Paxson J. “Pete” Nash, age 64, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2011, of a brief illness at home.

On January 2, 1947, Pete was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the oldest of five children of the late Melvin “Jay” and Mary (Gamber) Nash. He graduated from Lower Daulphin High School and graduated in the Class of 1965.

Paul E. Clark, age 73, of New Bloomington, Ohio, died Thursday October 13, 2011 at 4:10 AM. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for nearly three years.

He was born November 1, 1937 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Arthur and Frances (Crabtree) Clark.  On July 18, 1980 he married Carolyn L. McCarty and she survives.

Paul E. Clark, age 73 of New Bloomington, Ohio, died Thursday October 13, 2011 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Ohio.

M. LeRoyd Shaffer, of Mount Gilead, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2011, at the Doctor’s Lake Health Care Center in Orange Park, Florida, after living a full and entertaining 96 years.

On December 15, 1914, LeRoyd was born in Cardington, Ohio, one of four children of the late Murray and Leona (Orr) Shaffer.

Della M. Southward age 84 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2011 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born October 3, 1927 in Shock, W. Va., to the late Boyd and Ella (Ward) Norman.

Knute Roberts, age 78 of Richwood died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born December 8, 1932 in Richwood to the late Charles and Ruth (Pritchard) Roberts.

He was first married to the former Joan Laucher and she preceded in him in death.  He then married the former Marianne (Hunt) Foreman on April 5, 1962 in the Richwood First Baptist Church and she died April 17, 2002.

Arcelia I. McElroy age 89 of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Britton, Michigan passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Marion General Hospital.

She was born September 30, 1922 in Britton to the late Royal and Sylvia (Pilbeam) McElroy.

Samuel V. Hartley, age 72 of Richwood died early Wednesday morning October 12, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

He was born July 6, 1939 in Marion to the late Charles and Ella (Priddy) Hartley.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Samuel Hartley, two brothers and three sisters.

J. Marlene Loren age 72 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday mornning October 9, 2011.

Marlene was born March 5, 1939 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Zelma (Denton) Dennis.

Also preceding her in death was a brother, Clifford Dennis Jr., sister, Delores Shenefield and a step son & step daughter in law, Robbie and Vicki Loren.

William “Bill” Urick, age 80, of Marion, passed away on Friday evening October 7, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

On January 11, 1931, Bill was born in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of Lou M. and Ella Frances (Fields) Urick. Bill served his country during the Korean War as a Marine and was awarded the Purple Heart.