Betty R. Barton
MOUNT VERNON — Betty R. Barton, 80, of Washington Street, Mount Vernon, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Country Court Nursing Center.

She was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Burchinal, Iowa, to Royal and Christina (Jensen) McFarlin. Mrs. Barton worked as a secretary for the Presbyterian Church and for Moundbuilders. She was a member of the Mulberry Street United Methodist Church and served on the 4-H Holiday Gift Bazaar Committee.

She is survived by a daughter, Sondra (Roscoe) Davis of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Kevin (Lorraine) Davis of Mount Vernon and Lisa (Roger) Brown of Mount Vernon; two great-grandchildren, Cole Aaron Davis and Lucas Jarrod Brown; and a brother, Ralph (Barbara) McFarlin of Kaysville, Utah.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwaine E. Barton; a brother, Duane McFarlin; a sister, Phyllis Osbun; and an infant sister.

Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Keith Bohley will officiate. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 302 E. High St., Mount Vernon 43050. This obituary and guest registry may be viewed online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Margaret Daily
MOUNT VERNON — Margaret Daily, 83, of Sychar Road, Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.

Marcia E. Dunmire
HOWARD — Marcia Elizabeth (Brown) Dunmire, 48, of 10094 Millersburg Road, Howard, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus.

She was born July 20, 1956, in Dickson, Tenn., to Melvin and Christine (Gray) Brown. On March 17, 1979, she was married to Ralph Dunmire Jr. She was a member of the Millwood Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Ralph III and Bradley Dunmire; her parents, Melvin and Christine; four sisters, Judy Hughey and Marie Bagsby of Nashville, Tenn., Sheila Gross of Ashland City, Tenn., and Marilyn White of Dickson, Tenn.; nephews, Jeremy Lane, Jason Bagsby, Justin Gross and Jaden Clark; a niece, Tricia Clark; and her father- and mother-in-law, Ralph Sr. and JoAnn Dunmire of Nashville, Tenn.

The funeral will be Friday at 3 p.m. at the Woodlawn Funeral Home in Nashville, Tenn. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A service will also be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Millwood Church of Christ with Minister Gene Lilly officiating. Visitation on Sunday will be from 2:30 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Workman Cemetery at Danville. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty Harding
MOUNT VERNON — Betty Harding, 80, of West Chestnut Street, Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Knox Community Hospital. The services are under the care and direction of the Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Vernon.

Monty J. Elliott
KILLBUCK — Monty James Elliott, 50, of South Railroad Street, Killbuck, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

He was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Mount Vernon to James C. and Helen M. (Lesley) Elliott. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially coon hunting. He even trained dogs. He also enjoyed football, softball and working with his brothers in the oil fields out west.

He is survived by his father, James; two brothers, Max (Jenny) Elliott of Mount Vernon and Rex Elliott of Howard; his special friend, Nellie; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen; and his grandparents, Hollie and Mary Elliott.

There will be no calling hours. Private graveside service will be held in Workman Cemetery. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling the arrangements.

Danny L. Todd
HOWARD — Danny L. Todd, 55, of 1052 Apple Valley Drive, Howard, went home to be with the Lord, Nov. 1, 2004.

He was born July 16, 1949, in Canton to Everett and Helen Todd. He graduated from Canton Lincoln High School and Bowling Green State University. Dan owned a Medical Equipment Company for several years in Columbus, and recently developed a revolutionary universal attachment on walkers for handicap use. He loved to fish, golf and enjoyed watching his sons play sports.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jeanne (Fisher) Todd; two sons, Ryan P. (Teryn) Todd of California and Justin D. (special friend, Janelle Trott) Todd of Howard. Also surviving him are his mother, Helen Todd of Canton; four brothers, Wayne (Toni), Terry (Mik Yung), Steve (Marsha) and Greg; one sister, Gale (Denny) Trevillian; his mother-in-law, Norma Fisher of Howard; sisters-in-law, Amy (Jim Ed) Cobbs and Carrie (Joey Hinkle) Fisher of Columbus; eight nieces; six nephews; and his loyal canine companion, Bubba.

He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Todd; father-in-law, Dick Fisher; and brother-in-law, Rick Fisher.

Dan will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his quick wit, caring nature and zest for life.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Spirit and Truth Church, 3855 Wales Ave., Massillon, with Pastor Steve Todd officiating. A private graveside service in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens will be held at a later date. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spirit and Truth Ministries, 3855 Wales Ave., Massillon 44616. This obituary and guest registry may be viewed online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.