Luda Mae Stephens, age 88, of Mount Gilead died Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 at the Morrow County Hospital Extended Facility.

She was born on March 29, 1922 in Blaine, Kentucky the daughter of the late Merdith and Emma (Morrison) Edwards.

Richard D. "Dick" Sharp, age 75, of the Meeker area, died Friday evening at the Ohio State Medical Center.

Lela F. Williams age 70 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her residence.

She was born December 2, 1936 in Kehoe, Ky., to the late Carlisle and Eunice (Cooper) Rife.

Lana S. Ryan, 64, of Howard and formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Lana was born in Marion, on June 4, 1946 to Ralph G. and Margaret (Kennedy) Chamberlain.

Richard Floyd Fitch, age 78 of Richwood, died Thursday afternoon June 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 24, 1931 in New Boston to the late Joseph Franklin and Jessie (Rife) Fitch.

Vickie Lynn Kennedy, 60, of Marion, went to be with the Lord June 20, 2010. She was born January 15, 1950 in Dover, Ohio.

Vickie was a member of the First Central Christian Community Church, and sang in the choir. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going to church, reading her Bible, walking her dog, Milo, and playing darts.

Richard Dale Jordan, age 91, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Wednesday June 23, 2010 at The Partners of Marion.

He was born December 3, 1918 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Grover and Marguirite (Temple) Jordan.

Richard lived with and was raised by his grandparents, Joe and Clydie Temple for 18 years.

James E. Pendleton, age 74 of LaRue, died early Monday morning, June 21, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 8, 1936 in Marion to the late Perd and Edna (Jameson) Pendleton.

On August 30, 1971 he married the former Mary Walker in LaRue and she survives.

Rev. John A. McDonald, age 62, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 20, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.

On September 6, 1947, John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Rev. Rubert “Robert” and Willa “Willy” (Steele) McDonald.

Brenda Sue Marks, 62, of Marion, died peacefully in the care of her family and Hospice on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at her home in Marion.

Brenda was born on February 9, 1948 to the late Mark and Wilda I. (Saunders) Aldridge in Ironton, Ohio.