Betty J. Keller, 90, of Marion

Betty J. Keller age 90 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday March 21, 2011 at the Partners of Marion.

She was born August 15, 1920 in Hardin County to the late Carey W. and Iola M. (Predmore) Kahley.

Ethyl Miller, 100

Ethyl Miller’s secret to living 100 years was to “enjoy life”.  On Friday, March 18, 2011 at Woodside Village Care Center her 100 year love affair with life came to an end.

Ethyl was born on December 7, 1910 in Lodi, Ohio the daughter and only child of the late Walter Jay and Permelia E. (Rogers) Sheldon.

Barbara Ellen Wolfe, 76, formerly of Marion

Barbara Ellen Wolfe, age 76, of Delaware and formerly of Marion, died late Sunday evening, March 20, 2011, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.

Russell H. “Squirrelly” Cowgill, 94, of Richwood

Russell H. “Squirrelly” Cowgill, age 94 of Richwood, died Sunday morning, March 20, 2011 at Marion Manor.

He was born October 23, 1916 in Jackson Township to the late Reuben Tyler and Callie Sipe (Miley) Cowgill.

Carl E. Chapman, 89, of Mount Gilead

Carl E. Chapman, age 89, of Mount Gilead died unexpectedly Monday morning, March 21, 2011 at his home; the day after a wonderful time spent with family for “Thanksgiving in March”.

He was born on February 10, 1922 in Essex, Ohio the son of the late Blanchard L. and Martha J. (Chaney) Chapman.

Ronda Lou Turner, 66, of LaRue

Ronda Lou Turner, age 66, of LaRue, died Sunday March 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM at Marion General Hospital.

She was born August 26, 1944 in Grafton, West Virginia to the late Harry Denton and Oliva Minerva (Sapp) Harold.  On May 1, 1971 she married Delbert Mark Turner and he survives.

Linda K. McCurdy Fletcher, 69, of Marion

After a courageous fight with cancer, Linda K. McCurdy Fletcher, age 69, died in Marion on March 18, 2011 with her family by her side.

Linda was born and raised in Marion and attended Harding High School and then Ohio University.

Charlotte A. (McGowan) Arndt, 75, of Marion

Charlotte A. (McGowan) Arndt age 75 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Her residence.

She was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Charles A. and Ruth (Wheary) McGowan.

Minnie “Mae” Cranston, 85, of Marion

Minnie "Mae" Cranston, age 85, of Marion, passed away Friday morning, March 18, 2011, at her home following an extended illness. She was surrounded by family.

Mae was a Marion native, born June 5, 1925, to the late Everett and Effie (McKnight) Morris.

James Richard Ferrell II, 39, of Marion

James Richard Ferrell II, 39, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

He was born September 16, 1971 in New Philedelphia, OH to Dick and Connie (Lindimore) Ferrell. He married Kim McRobie August 19, 1995.