Jerry Lee Pletcher age 72 of Rural Caledonia,  passed away Friday morning April 13th, 2018 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  Jerry was born in Mansfield on January 31st, 1946 as the son of the late Floren & Lydia (Miller) Pletcher.  In 1965 he married Sharon Kay Hotteling.  She preceded him in death March 27th, 2013.  Jerry was a U. S. Army veteran and had served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Jerry always considered himself a farmer and a staunch “John...

Charles William Schorr, age 93 of Marion , passed away on April10th, 2018 at the Dewolfe Place in Marion, Ohio. Charles was born February 23, 1925 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Hartman and Elsie (Green) Schorr. He married Evelyn Hunt, October 7, 1948, they were wed for over 53 years and she preceded him in 2004. Charles retired from Whirlpool in Marion after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Caledonia Church of Christ and was a member of the National Bowling League. In...

 Gary Marshall Biehl, age 81 of Caledonia, passed away at his beloved home on Friday March 30th, 2018 after an extended illness. Gary was born in Prospect , Kentucky on June 23rd, 1936 as the son of the late Clyde & Hazel (Nunley) Biehl.  Gary spent most of his life in the Columbus area.  He moved to  eastern Marion County from Dublin about fifteen years ago.  He is a veteran of the United State Marine Corps and worked in commercial sales for most of...

Roger Lee Kitts, age 59, passed away Thursday, March 29th at Marion General Hospital.  He was born June 28th, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio as the son of the late Paul Lester Kitts and Fannie (Crabtree) Kitts, his mother survives him.  Roger was with the love of his life, Carol Gates, a love they shared for over 40 years, who survives him at home. Roger was an auto mechanic with Caledonia Auto Repair and had a passion for working on cars, especially mustangs. He enjoyed...

Anna Jean Mowry, age 81 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away on Thursday March 22nd at Riverside Hospital.  She was born in Marrowbone, Kentucky on May 7th, 1936 as the daughter of the late Kermit & Flora (Minnick) Large.  On January 18, 1954 she married Jesse Mowry in Clintwood, VA. who preceded her. Anna retired from First Consolidated Fire Department where she was an EMT for over 35 years. She loved her job and the people she...

Dorothy Ann (Morton) Hoffman, age 74 of Marion passed away February 25th 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  Dorothy was born June 2nd, 1943, in Edison, Morrow County, Ohio as the daughter of the late Orville Johnson Morton and Gladys Ann (Nance) Morton.  Her grandparents were Jo Tom and Laura Dale (Hines) Morton and Andrew Jackson and Sarah O’Linda (Blackmore) Nance. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Hoffman; her only sibling, Sarah Jane (Morton)...

  Shawn William Thomas, age 38  of  Marion passed away Friday February 23rd 2018 at Marion General Hospital.  He was born May 21st, 1979 in Marion as the son of Ricky & Diana (Aldrich)  Thomas.  His parents survive him in Mt. Gilead. Shawn attended Marion Harding High School and operated the Thomas Roofing Company.  Besides his parents Shawn is survived by his daughters Havyn & Roayn Thomas of Marion and his brother Justin Thomas. ...

Patricia Ann Bale, age 67 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning February 16th at home.  She was born in Pound, Virginia on February 12th, 1951  as the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Dorton) Potter.  On June 02, 1970 she married Paul Bale and he survives her at home. Paul and Pat had lived in the Marion County area for over 45 years. They loved to travel and had been all over the United Sates and parts of Canada and Mexico.  At home she enjoyed...

Lowell "Banty"or "Tiger" Eugene Price, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018 at The Somer's Hospice House in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on the farm on August 9, 1928, in Martel, Ohio as the son of the late Clarence and Rhoda (Rice) Price. He married Peggy Jean Rhinebolt in 1946 (who coincidentally shared the same birthday) and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage until her unfortunate passing on July 14, 1974, due of...

Lewis Springer Jr., age 82 of Caledonia passed away February 7, 2018 at Community Healthcare Services of Marion. He was was born November 29, 1935 in Wheelersburg, Ohio as the son of the late Lewis Springer Sr. and Nellie Hall. Lewis was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Marion Power Shovel where he was a machinist for many years. Lewis loved to golf, fish and play cards, especially poker and Euchre. He also enjoyed his Blue Grass music and attending Blue Grass...