Obituaries

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...

Our precious baby girl, Clarajane Marie Dille, went to be in the arms of Jesus unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 17 months & 8 days old. Clarajane was the happiest little soul, full of lig...

Ann Elizabeth Paul, 80, of Marysville, formerly of Bellevue, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Known a...

Daniel “Dan” Gerhardt Clarence Scheiderer, age 83, of Marysville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025 at The Gables of Marysville. A plumber by trade, he was an...

Rita Ann Long, age 73, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the Meadows of Marion in the comfort of her family’s love. Rita was born in Marion, OH, on October 6, 1952, to her late parents, Charles Will...

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 Nor...

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) Du...

After a lifetime spent joyfully serving her Savior and loving everyone in her path, Mary Alice Gingery, 84, of Marysville, Ohio, stepped into the next chapter of her eternal calling on Wednesday, Octo...

Sherley L. Crowder, 87, born on April 13, 1938, in Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Bluebird of Marysville. He led a remarkable life marked by dedication, adventur...

Tracy Allen Hunker, age 68, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his residence. Tracy was born in 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Laurel L. and Wilma E. (Miller) Hunker....

James “Jim” R. Bushong, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the people he loved most. With a brilliant mind and an unwavering work ethic, Jim appro...

Mary Ann (Thiergartner) Briggs, 92, of Los Angeles, California, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. Mary Ann was born in Milford Center, Ohio, on March 4, 1933, the eldest child of Geor...

Madelon “Molly” Mitchell died peacefully at home on Sunday October 12, 2025. She was a long time resident of Homosassa and had recently become a snowbird. She loved life, loved to travel, and most of ...

Melvin Foster David Whitacre, age 62, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home.  A construction worker, he was a mason by trade. He was a member of Marysville VFW Post 3320 and a VFW a...