Ronald F. Gardner age 64 of Marion passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at his residence.

Born in Marion June 26, 1946 to parents Ralph "Bob" and Evelyn (Casperson) Bush.

Russell E. Rivers age 74 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at his residence.

He was born October 9, 1936 in Meigs Co., Ohio to the late Clayton and Auttie (Sanders) Rivers.

Rev. Raymond Kenneth Clevenger, age 82, of Ashley with a purposeful life well lived, passed into spirit on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Riverside Hospital with family.

He was born on October 20, 1928 in Leonardsburg to the late Harry Arthur and Rose Marie (Weiser) Clevenger.

Elva M. Wickline-Ault, 85, of Marion passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM.

She was born December 1, 1925 in Ripley, West Virginia to the late Earnest C. and Bessie (Allen) Pickens.

Dempsey W. Plumley, 86, of Marion passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at 9:25 PM at Heartland of Marion.

He was born June 21, 1924 in Hinton, West Virginia to the late Charles S. and Josephine (Gill) Plumley. He married Leona M. Bragg March 13, 1946 in Hinton.

Rose Elna Crawford, age 85, left on her journey to be with the Lord Thursday evening.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 16, 1925 to Elisha and Elma (Wilson) Strong, Rose was a loving homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. One of her favorite pastimes was crocheting.

Heather Robin (Bishop) Clixby, 41, dearly loved daughter of Gene R. and Karen Bishop of Marion, passed from this life to join her husband on February 25, 2011.

Heather was born on August 23, 1969 in Marion, joining three older sisters, Monnette (Jimmie) Cunningham, Morral; Stephanie (Rodney) Gayheart, Caledonia; and Angela Spencer, Marion; who survive her.

James Arthur Busch, age 78, of Marion left his journey to Heaven Thursday morning to be with the Lord. 

Born in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 1933 to Arthur and Marion (Albright) Busch, he married the former Betti Ann Schmid on April 30, 1956 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Glenn E. Robinson age 86 of Marion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Heartland of Marion.

He was born July 24, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to the late Frank C. and Mary A. (Lily) Robinson.

Bettie A. Ruth, age 89, of Marion died Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Marion Manor.

On January 1, 1922, Bettie was born in Marion; she was the daughter of the late Orison and Lena (Sager) Creviston. She graduated from Marion Harding High School.