James L. Ault, 86, of Marion

James L. Ault Sr., age 86 of Marion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1925 in Marion, Ohio to the late Walter H. and Esther M. (Hopkins) Ault.

Karl E. Neal, 95, formerly of Marion

Karl E. Neal, age 95, formerly of Smeltzer Road in Marion, and of Evansville, Indiana, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 8, 2011, at the Deaconess Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.

On December 29, 1915, Karl was born in Marion, the son of the late Mark and Sarah (Meister) Neal, who both died when he was very young.

Otha Leon Warren, 88, of Marion

Otha Leon Warren age 88 of Marion, Ohio, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning August 8, 2011 following a brief illness.

He was the son of the late Otha Grant and Oakley (Higgins) Warren. Leon was born August 1, 1923 in Ironton, Ohio.

Gareth Lamar Harper. 76. formerly of Marion

Gareth Lamar Harper age 76 of Mt. Gilead, Ohio and formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday August 8, 2011 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born September 18, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to the late Carl A. and C. Maxine (Camp) Harper.

Pauline Ruthella Clement, 91, of Marion

Pauline Ruthella Clement, age 91, of Marion was called to be with the Lord on Saturday August 6, 2011 at 7:03 PM at the Green Hills Retirement Community in West Liberty, Ohio. Pauline fell at home on December 7, 2009 and broke he hip. Her niece had her moved to Green Hills so she could visit Pauline every day and help when needed.

Dorothy E. Townsend, 89, of Green Camp

Dorothy E. Townsend age 89 of Green Camp, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011.

She was born December 21, 1921 in Green Camp, Ohio to the late Bernard and Mae (Tressler) Lyon.

Rocky L. Wurtsbaugh, 60, of Richwood

Rocky L. Wurtsbaugh, age 60 of Richwood died Sunday morning, August 7, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital with his devoted family by his side.

He was born January 11, 1951 in Kenton to the late Emmett “Junior” and Patricia Ann (Smith) Wurtsbaugh.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Rocky Lee.

Karl E. Neal, 95, formerly of Marion

Karl E. Neal, age 95, formerly of Marion, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 8, 2011, at the Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, Indiana.

The Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Karl's family and will announce arrangements.

George David “Dave” Washburn, 67, formerly of Marion

George David "Dave" Washburn, died on Tuesday July 26, 2011 in Albion, Arkansas where he resided. He was 67.

A native of Marion, Ohio, he was born on May 15,1944 to parents George Washburn and Miriam Knickle Washburn, also of Marion. (both deceased).

Virginia D. “Ginny” Weikel Levings, 85, of Mount Gilead

Virginia D. “Ginny” Weikel Levings, age 85, of Mount Gilead, died peacefully Friday afternoon, August 5, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a fourteen year battle with cancer.

On December 18, 1925, Ginny was born on Salem Road in Claridon, Ohio, one of eight children of the late Charles and Anna (Van Horn) Calvert.  Her family moved to the Chesterville area when she was younger, and she attended Chesterville High School with the Class of 1944.