FREDERICKTOWN -- Ruth A. (Gibson) Cordle went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Ruth passed on shortly after midnight on her 85th birthday, following a presentation of cake and candle and the singing of "Happy Birthday"by her children.

MOUNT VERNON -- Morris W. Dickey of Mount Vernon died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at his residence.

UTICA -- A private graveside service for Hubert A. "Rusty"Roush, 68, of Utica will be held today at South Lawn Cemetery with Bruce Hissong officiating.

CRESCENT CITY, Fla. -- Janice Marie Wires, 41, of Crescent City, Fla., formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away suddenly Feb. 4, 2008.