Mary Ann Harris, 80, of Marion

Mary Ann Harris, age 80, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, May 16, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

On November 12, 1930, Mary Ann was born in Grand Prairie Township of Marion County, one of six children of the late Floyd and Mary Edythe (Gustin) Van Meter.

Annabell Fay Persinger, 76, of Marion

Annabell Fay Persinger age 76 of Marion passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas.

Born March 8, 1935, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Roy V. and Elva (Moore) Showalter.

Carl Leslie Delawder, Jr., 43, of Marion

Carl Leslie Delawder, Jr. passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his residence at the age of 43.

He was born July 5, 1967 in Ironton, Ohio to Carl Leslie and Nellie (McCormick) Delawder of Chandler, Arizona. He married Kendra Keller in Marion August 5, 2003.

Rodger L. Burden, 94, of Marion

Rodger L. Burden, age 94, of Marion, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the care of Community Health Care Center.

He was born July 30, 1916, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Harbor T. and Amelia (Ritter) Burden.

On August 24, 1940, he married Lois I. (Postle) who died July 28, 2009. 

Rodger retired from Schmidt Pattern Works as a pattern maker.  He was a member of St. Mary Church and former K of C member.  In the past several years he enjoyed woodworking, cooking and even bike ridding.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Mary Lou (Curtis) Price of Florida, Judith Anne (Everett) Crawford of California, a son Rodger (Marcia) Burden of Edison, Ohio, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

No calling hours will be observed.  A graveside service will be held Friday, May 20, 2011, at 11 am at Grand Prairie Cemetery with Father Michael Nimocks officiating. 

Memorial contributions can be made to Marion General Hospice or Marion Humane Society.

Arrangements are being handled through Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.

Virginia L. “Sue” Corbett, 70, of Richwood

Virginia L. “Sue” Corbett, age 70 of Richwood died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at her home.

She was born March 15, 1941 in McAndrews, Kentucky to the late Frederick and Lassie (Williamson) Ball. On April 17, 1959 she married Charles Corbett and he survives.

John “Roger” Curry, 66, of Prospect

John "Roger" Curry, age 66, of Prospect, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, at his residence.

He was born May 19, 1944, to the late John Calvin Curry and Ivadell Curry Davids in Delaware, Ohio.

James E. Arnett, 69, of Marion

James E. Arnett age 69 of Marion passed away Saturday May 14, 2011 at Community Health Care Center.

He was born May 23, 1941 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Claude and Roberta (Helton) Arnett.

Margaret J. “Margie” Heilman, 86, of Marion

Margaret J. “Margie” Heilman, age 86, of Marion, went to be with her husband and Lord early on Saturday morning, May 14, 2011, at the Marion General Hospital following complications from a recent surgery.

On July 28, 1924, Margie was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur James and Alma Edna (Packer) Combs.

Dorothy M. Benson, 85, of Marion

Dorothy M. Benson age 85 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 7:45 a.m. in the Marion Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Marion on August 6, 1925 to the late Homer L. and Gladice Leona (Kirby) Hale.

Margaret J. “Margie” Heilman, 86, of Marion

Margaret J. "Margie" Heilman, age 86, of Marion, died early Saturday morning, May 14, 2011, at the Marion General Hospital.

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