Jackie W. Grose
DANVILLE — Jackie William Grose, 70, a former Jefferson County resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Morning View Care Center.

He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Toronto, Ohio, to Walter and Orva (Collins) Grose. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and served in Korea. On March 23, 1965, he was married to Elizabeth A. Fursh, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a daughter, Tammy (Bill) Severns of Mount Vernon; two brothers, Charles Grose of Empire and Melvin Grose of Pomeroy; two sisters, Nona Slentz of Canton and Wanda Randolph of Pomeroy; four stepsons, Thomas, Steve and Albert Burkey of Toronto and Joe Burkey of Fort Myers, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. A graveside service, with military rites, will be Friday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. in Sugar Grove Cemetery. This obituary can be viewed online at fischerfuneralhome.com.

Harlin D. Hubbell
MOUNT VERNON — Harlin D. Hubbell, 79, of Mount Vernon died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at his residence.

Harlin was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Centerburg to Hugh D. and Cora B. (Harper) Hubbell and had spent his lifetime in Knox County. He was a graduate of Centerburg High School, and served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Harlin retired from United Telephone Co. in 1983 after 36 years of employment in various management positions. He was an active member of the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and was a member of the Knox County Historical Society.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth M. (Hulse) Hubbell, whom he married May 2, 1945; his daughter, Marilyn (Larry) Strong of Fredericktown; two sons, Roger (Sally) Hubbell of Centerburg and William Hubbell of Pataskala; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Anderson and Aleta Weekley; and four brothers, Clyde Hubbell, Ray Hubbell, Everett Hubbell and Merlin Hubbell.

Friends may call Thursday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. Dr. David Baker and the Rev. Dennis Turner officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council, will be in Bloomfield Cemetery in Morrow County.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Knox County, 302 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050; or can be made to the Living Memorial Fund at the Gay Street United Methodist Church. This obituary and online condolences are at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.