OBITUARIES -D- David Scott Daniel, LAKEVIEW -- David Scott Daniel, age 32, of 11386 Big Bear Road, Lakeview, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, April 21, 1998, in Lakeview, Ohio. Born in Marion, Ohio, March 24, 1966. Parents are, Bruce E. Daniel of Marion and Connie R. "Miller" Rogers of Marion. David was a commercial fisherman in Seattle, Washington. Also surviving are one sister; Kimberly Lamb of Richwood, Ohio; one niece, Logan Page Lamb and one nephew, Drew Scott Lamb, both of Richwood; a grandmother, Irene F. Miller of Marion. Also surviving are a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. David was preceded in death by one grandfather, Charles M. Miller; and grandparents, Thomas and Lillian Daniel. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m. at Gunder / Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Gunder / Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with Pastor Dan Wilch officiating. Interment will be in Frame Cemetery, Meeker, Ohio. Marion Star, April 23, 1998. BERNARD DAVIS, 46, formerly of Marion and the county, died at 9 a.m. Monday in Garfield Heights Hospital. In ill health some time, he had worked as a draftsman for the General Motors Co. in Cleveland until two weeks ago. His home was in Lakewood. Born Dec. 18, 1909, in Ashland, Ky., he was the son of Clarence G. and Nina Briggs Davis. He was a member of the Lakewood Methodist Church and of K of P Lodge. Only close survivors are aunts, Mrs. Forest Landgrabe of Marion and Mrs. Lewis Anderson of Morral. Cousins survive also. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a. m. in the Daniels Funeral Home at Lakewood. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery with grave side services at 2 p. m. CECIL DAVIS, 57, wife of Herbert J. Davis, former LaRue undertaker, died yesterday at 4:15 p. m. in their home at 19 East Grand Street in Beret. She had been bedfast for the last six weeks. Resident of LaRue for many years, Mr and Mrs Davis moved to Beret in Nov of 1937. Mr Davis is associated with the Emil C. Haag Co. Undertaking firm. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p. m. in the LaRue Methodist Church. Rev John Green of First Methodist Church in Beret will officiate, assisted by Rev. Warren Bright of the LaRue Church. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p. m. Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Davis daughter, Mrs. O. C. Boblenz of LaRue, and at the church after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The casket will be closed when the funeral begins. Mrs. Davis was born in Marion County on Sep. 23, 1884, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Frame. Her marriage to Mr. Davis took place on Oct. 8, 1905. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Beret and the LaRue Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving with the husband are Mrs. Davis' mother who lives at the home in Beret, two daughters, Mrs. G. L. Pitcher of Portsmouth and Mrs. Boblenz, a son Rev. Clark Davis of Jackson Center, Ohio, Methodist Church, and one sister, Mrs. A.A. Parish of near Marion. CLARENCE GRAY DAVIS, 70, of Lakewood, formerly of Marion, died Sunday morning in his home. He was a resident of Lakewood 30 years. Born Nov 22, 1882, at Meeker, the was a son of DeWillis and Flora Gray Davis, Oct 30, 1904 he married Nina Briggs of Meeker, who is now seriously ill in Cleveland City Hospital. When a young man, Mr. Davis began a teaching career in the Marion County Schools, and became later a commercial teacher employed by various business colleges. Several years ago, he retired because of ill health. He was a member of the Lakewood Methodist Church. Surviving with his widow are a son, Bernard Davis at home, and a sister Mrs. Lewis Anderson of near Meeker Mrs. F. H. Landgrabe of 414 E. Fairground DEWILLIS DAVIS CLAIMED AT MEEKER Special To The Star MEEKER, Feb. 9 - DeWillis Davis died at his home here last night at 11 after a year's illness of cancer. He was born near Meeker Aug. 29, 1860, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Davis. The funeral will be held in the home Friday at 2 p. m.1 in charge of Rev. C. W. Black. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. The body will be taken to the home today at 5 p. m. Surviving the widow and three children,. Clarence of Lakewood, Mrs. Ernest Wiley of Meeker and Mrs. Lewis Anderson of near Morral. Marion Star MISS ELLA S. DAVIS, 85, Of Meeker died at 8:50 p. m. Friday in Marion City Hospital. She had been ill two days. Born in Marion County, West Virginia, March 15, 1864, she was a daughter of James F. and Sarah A. Morgan Davis. She had lived at Meeker nearly all her life, and was a member of the Methodist Church there. Only survivors are nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue, Marion. Rev. W. O. Robbins will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon. Marion Star Dec 25, 1950 FLORA A. GRAY DAVIS, daughter of David and Lucinda Gray, was born at Scott Town, June 28, 1860. She was one of a family of three children, a son and two daughters, and her death leaves but one surviving member of the family Mrs. E. E. Mason, the brother dying in infancy, the father when Mrs.. Davis was a mere child, and the mother about two years ago. On Christmas day, 1881, she was married to DeWillis Davis, and God blessed the union by making them parents of three children - Clarence G.; Auriel N. and Lillian Marie, who today mourn the greatest of all losses; that of a mother. During the pastorate of Rev. P. F.. Webster she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in which she remained a faithful and consistent member to the last. She was by no means demonstrative in her christian experience, but gave that best of all testimony, an unselfish and devoted life. For the past two years she had been in failing health, and, in hopes of regaining her lost strength, she spent about three months of the past winter in southern Kansas. She returned in March, believing that the battle for life was a hopeless one, failing slowly but surely and passing away at 5 o'clock on the evening of July 1, 1904, at the age of forty-four years and three days. Funeral services were conducted at her home by Rev. Charles Fulkerson, who took for his text Jeremiah 15:9 - "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day. Burial at Scott Town cemetery. Marion Star GEORGE H. DAVIS, 71, of Meeker, died Friday morning, July 10, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, where he underwent a major operation. He was born in Marion County, W. Va., Nov 3, 1864, to Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. He was united in marriage to Lydia Leffler March 3, 1898. Surviving are his widow, a sister of Farmington, W. Va. and two brothers, M. O. Davis of Marion and Zachariah Davis of Waverly. Mr. Davis was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at the Meeker M. E. Church Monday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. T. C. Davis of McZena and Rev. C.E. Black of Mt. Victory. Interment was made in the Meeker Cemetery. HARRIET ELLANDER DAVIS, 77, of Columbus died at 3:25 a.m. today in her home. She was ill eight weeks. Her birthplace was in Marion County near Meeker. Melford O. Davis, her husband, died in Columbus July 28, 1952. Born July 19, 1879, she was a daughter of George W. and Barbara Kathryn Metz Parish, the father was a native of West Virginia and the mother of the Meeker community. Her marriage was 1908 in Marion County and she was a resident there 61 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leland Purdy of Columbus and Mrs. Frank Ferone of Cincinnati; four sons, Herschel G. Davis of 216 Glad St. in Marion, Dorrance W. Davis of Cincinnati, Donald E. Davis of Staten Island, N.Y. and First Sgt. Ernest R. Davis who is stationed with the US Army at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two brothers Cleo Parish of 317 Nye St., in Marion and Fahey Parish of Painted Post, NY and a sister, Mrs. Ida Green of the Keener Pike. HERBERT J. DAVIS MOUNT GILEAD - , 82, of Mount Gilead died at 10:30 a.m.. Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. O. C. Boblenz of LaRue, after a week's illness. A retired mortician and funeral director of Berea, he moved. to Mount Gilead 14 years ago. He was a native of Marion County. Born Oct. 4, 1884, he was he son of Thomas and Minty E. Parish Davis. He married Cecil Frame who died April 8,. 1942. On June 18, 1943, he marred Leah VanCamp. She died Feb. 9, 1965. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and OES 178 of Mount Gilead, Marion Lodge 70, F&AM, Marion Council 22, R&SM, Marion Chapter 62, RA and Adams Grange. Surviving are a son, Rev. T: Clark Davis of Cincinnati, formerly of LaRue; two daughters, Mrs B. Boblenz and Mrs. C. L. Pitcher of Portsmouth; six grandchildren, and six great- grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in LaRue Methodist Church. Rev., Charles Kindig and Rev. Norman Lindholm will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at Ford Funeral Home of LaRue after 7:30 tonight until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, then at the church. LaRue Masonic rites will be at 8 p.m: Tuesday at the funeral home. Marion Star April 22, 1967 JAMES DAVIS died at his home near Cochranton this morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Davis was about sixty-five years of age and came to this county from Virginia many years ago. Of late he has been suffering from stomach trouble, which resulted in his death. He leaves a wife and family. LYDIA DAVIS, 64, former resident of Meeker and the widow of George H. Davis, died yesterday at 5:30 p.m. in the home of her sister, Mrs. Matilda Sinning of 644 Girard Avenue. She had been ill 10 months. Mrs. Davis was born in Pleasant Township on Sept. 30, 1877, to Frederick and Mary Hunsicker Leffler. She was married to Mr. Davis on March 3, 1898. His death occurred five years ago. A former member of Epworth Methodist Church, she had transferred her membership to the Meeker Methodist Church. She was a member of the Arbor Vitae Social Club and the WSCS of the Meeker Church. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Sinning, Mrs. Wesley Seiter, Mrs. Charles Baldauf and Mrs. John Baldauf, and a brother, Jacob Leffler, all of Marion and vicinity. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Sinning home, were friends may call, and at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church. Burial will be made in Meeker Cemetery. MARGARET DAVIS, aged ninety-three years and five months, died of heart trouble and the infirmities of age at the home of her son, DeWillis Davis, at Meeker, Sunday Morning at 1 o'clock. She had been ill the past six months. Mrs. Davis was the widow of William Davis, to whom she was married February 24, 1858. She was a life-long resident of Marion County, having been born in Big Island Township February 11, 1825, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leonard Metz. Aside from her son she leaves a daughter, Mrs. George Long, of LaRue, a sister, Mrs. Mary Andrews, of LaRue, and three grandchildren, C.G. Davis of Youngstown; Mrs. L. E Anderson, of Morral, and Mrs. H.E. Wiley of Meeker. Mrs. Davis had been a member of the M. E. Church for forty-seven years. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. E. L. Bias officiating. Burial was made at Meeker. (August 5, 1918) MELFORD OSBORN DAVIS, 80, of Columbus, formerly of Marion, died at 10 p.m. Monday in the Weinstein Convalescing Home east of Worthington. Born July 2, 1872, in West Virginia, he was a son of George and Sarah Harvey Davis. In 1908, at LaRue, he married Harriet E. Parish. He had made his home in Columbus some time, moving there from Marion. Surviving are his widow, and children, Mrs. Leland Purdy of Columbus, Mrs. Frank Ferone and Donald Davis, both of Cincinnati, Dorrance W. Davis of Maude, Ohio, Herschel G. Davis of 216 Glad St., Marion, and Ernest R. Davis of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren, a sister, Mrs Jessie Crimm of Farmington, W. Va., and a brother, Zachariah Davis of Waverly, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. in Marion. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. NINA E. DAVIS, 70, of Lakewood, formerly of Marion, died this morning in Bay Village. The place of death was Cedar Sanatarium there. Born August 9, 1883, at New Bloomington, she was a daughter of Dr. C. J. Briggs. Oct 30, 1904, she married Clarence G. Davis who died Dec. 7, last year. Surviving are a son, Bernard G. Davis at home, a sister, Mrs. F. H. Landgrabe, a brother Elmer C. Briggs of Douglas, Arizona, uncles, Clarence N. Briggs of Marion and Eugene Briggs of Prospect, and an aunt, Mrs. Frank of south of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning in the Daniels Funeral Home at 15800 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Grave side services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Cemetery. RALPH E. DAVIS, 46, formerly of Marion, died suddenly on Friday about 3:30 p.m. while at work. He was a resident of Hornell, N.Y., and an employee of the Erie Railroad there. Cause of death was pronounced heart attack. Born February 14, 1904, in Marion, he was a son of Robert E. and Alice Reidel Davis. His mother died when he was 6. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and before leaving Marion a number of years ago, he was a member of Wesley Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Donna Mae Davis, formerly of Meeker, his father and stepmother, who live at 577 Herman Street, a son Richard, a brother Lawrence Davis of South Prospect Street, and a step-brother, Wilbur Bader of Miami, Florida. The body will be returned to Marion for burial at Meeker. RILEY L. DAVIS Death claimed Riley L. Davis retired farmer, at his home here late this morning following a brief illness of heart disease and complications. Mr. Davis 75, retired from farming about 15 years ago. He was a native of Marion County, West Virginia the son of James F. and Sarah Morgan Davis, both deceased. He moved to Marion County in 1868 and has resided in and near Meeker since that time. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Vesta Miller Davis. They had no children. Surviving are one brother, W. S. Davis and three sisters, Mrs. Laura A. Mason, Mrs. Martha Lou Rhoads and Miss Ella Davis all of Meeker. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. SARAH ANN DAVIS, was born March 18, 1836, in Marion County, West Virginia, and passed away at her home in Meeker, June 28, being eighty-five years, three months, and ten days old. She was the daughter of Silas & Mary Morgan and a member of a family of eleven children, seven of whom are now living and whose age now from sixty-two to eighty-four. The deceased was married to James F. Davis, February 13, 1856. To this happy union was born five children, Riley L., Laura A., Ella L., William S., and Martha L., all of whom were born in West Virginia. All are now living and reside in Meeker and immediate vicinity. Mr. Davis died March 9, 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Davis with their family of five removed from their native state to Ohio fifty-three years ago and located one and one-half miles south of Meeker. Mr. and Mrs. Davis united with the M.E. Church early in life and both lived consistent Christian lives until called to their rewards. Mother Davis was in truest sense of the word a home-maker and a home-lover and while endeared to her family and home she was always mindful of the interests of others who were not so happily situated. THOMAS DAVIS, a prominent farmer resided north of Espyville, died at his home about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, as a result of a long illness. Mr. Davis was about sixty-seven years of age. He leaves one son, his wife having preceded him in death several years. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Scott Town Methodist Church. VESTA M. DAVIS, wife of Riley Davis, died of cancer this morning at 4 o'clock at her home in Meeker. Mrs. Davis was born one and one-half miles south of Meeker, April 19, 1858. Her maiden name was Vesta Miller. She had resided in and near Meeker all her life. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were married April 1, 1885. Surviving with the husband is one sister, Mrs. John Webb, Meeker. Mrs. Davis was one of a family of nine children. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home. Interment will be made in Meeker Cemetery. Carrying out a wish of Mrs. Davis the family requests that there be no flowers. WILLIAM DAVIS, son of James and Rebecca Davis, was born in Marion County, West Virginia, November 23, 1832, and died at his late home in LaRue, Ohio, June 24, 1901; aged 68 years, 7 months, and 1 day. He moved from Marion County, W. Va., to Scott Town, Ohio in 1857, and was married to Margaret Metz, February 24, 1858, and they lived a happy live together for 43 years. To this union was born three children, two sons and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Long, still survive him. Bro. Davis and his wife were converted to God and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1875. He lived a consistent Christian life till death. Last August he became a victim to rheumatism, from which disease he never recovered. He was a great sufferer, and yet continued sweet and patient. Death at last released him from the treacherous disease. Being of a modest disposition, he made many friends, and few enemies, through life's journey. He leaves a wife, one daughter, one son three grandchildren, one brother, three half brothers, four half s isters and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Newcomb; interment following in the Scott Town Cemetery. ALLEN DAY,(Meeker) (Big Island Township) living in the northwest part of the township, is a native of Big Island, born April 7, 1836, the son of Ovington (1907) and Jane Day. His father was a soldier of 1812, while his grandfather, Samuel Day, and his great-grandfather were both engaged in the Revolutionary war. His people are of Scotch extraction. In 1878, his father died, aged eighty-four years, having cleared seventy-five acres of land. All the education that Allen obtained he acquired before his thirteenth year. From his fifteenth to his seventeenth year he was learning the jewelry trade, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, of S. H. Chapman. He never followed this business, however. Mr. Day purchased and inherited the old place of 141 acres, which he has increased to 161 acres, the west twenty acres being in Montgomery Township. He values his farm at $75 per acre. It is already drained with 1,000 rods of tile, and he intends adding about two hundred rods annually. He has the finest graded stock. His inviting house he built in 1877, at a cost of $2,000. He first married, January 28, 1858, Miss S. J. Mears, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Mears, of Wyandot County, Ohio. Seven children were added to this union, three surviving -Florence, Ferris and Gertrude. This wife died in 1872, aged thirty-six years, and Mr. Day married again, October 8, 1874, Mrs. N. J. Lee, daughter of William and Lydia Burns, formerly of Iowa. ANNA DAY, one of the best known women of near Scott Town, died at her late home near that village, Thursday morning at 5 o'clock, after a week's illness of pretentious. Mrs. Day was a most estimable women and possesses a host of intimate friends who will be shocked to hear of her sudden death. She was aged 44 years, 1 month and 29 days. She is survived by her sorrow stricken husband, two sons, Samuel and Verne, and two daughters, Emma and Mildred. Funeral services will be held at her home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Sutton officiating. Interment will be held in the Scott Town Cemetery. DALLAS DAY - OBITUARY OF DALLAS DAY Dallas Day, son of Samuel and Sarah Day, was born in Montgomery Tp., Marion County, Ohio, May 5, 1845, and departed this life at the home his parents near DeCliff, O. , Saturday at 11 p m., January 28 1893, being aged 47 years, 8 months and 23 days. In early life he secured a good common school education and also attended high school at LaRue O, manifesting business ability, affability of manners and deportment. He early in life began clerking in one of the establishments in LaRue, when rounding his 22d year he became partner with D. H. Clifton in a general store at Ashley, O , after which he engaged in clerking with Kling & Co., hardware dealers, Marion, and was a clerk for Julius Strelitz, clothier, Marion. By his many traits, ability, devotion to business honor, honesty and integrity he won his way to public favor, and from the year 1874 to 1888, he, worthily held the office of County Recorder. For near twenty years he held various positions, such as deputy auditor, assistant county clerk, assistant county treasurer, also assistant to recorder. His many year of effective clerical work in those various county offices gave to him most thorough practical acquaintance with much of the official business of the county. During his public life he became acquainted with thousands and transacted important business with hundreds, and we have yet to learn that he had an enemy in the world. Universally, everybody liked "Dal" Day. He was a member of Marion lodge No. 70, F. & A. M ; also a member of Marion Chapter No. 52. Royal Arch Mason, and member of Marion Commandery No. 36,Knights Templar. When possible he attended the meetings of his chosen order in which ha was highly respected and by the voice and vote of those brethren he held several offices of