Delaware Delsie was born in Meigs County, February 6, 1924 the daughter of the late John Henry. and Maggie (Hudson) Wilson. On November 3, 1941 she married Herbert F. Mathias. He...

Sep 21, 2010

Kathy L. Hoffman, age 40 of Caledonia passed away Tuesday evening September 21st , 2010 at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus. Kathy was born May 2, 1970 the daughter of the late Thomas Sr. and Beverly (Foreman) Woodard. Her mother survives her in Caledonia. Kathy had been an employee of HBD Industries and BIG LOTS of Marion. For...

Sep 16, 2010

Janet Sue Wilson , age 68 of Martel passed away Thursday evening September 16th , 2010 at Galion Community Hospital. Janet was born September 20th 1941 the daughter of the late Dale and Grace (Lyon) Goken. On September 20th, 1959 she married Ronald Wilson and he survives her at home. Janet was a 1959 graduate of Martel High School....

Sep 11, 2010

Johnny Burgan, age 68 of Martel , passed away Saturday afternoon September 11th, 2010 in Marion General Hospital . He was born at Cawood, Kentucky September 14th, 1941, the son of the late Henry and Manilla (Sargent) Burgan. On December 29, 1959 he married Etta Ruth Chaffin. She preceded him in death on August 28th, 2009. Johnny retired as...

Sep 3, 2010

Dorothy Marie Chappell, age 90 of Canaan Township passed away Friday evening September 3rd , 2010 at Woodside Village in Mt. Gilead. Dorothy was born December 28th, 1919 the daughter of the late Leon and Gladys (Huntsman) Burrey. On April 22nd, 1939 she married Louis C. Chappell in Marion. He preceded her in death April 23rd, 1996. In her...

Aug 23, 2010

Beverly Jean "Bev" Russell, age 69 of Cardington, passed away Monday morning Aughst 23rd, 2010 at her residence. Bev was born August 22, 1941 the daughter of Robert & Esther (Clark) Agnes. She is survived by her husband James Russell, three children; Brian White of Marion, Tina Callahan of Marion and Ned White of Cardington. She is also survived...

Aug 21, 2010

Jack Reece, age 77 of Caledonia , passed away late Saturday evening August 21st, 2010 at home.. He was born at Caledonia June 11th 1933 the son of the late Warren and Velma (Resch) Reece. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School and is a veteran of the United States Army. Immediately upon discharge from the military Jack...

Aug 18, 2010

Leonard G. Wolfel, age 79 of Caledonia , passed away early Wednesday morning August 18th, 2010 in Heartland of Marion. He was born in Marion April 25th, 1931 the son of Raymond C. and Mildred (Burkhardt) Wolfel. He attended St. Mary's Elementary and graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1949. He was a hard worker all his life...

Jul 17, 2010

Denver Earl Malone, age 32 of Marion, passed away Saturday evening July 17th, 2010 in Marion General Hospital. He was born November 4th, 1977 in Marion the son of Ronald Malone & Kandy (Landrum) Sharrock of Marion. Denver was a loving son and father who enjoyed camping with his son Seth. Besides his son he is also survived by...

Jul 17, 2010

Janet Rose Myers

Janet R. Myers, age 72 of Mt. Gilead, passed away Saturday morning July 17th, 2010 in Marion General Hospital. Janet was born June 18th, 1938 the daughter of Melvin & Edith (Paxton) Staup. She is survived by her two sons, Jonathan (Angela) Myers of Mt. Gilead and Randy (Jeanie) Myers of Stockton, CA. She...

Jun 19, 2010

Richard Alan Hunt

Richard Alan Hunt age 51 of Marion, passed away Saturday morning June 19th, 2010 at home. Richard was born January 3, 1959 in Marion the son of the late Lois Hunt Lambert. Richard was a River Valley School graduate and held an associate's degree in business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy....

Jun 8, 2010

Stephen Edward Melroy age 23 of Caledonia, died in a Highway accident on Tuesday afternoon June 8th, 2010 north of Caledonia. Stephen was born in Marion on July 14th, 1986 the son of Mark A. & Diana (Cook) Melroy. Stephen was a 2005 graduate of River Valley High School and of North Central State College with a degree in...

May 29, 2010

Clyde Roy Compton, age 83 of Mt. Gilead passed away Saturday morning May 29th, 2010 in Community Health Care Center of Marion. He was born October 14th, 1926 in Virginia the son of the late Wallace & Altie M (Hess) Compton. He was first joined in marriage to Mary Cantrell on June 9, 1952. She passed away on September...

May 21, 2010

Sandra L. Smith Sandra Lee Smtih, age 75 of Caledonia passed away Friday evening May 21st, 2010 at Heartland of Marion after an extended illness. She was born March 18th, 1935 in Lafayette, Indiana the daughter of the late William & Ella (VanTyle) VanArsdall Sandy was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN. and a member of...

May 13, 2010

Sherrie E. Clark

Sherrie E. Clark, age 63 of Marion , passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon May 13th, 2010 at Marion General Hospital. Sherrie was born November 18th, 1946 in Marion as the daughter the late John & Myrtle (Collins) Straw. Her mother survives her in Caledonia. On October 12th 1970 Sherrie married John Clark. He survives...

Apr 29, 2010

Kenneth E. Berry

Kenneth Eugene Berry age 58 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning April 29th, 2010 at home. Ken was born February 1sth, 1952 as the son of the late Donald E. & Alice Jean (Shuster) Berry. His mother survives him in Columbus. Ken was a 1971 graduate of Franklin Heights H.S. in Columbus and...

Apr 20, 2010

Shirley M. Myers Shirley Mae Myers age 75 of Canaan Township, Edison passed away Tuesday morning April 20th, 2010 at home after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 06h 1934 in Prospect, the daughter of the late Harrison & Cecil (Lauer) Blackford. On September 3rd 1960 she married Donald E. Myers. He survives her at home. Shirley was...