Josephine Thompson, 76, of Marion passed away at Marion General Hospital Wednesday, April 21, 2010.

She was born in Lawrence County, Alabama on May 28, 1933 to the late Jack and Willie Lucille (Smith) Robinson.

Josephine retired from the State of New York as a supervisor with the MRDD program. At the time of her passing she was the owner director of Thompsons Home Facility in Marion. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church.

George H. Fisher Sr., age 76 of Marengo died Friday, April 23, 2010 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 28, 1933 in Columbus to the late George H. and Imogene (Smith) Fisher.  A lifelong painter, he had been a resident of Marengo for the past 48 years.

An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. George collected post cards and old toy trucks. Kind hearted and generous, he was always helpful. Family was most important and he always had a grandchild underfoot.

Clara B. Sharp, 76, of Marion passed away Saturday morning, April 24, 2010 at Heartland of Marion.

She was born January 13, 1934 to the late Harley and Clara Anna (Penwell) Potts in Marion. Clara married Forrest Sharp, Jr. on October 28, 1951 in Marion. Forrest passed away in 1989.

Clara was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by 2 sons, David (Tammy) Sharp of Caledonia, and Daniel (Trudy) Sharp of Marion; her daughter, Barbara Shelton of Tennessee; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth M. Forbes age 93 of Marion, Ohio formerly of Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her residence.

Mary Claire Buyer. age 69, of LaRue, died Thursday April 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM at her residence.  She was born  November 1, 1940 in Reading, Ohio to the late John P. and Nellie (Burton) Daly.  On July 13, 1963 she married Paul Ervin Buyer and he survives.

Evelyn Mae (Dean) Fink, age 81, of Marion Pleasant Township, died on Monday April 19, 2010 in her home.

Bobby Dale Walters, age 74, anxiously went to be with his Lord on the Lord's day, April 17, 2010.