honor, responsibility and trust., He never made public profession of religion but firmly believed in the existence of God and the divinity of Jesus Christ, and loved all true Christians. In earlier years his prospects for the future appeared as bright as any young man ever had in Marion county. Amid the brightness of his rising star of life he was united in matrimony with Miss Mary Loder. This was an unhappy marriage and ever after filled his life with bitterness. Want of encouragement, comfort and love at home dragged him down till opportunities of preferment passed by and he became in some way a wrecked man, but in his distress of mind he returned to the home of his childhood where a kind father, loving mother, devoted sister and many friends gladly assisted him back into the path of sobriety and true manhood, and the writer, with many others, a thanks God that the had the manly courage to leave off his downward career and be. himself again. For the last near two years of his life he assisted his aged Christian parents in the management and labor of the farm, and in many ways gave joy and pleasure to their declining years, His last illness was of but seven days duration. By exposure he took a severe cold which settled upon his lungs and soon manifested itself in lung fever, of which he died. Every one will miss his familiar face and form, but none more fully and sadly than his dear, kind parents and loving sister, who with increasing tenderness saw the end was approaching and with falling tears and aching heart administered to his every returning want. They have the heartfelt sympathy and most tender regard of every one. While they in turn hopefully looking up from beneath their deep grief, desire to extend their unfeigned thanks to their many neighbors and friends who visited, aided and comforted them during the Illness, death and burial of their loved one. His funeral was held Monday at 1 p. m , a in Cochranton M. E. church, Rev, J. A. Sutton conducting the services. An immense concourse of sympathizing friends being present, several of the officials of Marion county, members of the Bar and representatives of some of the principal business houses of the city of Marion attending, though to be present required a drive of some twenty miles through a snow storm, on a cold winter's day. May the bitterness which dropped into his earth life but sweeten the joys of eternal future. DALLAS DAY, After a Short Illness, Summoned to his home on High. Deceased Formerly a Prominent Resident of the City and for Many Years Connected With the Court House. Dallas Day, born in Marion County, May 5, 1845, died at. the home of his father, Samuel Day, near DeClif, Saturday night at 11 o'clock. He removed to Marion from his father's farm when a young man in the year 1868 and entered the Recorder's office as a deputy under C. F. Stahl, where he served for two terms and was then elected comity recorder, holding the office for two terms. After his terms of office had expired he became connected with the treasurer's office as a deputy and later was employed in the auditor's office, making his entire connection with the court house about twenty years. He was peculiarly adapted to the work and was considered a very valuable man about the building and was frequently called on by other officials to assist them in some difficult work. His long experience and systematic manner of transacting his duties, together with close attention to business, made him a reliable plan and anything entrusted to his care was not only done, but well done. He was pleasant and agreeable and was always pleasing to converse with. About two years ago he resigned his position with Auditor Clark and has made his home with his father, who in old and needed his son's attention. While at LaRue a short time ago he contracted a severe cold while getting out some lumber at a saw mill, for the farm, which developed into pneumonia and resulted in death. The funeral took place Monday, at Scott Town from the Baptist church, Rev. Sutton officiating. Among those who attending from this city were J. F. McNeal, F. R. Saiter, Henry Strelitz, H. R. Young, S. B. Rice, Will. Clark, Will Faulk, George McGuire and family and Judge Hopkins and family. Deceased was a member of Marion Commandery, No. 36, Knights' Templars. EASTER DAY, aged 76, died Wednesday morning May 6, 1936 at 4 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Anderson on Dry Lane Road. She had been in failing health for the past four years but only seriously ill the past three weeks. Her death was caused by complications. She was born April 8, 1860, to James R. and Delilah Mears Day on farm south of Meeker. Her parents and one brother, M. G. Day preceded her in death. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Mildred Anderson with whom she has made her home. Miss Day united with the Presbyterian Church when a child. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. L. J. Poe with burial in the Meeker Cemetery. FERRIS DAY DIES AT HOME OF SON. Retired County Farmer Succumbs Near Meeker, Special to The Star. MORRAL, Dec. 6-Ferris Day, 80, retired farmer, died in the home of a son, Verne O. Day, at Meeker at 8 last night following, an illness of five days. Born, Jan. 17, 1866 in Meeker,. he was a son of Allen and Sarah J. Mears Day. He married Anna J. Deal who died Nov. 21, 1912, in Meeker: Surviving with the son in whose home he died are another son and two daughters, Mrs Emma Cobb, Samuel Day and Mrs. Mildred Poland, all of Toledo, four; grandchildren, a great grandchild,: and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Kinnear of Marion and Mrs. Florence Brady of Meeker. Funeral services will be conducted. Sunday at 2 p. m. in thei son's home in Meeker. Rev. W. S. Dibert of the Meeker Methodist church will officiate. The body was to be removed from the J. T. Lucas funeral home here to the Day home where friends may call after 7 p. m. Saturday. Marion Star Dec. 6, 1946 Grace Mason DayThe funeral was held at the M. E. Church here Thursday and was attended by a very large gathering of her friends. She was a victim of consumption and was in her nineteenth Rev. J. A. Sutton, of LaRue, had charge of the services.( See Obituary) Marion Star Saturday March 26, 1910 JAMES R. DAY, son, of Ovington and Mary Jane Day was born in this county; near Scott Town, September 6, 1828, and was seventy-three years, eleven months and nineteen days of at his death. He was married to Miss Delilah Mears February 4, 1855, to whom were born two children, a son and a daughter, who are left to mourn the loss of both father and mother. Father Day was converted and joined the Presbyterian church at the old Union church under Rev. S. D. Smith's pastorate, March 17, 1872, and was ordained an elder of the same church March 16, 1886, by Rev. Welling R. Thomas. The wife and mother preceded him to that home above, dying on July. 3, 1884. He was of a genial, happy, disposition, loved the company of his friends and was highly esteemed as a neighbor and friend by all with whom he became acquainted. His entire life was spent almost in sight of the home wherein he was born and, though able to be around and attend to the duties upon his farm he has been a sufferer for twenty-five years, being severely afflicted with rheumatism, but his last Illness, which caused his death, was catarrh of the bowels and was of short duration, he living but thirteen days after becoming Ill. Father is gone, he has crossed the dark river we must all cross ere long, prepared or unprepared, while they that die in the embrace of a living faith shall again rise in that home beyond This is the hope of his children and friends "that he has gone from this world of sorrow, sickness, pain and death to an immortal state and made like his blessed Lord Master," Whose cause he so devoutly upheld while enjoying life and health in this world. Funeral services were held at his home, Rev. R. W. Kohr of Clyde officiating, who took for his text Genesis 15 and 15, ''"And thou shalt go to thy Father's in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good. old age." 'The remains were followed by a large funeral cortege, where he was laid to rest beside his companion in the cemetery near Scott Town. "Marion Daily Star," Friday August 29, 1902. JAMES R. DAY died at his home three miles west of Cochranton Monday afternoon at 10 o'clock. Mr. Day had only been ill two weeks. He suffered from the infirmities of old age which became and death resulted. He was one of the best known farmers in the western part of the county and was seventy-four years of age. His wife died twenty years ago. The funeral took place from the house Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock, and the remains were given interment at the Cochranton Cemetery. KIVA MAE DAY Excitement of activities of a conservation field day meet for Seniors of Marion County High Schools yesterday at the Victor Kreis farm in Richland Township is believed to have overtaxed the strength of a 17 year-old Meeker High School student, Kiva Mae Day, who was stricken fatally about 2 p.m. cause of death was pronounced a heart attach by a Marion physician. She was with friends following lunch period, returning to the scene of activities after a talk by Miss. Mary Faye McMillen, Marion County Home Demonstration Agent, when she was stricken. Her health had been rather delicate. Approximately 160 Seniors were attending the field meet. Miss. Day was one of 13 Seniors from Meeker School present. A daughter of Verne O. and Loa Mae Metz Day of Meeker. She was born January 22, 1930, in Meeker. Surviving besides her parents is a brother, Verne O. Day Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Meeker Methodist Church by Rev. W. S. Dibert, Pastor. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Day home after Wednesday noon, and after 1:30 p.m. at the church. M. G. DAY, a prominent farmer of the LaRue District, died at his home north of that town Tuesday morning at 4:00 o'clock, after a brief illness. Paralysis is assigned as the immediate cause of demise. Monday evening the deceased suffered his first stroke of the creeping death, and so insistent was the attack that the end came quite unexpectedly Tuesday morning. He was fifty-three years of age and has resided in Marion County several years where he established a reputation for uprightness and honesty such as is possible only to a true man. Funeral services will occur from the house Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. The widow and one daughter, Mildred are living. Ovington Day (Union) Note: 2 Mr. Day was born in Pendleton County, Va., January 28.1794, and came with his parents to Ross County, Ohio, in 1805. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. He married the above-mentioned lady October 1, 1813. Of nine children born to them, five are living-Samuel, Elizabeth, James, Allen and Lovey. Martha, John M., Jane and William 0. are deceased. This family were among the first settlers of Big Island Township. He was a liberal citizen, an enthusiastic Democrat, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. His death occurred May 26, 1878, aged eighty-four years three months and twenty-eight days. Note: 3 Ovington Day was born at Pendleton, Virginia, in 1794, and was a son of Samuel and Margaret (Cohagen) Day, whose children were: Ransom, Adison; Ovington, Demoville, Hedgeman, Samuel, Rebecca and Dorcas. The elder daughter married a Mr. Blue and the younger, a Mr. Sykes. Samuel Day moved from Virginia to Ross County, Ohio, in 1805, and died there in 1821. In the War of 1812, he and two older brothers were in the army of 5,000 or 6,000 men, stationed at Upper Sandusky. Both he and his father, Benjamin Day, took part in the War of the Revolution and were members of the Patriot Army at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. In 1818, in Ross County, Ohio, Ovington Day was married to Jane Clark, a daughter of William Clark, who was a son of James and Martha Clark. James Clark, the great-grandfather of Samuel Day, of Montgomery township, was murdered in Pennsylvania by the Indians. His widow later married a Mr. McKelvey. William Clark, who was the only son of his parents, had the following children: Jane, John, Betsey, Lovey, Samuel, Eleanor and Martha. William Clark settled 12 miles west of Chillicothe, in Ross County, Ohio, and lived there the remainder of his life. In 1825 Ovington Day and wife moved to Marion County, and settled one mile southeast of Scott Town, in Big Island township, where. Mr. Day took up land on which he lived until his death in 1878, residing on the same farm for about 53 years. To him and his wife were born six sons and four daughters, namely: William, who never married and died at the age of 54 years; John, who died in infancy; James, deceased in 1904, on his farm four miles. north of LaRue, aged 70 years, who married Deliah Mears and had two children-Morilla G. and Easter, both of whom are living; John, who died in infancy; Allen, who resides on the old homestead in Big Island township; Martha, who died aged 12 years; Elizabeth, widow of the late Samuel Chapman, deceased in Florida in 1903; Love Ellen, born in 1836, who is the widow of Eli Waples, residing at Marion; Mrs. Daniel Colvin; Samuel; and a child died in infancy. The mother of the above family died in 1850, aged 50 years. Nancy Jane Byrnes Day, DIES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Death Comes to Her at Her Home in Meeker, SUFFERS STROKE OF PARALYSIS IN NOVEMBER. Never Completely Recovers from This Stroke - Make All Arrangements for Her Funeral to be held tomorrow - Mother of Mrs. George W Baker, of this city. LaRue, O., April 3 (Special) – Mrs. Nancy Jane Day, wife of Allen Day, of Meeker, died at her home yesterday afternoon at 3:25 o'clock. Mrs Day suffered a paralytic stroke November 15, and had been in poor health since that time. Mrs Day was born in Pennsylvania, April 20, 1842, and was a daughter of William and Lydia Byrnes. She was the oldest of a family of nine children, all of whom had preceded her in death. He deceased was twice married. Her first husband, Franklin Lee, to whom she was married in 1860, died in 1871. One daughter, the first wife of William Mears, who died some years ago, was the only child born of this union. Mrs. Day was married to Allen Day October 8, 1874. Her husband and three step-children survive. Mr. Day's children are Mrs. G. W. Baker, of Marion; Mrs. A. L. Brady and Ferris Day, of Meeker. Mrs. Day was a member of the old Union Presbyterian church near Meeker, and a good Christian woman. She made all her funeral arrangements, selected the text ad requested that Rev. J. A. Sutton, assisted by Rev. A. P. Kinney of Agosta, officiate. Her wishes will be carried out. The funeral will be held from the late home Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and burial will be made in the Scott Town cemetery The Marion Daily Star - April 3, 1913 VERNE OVINGTON DAY, 68, road and bridge contractor of Meeker died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton after a long illness. He suffered from a heart ailment. Born Dec 19, 1888, near Meeker, he was the son of Ferris Day and Anna Deal Day, the father a native of the Meeker Community and the mother of Harpster. June 26, 1920, he married Loa Mae Metz at Monroe, Michigan. At one time he was a school teacher. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Of the American Legion and Of LaRue Lodge 463 F. & A.M., and he was a 32nd degree Mason. Surviving are his widow; one son, Verne O. Day Jr. of Fairborn; two grandchildren, Elaine and Allen Day, and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Bunting and Mrs Nancy Cripps, both of Toledo. A daughter, Khiva Mae, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Day residence. The Rev. James L. Elzroth will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. The body was brought to the Lucas Funeral Home of Morral then was removed to the family residence where friends may call after 7 tonight. VERNE O. DAY Thursday 3 p.m.; Hughes - Hyll Mortuary, Rev. Frederick Haley, burial Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Graduated from Meeker High School in 1944, Mr. Day was graduated later from Ohio State University then did graduate work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was senior electronics engineer employed by Lockheed Georgia Co. at Smyrna, Ga., and member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of Jerusalem Temple Shrine of New Orleans and Scottish Rite. Survivors include a daughter Elaine and son , Alan Robert of Atlanta. Marion Star Note: 2 Mr. Day was born in Pendleton County, Va., January 28.1794, and came with his parents to Ross County, Ohio, in 1805. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. He married the above-mentioned lady October 1, 1813. Of nine children born to them, five are living-Samuel, Elizabeth, James, Allen and Lovey. Martha, John M., Jane and William 0. are deceased. This family were among the first settlers of Big Island Township. He was a liberal citizen, an enthusiastic Democrat, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. His death occurred May 26, 1878, aged eighty-four years three months and twenty-eight days. Note: 3 Ovington Day was born at Pendleton, Virginia, in 1794, and was a son of Samuel and Margaret (Cohagen) Day, whose children were: Ransom, Adison; Ovington, Demoville, Hedgeman, Samuel, Rebecca and Dorcas. The elder daughter married a Mr. Blue and the younger, a Mr. Sykes. Samuel Day moved from Virginia to Ross County, Ohio, in 1805, and died there in 1821. In the War of 1812, he and two older brothers were in the army of 5,000 or 6,000 men, stationed at Upper Sandusky. Both he and his father, Benjamin Day, took part in the War of the Revolution and were members of the Patriot Army at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. In 1818, in Ross County, Ohio, Ovington Day was married to Jane Clark, a daughter of William Clark, who was a son of James and Martha Clark. James Clark, the great-grandfather of Samuel Day, of Montgomery township, was murdered in Pennsylvania by the Indians. His widow later married a Mr. McKelvey. William Clark, who was the only son of his parents, had the following children: Jane, John, Betsey, Lovey, Samuel, Eleanor and Martha. William Clark settled 12 miles west of Chillicothe, in Ross County, Ohio, and lived there the remainder of his life. In 1825 Ovington Day and wife moved to Marion County, and settled one mile southeast of Scott Town, in Big Island township, where. Mr. Day took up land on which he lived until his death in 1878, residing on the same farm for about 53 years. To him and his wife were born six sons and four daughters, namely: William, who never married and died at the age of 54 years; John, who died in infancy; James, deceased in 1904, on his farm four miles. north of LaRue, aged 70 years, who married Deliah Mears and had two children-Morilla G. and Easter, both of whom are living; John, who died in infancy; Allen, who resides on the old homestead in Big Island township; Martha, who died aged 12 years; Elizabeth, widow of the late Samuel Chapman, deceased in Florida in 1903; Love Ellen, born in 1836, who is the widow of Eli Waples, residing at Marion; Mrs. Daniel Colvin; Samuel; and a child died in infancy. The mother of the above family died in 1850, aged 50 years. VERNE O. DAY, 40, native of Marion County, died Saturday night in Baldwin County Hospital in Georgia. His home was Smyrna in Cobb County. Born Feb. 1, 1927, he was the son o£ Verne and Mae Day. He was a member of Meeker Methodist Church and Lodge 775, F&AM of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Sarah Walker Day; his mother of Florida, formerly of Meeker, a son, and a daughter: Services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in Hughes-Hyll Mortuary of Marion. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. Masonic rites at 7 p.m. Wednesday will be conducted by Glenn Lucas of LaRue Lodge 463 F&AM. Marion Star LLOYD M. DETWILER, 67, OF 6559 Main St., Meeker, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday evening. Born April 19, 1913, in Hardin County, he was owner and operator of the Meeker Tavern and a life member of the Meeker Sportsman Club. He married Roma Hecker Detwiler in Greenup, Kentucky, on April 26, 1936, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Anderson of Meeker; a sister, Mrs. Eugene (Vera) Lilley of Marion, and 3 grandchildren, Kim, Tim, and Todd Anderson of Meeker. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Boyd Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Roma "Mick" A. Hecker Detwiler (Meeker) MARION: Roma "Mick" A. Detwiler, age 96 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Heartland of Marion. Roma was born on April 2, 1920 to the late Vernon and Mariam (Hecker) Criswell. On April 26, 1936 in Greenup, Kentucky, she married the late Lloyd M. Detwiler, who passed away on June 2, 1980. Roma and her husband owned and operated Meeker Tavern in Meeker, Ohio for 43 years. Over the years, the Meeker Tavern has sponsored many sports teams in the Meeker area. