Maurice E. James, age 97, of Big Island, died Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM at Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center.

Regardless of his various trials and tribulations his family and friends could always count on their #1 Buckeye fan, Joshua Holtrey to lift their spirits and brighten their day.  He lost his battle with Cerebral Palsy unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 26, 2010, at the Morrow County Hospital Emergency Room.

Joshua Ryan Holtrey, age 28, was born on April 5, 1982, in Mount Gilead the son of Chris Holtrey and Alisa Holtrey, both of Mount Gilead.

Judy E. Beacom, age 67 of Mt. Gilead died Monday, April 26, 2010 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 17, 1943 in Ashland to the late Adrian and Annabelle (Rennals) Lawrence. A devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and foster parent; she was a lifelong resident of Morrow County, specifically the Marengo area.

Katrina Sue Preece, age 45 of Ashley was called home to be with her Lord Sunday morning, April 25, 2010 at Delaware Court.

She was born on November 1, 1964 in Columbus and was a graduate of Big Walnut High School in 1983. She had worked in the food service industry.

A member of Berachah Baptist Church, she enjoyed studying her Bible, reading and crafts of all types. She treasured her independence. Always the encourager, she was both humble and positive in nature.  She touched many lives in spite of her years of illness, always giving glory to God.

Elwood W. Augenstein Sr., 67, Pennsylvania and formerly of Marion area, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home.

He was a former employee of Delta Gulf Co. Local 158 of Harrisburg, PA, a lifetime member of the Labor's Union Local 457 of Marion, Ohio and a member of the VFW Post 255 of Duncannon, PA.

Kendrick A. Collins, Sr. passed away at his residence Friday afternoon, April 23, 2010 at the age of 77.

He was born June 5, 1932 to the late Nelson and Mary (Parker) Collins in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On August 31, 1957 in Marion Kendrick married Genevieve Joy Middleton who survives in Marion.

Kendrick was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Whirlpool as an assembler. He was a member of the Masons, White Sulfur Lodge in Delaware, Ohio; and the Shriners in Columbus, Ohio.

Lawrence D. Davis age 66 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at his residence.

He was born July 13, 2010 in Paintsville, Ky. to the late Lawrence and Beulah (Meade) Davis.
Lawrence was retired from the Whirlpool Corp. for over 30 years in the repair bay.

He is survived by his ex wife, June Davis Takaki of Marion,OH., a son, Kevin D. Davis of Galion, OH., a daughter, Kristy Davis Shipley of Marion, OH., a brother, Doug McDaniel of Marion, OH., and two grandchildren, Audrey E. Davis and Parker C. Davis.

Elva Gilliam, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, April 24, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital at the age of 89.

She was born June 10, 1920 in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was also married in Pikeville to James E. Gilliam on August 29, 1941.

Elva was a member of Family of Love Old Regular Baptist Church.