{"id":98324,"date":"2026-02-25T13:59:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98324"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:59:03","slug":"clarence-e-joseph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98324","title":{"rendered":"Clarence E. Joseph"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail_1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail_1-1.webp 340w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail_1-1-284x300.webp 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarence E. Joseph, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Miller&#8217;s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on Thursday, January 17, 1952, to Daniel and Opal (Keith) Joseph. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarence graduated from New Miami High School and began a career as a florist. He enjoyed making quilts, was a painter and an artist. He also loved spending time with his black cat Ollie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarence is survived by sister, Linda G (Steve) Tanner; close friend, Shawn (Debbie Meadows) Martin of Marion, IN; sister, Phyllis Hopkins of Maryville, TN; sister, Elizabeth Joseph of Fairfield, OH; brother, Jimmy Joseph of Trenton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel B Joseph; mother, Opal V Joseph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2026 at Grant Memorial Park with Mick Simpkins officiating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46953.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Clarence E. Joseph, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=47370719&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1772045785$o172$g1$t1772045877$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=48aa5161-c703-4cec-9565-b2f7e23036f5&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarence E. Joseph, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Miller&#8217;s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on Thursday, January 17, 1952, to Daniel and Opal (Keith) Joseph. &nbsp; Clarence graduated from New Miami High School and began a career as a florist. He &#8230; <a title=\"Clarence E. Joseph\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98324\" aria-label=\"Read more about Clarence E. 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