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Roma is survived by her daughter: Shirley (Ken) Anderson of Meeker, Ohio; a sister: Wilda Weaver of Meeker, Ohio; three grandchildren: Tim (Lori) Anderson, Kim (David) Mauk and Todd (Kim) Anderson; seven great grandchildren: Kyle and Alex Anderson, Whitney, Tiffany and Tyler Mauk, Arielle and Ashley Anderson; and three step-grandchildren: Scott Althouse, Keith (Samantha) Althouse, and Lindsay (Kyle) Prince. Visitation will be on Thursday April 7, 2016 starting at 5pm to 7pm at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday April 8, 2016 at 10:30am at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Burial will follow service at the Meeker Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Meeker United Methodist Church in memory of Roma "Mick" A. Detwiler. Published in the Marion Star on Apr. 6, 2016 Burial Meeker Cemetery. MRS. ELIZABETH R. STOUT DODDS, 65, a native of Marion County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde G. Raymore at Shelby early this morning. The body was brought to Marion in the C. E. Curtis funeral car this morning for services Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be made in Meeker Cemetery. Death came after a lingering illness. She was born at Essex, Jan. 27, 1863, the daughter of John and Rebecca Stout. She was a life long resident of the county except the last year which has been spent with her daughters. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Florence Welty of Mansfield and Mrs Raymore of Shelby; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Grubb and Mrs. Florence Grubb of Chicago, and one brother, Sherman Stout of Pennsylvania avenue here. She also leaves seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother George Stout died 35 years ago. A half brother, William Stout of Leipsic, died nearly two years ago. Two sons Harley and Grover, preceded her in death. Marion Star Saturday March 7, 1931 GROVER CLEVELAND DODDS His Overcoat Caught; Death Follows Grover C. Dodds Meets Almost Instant Death This Morning at the Steel Mills Was Just Starting for Home About five o'clock this morning, Grover C. Dodds met almost instant death at the Inter State steel mills, where he had been employed since May 31, 1918. he had just finished his night's work and with lunch basket in hand was starting for home when his overcoat was caught by an exposed shaft and he was drawn into the machinery and his chest crushed. He had lived in Marion three years and his home was at 369 Monroe street. Mr Dodds was born in Montgomery township, Marion county, March 16, 1885 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dodds. His father died fifteen years ago, but his mother is living, her home being in Marion, though she was at Crestline with a daughter at the time of the accident. April 15, 1906, he was united in marriage with Miss Linnie Miller, and they were the parents of five children-- Ruby, Bernice, Sheldon, Iver and Francis--who are left with the wife and mother. Two sisters are also left-- mrs. Harvey Davis of Columbus and Mrs. C. C. Welty of Crestline. Previous to coming to Marion, Mr. Dodds was a successful farmer in Scott Town, where he resided following his mariage until removing to marion. Before taking employment at the steel plant he was a fireman on the Hocking Valley railroad. He made many friends among his fellow workers and neighbors, and will be missed by them as well as from the home circle. Just five weeks ago they had received a message that his only brother was killed in France-- November 3-- while fighting for his flag and country. The funeral will be held Tuesday, the time to be announced later-- and buriel will be made in Scott town. Directly quoted from Grover Cleveland Dodds obituary MARION DAILY STAR MONDAY JANUARY 13, 1919 Harley Dodds laid to rest with Military Honors. Overseas Veteran Buried at Meeker Sunday Afternoon. Burial services for Harvey (Harley) oversears soldier of the World war, were held at the Meeker cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was one of the largest funerals ever held in that cemetery. Owing to a memorial having been held some time ago only burial services were conducted by Dr. Jesse Swank. The services were in charge of McGinnis Post American legion and post members acted as pallbearers and also as a firing squad. A quartet composed of Mr. And Mrs C. R. Church and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Long sand. The Marion Daily Star, Monday May 16, 1921 SAMUEL C. DODDS, son of Thomas and Mary Dodds, was born in Union County, Ohio, August 20, 1835, and departed this life at his late home in Winchester, Tenn., Friday, at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of August 5, 1904, being aged sixty-eight years, eleven months and fifteen days. August 22, 1860, he united in marriage with Martha E. Frame. To this union were born six children: Melvin Dodds, and Mrs. Mary Virden of near Scott Town; Owen F. Dodds, Belle Center; Mrs Jennie Rhoads of Columbus, and Comer Dodds of Lexington, Kentucky. Two brothers, two sisters, one half-sister, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive him. The mother departed this life March 17, 1895. Mr. Dodds was an industrious and enterprising citizen. For many years he followed the pursuit of farming in which he was successful. Following the death of his loved companion he went to Tennessee, and in time purchased property in Winchester, where he made his home until his death. For some months past he had been in failing health and, four weeks ago, he fell a victim to a complication of diseases of which refused to yield to medical treatment. Friday last he closed his eyes to all earthly sense and passed into the great beyond. His remains were brought to his beloved native state to be lovingly placed beside those of the wife of his youth and one child. During his entire residence in the great Southland, he received the most cordial welcome kind treatment, especially is this emphatically true of his last illness. A portion of the time of his sickness Mr. Maurice Virden and Melvin S. and Comer Dodds were with him, and they speak of the hospitality, kindness, love and care, which Mr. Dodds many neighbors and friends ever manifested in his behalf. The deceased was a man of good judgement, foresight and industry-one who made and retained friends and was honest and upright in his dealings. He was written his history in your minds and hearts. Day by Day, he added a line; year by year, a page - but now the hand, weary and worn with life's labors, has dropped the historical pen and entered into other, and may we not hope, holier and happier scenes. S. C. DODDS(Grand Township) was born in Union County, Ohio, August 20, 1835. His. father, Thomas Dodds, was born in Washington County, Penn., February 15, 1800; and his mother, Mary Comer, was born in Fairfield County Ohio, July 1, 1810. Mr. Dodds, the father of our subject, came to Ohio with his father, Andrew Dodds, in 1813, and settled in Delaware County. A few years afterward he went to Urbana, and learned the trade of a spinster, which be followed for a time. In 1831, he married and settled in Allen Township, Union County, at which place he resided till 1846, when he removed to Hardin County, where he died in January. 1866. His wife preceded him November 24. 1850. They were the parents of eight children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the third. He passed his early life on a farm, and received his education in the common schools. When eighteen, he left home and obtained employment on a saw mill in Montgomery Township for two years. He then turned his attention to farming, and in January 1868, he bought his present farm, which contain 160 acres. He has cleared most of this farm, and made all the improvements. August 22, 1860, he was married to Miss Martha E. Frame, daughter of Smith and Lovey (Hopkins) Frame. Mrs. Dodds was born in Big Island Township August 22, 1841. Six children were born to this union-Melvin S., Lovey J., Owen F., Mary T., Samuel C. and Martha E., deceased. Mr. Dodds served as Trustee of Montgomery Township three years during the war, and as Land Appraiser of Grand Township in 1880. He was a member of the Board of County Commissioners one term, and member of the Agricultural Board of the Agricultural Society eight years. Mr. Dodds is a man of enterprise, and is highly respected. Politically, he is Democratic. Benjamin C. Drake, An aged Resident of Scott Town died Monday noon. B. C. Drake an aged resident of Scott Town died Monday about noon. Death was caused by stomach trouble from which he had suffered for some nine months. Mr. Drake was sixty seven years old. He was born in Virginia but moved to Ohio a number of years ago. He was much respected by those who knew him. He leaves besides wife and family, a host of friends. The funeral will occur at - o'clock some time at the Scott Town church Wednesday afternoon with remains will be interred in the cemetery at that village. The Marion Daily Star - Tuesday, September 19, 1899 Joseph G. Drake, The funeral for the seventeen-year-old brother of Mrs. F. J. Schultz of his city, who died at his home new Agosta Monday, a victim to Typhoid fever, occurred at Agosta Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. A. Sutton officiating. The remains were buried at scott Town. The Marion Daily Star August19, 1897 DEPLORABLE AFFAIR IN A LOCAL SALOON, Morton E. Drake Is Struck by Harry Hedges. Dies of Injures in Hospital today. Parties to the Trouble are good friends - When Drake Falls his head Strikes Cement Floour and He is fatally injured - Never Recovers Consciousness. Morton E. Drake, forty-five years old, a Big Island township farmer, died at the Marion City Hospital at 10:15 o'clock his morning from cerebral hemorrhage, superinduced byan injury to the back part of the head received by him in the barroom of Abel & Coonrod café on east Center street, Tuesday afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock, and Harry Hedges, twenty-seven years old, a bartender is being held in the city prison charged with manslaughter. Although Drake was injured, according to the police shortly after 1 o'clock, he was kept in the basement of the saloon until about 4 o'clock when he was removed in an unconscious condition in the Hess and Merkerl ambulance to the hospital, where he died without regaining consciousness. Following his death, the body was removed to the Schaffner undertaking establishment. INJURY APPEARS SLIGHT Dr. E. L. Brady was the first physician to attend Drake. When the doctor arrived at the saloon, the injured man had been carried into the basement. Dr. Brady found a small cut about half an inch long at the base of Drake's brain. As the man was believed to be pretty much under the influence of intoxicants, the physician was unable to determine whether the man was unconscious from the injury wholly or from the effects liquor. He called the Hess & Markerl ambulance and ordered him taken to the hospital. The ambulance was called about 4 o'clock. At the hospital Dr. Brady consulted Dr. H. J. Lower and it was decided to call Dr. H. L Uhler. An examination made by the surgeons about 7 o'clock Monday night, revealed that Drake was a victim of cerebral hemorrhage and concussion of the brain. HEDGES IS ARRESTED Although Drake was injured shortly after 1 o'clock, the police did not know anything about it untl evening. Hedges was arrested by Captain A. L. Bond and Officer Shrock at his home on Fairground street at 9:15 o'clock. He was locked up in the city prison and was denied bond. Mayor Claude D. Walters refusing to accept bond on the statement of attending surgeons that Drake, Hedges' victim, was in a very critical condition and liable to die. Some time after Drake's death, City Solicitor Fred W. Warner drew the affidavit charging Hedges with manslaughter. It was signed by Police Chief, Joh F. McDonough. DR. BRADY TALKS Dr. Brady, when seen today, declared that he was called to the saloon between 3 and 4 o'clock and that he found Drake in an unconscious condition in the basement. "They seemed to think that he was just drunk, and would be all right and placed him in the basement to sleep off his stupor," said Dr. Brady. "When he did not come to and they could not arouse him, they concluded they'g better sent for a doctor, and I was telephoned for." Dr. Brady said that he believed that the injury which caused his death was due to the blow received by falling on the cement flooring near the bar. DRAKE IS INTOXICATED Hedges declares that he merely slapped Drake, while the latter was in the barroom, and that Drake was drunk and fell, stricking his head against the cement flooring in front of the Bar. Hedges slapped him, he says, because Drake was calling him bad names. Hedges says he called Dr. Brady, who arrived at the saloon about 3:30 o'clock. They doctor called the ambulances, the injured man was removed from the place on a stretcher from the bar's way, and few people noticed the ambulance at the saloon. STORY OF HEDGES "Nobody is more sorry for this than I am," declared Hedges in his cell today. "Oh, I'd give anything on earth if Drake would walk in here right now and hit me as hard as he could. I didn't intend to hurt him. We've always been good friends, and he's invited me out to his house time and time again. He was abusing me every way that he could be calling me names and I slapped him about like you might slap one of your kids, and he fell backward and struck his head against the cement in front of the bar. "None of us thought he was hurt and we did not call a doctor right at first because, you know, we thought he would soon come out of it. I poured cold water in his face and put peroxide on the little cut in the back of his head. I didn't intend to hurt him, I just wanted him to shut up. I did not strike him with my fist. I want you to make that clear. I struck him with my open hand." MIND IN A MUDDLE Asked the names of some of the people in the barroom at the time Hedges said he could not tell. "My mind is in a muddle. I can't remember. This is the first time I ever been in jail and I haven't done anything but worry." Seated in his cell with an overcoat drawn over him., Hedges was filled with remorse. His eyes filed as he talked of the affair and once or twice he came very near breaking down completely. Whenever an officer or visitor came into the prison he asked eagerly about the condition of the man who he said he had unintentionally, hurt. "I never had a trouble in my life." Heges continued. "You don't need to take my word. Ask anybody I am not quarrelsome, and I never dreamed for minute that I would hurt Drake. I have not eaten a bite since yesterday noon, and I feel as though I would never want to eat again." At the time of the interview, Heges did not know that Drake was dead. HEDGES LEARNS OF DEATH Hedges did not learn of the death of Drake until 1:20 o'clock this afternoon, but a few minutes before he was takenfrom his cell to answer to a charge of manslaughter. At that time a reporter of the Star called on him at the prison. "Who was the first person to tell you of Drake's dying?" the reporter believing that Hedges, whereupon the reported hesitated about breaking the news to him. Believing that it would be better for him to know of the death of Drake before being arraigned before the mayor, the reporter informed Hedges that Drake had died from the effects of his would shortly after 10 o'clock this morning. Hedges asked it the statement were true and when informed that it was, a sad look appeared on his face and with tears in his eyes, he said: "Goodness. I never meant to kill the man and am sorry. This is the first time I was ever arrested and I can't help but worry over it." At that time the attorney for Hedges appeared at the prison for a few minutes of private conversation with the prisoner. When arraigned before the mayor, this afternoon. Hedges was represent by Attorney John W. Himmeger. He plead not guilty to the charge and waiving examination, was bound over to the grand jury. His bond of $2,000 was furnished by S. N. Abel and C. M. Coonrod. STORY GATHERED BY POLICE From the story gethered by the police, Drake laid down two checks for a glass of beer and Hedges jokingly said that the checks were no good. According to Hedges himself, Drake then became abusive, and accused him of stealing half a dollar from him at one time. This Hedges denied doing and Drake, he claims called him a liar.>/p> Hedges says Drake then called him every bad name of which he could think, and became worse when he tried to quiet him by talking to him. Drake was a man larger than Hedges. He was about five feet, nine inches tall, and weights 125 pounds. FATHER OF LARGE FAMILY >Drake had lived in the county practically all of his life and was quite well known. He was married and was the father of seven children, several of whom are married. He lived on the Durfee farm near Big Island. Mrs. Frank J. Schultz and Mrs Amanda Ruff, of this city: David Drake, of LaRue and Elmer Drake, of near Agosta, were sisters and brothers of Drake. The man charged with manslaughter is causing Drake's death is married, and the police say has always borne a good reputation. He is widely know throughout the city, having lived in Marion all his life. Hedges has no children. PROSECUTOR BECOMES ACTIVE When Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. Justice heard of Drake being probably fatally hurt, he and Captain Bond secured the names of three persons, who are said to have been in the café at the time. They were Roy Chapman, John W. Himmeger and a colored man known as "Fluto" Holmes "I have ot seen these men," said the prosecutor, " and of course,do not know what they have to say." Today, when alleged eye-witnesses were seen they declined to make statements. A port-mortem examination of the remains of Drake is being hald by Coroner W. H. Hinklin, Dr. H. L. Uhler, Dr. E. L. Brady and Dr. C. G. Smith, this afternoon. The Marion Daily Star - Tuesday, April 30, 1912. >Morton E. Drake, The funeral services of Morton E. Drake, who died as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck and knocked down by Harry Hedges, last Monday afternoon, were held at Methodist Episcopal church at Big Island, this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev J. A. Sutton, of LaRue, officiated. The Funeral was largely attended by the relatives and friends of the deceased. Interment was made at Scott Town. The Marion Daily Star - Thursday May 2, 1912 Zephaniah Drake - at his home near Agosta O., Tuesday, August 2, 1898 Zephaniah Drake, departed this life being aged 75 years, 8 months and 5 days. He ws the son of Joseph and Dorothy Drake, born in Fairfield County, O., Nov. 28, 1822; removed to Marion county when but three years of age. He united in happy marriage to Miss Barbara Bibler January 21, 1841. To them wer born four sons and three daughters, of whom one son, Andrew, was killed in battle on skirmish line near Spring Hill, Tenn., and one daughter died some fourteen years since. The mother departed this March 14, 1879, he again united in marriage, choosing Sarah E. Clark as his companion. To them one son and one daughter were born, both of whom are numbered with the dead. The mother died August 15, 1883. He again united in marriage, choosing Mrs. Clementina Godfrey, who survives him. He was a man of industry, good habits, hones and frugal, loved his home, his children and the quiet retirement of his farm. Many years ago he became a member of the Christian Church. He worthily retained his membership until his death. Ag aged pioneer, highly esteemed by all who know him, his last illness was of but a few days' duration, dying of apoplexy. Funeral services held in the Scot Town M. E. Church, ev Sutton officiating. The Marion Daily Star Monday August 8, 1898 Mrs. Ella Elivar Ducat, 91 of Meeker died at the home of a niece, Mrs. Myrtle Alexander, there at 3:80 a. m. yesterday. Born March 22, 1853 in Marion county, she was a daughter of Joshua and Mary Jane Hatfield Webb, natives of the state of Dela ware. Nov. 20, 1873 she was married to C. C. Mattox who died in August, 1917. She was married to William Ducat March 30, 1922. He died two years later. Her church membership was in Meeker Methodist church. Surviving are a stepson, Guy Ducat of Patten street, the niece in whose home she died, two other nieces, Mrs. Stella Baker of Patten street. Mrs. Iva Peters of McWilliams court, and a nephew, George Kennedy of Irey avenue. She was the last of nine children. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. in. in the Edwin K. Smith Home for Funerals chapel on East Center street. Burial will be at Meeker.( Friends may call at the funeral. Marion Star Tuesday April 11, 1944 Eliza Postle Ducat, Mrs. William Ducat, aged sixty-eight years, died at her home at Meeker at 11 o'clock this morning. Death was caused by aliments super-induced by pneumonia. The deceased was taken very seriously ill Monday and constantly grew worse. Mrs. Ducat was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke (Cecilia Hatfield) Postle. She was born in Marion County January 12, 1845. January 4, 1872, she married. Her huaband and one son, Guy Ducat, a motorman on the Marion city street car line, survive. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church at Meeker, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev A. P. Kinney of Agosta will officiate. Burial will follow in the cemetery at Meeker.>/P> The Marion Star - Thursday June 19, 1913 Mrs. Lydia Grace Ducat, 63, wife of Delphos G. Ducat of 174 Hane street, died 2:45 a.m. today at her home. She had been ill six months. Born Feb. 25, 1883, in Grand township, she was a daughter of John and Lula Byrns Hogan, the father a native of Waldo an d the mother of Marion county. Feb. 6, 1912 she married Mr. Ducat in New Bloomington. A resident in Marion 35 years, she came here from Meeker, and was a member of Epworth Methodist church and of the Sifritt Sunday school class of the church. Surviving with her husband are the following brothers and sisters, Ray Hogan and Byrns Hogan both of Marion, Mrs. Reed Hall and Lester Hogan , both of Upper Sandusky, Vernoer G. Hogan of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Charles Hogan of Harpester and Mrs Mae Whiteman of near Morral. