Ressie Irene (Short) Anders, age 83, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Morrow County Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Raven, Virginia on September 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Gertie Elkins Short.

Don F. Jerew age 88 of Marion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Kingston Residence of Marion.

He was born July 3, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to the late Chard and Ella (Ritzler) Jerew.

David Lee Christian, age 76, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.

David is survived by his beloved wife Mildred A. (Latta) Christian; his devoted children Mark (Karie) Christian and Gina (Shawn Hitchcock) Christian; his loving grandchildren Crystal Smith, Cory Christian and Clay Christian; Great grandchildren Bailey and Sierra Smith and Quincey Wilson; also survived by 6 siblings.

Georgianna E. Woolum Stephens, age 88, of Marion, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, September 4, 2011, at Heartland of Marion following an extended illness.

Troy E. Hamm Sr. age 73 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Heartland of Marion.

He was born February 27, 1938 in Greenup, Ky., to the late Lorren E. and Goldie M. (Blevins) Hamm.

On October 15, 1960 in Larue, Ohio he married Mary D. (Showers).

Simone Brown age 94 of Marion passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 at Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Born April 25, 1917 in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Johnny and Ada (Poitras) Rioux.

Virginia Lee Cash age 60 of Richwood died peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and beloved dogs.

She was born August 16, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Koop) Brower.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Stacey Cash Chandler.

The Lord spoke to Colleen Ziems, saying “my precious child, I love you and will never leave you.  You have experienced too many trials and too much suffering.  Come with me as I carry you home.”

Colleen K. “Bean” Ziems, of Marengo, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior peacefully Saturday morning, September 3, 2011, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 45 years young.

John Jr. Ward age 80 of Marion passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at Marion General Hospital.

John was born in Marysville, Ohio on April 3, 1931 to the late John F. and Mary Josephine (Shaw) Ward.

Margaret J. Cardwell age 79 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at Marion Manor Nursing Home.

She was born January 2, 1932 in Wyandot County to the late Robert and Dorothy (Beamer) Starner.