All Obituaries

Frances Ruth Bennett, 85, of East Liberty, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was a wonderful homemaker for her family. A 1954 graduate of Raymond High School, she was a member of the East Liberty United Methodist Church, the IOOF 474 Rebekah Lodge in East Liberty, the East Liberty Euchre Club and the S & C Club in Middleburg. Born...

Carolyn J. Bright, 64, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. A loving mother, grandmother, sister and companion, Carol loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always looked forward to the holiday season, gathering her family together and cooking for them. An avid Bingo player, she formerly worked in production at Marcy Industries. Born January 18, 1957 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the...

Julia W. Foreman, 91, of West Mansfield, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed crocheting and was an excellent cook. Having a love for her neighborhood and community, if one of the neighbors passed away, Julia quickly took charge and made sure flowers from all the other neighbors were sent to the services. A loving homemaker for her family, she...

Ronnie Lee Decker, 76, of Marysville and formerly of Columbus, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence following many months of failing health. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ronnie had two passions, cars and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A strong Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith, he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was able to enjoy his love for cars by working as a mechanic with his brothers and owning and operating his own garage....

Thomas N. Draime, 77, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his residence following many months of failing health. A devoted husband and father, Tom was a racing fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR, and visiting the local tracks Shady Bowl, the La Rue Drag Strip and many others. He also enjoyed going fishing. A 1962 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, he worked in maintenance at Whirlpool Corporation in Marion for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member...

Blanche M. Watkins, 89, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her residence. A 1950 graduate of East Liberty High School, she worked at Harding Machine and Screw Company in East Liberty for over 36 years, retiring in 1987. She then went to work at Millcreek Insurance in Marysville for 22 years, retiring in 2010. Blanche attended the Marysville First United Methodist Church, she enjoyed bowling, traveling, fishing with her husband and loved going out to eat. Born...

Richard Dwayne Little, 51, of Marysville, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Kobacker House in Columbus after a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was a loving husband, father, brother and great friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of the NRA and the Raymond United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Ohio State Buckeyes, but most of all, he cherished his time spent with his family, especially...

James F. Lehman, 75 of West Mansfield, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence, (His Mansion as he called it) “Buckeye Jim” as his friends and family new him best was a graduate of Elgin High School, he also attended Columbus State University in his earlier years, where he developed his love for learning and obtaining knowledge. Although small in stature, he had an immeasurable personality and presence, one that you could never forget. He had a fierce love for his...

Darlene Sue McFarlin, 80, of Bellefontaine and formerly of East Liberty, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 with her loving family by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed sewing, reading and playing board games. A faithful member of the Marysville Church of the Nazarene, she served as Missionary President for 40 years and was active in the Sunday school classes with her husband. A 1958 graduate of Belle...

Robin R. Goff, 63, passed away just one day shy of her birthday on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, loving mother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and dear friend, Robin enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking. She loved spending time gardening, whether it was in her flower gardens or the vegetable garden. She enjoyed watching the birds in the birdhouses and bird feeders around her yard. An avid collector of miniature horse...