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Ducat home by Dr. V. E. Busler pastor of Epworth church. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the home after 7:30 today. Marion Star Thursday December 12, 1946. BERNITA M. DUNN, 69, 4967 Wildcat Pike, died 11:32 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Marion, the daughter of the late Orville and Anna (Cornell) Krider. She married Grover S. Dunn Jan. 17, 1948, and he survives. She was an assembler at North Electric, Galion, and a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 7201, Marion, where she served as patriotic instructor, She is survived by five sons, Gene, Paul, Donald, Gary and Daniel Dunn, all Marion; a daughter, Sue Kaufman, Marion; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila and a brother, Robert. Funeral services are 11830 p.m. Monday at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 162. Marion Star May 12, 1995 Grover S. "Dodie" Dunn MARION: Grover S. "Dodie" Dunn, age 89, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at Marion General Hospital. Born in Marion February 16, 1922 to the late Albert and Katie (Schweckendick) Dunn. Grover was a WW II Army Veteran. He served in the Philippines. On January 17, 1948 Grover married Bernita Mae (Krider) Dunn in Bowling Green, Kentucky and she passed away May 10, 1995. Grover worked at Baker Wood Corporation as a Crane Operator and Perfection Steel as an Inspector, he also was a life long Farmer. Survivors include one daughter, Sue (Gareth) Higgins of Marion; five sons, Grover Gene Dunn of Marion, Paul (Marty) Dunn of Marion, Donald (Laura) Dunn of Prospect, Gerald Gary Dunn of Marion, Daniel (Becky) Dunn of Marion; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceding Grover in death are his wife, Bernita; and daughter, Sheila Ann Dunn. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meeker Gun Club. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunder/hallandfolk.com Published The Marion Star October 10, 2011 -E- GENE L. EDINGTON, age 75, of 909 Daffodil Drive, Marion, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at his home. He was born July 4, 1926, in Marion, to the late John and Ida Marie (Smith) Edington. On Jan. 5, 1946, in Shelby, he married Ruth R. (Ingmire) Edington, she survives in Marion. A lifelong resident of Marion, he was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and enjoyed fishing and working in his yard. He retired in 1984 after 32 years as a firefighter for Marion City fire department. He is survived by one son, Mark (Linda) Edington of Marion; two daughters, Janet (Brack) Schertzer of Marion, and Pamela (Richard) Conner also of Marion; four grandchildren, Kevin Edington, Katie Chivington, Brad Gorre, and Ginger Gorre; three great-grandchildren, Aurora Kellerhalls, Austin Chivington, and Brooke Edington; one brother, James Edington of Marion; and one sister, Kathleen Jones of Marion. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Michael Conte officiating. Burial will be at a later date , in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Boyd Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life Hospice program of Marion County and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Marion Star Nov 3, 2001 M. R. ELDRIDGE, of 816 Congress Street whose funeral will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the home, served overseas during the World War for a period of nine months. He enlisted March 29. 1918 at Kaibusha, Michigan, and served with Supply Co. 105th Infantry. Mr. Eldridge was in the battle of Hindenburg Line, LaSallikines, Jona De Muckedege, Urshat Ridge, the Knoll St. Maurice and others, serving under Capt. John MacMully until March 6, 1919. Mr. Eldridge dropped dead of a heart attach Thursday morning at the Marion Water Co. Pumping station where he had been employed for the last 11 years. -F- Lloyd (Hap) Failor TUCSON, AZ: Lloyd (Hap) Failor passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the age of 93. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona, where he lived since 2009. Florabell Anderson Failor TUCSON, AZ: Florabell (Flo) Failor passed away on November 5, 2013 at the age of 91. Her health had been failing for some time before her death. She passed away in Tucson, Arizona, where she lived since 2009. Flo is survived by her sister, Norma Jean; three children; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her husband of 68 years, Lloyd (Hap) passed away in November 2012. Flo was born and raised near LaRue, Ohio on the family farm. In the 1940s she met Hap Failor and they were married before he was deployed overseas during World War II. After WWII, Hap stayed in the military and they settled in Tucson, Arizona. When we think of Flo, we think of Church and being a true Christian, children, flowers, friendship, learning, and travel. Flo and Hap were always active in the United Methodist Church, finding a church family where ever they lived. Flo was life-long member of the United Methodist Women, sometimes in a leadership role, even at the district level. In Utica, Michigan, Flo became Director of Children's Ministry. During retirement Flo and Hap were active supporters of the Redbird Mission in Kentucky. Flo was a scholar of the Bible. She was not trying to memorize the Bible, she wanted to understand it and make her life a living testament to what it means to be a Christian. Wherever Flo lived the flower gardens were always in bloom. She and Hap cultivated vegetables in their backyard gardens, even when they were in their 80s. Even closer to her heart were her children, grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren. The joy of her life was watching them grow and prosper. In retirement, Hap and Flo spent several years managing the Anderson family farm and then moved to be part of the active retirement life at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio. Finally, when they needed more care, they moved to back to Tucson in 2009.There they were closer to their daughter Peggy and her family. Flo's son, Douglas, lives in Chesapeake, VA and daughter, Rebecca, lives near The Hague in The Netherlands. A memorial service is being held in Tucson Arizona on Saturday, November 23. Should you wish to make a memorial gift please do not send flowers. A donation to the Redbird Mission in Kentucky, a Christian aid society, will be welcome. Send donations to Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913-9607; you can see their website at http://www.rbmission.org/support/. Letters of condolence may be sent to The Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave, Oro Valley, AZ in care of the Failor Family. Published in the The Marion Star on Nov. 17, 2013 Lloyd (Hap) Failor TUCSON, AZ: Lloyd (Hap) Failor passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the age of 93. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona, where he lived since 2009. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Florabell (Flo); his three children; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd was born one of identical twins on March 13, 1919 in Wyandot County, Ohio. He grew up in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. During World War II Lloyd enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was trained as a bombardier. Lloyd was given the nickname Happy or Hap by his military buddies. It was always a great description of his character. In 1944, before being deployed overseas, he married his fiancé, Florabell (Flo) Anderson. During WWII Hap's plane was shot down over Romania and he was a prisoner of war for approximately four months. After WWII Hap remained in the Air Force until his retirement after 23 years of distinguished service. After the Air Force Hap was in the civil service and retired in 1980 after working at the Army Tank Automotive Command in Michigan. At the center of Hap and Flo's lives has always been their family and their church. Hap was active in the United Methodist Church since he was a teenager. Hap was a life-long Mason. In 2010 he was honored to have his 70 year pin presented to him at a Masonic ceremony in Tucson. One of Hap's favorite sayings was "We are nearer God's heart in the garden than anywhere else on earth." Hap and Flo also loved to travel. Hap was known for his outgoing nature. Flo used to say he never met a stranger and that he could talk to anyone. Hap loved to tell stories. If you sat beside him for very long you would hear a story, maybe about his childhood in Ohio, an experience in World War II, or a funny tale about one of their travels. When their health declined Hap and Flo moved from Bristol Village in Ohio where they had lived for 17 years to Tucson, Arizona. In Tucson they were closer to their daughter, Peggy; their grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah and their great-grandchildren, Jade, Elijah, Mackenzie and Anabelle. Hap's son, Douglas lives in Chesapeake, VA and his daughter, Rebecca lives near The Hague in The Netherlands. Both have visited Hap as often as they could. Graveside Services will be held Thursday December 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Frame Cemetery in Meeker, Ohio. Minister will be the Rev. Sara Hill. There will be no calling hours. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements. Minitary Rites will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Published in the Marion Star on December 3, 2012 Berlin S. Ferguson, 79, of 'RR 3, Marion, a retired engineer, died at 10 p.m. Thursday in San Antonio Hospital at Kenton. He entered the hospital June 20. Funeral services, which are incomplete, are in charge of the Ford Funeral Home at LaRue. Mr. Ferguson worked as an engineer in several places in Ohio, including an early service with Charles F. (Boss) Kettering in Dayton. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; 4 sons, Paul of Denver, Colo., Robert of Lima, Berlin Jr. of Spokane, Wash., Warren of Meeker, an 12 grandchildren. Mr. Ferguson's first wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1951. Marion Star Friday, July 2, 1965. MARY FERGUSON of Meeker, died Thursday at 10:55 p.m. in Marion City Hospital. She was ill three weeks, suffered from a heart ailment. Born Oct 23, 1881, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Evans. Her marriage was Sept. 4, 1912 in Marion. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marion. Surviving with her husband are children, Paul and Warren Ferguson, both of Meeker, Robert Ferguson of Lima, and Tech Sgt. Berlin Ferguson Jr. of Heidelberg, Germany, six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Harvey C. Wendler of Girard Avenue, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Howard L. Olewiler, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ferguson Home in Meeker. GERTRUDE FIANT, Cardington, died Tuesday afternoon in Marion General Hospital. She had been seriously ill three weeks. A resident of Cardington for the past 25 years, she previously resided in the Marion Area. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church of Cardington and of the Morrow County Senior Citizens Inc. Born March 2, 1902, in Marion, she is survived by two sons, William Strawser, Marion, Indiana and Robert Strawser, Marion, Ohio; two brothers, C. Robert Ramsey, Edison, and Delbert Ramsey, Toledo; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and two husbands. Her first husband, Forest Strawser, who she married in 1927, died in 1933, while her second husband, Harry Fiant, who she married in 1957, died in 1963. The funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Boyd Funeral Home with the Revs Michael Theiser and Robert Hayes presiding. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. Bessie Hogan Flewelling, passed away at heer home on East Johnson St., at 6:50 o'clock Wednesday evening. She had been ill several years, suffering from leakage of the heart, dropsy finally developing and four weeks preceding her death, her condition was very serious. Mrs. Flewelling's maiden name was Bessie Hogan. She was the daughter of John and Lula Hogan and was born in Grand township, Marion County, March 6, 1881, being aged at the time her demise 43 years 7 months and 29 days. Her mother preceded her in death about twelve years ago. On March 8, 1899 she was united in marriage with H. K. Flevelling, who with one daughter, Lolita survives. Fout children died in infancy. He also leaves her father, residing in this city, four sisters and six brothrs as follows; Mrs. Albert Patchett, of this city; Lester Hogan, of near this city; Mrs. Deplhos G. Ducat, of Marion Hugh V. Hogan, of Tiffin; Mrs Harry Hall,of near Morral; Vernon G. Hogan of Ft. Wayne; Charles Hogan of Harpster; R. E. Hogan of Marion; Mrs Reed Hall and Byron Hogan, of this city. Mrs Flewelling was an attendant at Trinity Evangelical Sunday School and church services until unable to attend on account of failing health. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be sadly missed in the bereaved home and among her many friends. Rev. E. E. Nietz will conduct the funeral which will he held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and interment will made in Meeker cemetery in Marion County. HUGH K. FLEWELLING, 75, of near Findlay, formerly of near Meeker, died at 10 a.m. Sunday at his home of a heart attach. He was the son of John and Olive Kennedy Flewelling. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his widow, Maude; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Osbun of 187 Frederick St., and several nieces and nephews in Marion County. Funeral services will be held at the Coldren Funeral Home in Findlay at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Arthur L. Ford, 69, 2880 Meeker-Agosta Road, died early Sunday morning in MedCenter Hospital. He was born Feb. 17, 1916, in Meeker, a son of Ora G. and Zelda James Ford. A life-long resident of Meeker, he was of Methodist faith and a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are two brothers, Ernest and Edward Ford, both Meeker, Lester Ford, Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Edith Reed, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, and Bernice Dobbs, Indianapolis, Ind. A brother is deceased. The service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in the Marion Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, with the Rev. Donald Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marion Star, Nov., 5, 1985 EDWARD FRANKLIN FORD MARION Edward Franklin Ford, age 80, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Sunday at his home. He was born in Meeker on Feb. 1, 1919, to Ora and Zelda (James) Ford. Edward served his country during World War II with the United States Air Force. A self-employed carpenter for many years, he was of the Methodist faith. Never married, he is survived by a brother; Lester Ford of Ormand Beach, Fla.; a sister, Bernice Dobbs of Indianapolis, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Ernest and Arthur Ford and a sister Edith Reed. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning, May 5 at 11 a.m. in the Meeker Cemetery with Chaplain Fred Eyster officiating. Military honors will be observed' by the Marion County United Veteran's Council. In accordance with Edward's wishes, visiting hours will not be observed: Memorial contributions may be made to Marion County United Veteran's Council. Funeral arrangements are being handled for his family by the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home, Marion Star May 4, 1999 ERNEST LEROY FORD Service for Ernest Leroy Ford, 75, 2880 Meeker-Agosta Road„ will be 2t30 p.m. Tuesday at Hughes-Kubach Funeral Home; with Pastor Donald E. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery., Mr. Ford died Saturday afternoon at the Marion Health Care Center following a five-month illness. He was born May 22, 1911, in Meeker to the late Ora G. and Zelda I. (James) Ford. A lifelong resident of Meeker, Mr. Ford was a U.S. Army veteran of World War H. He was the former owner and operator' of Ford's Hardware in Marion. ZHe is survived by two brothers, Edward Ford; Meeker, and Lester Ford, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and two sisters; Edith Reed, Chapleau, Ontarion, Canada, and Bernice Dobbs, Indianapolis, Ind. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marion Star March 22, 1987 HAROLD LESTER FORD, the twenty-nine day old son of Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Ford, of Meeker, died at the home of his parents, last evening at 6 o'clock. Death was due to paralysis of the heart. The Parents, one brother and one sister survive. The Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, at the Methodist Episcopal Church at that place. Interment will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. Mrs. Jennie Marie Ford, 80, of Meeker, died Thursday in Community Memorial Hospital in Marion. She had been ill two months. Her husband. Herbert' t( R., died April 12, 1953.E Born Sept. 16, 1885, in Hocking County, she was a daughter of M. C. and Clara Morrison Smith. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Natella Hull of Mount Gilead; a son, Raymond A. at home; five grandchildren; six great-grand- d children, and four sisters, Mrs. Clarabelle Jacobs of 749 E. Church St. in Marion, Mrs. Estella Ledley of W. Church St., Mrs. Helen Chapman. of Prospect and Mrs. Virgie Butz of Richwood. A brother and two sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary in Marion: Rev. Frederick W. Haley will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight. Marion Star, Friday Sept. 2, 1966 ORA GOULD FORD Car Smashup Injuries Fatal To Driver, 83 Ora Gould Ford, 83, of Mar ion RR 3 died at 2:30 a.m. today in Marion General Hospital as the result of an automobile: accident a .week ago. He had been involved in a three-car smashup near Big Island. Marion highway patrolmen report that he is. the county's second fatality of the year. He succumbed to chest injuries, lacerations and abrasions. The patrol reported on March 24 that Ford's car plowed into the rear of another car stopped on Rt. 30-S, knocking it into a third car. The. patrol said that both the other cars has been stopped by a flag man who was it posted for the state highway crews working on the. road berm, The other two drivers were not hurt seriously. The accident is still under investigation. Known to the Meeker community as a handyman for 67 years, he had begun his service to the public in a blacksmith shop on his father's farm west of LaRue and many residents of the area had come to him for both metal and wood work since. He had built several homes including his own and in his two story shop he had built pleasure boats with his own home produced tools. Born, Dec. 26, 1882, in Lenville, he was the son of Erastus and Elizabeth Myers Ford. He and his wife, Mrs. Zelda James Ford, were married Nov. 13, 1910. Among his particular interests was the Meeker Gun Club which he had founded. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving with his widow are four sons, Ernest at home, Arthur and Edward of Meeker and Lester of Daytona Beach, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. Wesley Reed of Lima and Mrs. Forest I Dobbs of Indianapolis, Ind., and eight grandchildren. A son, Harold, is deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Marion Star April 1, 1966 RAYMOND A. FORD, 65, OF 6585 Main St., Meeker, died at 5:15 a.m. today in Community MedCenter Hospital. He was born March 2, 1915, in Meeker and was a farmer. He was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Stella Hull of Mount Gilead; 4 nieces and a nephew. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Snyder Funeral Home by the Rev. Harold Stafford. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. ZELDA IVA FORD, 80, of Meeker, died 9:30 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Wesley (Edith) Reed, 2299 Hill. Born Feb. 16, 1889, in Montgomery Township, she was the daughter of Alonzo and Ada Woods James. She married Ora Ford who died in 1966. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Reed and Mrs, Forest (Bernice) Dobbs of Indianapolis; four sons, Lester of Daytona Beach, Fla., Ernest, Arthur and Edward, all of Meeker; a sister Mrs. Clyde Cole of Delaware; a brother, Carrol James of Detroit; and eight grandchildren. A member of Epworth United Methodist Church at Meeker, Mrs. Ford was formerly employed in a Meeker school cafeteria. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hughes-Deming Mortuary , Marion. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Local arrangements were handled by Cantwell-Sweet Mortuary, from which the body was to be moved today. The Lima News, Lima, Ohio Tuesday, December 2, 1969 KATHLEEN B. FOULK , 64, of RR l, New Bloomington; died at 5 p.m. Friday in Marion General Hospital following an illness of one year. She was born March 15, 1903, in Green Camp to Ernie and Emma Schultz Bricker. She was married to Louis Foulk in 1955. He survives. A member of New Bloomington Methodist Church and WSCS, she was a past noble grand of Independent Rebekah Lodge No. 234 and a member, of the Auxiliary of Phillippi Clement Post 101, American Legion. One sister is deceased Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Ford Funeral Home by Rev. Fredrick Haley. