Obituaries

Carol R. Darcy, 92, died on December 30, 2025, in Marysville, OH. She is survived by The Rev. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, Bishop, Southern Ohio Synod-ELCA (Daughter), and The Rev. Brian Dillahunt (Son-in...

Azelene M. Bond, 92, of Marysville, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Bluebird Retirement Community with her loving family by her side, following an extended illness. On June 27, 1...

Brad A. Spires, 62, of Plain City, passed away late Wednesday evening, December 24, 2025, at the Gables of Marysville following a brief battle with cancer. One of three children, Brad was born Februar...

Bradley Clark Watson, who was born February 14, 1950, in Grandiew Hospital, Dayton, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio. Bradley never knew...

Starr E. Pierce, 58, of Marysville, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. One of three children, Starr was...

Richard C. Jones, 84, of Marysville, passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital with his wife and son by his side. One of three children, Richard was born July 19, 1941, in Ga...

Nira P. Graham, 92, of West Mansfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bluebird Retirement Center of Marysville. Born on July 18, 1933 in West Mansfield, Nira lived a life full ...

Robin Allen “Rob” Cason, age 69, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Born o...

Yuki Rose Coldheart, age 24, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born February 22, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio, Yuki was the beloved daughter of Brandon Kenneth Button...

Linda L. McMahan Poling, age 88, of Marysville and formerly of Mt. Victory, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Gables of Marysville. On December 20, 1937, Linda was born in Marion ...

Joyce M. Hardin, age 92, of Marysville, and formerly of Powell, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. On December 12, 1933, Joyce was born in Mount Liberty, Oh...

Delores Maxine Loney (Rupright-Camm), born on July 4, 1935, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, J...

Mary Ann Pitt Ralph, 92, of Winchester, Indiana, formerly of Marysville, passed away on December 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.  Mary Ann was born September 6, 1933 to the late Lucill...

Melanie R. DeWiggins, 56, of Marysville, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. One of seven children, Melanie was born March ...

William O. “Bill” Bennett age 79 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born August 20, 1946 in Raymond, Ohio to the late Charles R. and Emma R. (Shirk) Bennett. Bill graduated ...

Evelyn Yvonne Benedict, 86, of Marysville, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital after months of failing health. One of seven children, Evelyn was born October 26, 19...

Michael Dean “Mike” Alltop, 78, of Delaware and formerly of Marysville, passed peacefully in the morning hours of Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Friends may jo...

Steven Thomas Bangs, age 67, of Marysville, died peacefully Monday, December 15, 2025 at The Bluebird Retirement Community as a result Lewy Body Dementia. He was a 20-year associate of Honda of Americ...

Elton William “Dutch” Rausch, age 103, (almost 104) of Plain City, Ohio passed away on December 15th, 2025. Elton was born on January 24th, 1922 in Plain City, Ohio to Alfred and Edna Rausch (Scheider...

Paul Timothy “Tim” Butler, 103, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his residence. A loving husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and loving friend of many, he lov...

Andrea Nicole Beach, age 53, of Columbus, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home.  She was a 1990 graduate of Marysville High School and pursued her career in customer ...

Clara “Jean” Bell, age 96, a lifetime resident of Union County, died peacefully Friday, December 12, 2025 at The Heritage Senior Assisted Living.  A 1947 graduate of Marysville High School, she retire...

Timmy “Tim” Cantrell, age 75, of Marysville, died peacefully Friday, December 12, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.  He worked for many years on the road as a semi-truck driver.  A former guard at the Ohio R...

Irvin Allen McDaniel, age 96, of Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home. He owned and operated McDaniel Farm Drainage for almost 40 years. Known to family and friends as ...

Robert Lee McKitrick, “Bob”, 98, of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2025 with Mickey, his wife of 47 years, at his side. Bob was born in Plain City, OH in 1927 to Graydon ...

Ronald Gene Long, age 87, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Bluebird Retirement Community with his beloved family at his side.  He was a dedicated 30-year associa...

Charlotte Ann “Squeak” 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 a...

Ronald Lawrence Gase, age 80, of Milford Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Walnut Crossing Care Facility following an extended illness. On August 23, 1945, Ron ...

Danny Dale “Dan” Fannin, age 68, of Marysville, died Friday November 21, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Underwood Funeral Home...

Mark Eugene Brunson, 65, of Huntsville, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2025, at his home. Mark was born on June 27, 1960, in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of the late Dale Eug...