Darlene McCarty Darlene McCarty, age 54, of Marysville died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Darlene served as a nursing assistant for many years. She loved country music, especially Alan Jackson, Wynonna, and Faith Hill, and enjoyed crocheting. She possessed many nicknames, like "Dude", "Little Dog", "Little Frog", "Grandma Ducky", and "Turtle", and she always said "I don't care what you call me, just call me!" Her happiest moments came when surrounded by her family. She was born October 5, 1957, in Hazzard, Kentucky, to the late Sherman and Ethel Blair Combs. She was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Combs, a sister-in-law, Sheila Combs, 2 half-sisters, Nella Combs and Mallie Taylor, and a half-brother, Bobby Littleton. Survivors include her longtime companion, Tom Converse, Marysville; her children, Gina (Donnie) Martin, Marysville; and Brad Gibbs, Piqua; 2 grandchildren, Ryan McClure and Shelldon Schaeffer; her siblings, Arnold (Judy) Combs, Marysville; John D. (Frieda) Combs, Hazzard, KY; Lauana (Arlie) Sumner and Judy Combs, each of Delaware; and Luther Combs and Erlene (Roger) Gibson, each of Byhalia; Tom's parents, Jerry and Mona Converse, Marysville; Tom's siblings, William (Janet) Converse and Richard Converse, each of Marysville; and Rebecca (Tom) Short, New Vienna; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Reverend Jeremy Stout will conduct a funeral service on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at Mannasmith Funeral Home, Marysville, and burial will follow at York Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marysville Bible Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com Sherman was the s/o Elhannon Combs and Delila Jones. Have not found parents of Elhannon. Carter