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Marion Star Mrs. Alice Frame Rites to be held Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Frame of Meeker will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the former Frame home on Harding Highway West, about one and a quarter miles east of Meeker, where a granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Cooper; now resides, Rev. W. S. Dibert, pastor of the Meeker Methodist church, will officiate, and burial will be in Meeker cemetery. The body was to be removed from the Boyd and Uncapher funeral home on West Columbia street to the Frame home this afternoon and friends may call there after 7:30 tonight. Mrs. Frame died Thursday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Parish, in Meeker. Marion Star Friday Jan. 24, 1947 BERT FRAME One of the saddest duties we have been called upon to perform in our capacity or recorder of the passing events in our city and county is that of recording the untimely death of our bright young friend Bertus L. Frame, which occurred last Saturday night under peculiarly distressing circumstances. It appears that on last Saturday night he started out with his horse and sulky to visit the family of his uncle, H. C. Frame, near Scott Town, intending to spend Sunday with them and other friends. A short distance out of town he met his father and Hal Copeland who where returning home from a short hunting excursion. A few pleasant words were passed and the parties proceeded on their ways. The night was cark and the wind blew fiercely, and both driver and horse turned off into a ditch by the road side and traveled about four hundred yards and turning suddenly tipped Bert out into the Flooded ditch. He got up to the bank and made his way along to a fence he tried to "coon" across but slipped and fell into the swollen stream, retaining his hold on one of the rails, but was unable to pull himself up and the waters rushed over and drowned him. The next day, his absence became known, search was made for him. His horse and sulky were readily found, but it was not until about 5 o'clock Sunday evening that his body was discovered, that point indicated above, frozen in the ice and with one hand still grasping a pole across the ditch near the fence. The searching party carefully relieved the body from its icy surroundings and conveyed it to a neighboring house and from there it was brought to this city, to whom the news was most crushing. On Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock short services were held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. W. E. Thomas, and the remains were taken to Scott Town, for burial and where the funeral services proper were held. Bertus L. Frame was the only child of John R. and Sallie A. Frame, and was born near Scott Town, Jan 27, 1867, and was therefore just entering his 21st year, the year of manhood. He was a young man of fine qualities, a favorite with all of his acquaintances, and on whom was centered all the love, pride and ambition of indulgent and loving parents who looked forward to a bright future for their only son. To them the heart of every mother and father goes out in earnest sympathy. HOPKINS CLARK FRAME, life resident of the county, died Monday afternoon at 6:15 o'clock at his home, Marion-Kenton Pike. He was born in Big Island Township, November 3, 1850, the son of Smith and Lovey Clark Frame. He was a member of the Meeker M. E. Church and Marion Lodge, 70, F & AM; Marion Commandery, 36 Knights Templars; Marion Council, 22, R & SM, and Marion Chapter, 62, RAM. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Alice Frame, to whom Mr. Frame was married Sept. 28, 1883, in Paulding Co., and two daughters, Mrs. H. J. Davis, 800 Oak Grove Ave., and Mrs. A.A. Parish, Kenton Pike. One sister, Mrs Jane Kennedy W. Church Street, also survives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, in charge of members of the Marion Chapter, 70, with Knights Templars as escort. Interment will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. CHARLES HERR FRANK, 37, of Sarasota, Florida former Marion resident died suddenly today at 11 a.m. at the home of his father-in-law John D. Guthery of 421 Pearl Street, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Frank with his wife and sister, Miss. Emily Frank, arrived last night after having been called here by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Mame Herr Frank. Members of the family recalled today that Mr. Frank had complained last night of a head pain which he thought had resulted from the automobile drive. Mr. Frank had been living in Florida for quite a few years and was the owner and manager of a restaurant at Clearwater, Florida. He attended Marion public schools, University school, a private school at Cleveland, and studied law at Cornell University. He served a year and a half in the US Navy in the World War. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church here, the American Legion and the 40 ES. Mr. Frank was born here November 24, 1898 and was married December 30, 1930, to Avis Marie Guthery. Surviving him are his widow, his mother, Mrs. Mame Herr Frank; his father D.A. Frank of Sarasota, Florida and two sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs of Los Angeles, California. The body was taken to the Schaffner-Queen Funeral Home preceding completion of funeral arrangements. MARIE FRANK, 94, 621 Pearl St., died Sunday evening at MedCenter Hospital following a two-month illness. She was born June 18, 1891, in Grand Township, Marion County, a daughter of the late John D, and Mary Elizabeth Ansleman Guthery. On Dec. 30, 1920, in Marion she married Charles Frank, who died July 24, 1936. An area resident most of her life, Mrs. Frank was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lois Wienman, Marion; niece, Mrs. Mary Lafferty, Troy; and three great-nephews. A sister preceded her in death. The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Joseph Sprague officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends- may call from 1 p.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Marion Star Dec. 23, 1986 Charles H. (Chuck) Fricker, age 83, of the Meeker area, died Thursday March 31, 2011 at 3:53 PM at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born April 25, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Harry Andrew and Anna (Borsch) Fricker. On November 5, 1950 he married Norma Jean Anderson and she survives. Also surviving are daughter; Diane J. (Jack) Stoll of Medina, Ohio and son; Scott (Ann) Fricker of Gaines, Michigan. Grandchildren; Kelsey and Travis Stoll and Katie, Dana and Colin Fricker. Sister; Jean Katherine Price of Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a daughter Lynn Marie Fricker, and brother Robert Henry Fricker. Chuck worked as an engineer at General Motors for 32 years.. Veteran of World War II serving in the U S Navy. Member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, the former Tymochtee Grange and was active in Jr. Achievement. Graduated from Avon Lake High School, The Ohio State University and was a member of the TKE Fraternity. Chuck’s kind heart and loving nature will live on forever in those who knew him. He was a handyman around the house, he loved traveling, camping, big band music, dancing and making his family happy plus doing whatever his wife told him to do. Celebration of Life Services and dinner will be held Tuesday April 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Meeker United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Pastor Christopher Wiseman will officiate. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements. Those who wish may make contributions to the Meeker Church for the Indiana University Genetic Research Project on Alzheimers, where Chuck”s brain cells were donated. LYNN MARIE FRICKER. Grave side services will be conducted at Meeker Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Saturday for Lynn Marie Fricker, 26, of Prairie Village, Kansas, granddaughter of a Marion County resident. The Rev. Lowell L. Sharrock will officiate. No calling hours will be observed at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rampal Memorial Fund. Miss. Fricker, who died Monday, was the daughter of Charles H. and Norma Jean Anderson Fricker of Avon Lake. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, and for two years was a senior analyst of Flight Profitability Analysis with TWA airlines. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1974 from Central Missouri State University. Surviving with her parents are maternal grandfather, Lewis F. Anderson of Meeker; paternal grandmother, Anna K. Fricker of Avon Lake; a brother and sister, Scott and Diane both of Avon Lake. (Marion Star, Friday, July 27, 1979) Lynn committed suicide. HARRY S. FRY. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Gunder Funeral Home for Harry S. Frey, 50, of 550 E. Farming St. Burial will be in Frame (Meeker) Cemetery, Marion County. Friends may call at the funeral home 3-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mr, Fry died at 1 p.m. Saturday in Community MedCenter Hospital. He was born October 24, 1929, in Prospect, and June 27, 1970, was married to the former Laura D. Kinney, who survives. An employee of Marion Power Shovel co., he was an Army veteran of World War II. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Vickey Sue Stoll of LaRue, Mrs. Roberta Jean Christian and Mrs. Denise Louise Oney both of Marion; 3 brothers, Raymond W. and Edwin both of Marion, and Melvin of Augusta, Georgia; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Potts and Mrs. Doris Griffith, both of Marion; 3 stepsons, a stepdaughter, and 5 grandchildren. DeESTA G. SEITER FURNISS MARION -- DeEsta G. Furniss, 94, of 279 Agosta-Northern Rd., New Bloomington, died 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Marion on May 28, 1909, to Frank W. and Nettie A. (Miller) Seiter. She married Delmar D. Furniss and he preceded her in death in 1961 in Marion. She was a lifelong resident of Marion and was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Damon F. (Phyllis) Furniss of New Bloomington; four grandchildren, Shelley (Randy) Rush of Marion, Laura (Billy) Campbell of Marion, Jody Furniss of Marion and Amy Furniss of Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Toni Furniss, Chad Tinnerello and Kaitlyn Frey. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Darrell Lee and Dwayne Furniss; one brother, Floyd Seiter; three sisters, Alberta Criswell, Juanita Tron and Ima Dorman. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the Boyd Funeral Home where memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. The Rev. Bob Jones will officiate. Burial will be held at Frame Cemetery in Meeker, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to wherever the donor chooses. Originally published Saturday, January 31, 2004. DELMAR D. FURNISS, Delmar Dwayne (Tater) Furniss, 55, of Marion RR 3, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at home. Although he had been in ill health five years, his death was unexpected. He was stricken while mowing the lawn. A millwright, he had been employed by the Marion Metal Products Co. 23 years. Born September 5, 1907, in Union County, he was a son of John M. and Carrie Lowe Furniss. He was a member of the Salem Church of God and of Lodge 1281 AFL-CIO. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Dwayne E. of 187 Barnhart St. and Damon F. of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; four brothers, Lonnie of Lima, Harry of Marion RR 7, Don of Marion and John of Camden, S.C., and two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Schwitzke of Smith Creek, Michigan, and Mrs. Bernice Wells of Roundhead. A son preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. John Wagner will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. (Marion Star Wednesday, June 12, 1963) DWAYNE EDWIN FURNISS, 62, 1639 Marion-Waldo Road, died 2:45 a. m. Thursday at MedCenter Hospital. He was born Aug. 27, 1932 in Marion County, the son of Delmar D. and DeEsta G. (Seiter) Furniss. His mother survives in Marion. A lifelong Marion area resident; he was a fork life operator for Pillsbury. He was a past member of Salem Church of God. He is also survived by a brother, Damon F. Furniss, Marion. He was preceded in n death by a brother and his father. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rush officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 5-8 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Marion Star Feb. 17, 1995 -G- MARGARET JEWEL (STOLL) GALLAGHER, 54, of Oceola died at her home early Thursday morning after an extended illness. She was born in 1927 in Meeker to Octa Mae Burnsides who survives. After a prior marriage to Earl Stoll of LaRue, she married Lester Gallagher who died in 1979. She is survived by two sons, Glen W. and Lynn B. Stoll of LaRue and five grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. Grave side services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Meeker Cemetery. The Rev. Dwight E. Norris will preside. (Marion Star, Saturday, December 26, 1981) Mrs. Nellie Mae (Secoy) Gamble, 85 . of Meeker died at 6 : 25 p.m. Wednesday in Rosewood Manor Nursing Home at Galion. Her husband, Ernest J., died in 1932. Originally, she was from Athens County. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and charter member of Louvaine Literary Club Surviving are 2 sons, Ralph E. of Meeker and John J. of Silver Spring, Md.: 4 daughters. Mrs Paul (Thelma) Boyd of Fostora, Mrs. Harold (Madolyn) Snyder of New Bloomington, .Mrs. Isobel Creviston of Galion and Mrs. B. J. (Ramona) Frahser of. Uncasville, Conn.: 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Services will he conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Stofcheck Funeral Home at LaRue. The Rev. Vidya S. Rampal will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and night. Marion Star Thursday Oct. 3, 1974 Marion Star, Monday Nov. 22, 1971 AMOS BARR GARY, 89, life resident and one of the best known farmers of Marion County, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs Fred Hock, west of the city. His death followed an illness of three and one half months of heart trouble. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Gray homestead at DeCliff, where the body will be taken Saturday morning, Franklin Blackmer, head of the Urbana University School, Urbana, officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hock home or the residence at DeCliff. Mr. Gray was born April 23, 1841, in Marion County and spent his life in the vicinity of Meeker and DeCliff. He was the son of George and Mary Jane Barr Gray, natives of Delaware and the grandson of Frazier Gray, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Mr. Gray's marriage to Miss. Elizabeth Guthery took place May 2, 1866. His religious affiliations were with the Swedenborgian Church at Urbana. Mr Gray resided at his home at DeCliff until January this year when he moved to the home of Mrs Hock. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hock, and Mrs. C.H. May of Ann Arbor, Michigan, one sister, Mrs. Mary Humphrey, South State Street at this city, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Gray died 1906 and a daughter, Mrs Will Hunt of DeCliff, died Jan 26, this year. Two sons, Eugene and Ernest one sister, Sarah, and four brothers, Henry, David, James and John Gray, also have preceded Mr. Gray in death. Kathy M. Gibson MARION: Kathy M. Gibson age 61 of Marion passed away Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. Born February 18, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Robert and Flossie (Clark) Taylor. Kathy had worked at the Red Cross as a receptionist. Surviving Kathy are two sons, Eddie Blevins and John Gibson both of Marion; two daughters, Tammy Blevins and Laura Gibson both of Marion; one brother, Bob Taylor of Marion; and eleven grandchildren. Kathy was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodges in Marion. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday with Rev. Owen Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow in Frame Cemetery in Meeker, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com Marion Star. Marion, Ohio January 12, 2013 William Wayne Gibson Meeker MARION: William Wayne Gibson, age 67, of Marion, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at his home. On Mary 16, 1945 William was born to the late George and Sadie (Wicker) Gibson in Trammel, Va. He served in the Army from 1964 until 1967 and later worked at Tecumseh Products. He is survived by children John (Jerrica) and Laura Gibson; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2012 at Good Faith Baptist Church, 706 E. Mark St., from 4PM to 8PM where services will be held Saturday, December 15 at 10:30AM. Burial will follow in Frame, Meeker Cemetery with Graveside Services conducted by Marion County United Veteran's Council. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in William's honor to Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Condolences may be expressed at www.gunderhallandfolk.com. HARRY GREEN, 78, a retired Erie Railroad employee, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at this home at 364 S. Main St. He had been in failing health about six years. ELIZABETH GRAY, daughter of William and Lucinda Guthery, was born in Bowling Green township, Marion County, April 17, 1842, and died in Montgomery township, April 26, 1906, aged sixty-four years and fourteen days. She was married to Amos Barr Gray, May 2, 1866, and she leaves for a time her husband and three daughters and goes to meet two sons who died in their infancy. Mrs. Gray was a devoted wife and mother. Her life was spent in helping her husband by her wise council and her loving care over her household affairs and in aiding him to bring up their children and in all possible ways to prepare these children for lives of usefulness. No sacrifice was too great for her to make for them and they repaid her with devoted love. She was ready to go when the Lord sent His angels to call her home and she went as she had wished to go, by gently falling asleep. Mrs. Gray was loved and respected by the people of the community in which she lived. Her friends and relatives gathered in large numbers to show their love and respect at the last offices of the church in her memory. The services were held at the family residence at DeCliff and were conducted by the Rev. Russell Easton of Urbana, pastor of the church of New Jerusalem, of which the deceased was a member. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, they King cometh unto thee." The Marion Daily Star, Saturday May 16. 1906 Born June 24, 1877, in Union County, he was a son of Jonathan Green and Mary Treece Green, the father a native of Essex, Ohio, and the mother of Hamburg,. Germany. He was employed with the Erie Railroad 35 years, retiring in 1945, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie Marie Coffey Green; two daughters, Mrs. Crystal Craven of 309 Pearl St., and Mrs. Lillian Cornelius of 309 Brentwood Dr.; a son, Leonard Green of the Keener Pk.; a step-son, LeRoy Barnett of Las Vegas, Nevada; six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Susan Hatch of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Boyd Funeral Home on W. Columbia St., by Rev. R. A. Maugans, Pastor of Fite Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 tonight. JENNIE MONTGOMERY GRACELY, 44 wife of Paul C. Gracely, died suddenly of a heart attach yesterday at 9:20 a.m. at her home one mile north of Agosta. She was stricken while sitting at the breakfast table and died 10 minutes later. Lifelong resident of Marion County, Mrs. Gracely was born west of Meeker on April 3, 1895 to George Montgomery a native of Ireland, and Sarah Leeper Montgomery, a native of Marion County. She was married on November 25, 1923, in Marion. Mrs. Gracely was a member of the Agosta Methodist Church and of the American Legion Auxiliary at LaRue. Surviving with the husband are two children, Sarah Jane and William, both at home, four sisters, Mrs. Mamie Shields, Mrs. Bertha Kalb, all of near Agosta, and Mrs. Belle Schmidt of Agosta, and Miss Martha Montgomery of Washington D.C. and three brothers Frank Montgomery of near Agosta, Robert of Chicago and Sam of Revenna. Mrs Gracely was a graduate of Columbus Business College. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home and 2:30 p.m. at the Agosta Methodist church. Rev. E. M. Bailey, Pastor will be in charge. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the home. Paul C. "Pard" Gracely, 77, of 5942 DeCliff-Big Island Rd. died at 7 a.m. today in his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1894, in Big Island Township to Emanuel Wesley and Bertha Wilholm Gracely. In 1922 he was married to Jennie Irene Montgomery, who died' in 1939. A World War I veteran he was a. member of Phillipi-Clement Post 101, American Legion, in LaRue. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a son, William E., and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jane Wood, both of Marion; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A brother is deceased. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Stofcheck-Ford Funeral Home, LaRue, by Rev. Lewis Johnston. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Ida Belle Green, 88, of 376 Rosewood Dr. died at 9 a. m. Thursday in Marion General Hospital after several months' illness. Born April 19, 1891 in LaRue. her parents were George and Barbara Metz Parish. Her husband, Harry. died May 26, 1956 in Marion. The oldest member of First Pilgrim Holiness Church, now Wesleyan Church, she was a deaconess. She had t a u g h t school in the old Scott Township area near Meeker and had lived in the Marion area all her life. Surviving are one son: Leonard. 