Larry W. Watkins, age 75, of LaRue, Ohio died suddenly June 9, 2012 at his farm. He was born May 4, 1937 in Delta, Ohio to the late Thomas and Irene (Bower) Watkins.

On September 6, 1958 he married Maxine Bollman and she died August 16, 1992.

Nancy M. Mazzone age 94 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Kingston Residence of Marion.

She was born July 17, 1917 in North Wilksboro, NC., to the late William and Mamie (Barlow) McNeil.

Dorothy L. Bailey, age 85, of Prospect and formerly of Marion, died Thursday morning, June 7, 2012, at her daughter’s residence following a hard fought battle with cancer.

On October 30, 1926, Dorothy was born in Marion County, one of three children of the late Arthur Vern and Effie Grace (Osborn) Stratton.  She graduated from Waldo High School in the Class of 1944.

Keionna Shada Peters, infant, daughter of Abrianna S. Peters and Donald McDonald died unexpectedly at home, in Marion, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 and entered into the Arms of God. She was born April 19, 2012 at Marion General Hospital.

Clarence M. Morgan Jr. age 76 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

He was born April 22, 1936 in Delaware, Ohio to the Clarence M. and Goldie (Curtis) Morgan Sr.

Mary E. Orr age 72 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at her residence.

She was born October 10, 1939 in Winston Salem, NC., to the late Edward and Nancy (Barlow) McNeil.

On June 22, 1959, she married Charles R. Orr, they shared 52 years together.

Thomas E. “Woody” Wood Sr., age 81, of Marion, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Marion General Hospital following an extended illness.

On May 3, 1931, Woody was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of the late Alvin and Mary (Watson) Wood.

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 69, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, June 6, 2012, at her mother’s residence following a brief illness.

On October 10, 1942, Phyllis was born in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel Fremont and Bernice Marie (Pfirsch) Huntsman.

Raymond E. "Ray" Jordon age 66 of Marion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

He was born January 5, 1946 in Marion, Ohio to the late Raymond and Gloa (Angles) Jordon.

On August 7, 1973 he married Georgia A. (Frederick).

Nancy L. Kearns, age 62, a lifelong resident of Marion, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, June 4, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a courageous 20 year battle with cancer.

On May 10, 1950, Nancy was born at Marion General Hospital, the youngest of four children of the late Robert T. and Clara L. (Thompson) Smith.  She graduated from Marion Harding High School in the Class of 1968.