376 Rosewood Dr.: one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Cornelius, 309 Brentwood Dr.; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren: 2 step grandchildren; and 6 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Boyd Funeral Home, with burial in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Marion Star, Friday March 6, 1970 Leonard H. Green, 83, Marion; died Feb. 9 at his home. Born Nov. 6, 1912, in Marion, he was the son of the late Harry and Ida B. (Parish) Green. He was retired as yard conductor for the Erie-Conrail Railroad. Mr. Leonard was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church; Erie Veterans Lodge and Moose Lodge 889. He is survived by a stepson in Marion; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Green, and two sisters. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home With Pastor J. Weston Jones officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call from noon 1 p m. Saturday at the funeral home. Marion Star Feb. 16, 1996 MARY JANE GREEN MRS. JONATHAN GREEN. AGED EIGHTY YEARS. DIES Had BEEN RESIDENT OF MARION COUNTY FORTY YEARS. Mary Jane Green. aged eighty years, wife of Jonathan Green died of dropsy at her home in Marseilles township, Wyandot county, Sunday evening at 7.16 o'clock, after an illness of one year. Mrs. Green was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Treece. She was married to Mr. Green fifty-five years ago February 3, and had resided in, Marion county forty years, until a year ago when she moved to Wyandot county.. She leaves two sons and two daughters, Harry Green, of Marion; John Marion Green, of Big Island; Mrs. Cora Rouse, of Green Camp, and Mrs. Ella Clark. of Marseilles; twenty-nine grandchildren. nine great-grandchildren two brothers and two sisters, Jacob Treece, of Prospect; John Treece, of Knox county; Mrs. Diana Hall. of Wapakoneta, and Mrs. Susan Hatch, of this city. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church at Meeker Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mr Wynn officiating. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Jessie Howard Greenwood, 73, of LaRue died at his home today after an illness of six months: Mr. Greenwood was born April 13, 1871, at Effingham, III, to Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Greenwood. On Jan. 20, 1804, he was married to Nellie Trips Ward at Sullivan, Ill. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Greenwood, a laborer, had lived at LaRue 40 years, Ong here from Coles county, III. He is survived by his children. Mrs. Lillian Finn and Mrs. Marie Roberts of Chicago, Elmer Greenwood of Barnesville, O., Orville Greenwood of the Navy, serving, in the Pacific, Mrs. Irene Bamber of Norfolk, Va., Harry Greenwood of Jackson, Mich., Pvt. Carey Greenwood of Ft. Benning, Ga.. Donald Greenwood, serving with the Navy in the Atlantic, Robert and Delbert Greenwood of LaRue. Mr. Greenwood also is survived by a brother. Al Greenwood of Matton, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. David Sullivan of Sullivan, Ill.. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Greenwood residence. Rev. Basil Williams of LaRue Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be made in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 7 tonight. Marion Star, Friday, April 21, 1944 NELLIE GREENWOOD , 76, died at 3:35 p.m., Tuesday in the home of a son Carey Greenwood, in LaRue. She had been in ill health more than a year. Born Sep. 10, 1875, in Sullivan, Ill., she was a daughter of William and Edith Webb Tipsword, both natives of Effingham, Ill. Jan. 29, 1894, at LaRue she married Jessie H. Greenwood. A resident of LaRue 32 years, she came here from Illinois. She was a member of the LaRue Baptist Church and of the Missionary Society of the Church. Surviving with the son in whose home she died are other children, Mrs. Ed Finn and Mrs. William Schaller both of Chicago, Ill., O. R. Greenwood, of Port Blakely, Washington, Mrs. J. M. Bamber of Los Alamitos, California, E. H. Greenwood of Barnesville, Ohio, P. W. Greenwood of Richwood, and E. H. Greenwood and D. R. Greenwood, both of LaRue, and sisters, Mrs. Mary Curry and Mrs. Jennie Prichard, both of Mattoon, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church. Rev. Sam Wood will officiate Burial will be at Meeker. Henry Greer Jr., MORRAL - 42, of 3503 Hillman Ford Road, Morral, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at his home. He was born July 28, 1959, in Salyersville, Ky., to the late Henry and Cassie (Tops) Crace. He also had a brother, Charles, and sister, Maxine. On May 8, 1992, he married Rena C. Krassow who survives. Also, a son, Matt C. Holtsberry of Meeker and a daughter, Jamie L. (Gordon) Jaggers of Marion; two grandchildren, Hayden and Brandon and many special cousins and friends, Steve Lawrence, Donnie Reams, Mark Holtsberry, Fred Adams, Tommy Harris, Clarence Brigner, Bruce Lawrence, Robbie Dennis, Randy Gates and many more. He worked as a contractor and was an owner of Olentangy Paint Ball Shop of Caledonia with friend Matt Linscott. Friends may call Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, from 11 a.m. until time of the service at 1 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with Vicar Brett Cornelius officiating. Burial will be in Frame Cemetery, Meeker. Marion Star Oct. 25, 2001 JACQUELINE JEAN GRIFFITH 3, daughter of Jack R. and Gloria Grounds Griffith of 529 Davids St., died at 6:55 p.m. Sunday in Children's Hospital in Columbus after a 1 1/2-year illness. Born Sept. 26, 1964, in Marion, she was one of two children of the couple. Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Jack Jr., and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffith and Mr. and Mrs. James Grounds of RR 3, Marion. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Meeker Cemetery. Rev. Kenneth Heffner of the Salem Church of God west of Marion will officiate. Calling hours for the family only will be at Ford Funeral Home in LaRue after 7:30 tonight. Marion Star Jan 14, 1968 John Dever Guthery, 89, member of a pioneer Marion county family; died in his home at 621 Pearl street at 9 a. m. today after an illness of six years. He had been bedfast since January. Born Dec. 14, 1858, in Grand township he was a son of William and Lucinda M Cleveland Guthery, native of Pike county. Dec. 1, 1881, he married Elisabeth Anselman in Kenton. She died June 18, 1945, in Marion. He was a retired farmer and stock raiser. For a time he resided in the old Wyoming territory, then on his return to Ohio he engaged in farming for a time in Wyandot county. Public office which he filled included township trustee and school board member. Surviving are daughters, Mrs Gladys Grim of LaRue, and Mrs. Lois Weinman and Mrs. Marie Frank, both at home and grandchildren, Paul W. Crim of Columbus, Miss Mary Elizabeth Crim, Toledo teacher, and Carl G. Weinman of Columbus, and a great-grandson Guthery Doyle Crim. He was last of family of 10 children. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Schaffner0Denzer funeral home on East Center street by Dr. V. E. Busler, pastor of Epworth Methodist church. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after Saturday noon. Marion Star, Friday April 30, 1948 MARY ELIZABETH GUTHERY, 84, wife of John D. Guthery, died in their home at 621 Pearl Street at 10:30 p.m. yesterday. She was ill a week. Born February 11, 1861 in Marion, she was the daughter of Charles and Anna Phelton Anselman, natives of Germany. December 1, 1881 Mr and Mrs Guthery were married in Kenton, lived for a time near LaRue, then came to Marion in 1920. Mrs. Guthery was a member of the Epworth Methodist Church, and of Circle No. 2 of the WSCS. Surviving are these children; Mrs. G. H. Crimm of near LaRue, Mrs. Carl Weinman, at home, and Mrs. Marie Frank at home, two grandsons in services, Capt Paul W. Crimm, a finance officer of the Air Corps who returned recently to this country after serving in the Pacific area, and Sgt Carl G. Weinman stationed at Ft. Mead, Md., and a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Crimm. Mrs. Guthery was the last of her family of eight children. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Schaffner-Denzer Funeral Home on East Center Street, by Dr. S. M. Ingmire, Pastor of Epworth Church. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. -H- HARRY A. HALL, 69, a leading Marion County farmer of near Morral, died at 1:05 a.m. today in Marion City Hospital. He was ill one year. The Hall home is three miles west of Morral. A Salt Rock Township trustee 30 years, and a member of the Marion County Agricultural Society eight years, Mr. Hall was Vice President of the Society. He was a Salt Rock Township Volunteer Fireman, and was a director of REA in Marion County. Born Jan 10, 1885, in Wyandot County, he was a son of Marvin and Louisa Roszman Hall. He had lived in Marion County most of his life. March 9, 1907, he married Jennie Hogan who died December 6, 1944. His marriage March 27, 1949, at Marseilles, was to Mrs. Lena Mae Weston. He was a member of the Morral Methodist Church and of the Tymocktee Grange, and he was a past chancellor of the Morral K. of P. Lodge. Surviving are his widow, and three step-children Ray and James Weston of near Morral, and Mrs. David Fogle of near LaRue; a foster daughter, Mrs Howard Conley of 444 Oak St., in Marion; four grandchildren; a brother, A. F. Hall of near Upper Sandusky; and a sister, Mrs. Vay Boreland of near Morral. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Morral Methodist Church. Rev. Herman Seacoy will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. The body was to be removed from the J. T. Lucas Funeral Home at Morral to the Hall residence where friends may call after 1 p.m. tomorrow. Jennie Ella Hall, 57, wife of Harry Hall, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday at her home six miles west of here, following a brief illness. Born March 8, 1887 in Grand township to John and Lulu Burns Hogan, she lived her entire life in this community. She was a member of the Methodist church here. Surviving are her husband and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. May Whiteman of Morral; Lester Hogan of Upper Sandusky, Mrs. Grace Ducat, Ray F., and Joseph Hogan of Marion; Vernon Hogan of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Charles Hogan of Harpster and Mrs. Marie Hall of near Upper Sandusky. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lucas funeral home in Upper Sandusky and burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the Hall home after noon Wednesday. Marion Star Monday Dec. 4, 1949 FLOSSIE M. HARBISON KENTON - age 74, formerly of Marion and now of Kenton, died at her home, 709 Steiner Ave., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at 91855 p.m. She was born March 6, 1924, in Marseilles, to the late Harry R. and Ethel J. (Jarvis) Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis "Bill" Harbison on Dec. 6, 1989. Survivors include one son, Robert V (April) Taylor of Marion; two daughters, Dianne Taylor of Kenton, Kathy M. Taylor-Gibson, Marion; a stepson, Tom (Carla) Harbison of Kenton; two stepdaughters, Judith A. Hollennack and family of Akron, Debbie Price and family of Bellefoniaine; two brothers. Robert and Junior Clark of Marion; a sister, Betty Abbott, Marion; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, an adopted son, Tom Massey of Marion and nieces and nephews, A brother, Lewis E. Clark, is deceased. Flossie formerly worked as a nurses aid at the "Best" and "Rockaway" Nursing Homes of Kenton, was active in bowling, and was a member of the Kensington Nazarene Church, Friends may call Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Gunder/Hall and Folk Funeral Directors in Marion. The funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Revs. John Wildman and John Kalb officiating. Burial will follow in the Frame Cemetery near Meeker. Memorial contributions may be made to Kensington Nazarene Church of Marion. Marion Star Nov 28, 1998 JAMES HARPER. (Montgomery Township) James Harper was born in Delaware County, N. Y., January 15, 1804. He is a son of Archibald and Sarah (Reynolds) Harper, who came to 0hio, settling in Ashtabula County in 1811. His father was a volunteer in the war of Independence, and he had four sons in the war of 1812--John T. being wounded at the battle of Now Orleans. They moved to Lorain County, Ohio, in 1819, and were the parents of twelve children-James the only known living one. Mr. Harper died in 1826, and his wife in 1831, both at the age of sixty-two years. Our subject was married March 2, 1827, in Lorain County, to Hannah Blakeslee, a daughter of James and Sarah (Hickcox) Blakeslee, of English ancestry, and natives of New Haven, Conn. They moved to Ohio in 1818, with a family of six children, only two of whom are living-Hannah, born June 1, 1804, and Caroline, June 18, 1810. Their father was an early pioneer in Trumbull County, and in Lorain County in 1820. He was born in New Haven, Conn., May 6, 1776, and died in Lorain County in May 1868. Sarah, his wife, was born in December of 1782, and died in April 1841. Our subject is the father of three children, all surviving-James R., born July 8, 1828; William I., July 15, 1830, and Maria, September 1, 1832. The eldest is a bachelor, residing upon the old homestead. Mr. Harper lived two years in Illinois; but returned to Marion County in 1841. He was Trustee of the township several years, and was an enthusiastic Jeffersonian Democrat. Note: 2 James Harper, the grandfather of Mrs. Corey, came from New York State to Ohio at an early date and located in Marion County. He married Hannah Blakesley, who came to Ohio from Connecticut and died in Montgomery township, Marion County, at the age of 81 years. James, Harper lived to the age of 85 years. They were the parents of three children: James R, who resides on part of the old home place in Montgomery township. William I.. the father of Mrs. Corey; and Maria, who is the widow of Arnold Southwick. Deana F. Harris: A private graveside service will be conducted Wednesday in Meeker Cemetery for Deana Faye Harris, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. (Diana Schnees) Harris, 1813 1/2 Smeltzer Road. The Rev. C. L. Fuqua will officiate. The child died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in University Hospital, Columbus, where she was born Friday. Surviving, with her parents, are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Harris, Marion, and Larry Schnees and Jane Schnees, Delaware; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Harris, Marion, Mrs. Rowena Potts, Meeker, and Mrs. Marie Schnees, Delaware. Denzer-Farison-Hollinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marion Star July 18, 1989 STACEY MAXINE POTTS HARRIS PROSPECT - Stacey M. Harris, age 57, of 786 West Bethlehem Road, Prospect, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Marion, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1945, to the late Gerald Potts and the late Rowena (Sims) Potts. Stacey was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving Stacey is her loving husband, William Harris; two sons, Troy E. (Charlene) Harris and William B. (Dawn) Harris; one sister, Cynthia (Gary) James; five brothers, Alan (Susan) Potts of Utah, Harold Potts ofMarion, Foy (Rosie) Potts of Marion, Michael Potts of Delaware and Mark (Carla) Potts of Meeker; and one half sister, Barbara Stiving of Mansfield. Five grandchildren also survive, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Stacey was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Charles Potts and Gerald J. Potts Jr. Visitation will be Thursday March 16, 2006, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, March 17, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at Meeker Cemetery. Article originally published March 15, 2006 Marion Star Mrs.. May Hastings, 92, died in her home here at 12:40 p.m. Friday. She had been seriously in three months. . Born May 1, 1857, in Big Island township, she was a daughter of Sidney and Cynthia Carr Sprague. She was a, resident of LaRue 40 years, and a member of the Methodist church here. Surviving are children, by a former marriage, Ulyius Miller and Mrs. Clement Virden, both of LaRue, a step-daughter, Mrs. Cleo Secord of LaRue, a brother, June Sprague of LaRue, and a sister, Lute Schertzer of Ada. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Ford funeral home here by Rev C. A. Hutchison. Burial will be at MeekeXXr. Friends may call .at the funeral home. Marion Star, Saturday, June 4, 1949X BURTON L. HATFIELD BUCYRUS - 65, a Bucyrus real estate broker, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at his home at 931 Old Nevada Rd. He suffered a heart attack earlier Tuesday. Born Nov. 25, 1899, in Meeker, he was the son of William and Jennie Moon Hatfield. He was married on Nov. 7, 1936 to Edna Harrold, who survives. Mr. Hatfield moved to Crawford County in 1946 and had lived in Bucyrus 15 years. A former Marion resident, he had been chief accountant and assistant treasurer of the old Marion Steam Shovel Co. 16 years. Private services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Wise Funeral Home with burial in Meeker Cemetery. The service will be conducted by the Rev Kenneth Wilkinson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Friends may call Thursday night at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial donations to their own favorite charity be made by friends Marion Star EDNA R. HATFIELD, 80, Indiana Avenue, died Tuesday at her home. Born April 23, 1915, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Adin and Lucy A. (Horn) Harrold. On Nov. 7, 1936, she married Burton L. Hatfield. He preceded her in death in 1965. She was a self-employed real estate broker in the Bucyrus area, where she lived from 1947 to 1970. A 1933 Harding High School graduate, she formerly attended Central Christian Church, and was legislative chairman for the Business and Professional Womens Club. She is survived by a niece, Sharon R: Harrold, a great-nephew and cousins. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meeker Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Kiger officiating. Arrangements by . De Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Humane Society. Marion Star Sep 6, 1995 EMMA JANE HATFIELD, forty-seven years of age, died of heart trouble after a day's illness at the home of her brother, William Hatfield, No. 420 North Main street, at 11 o'clock Tuesday night. Miss Hatfield was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hatfield and was born at Meeker. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Meeker, and resided at that place all her life. Miss Hatfield is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cora Moon, of Mansfield; Mrs. William B. Baker, of this city, and two brothers, William Hatfield, of Marion and James Hatfield, of Meeker. The funeral will be held at the Meeker M.E. Church, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be made there. JAMES LESTER HATFIELD, 80, formerly of Meeker, died Sunday in the Strohm Rest Home in Bucyrus. He had been ill for years and was at the rest home a year and a half. Born June 25, 1869, in Meeker, he was a son of William E. and Elizabeth Hatfield. April 12, 1893 he married Minnie Hill who died February 23, 1943. He was a carpenter by trade. At one time he served as tax assessor in Montgomery Township. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are children: Mrs. Gayle Kinsler and Miss Florence Hatfield, both of Latonia, Ky., Mrs. Neva Rhoads and Mrs. Ellen Newport of Meeker, and Gerald Hatfield of Independence, Ky., grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Cora Moon of Ontario, Ohio. Another son, Harold, died in infancy. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Rev. J. K. Price, Pastor of the Meeker Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 tonight. JENNIE L. HATFIELD, 76, a lifelong resident of Marion County, died today of a heart ailment at her home at 819 East Center Street. She had been ill two weeks. Mrs. Hatfield was born Sept 2, 1865 in Marion to Thomas and Mary Kraner Moon. The family moved to Meeker while she was young. On Jan. 23, 1889 she was married at Meeker to William E. Hatfield, also of Meeker. He was a Marion carpenter for many years. He died in 1927. They moved to Marion in 1914. She was a member of the Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church and of the Woman's Missionary Society of that church. She was an active member of the Methodist Church at Meeker while she lived there. One son Burton L. Hatfield survives at home. Four brothers and five sisters survive. They are Edward S. Moon of 375 North Main Street, Thomas J. Moon of Martel, John E. Moon of Mansfield, and George A. Moon of Oakland, California, Mrs. Catharine B. Mears of 751 North Main Street, Mrs. Charles Lamb of 223 North Seffner Avenue, Mrs. Upton Partridge of Greenfield, California, Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of Alder, Washington and Mrs. Charles Sprague of LaRue. A short family service will be held at 1:15 Monday afternoon at the home and funeral will follow at the Methodist Church in Meeker at 2. Rev. John A. Carrike of the Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. MINNIE WARREN HATFIELD, 72, wife of James Lester Hatfield, died last night at 11 in their home at Meeker. She had been ill for the last nine months. A resident of Marion County 60 years, Mrs. Hatfield was born in Washington Courthouse, on February 9, 1871 to William F. Hill and Hannah Cowager Hill. Her marriage to Mr. Hatfield took place in 1893 at LaRue. Mrs. Hatfield was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and the WSCS. Surviving with Mr. Hatfield are five children, Mrs. Neva Rhoads and Mrs. Ellen Newport of Meeker, Miss Florence and Gerald Hatfield of Dayton, Ky., and Mrs. Gayle Kinsler of Cincinnati, nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Baker of Marion and Mrs. Phoebe Beckley of Richwood, and a brother Fred Hill of Marion. Friends may call after 8 tonight at the Rhoads home in Meeker, where the funeral will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Erwin Bailey of the Meeker Methodist Church will be in charge. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. BOB "B.A." HECKER 87, Meeker, passed away at 8:37 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at Marion General Hospital. Born Jan. 28, 1916, in Marion County, he was the son of the late Vernon A. and Marion M. (Criswell) Hecker. On Dec. 28, 1935, in Wheeling, W.Va., he married Fannie E. (Buyer) Hecker; she died March 10, 1997. He was a self-employed farmer for most of his life. He was a life member of Meeker man Club and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by two sons, Jerry Hecker of Meeker, John (Wanda) Hecker of LaRue; a daughter, Marilyn Boxwell of Apache Junction, Ariz.; five sisters, Dortha Boblenz, Martha Johnson, Mary Runyeon, Roma Detwiler and Wilda Weaver, all of Marion; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James Hecker, a sister, Twila Hecker, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Riker officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Originally published Tuesday, September 23, 2003. FANNIE E. HECKER, 81, 2146 Agosta Road, New Bloomington, Hospital. Monday at, MedCenter Born Aug. 23, 1915, in LaRue, she was the daughter of the late William and Maude (Stoddard) Buyer. On Dec. 28, 1935, in Wheeling, W Va., she married B.A. Hecker and he survives. She was a cook with Meeker School for 20 years and had resided in New Bloomington all her adult life. She is survived by three sons, James, John and Jerry Hecker, all of New Bloomington; a daughter, Marylin Boxwell, Marion; and 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial in the Frame Cemetery, Meeker, Ohio. Marion Star March 12, 1997 JERRY L. HECKER, 57, 2120 Agosta-Meeker Road, New Bloomington, died Thursday, May 27, at his residence after a battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 10, 1946 in Marion, he was the son of the late Bob A. and Fannie E. (Buyer) Hecker. He was a member of Meeker man Club and Pheasants Forever (Marion County); an avid hunter and fisherman; a member of AMVETS No. 777 in Upper Sandusky; a U.S. Army veteran; and enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Michigan. He was a tow motor driver at Whirlpool Co. for 39 years. He is survived by a son, Jeff (Wendy) Fox of New Bloomington; a brother, John (Wanda) Hecker of LaRue; a sister, Marylin Boxwell of Apache Junction, Ariz.; three nephews, John "Jay" Hecker, Bucky Hecker and Dan Newland; three nieces, Pam Hurtt, Sherrie Thompson and Karen Cunningham; and great nieces and nephews and great aunts. He was also survived by close friends, the Herb Baker Sr. family. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may visit 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday June 1, 2004, at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Herb Baker Sr., Troy A. Baker, John "Jay" Hecker, Bucky Hecker, Jeff Fox and Brian Bower. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion County Pheasants Forever or Hardin County Hospice in care of Boyd Funeral Home. Originally published Sunday, May 30, 2004 John A. Hecker 63, 647 N. Section St., LaRue, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born March 29, 1943, in Marion, he was the son of the late Bob A. and Fannie E. (Buyer) Hecker. On May 22, 1964, in Marion, he married Wanda L. (Burchett) Hecker; she survives in LaRue. He was a machine operator for 18 years at J-Lenco in LaRue. He was a life member of Meeker Sportsmans Club, loved to fish and hunt and was an avid card player. He is also survived by two sons, John "Jay" Hecker, LaRue, Bucky R. Hecker, New Bloomington; two grandchildren, Brian Hecker and Lindy Hecker; a sister, Marylin Boxwell, Apache Junction, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Jerry Hecker. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Burchett officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and hospice through Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Pallbearers for the service are Brian Hecker, Jeff Fox, Phillip Adams, Sonny Farmer, Bruce Donaugh and Robert Hickman Jr. Article published Marion Star Apr 9, 2007 VERNON A. HECKER , 83; farmer of Meeker, RR 3, Marion, died at 1t35 a.m. today in Marion General Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 23, 18&7, in Marion, he was a son of Jacob and Mary Kraus Hecker. He was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church, Meeker Senior Citizens Club and a life member of Meeker Sportsman Club. Surviving are his widow, Marian Criswell Hecker; a son Bob A. of Agosta-Meeker Rd.; 41 daughters, Mrs. C. H. (Dorotha) Boblenz of 1610 Prospect-Upper Sandusky Rd., Mrs. Harry (Martha) Johnson of Agosta-Meeker Rd., Mrs. Harold (Mary) Runyeon of Cleveland and Mrs. Lloyd (Roma) Detwiler and Mrs. Everett (Wilda) Weaver of Meeker; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Wanner of 393 Windsor St. Among family members preceding him in death were a daughter and two sisters who had reached the age of 99 and 101, when their deaths occurred in last December and last May. Services will be Wednesday,; at 1:30 p.m. in Hughes-Deming Mortuary. Rev. Frederick W Haley will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Marion Star Richard Dale Henderson, two-month old, only child of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Henderson, died last night at 9 at the home at 203 Windsor street after a two-week illness. The baby was born in Marion on July 12. The father is a native of LaRue and the mother, Mrs. Sharon Carr Zwolle Henderson, was born in Jefferson, Ia. Friends may call after 7:30 tonight at the Schaffner-Denzer Co., funeral home on East Center street where the funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. D. N. Kelly of Wesley Methodist church. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Marion Star, Wednesday Oct. 1, 1941 WILLIAM M. HENDERSON of Montgomery Township, Marion County, Ohio, departed this life February 8, 1876, after, a protracted illness, aged 45 years, 3 months and 24 days. He died as all good men, with the testimony that the "Lord is his Shepard and shall not want." He leaves a wife and three daughters to mourn his loss. Funeral services by Rev. D. B. Rhinehart, at the M.E. Church, at Scott Town, and his remains were interred in the cemetery at that place, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors. The widow and children have the warm sympathy of many friends. JOHN F. HERR, 82, 271 Kensington Place, died Tuesday at Community Nursing Center. Born March 4, 1915, in Marion, he was the son of the late Ernest and Averil (Hall) Herr. On June 21, 1936, in Marion, he married Ruby Mattix Herr and she survives. A retired farmer, he was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church, Marion County Farm Bureau, honorary lifetime member of Meeker FFA and life member of Meeker Gun Club. He is survived by a son, Charles D. Herr, Meeker; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Evelyn) Albert, Richwood, and Mrs. Steve (Vivian) Williams, LaGrange, Ky.; two brothers; Edward Herr, Marion, Richard Herr, Arizona; a sister, Lois Fremont, Salem; and eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild He was preceded in death by three brothers and a great-grandson. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church. Marion Star April 3, 1997 RUBY IRENE HERR MARION - 83, Marion, died at 12:43 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at her residence. Born June 5, 1918, in Morrow County, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Ruth (Smith) Mattix. On June 21, 1936, in Marion, she married John E Herr; he died April 1, 1997. A homemaker, she was a former member of Meeker United Methodist Church. She had resided in Marion for nine years and for more than 70 years in Meeker. She is survived by a son, Charles (Laurie) Herr of Meeker; two daughters, Evelyn (Joseph) Albert of Richwood, Vivian (Steve) Williams of LaGrange, Ky.; a brother, Donald Mattix of Meeker; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, one brother, two sisters and a great-grandson. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Victoria Powers-Smith officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Marion Star Nov. 5, 2001 Delmar C. "Winemaker" Hickman, 72, 7658 Irvin-Shoots Road, Morral, died Friday evening at Grant Hospital, Columbus. He had been ill since November of 1992. Born Feb. l, 1921, in Morral, he was the son of John M. and Annabel (Gardner) Miller. He married the former Thelma L. James on Jan. 28, 1943, in New Bloomington. Mr. Hickman was a retired farmer and a life member of the Meeker Sportsmen's Club. Surviving are a son, James M. Hickman, Marion; a daughter, Rosemary L. Potts, Morral; three brothers. Harry H..Hickman, Texas, John C. Hickman and William G. Hickman, both Morral; three sisters, Mary Alice Lyons, Martel, Evabel Rozman, Upper Sandusky, and Annabel Marie Firsdon, Bowling Green; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Delmar, Jr., a great-grandchild, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home with Evangelist Buddy Lyles officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Marion Star April 11, 1993. ELIZABETH HICKMAN, 81, native of Wyandot County and resident of LaRue for the last 20 years, died at her home at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. She had been ill four weeks. She was born in Wyandot County on December 14, 1874 to Jacob Eugene and Clara Schmidt Kern, both natives of Germany. On October 18, 1893 she was married to Rolley Hickman of Morral. Her husband died June 21, 1919. Mrs Hickman moved to LaRue from Marseilles 29 years ago. She is survived by one son Charles L. Hickman of LaRue; two grandsons, Larry LeRoy Hickman and Raymond Hickman both of LaRue; four sisters, Mrs. Philibene Baker and Mrs. Katherine Savage, both of Marion; Mrs. Clara B. Whiting of Austerburg, Ohio, and Mrs. Estella M. Roberts of Piqua; and three brothers, Jacob Kern of near LaRue, Samuel Kern of Marion and Karl Kern of Dublin. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Ford Funeral Home, with Rev. D. V. Whitnack officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. H. DELBERT HICKMAN, 48, of southeast of Marion died at 1:45 A.M. today in General Hospital. He was ill two days. A native of Marion, he was a machinist at the Marion Power Shovel Co. Born March 27, 1911, he was a son of Frank and Mary Erdine Burley Hickman. At Greenup, Kentucky, on May 3, 1941, he married Virginia Jean Frantz. He was a member of the Oakland EUB Church. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Harriet Diane and Mary Ellen; two sons, Joseph Wilson and Richard Lee Hickman; three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Clark of 776 Oak Grove Ave., in Marion and Mrs Mildred Ruth and Mrs. Helen Howard of near Marion, and two brothers, Donald Hickman of Prospect and James W. Hickman of near Ashley. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home on W. Columbia St. in Marion. The Rev. William Bash of St. John Lutheran Church at Windfall will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 7:30 p.m. Herbert Hickman, The funeral services of the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hickman, of Latourette street, who died from whooping cough, Saturday afternoon, were held at DeCliff, this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Sutton, of LaRue, officated. The Marion Star Monday Apr 18, 1910 IRVIN T. HICKMAN, 86, OF RR 1, Mount Victory died Monday at 10 p.m. at his home. He had been in failing health for nine months. He was born September 15, 1876, the son of Joseph and Mary A. Carter Hickman. On January 22, 1900 he married Mary Alice Baker, and she died on July 19. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. A retired farmer, he had resided in Hardin County for 23 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Vera Barnard of Marion; two sons Clifford of LaRue and Harold of Mount Victory; a sister, Mrs Ida Roszman of Prospect, and four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Mackey Funeral Home. Rev. Lloyd Harris and Rev. Jerry Wortham will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Tuesday, July 30, 1963) Jacob Hickman, Richwood, May 9 - Jacob Hickman, 51, veteran of World War I, died in his home in Essex about 10 a.m. yesterday. He had been ill a year. Born April 10, 1896, in Marion county, he was a son or Rolley and Elizabeth Kern Hickman, the father a native of Marion county and the mother of Wyandot. A member of the 166thRainbow division in World War I, he was wounded in action in Argonne forest in France. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. and was a a mechanic by trade. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Chapman Hickman, whom he married Dec. 11, 1943, in Cardington, his mother, who lives in LaRue, a brother, Claria Hickman of LaRue, a stepson and two stepdaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church in Essex by Rev. John Elwood, pastor. Burial will be at Meeker. The body was to be removed this afternoon from the Hastings funeral home here to the Hickman residence. Marion Star, Friday May 9, 1947 JAMES WHEELER HICKMAN, 61, of 2146 Marion-Cardington Road, died in his home at 10 p.m. Friday. He was in failing health three months. Born January 10, 1919, in Marion, he was married November 30, 1942, in Hempstead, New York, to Jean Frances Murray, who survives. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as master sergeant with the Air Force in European and North African theaters of operation. For 20 years he was employed as a machinist with Marion Power Shovel Co., and he also was self-employed farmer. He was a member of Westfield United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Also surviving are 2 sons, Frank Hickman II of Delaware, and James Murray Hickman of Ashley; 2 daughters, Julia Frances Ministeri of RR 1, Ashley, and Mary Jorjia Porter of Green Camp; a brother, Donald Hickman of Prospect; a sister, Helen O'Meara of Marion, and 4 grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Boyd Funeral Home by the Rev. Carver Williams. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Saturday, June 21, 1980) JEAN FRANCES MURRAY HICKMAN - MOUNT GILEAD: Jean F. Hickman, age 87, formerly of Mount Gilead died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was born, September 8, 1921 in Danville, IL to the late Earl E. and Frances V. (Burchit) Murray. on November 30, 1942 she married James W. Hickman in Heapstead, NY and he preceded her in death in 1980. Jean, along with her husband, was a dairy farmer. She also tutored students for 19 years at Ashley Elementary in Buckeye Valley School District. Jean was a member of Westfield United Methodist Church and the Edison United Methodist Church. Survivors include four children, Frank (Diane) Hickman II of Liberty Township, OH, Julia "Fran" (Vincent) Ministeri of Ashley, OH, Mary Jorjia Clinger of Danville, PA and James Murray Hickman of Monterey, CA; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home on Friday, July 31st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Charles Temple will officiate and burial will follow in Frame Cemetery, Meeker, OH. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gompfh.com (Marion Star, Thursday, July 30, 2009) JOHN HICKMAN DIES NEAR COCHRANTON TODAY FOR SEVERAL YEARS HE HAD BEEN IN FAILING HEALTH Mr. John T. Hickman died at the home of his brother, Mr. Daniel Hickman, near Cochratnon, this morning at 1 o'clock. For the past several years Mr. Hickman has been in failing health, which resulted in consumption and caused his death. Of late he had been confined to his home. John Hickman had one of the widest acquaintances of any man in the county. For years he drove a United States mail wagon between here and Cochranton. He was frugal and accumulated enough to buy a nice little farm near Cochranton. The deceased was twice married. He is survived by a daughter, who has grown to womanhood. He was fifty-nine years of age. He was born in this county, and spent the greater portion of his life here, being the son of Mr. John Hickman, a pioneer of the western part ot the county. Marion Daily Star Wednesday November 26, 1902 John Charles Hickman LARUE - 81, 7378 Irwin-Shoots Road West, Morral, died Sunday evening at his home. Born Nov. 1, 1913, near Meeker, he was the son of John M. and Anabel (Gardner) Hickman. Mr. Hickman was a farmer and retired in 1978. He was a life member of Meeker Sportsman's Club and served as a Grand Township trustee, Marion County, for two terms. Surviving are his wife, Marguerite E. (James) Hickman, whom he married June 9, 1940; three daughters, Mrs. George (Nancy) Wood Jr., Radnor, Sandra Hickman and Mrs. Lowell (Jeanne) White, both Marion; two brothers, William Hickman, Morral, and Harry Hickman, Austin, Texas; two sisters, Marie A. Firsdon, Bowling Green and Evabel Roszman, Marseilles; sever grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and four sisters deceased. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with. the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Heart Association. Marion Star Jan 30, 1995 MARY ALICE HICKMAN, 86, of RR 1, Mount Victory, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday in the Pritchard Rest Home in West Mansfield. She had been seriously ill three weeks. She was born in Marion County on February 11, 1877, a daughter of John and Adeline Handshy Baker. She was married on January 22, 1900 to I. T. Hickman, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Vera Barnard of Marion; two sons, Clifford of LaRue and Harold of Mount Victory; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bader of Marion and Miss Clara Baker of California; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, four brothers and four sisters. A resident of Hardin County for 23 years, she was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mackey Funeral Home in Mount Victory by Rev. Lloyd Harris and Rev. Jerry Wortham. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Saturday July 20, 1963) Mary Angeline Carter Hickman of the family of eleven children of Miller and Mary Jane Carter, was born in Montgomery township, Marion County, Ohio, July 4, 1850 and died Tuesday morning, February 20, 1923, 1 o'clock at the age of seventy-two years, seven months and sixteen days. Mrs. Hickman was united in marriage to Joseph Hickman, August 9, 1870. To this union were born eight children, two of who with husband preceded her in death. She leaves six children, Artie K., of Garrett, Indiana; Irvin T., of near Marion; John M., of near Meeker and Mrs Ida M. Roszman, of near Meeker, and Mrs. Eva I. Sims of near Marion, twenty-nine grandchildren, four brothers. Charles M. Carter of near Meeker; Vilroy, of Boise City, Nevada; William, of Deighton, Michigan, and Robert, of Cardington; two sisters, Mrs. Almeda Thomas of Carney, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ida Peak, of Portsmouth, and a large number of other relatives and neighbors, also survive. Long years ago she united with the Methodist church at the Old Zion church in Grand township and ever lived a conscientious, honorable life. Mrs. Hickman was one of the early settlers of the northwestern part of Marion county. She and her husband began their marriage life in a rude cabin. The Marion Daily Star - March 8, 1923 MARY ERDINE HICKMAN, 75, of 945 Uncapher Avenue died at 7:26 a.m. in City Hospital. She had been ill since Jan 21. Born April 7, 1874, in Marion County, she was a daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth Miller Burley, the father a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada and the mother of Marion County. Jan 23, 1890, she married Frank Hickman who died 11 years ago in July. She was a member of Oakland Evangelical United Brethren Church and of the L.A.D. Class of the Church. Surviving are children, Vernon D. Hickman of near Galion, Mrs. Harriet Clark of Oak Grove Avenue, DeVere Hickman of Bellevue, Ohio, Mrs. Mildred Ruth and Delbert Hickman, both of near Marion, Mrs. Helen Howard of the Uncapher Avenue address, Donald Hickman of Prospect and James Hickman of near Ashley, grandchildren, a brother, John Burley of Marion, and a half brother, Charles Smith of Henry Street. Three other sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Oakland Church. Rev. H. V. Falor, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the Uncapher Funeral Home on West Columbia Street after 7:30 tonight, until 10 a.m. Monday, then at the church after 11. Thelma L. Hickman MORRAL: Thelma L. Hickman, age 88, of Morral passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013, at 5:55 p.m. in the Marion General Hospital. She was born in Larue, Ohio on August 13, 1924 to Hughie and Virgie (Roush) James. Thelma married Delmar Cecil Hickman on January 28, 1943 in Marion and he preceded her in death on April 9, 1993. She was a member of the Meeker United Methodist Church. The lifelong homemaker spent many years working along side her husband on the family farm. Thelma loved attending the monthly family dinners with her siblings. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family which include a daughter, Rosemary Potts of Morral, Oh.; two brothers, Herb (Anna) James of New Bloomington, Oh. and Raymond James of Wellsville, Oh.; five sisters, Mary (Dale) Hughes of Larue, Oh., Mabel Behl of Indiana, Marguerite Hickman of Morral, Oh., Virgie Ann Kinsler of New Bloomington, Oh., and Betty Lou (Bill) Jones of Marion, Oh.; eight grandchildren, Malinda and Tabitha Thomas, Foy Potts Jr., Lonnie, Tina, Tobey, Darrin, and Kimmy Potts; 17 grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Thelma was preceded in death by two sons, Delmar Hickman Jr. and James Michael Hickman; one great- grandson, Aaron Fleming; four brothers; Earl, Maurice, Donald, and John James; and three sisters, Lilie Mae James, Doris Roszman, and Janet Graham. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. Rev Edward Fugate will conduct the funeral service on Saturday in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in the Meeker Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Hickman Family. Condolences to the family may be sent to: www. boydbornfuneralhome. com Published Marion Star January 10, 2013 VERNON DALE HICKMAN, 65, of Fulton died at 11:25 p.m. Friday at home. He was a retired machinist for the Hydraulic Press Mfg. Co., In Mount Gilead. Born February 2, 1892, at DeCliff, he was a son of Frank and Erdine Burley Hickman. He was a member of the Fulton Methodist Church, of Masonic Lodge of Scottish Rite at Columbus and of Martel Grange. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Salome Hickman; three sons, Frank Hickman of Superior, Arizona, Herbert Hickman of Los Angeles, California, and Robert Hickman of San Manuel, Arizona; a daughter Mrs. Ruth Bonner of Mesa, Arizona; 14 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. T. H. Clark, Mrs. George Howard and Mrs John Ruth, all of Marion, and three brothers, Delbert Hickman of Marion, Donald Hickman of Prospect and James Hickman of Ashley. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Craven Funeral Home in Mount Gilead. The Rev. Richard Plants will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday. BESSIE BULAH HIGGINS, 45, wife of Wilbur Higgins of north of Meeker, died in City Hospital at 4:55 p.m. Saturday. She was admitted to the hospital at 2:10 a.m. that day. Born Jan 29, 1902, in Sycamore, she was the daughter of Alvin and Clara Stirlman Hufford. Her marriage to Mr. Higgins was Jan 30, 1922 (?), in Marion. She was a resident of the Meeker Community 16 years, and was member of the Christian Church. Surviving with her husband are four children, Virginia, Roger, and Benny all at home, and Richard Tyler, son by a former marriage, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and sisters and brothers, Mrs. Chester Corbin of 234 Barnhart Street, Mrs. Lester Gabriel of Delaware, Mrs. Mary Higgins of 801 Bellefountaine Avenue, Homer Hufford of Cleveland and Charles Hufford of Sycamore, two other brothers, Roy and Ward, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Boyd and Uncapher Funeral Home on West Columbia Street. Burial will be at Meeker. Hester G. "Peg" Higgins, (Meeker) 87, 712 Darius St., passed away at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at her home. Born Dec. 25, 1920, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late William and Lulu (Carey) Kannell. On July 27, 1941, in Marion, she married Robert L. Higgins; he died Sept. 26, 1998, in Marion. A homemaker, she was a member of Fite Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Jerry Higgins, Marion; a sister, Dory Zuspan, California; three grandchildren, Jeremy and Kalil Higgins, Brad (Tracy) Higgins; and three great-grandchildren, Ryne, Bryson, and Dylan Higgins. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. David Carlyle officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Article published Jan 22, 2008 ROBERT L. "BOB" HIGGINS MARION - 76, 712 Darius Ave., died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence. Born on Dec. 12, 1921, in Marion, he was the son of the late Willard Sr. and Susie (Dalton) Higgins. On July 27, 1941, in Marion, he married Hester G. "Peg" Kannel, who survives in Marion. A lifetime Marion resident, he was a machinist with Marion Power Shovel for 46 years. He served with the U.S. Navy, from 1943-1945 during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 584, He is also survived by a son, Jerry Higgins of Marion; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Brad and Kali Higgins of Marion; two great-grandsons, Darrick and Dylan Higgins; and two brothers, Jack Higgins and Willard Higgins, Jr., of Marion. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 30, 1998, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. David Carlyle officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marion Star Sep. 27, 1992 Wilbur Joseph Higgins, 85, Kiwanis Village, LaRue, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Manor. Born in Peoria Sept. 26, 1900, he was a son of the late John and Marie Watrous Higgins. He married the former Bessie Hufford in 1925, and she died in 1947. He was a member of Central Christian Church, LaRue Kiwanis Club, Marion Lodge 70, F&AM; and he was a Democrat committeeman for Grand Township. Surviving are two sons, Roger M., Meeker, and Ben F., Marion; a daughter, Mrs. John (Virginia) Scranton, Marion; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A brother is deceased. The service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue. The Rev. Ron Davis will officiate at the service and burial in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meeker Cemetery (Frame Cemetery Association), in care of Bob Hecker, 2146 Agosta-Meeker Road, Marion, 43302. Marion Star March 8, 1986 MRS HANNAH E. HILL, The death of Mrs. Hannah E. Hill occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. W. Beckley, of Richwood, this morning at 2 o'clock. Ms. Hill had been ailing for some time and death was the result of the infirmities of age. She was seventy-seven years of age, January 16, 1915. Mrs. Hill was born in Pendleton county, West Virginia. Shewas united in marriage to W. P. Hill, January 16, 1858, the date being the anniversary of their births. Her husband proceeded her in death about 15 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hill were residents of Agosta for a number of years. Six children survive. They are Mrs. Philip Bauer, Jr., Mrs. John Hinklin and H. Edmund Hill, of this city; Mrs. James Hatfield of Meeker; W. F. Hill, of Agosta, and Mrs Beckley, of Richwood, at whose home she died. A sister, Mrs. R. F. Sager, residing south of LaRue, also survives. She leaves a host of friends ad acquaintances who will be grieved to learn of her demise. The Marion Daily Star Thursday, February 25, 1915 WILLIAM FRANCIS HILL, was born January 16, 1835 in Fayette county, Ohio, where he received his early training and education. On August 1, 1860, he united in marriage with Hannah E. Cowger of Pendleton county, West Virginia, and there were born of the union three sons and four daughters, all of whom are now living, saving the oldest one who died in 1863. The deceased was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in the first call of President Lincoln for volunteers. He was mustered into the United States service in September, 1861, at Camp Chase, Ohio, and served his country for about three years, being honorably discharged by President Lincoln by Edward M. Stanton, secretary of state, on September 10, 1864. When discharged from service he was sergeant of company C. 168th Ohio volunteer infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Cynthiana, Kentucky, in the left leg, which wound was the ultimate cause of his death. On August 11 at 9 o'clock a.m. he departed this life being aged 63 years, 6 months, 25 days. The deceased was baptized into the Baptist church when thirteen years of age and died in that faith. Sometime prior to his death he expressed a willingness and a desire to see his Creator and frequently talked of his home beyond, and welcomed the angel that was to bear his spirit to its eternal rest. Mrs. Hill and her family desire to express their thanks for the many favors and kindnesses bestowed during the recent illness and eath of the deceased, and pray that God's blessing may be upon all who have been so kind to her. The Marion Daily Star Thursday, August 25, 1898M CHARLES D. HOCK Accidental gunshot wounds suffered Wednesday, March 19, proved fatal today on a Galion man, Charles D. Hock, 77. He died at 2:30 a.m. in the Galion City Hospital. A former resident of Marion, Mr. Hock lived with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Charles H. Hock in Galion. The accident occurred when Mr. Hock slipped and fell on the back porch of the Hock home while carrying a loaded 2 calabur rifle. When the gun accidentally discharged, the bullet entered his left jaw and lodged in his head. Born Jan 6, 1875, he was a son of John Hock and Polly Crosley Hock. His wife, Mrs. Maggie Hamblin Hock, died about three years ago. A resident of Galion and vicinity about 30 years, he formerly operated a farm near Galion. He retired about a year ago and moved in with his son. He was a member of the Reformed Church of the Windfall Community. Surviving besides the son, Charles D. Hock, with whom re resided are a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Smith, of 689 Mt. Vernon Ave., this city, and another son, Paul Hock of Galion, and three brothers, John Hock of Findlay, who recently moved there from Marion, Jack Hock of Rawson, Ohio, and Will. Hock of Findlay. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Snyder Funeral Home in Galion by Rev W.W. Foust of Ashland, Pastor of the Windfall Church. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. JOHN HOGAN, 82, DIES AT SON'S HOME HERE WAS RETIRED FARMER OF MARION AND WYANDOT COUNTIES, FUNERAL WEDNESDAY John Hogan, 82, retired Marion County farmer and former meat market operator of Marseilles died last night, at 8:30 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs. R. E. Hogan of 468 Windsor Street. He had been bedfast three weeks after a complication of diseases. Funeral services will he held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Boyd funeral home in charge of Dr. F. T. Waring pastor of Epworth M.E. Church. Burial will be made in Meeker cemetery. Mr. Hogan was the father of six sons and four daughters who with a brother and sister survive. The sons are Lester of Upper Sandusky, Hugh of Tiffin, Vernon of Ft. Wayne, Charles of Marseilles, Ray E. And Byrnes of Marion. The daughters are Mrs. Ray Whiteman of Upper Sandusky, Mrs. D. G. Ducat of Marion, Mrs Harry Hall of near Morral and Mrs Reed Hall of Upper Sandusky. The brother is Frank E. Hogan near LaRue and the sister is Mrs. Sarah Dome of Forest. He also leaves 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hogan was born in in Wales and came to this country with his family at the age of six. He farmed in Grand township until about 20 years ago later moving to Wyandot county. He operated a meat market in Marseilles for several years and for the last eight years had lived at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. He was born Jan 21, 1854 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hogan. His wife Lula Byrns whom he married on Nov. 6 1876 in Marion died in 1912. Marion Star January 18, 1937 LULA ALICE HOGAN, wife of John Hogan, died at her home near Marseilles Wednesday morning at 11:15 o'clock after an illness lasting over two years. A complication of diseases contributed to her death. The deceased was born in Scott County, Iowa October 13, 1860. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Byrans. When one year of age she came to Ohio and was married November 6, 1878, to John Hogan. She lived in this county the major part of her life. One sister, Mrs. Nancy Day of Harpster, the husband and the following children survive: Lester Hogan, of Sycamore; Charles Hogan of Harpster; Mrs. May Patchett of Upper Sandusky; Mrs. Jennie Hall of Morral; Mrs. Grace Ducat of Marion; Mrs. Bessie Flewelling and Hugh Hogan of Marseilles, and Marie, Vernon, Ray and Byrans Hogan who reside at home. Funeral arrangements have not been made. AMOS (ENOS) HOLMES, the funeral will be held at the home of William Ducatt, at Scott Town, at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The services will be in charge of Rev. G. F. Kinnerar, at the Methodist church of LaRue. Interment will be made at Scott Town. The Marion Daily Star, Thursday, July 30, 1908 HOLMES son of Enos Holmes, residing at Cochranton, died Sunday evening. The boy was about 15 years of age and had been a long sufferer from the ravages of that terrible destroyer, consumption, which malady finally resulted in his death. The funeral is announced to occur Tuesday forenoon at 10 o'clock. The Marion Daily Star, July 18, 1892 GEORGE WESLEY HOWARD, 50, of RR 2, Caledonia, died Saturday at 9:20 a.m. in. Marion General Hospital following a short illness. He was born June 1, 1918, in Johnstown. Pa., to William H. and Edith May Lape Howard. Dec. 21, 1968; he was married to Florence W. Niles, who survives. A veteran of World War II, he was a brick mason and president of Bricklayers Union No. 47. He was past commander of Waldo American Legion, Post and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Richland Township. A resident of Caledonia 20 years., he came here from Johnstown, Pa. Also surviving are two brothers, Albert :of Marysville, Pa., and Edgar of Johnstown, Pa., and a sister Clair of New Paris, Pa. Huges-Deming Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Marion Star Monday March 10, 1979 GEORGE W. HOWARD -Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Hughes-Deming Mortuary, Rev. H. V. Falor, burial Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9. A World War II Army veteran. he was a member of Bird-McGinnis Post 162. American Legion. He was secretary of Richland Township Farmers Union. lie had resided in Marion 20 years before going to Caledonia. Among survivors are his widow: nine stepchildren including two by a previous marriage, Thomas J. O'Meara of 755 Lilac Lane and Mrs. Richard Bvrd of 375, Whitmore Ave., a stepson in Vietnam, Patrick A. Hopkins of the Army, three other stepsons, Charles A. Hopkins of 361 Pennsylvania Ave. and Theodore F. Hopkins and Alfred E. Baringer at home, three other stepdaughters, Linda Sue and Jean A. Hopkins and Diana M. Baringer at home: four grand children. two brothers of Murrysville and Johnstown. Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Clair Berger of New Paris. Marion Star Tuesday March 11, 1979 CHARLES HUDNALL The service for Charles W. Hudnall, 93, Marion Manor Nursing Home, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hughes-Kubach Funeral Home. A former resident of Vance Trailer Park, he died Friday night at Marion Manor after a lengthy illness. Pastor Jerry Lewis will officiate the service and burial in Meeker Cemetery. Calling hours are one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Mr. Hudnall was born in Dyesville June 30, 1894: His parents are the late William and Mahala J. Harmon Hudnall. On June 10, 1922, he married Ether B. McDonald in Marion. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert E., Cleveland; two grandchildren. A brother and a sister are' deceased. A Marion resident for 48 years, Mr. Hudnall moved here from Millersport. He was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 101 in LaRue, of which he was county commander. He was a World War I U.S. Army veteran. After being self-employed for 20 years, he worked at Huber Manufacturing, Marion Power Shovel and Marion Engineering Depot. Marion Star Jan 17, 1988 ESTHER B. HUDNALL The service for Esther B. Hudnall, 89, formerly Vance's Trailer Court, will be 11 a.m. Monday at HughesKubach Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Burial' will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may: call at the funeral , home one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Meeker United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hudnall died Tuesday at Marion Manor, following an extended illness. l She was born Feb. 4, 1900, in West Mansfield, a daughter of Clark and Lona Guthrey McDonald. A teacher, she started her career in 1918 at Rhodes School, taught at ; the former Schrock School, and many years at Grand Prairie School. She retired in 1965 from Silver Street School. Mrs. Hudnall had attended Ohio Northern and Ohio Wesleyan universities, and Marshall College, and obtained her bachelor's:: and master's degrees from Bowling Green State University: She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church.. Marion Retired Teachers Association, and was the last surviving charter member of the Louvaine Literary Club, founded in the 1920s in Meeker. Her husband, Charles W. Hudnall, died Jan. 15, 1988. They were married here June 10, 1922. Surviving are a son, Robert E. Hudnall, Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Helen Charter, Huntington, W.Va.; and two grandchildren. Marion Star Feb. 12, 1989 Evelyn Hope Hudnall NEW BLOOMINGTON -- Evelyn Hope Hudnall, age 94, of 8252 Harding Hwy. W., New, Bloomington, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at 12:55 p.m. at Marion Manor. She was Born Nov. 19, 1910, in Marion, to the late John Henry. and Oza Ethel (Hickman) Roszman. On Feb. 1, 1932, she married Frank E Hudnall and he died Oct. 10, 1987. She is survived by one daughter, Judy A. (Michael) Miley of Grand Township; one son, Gary Ned (Dee) Hudnall of Red Bluff, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dwight Roszman of Grand Township, Marvin Roszman of Pauley's Beach, S.C.; three sisters, Fern Prettyman and Marguerite Roszman, both of Grand Township, and Nova Mae Wynkoop of Canal Winchester. Three brothers, Foster, Ralph and Paul, are deceased. Mrs. Hudnall was a homemaker, graduated from Meeker High School, attended cosmetology school in Indiana, member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, 35 year member of the Tymochtee Grange, had her own cosmetology shop in Columbus for five years and later worked for JC Penney Co. for 20 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at 11 aim. at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Donald J. Riker. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Friends may call at the Stof check Funeral Home in LaRue from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Those who wish may make contributions to the Meeker United Methodist Church. Marion Star - Aug. 25, 2005 FRANK FOSTER HUDNALL, ; 81, 8252 Harding Highway W., New Bloomington, died Saturday afternoon in Marion General Hospital. A son of the late William J. and Mahalia Jane Harmon Hudnall; he was born Sept. 16, 1909 in Millersport. On Feb. 1, 1932, he married Evelyn Hope Roszman, who survives. Mr. Hudnall was employed as a guard at Whirlpool Corp. and was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and a 25 year Tymochtee Grange. Also surviving are a son, Gary "Ned" Hudman, Red Bluff, Calif; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Judith) Miley, New Bloomington; a brother, Charles, Marion; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Three brothers and five sisters are deceased. The Rev. Jerry Lewis will conduct the service 10 a.m. Tuesday in Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday through the evening at the funeral , home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church or Central Ohio Lung Association Marion Star Oct 11, 1987 BROC ALAN HURT MARION - Broc Alan Hurt, 21, 541 Davids St., died Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, 2007, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on June 1, 1986, in Marion, to Raymond H. Hurt Jr., New Bern, N.C., and Pamela J. Hecker Hurt, Prospect. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, attended Pleasant High School and graduated from Marion Catholic High School in 2005, received many football awards in high school and attended Robert Morris University on a football scholarship. He was a lifetime resident of Marion. A close companion was his dog "Dora." He is survived by his stepmother, Lisa Halbert Hurt; grandparents Marilyn and John Collins of Marion and Verna (Gary) Williamson of Marion; step-grandparents John (Shirley) Halbert of Marion; step-grandmother Marlene Hurt; great-grandparent William E. (Ann) Williamson of Marion; one sister, Sheena Hurt of Cleveland; two stepsisters, Amber Deem of Marion and Danielle Coble of New Bern, N.C.; one half brother, Tyeson Hurt of California; aunt and uncle Sherrie and Cobern Thompson; aunt Rayette Wigle; uncle Rodney Dean Hurt of Kenton; step-aunt, Carol (Dave) Dezse and Pam (George) Haber; great-aunt Patricia Higgins; many cousins including Heather Whitt and Todd Thompson; and numerous aunts and uncles of the Hurt family in Michigan and Indiana. He was preceded in death by grandparents James Hecker and Raymond Hurt Sr.; one great-grandmother, Evelyn White; and one uncle, Timothy Joe Hurt. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Douglas officiating. Burial will be held at a later in Meeker Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Article published Sep 15, 2007 (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)