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DESTIN, Fla. – The decision to implement a playoff in college football, which is inching closer to reality, might ultimately be viewed as the easy portion of what could become a difficult logistical tug-of-war between college football factions.

Raymond Keith passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 18, 2009, at the age of 82. He was born in Novice, TX and spent most of his adult life in Morgan Hill before moving to Hollister six years ago to be closer to his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jacquelyn Juanita Keith; sons, Lloyd (Judy), Michael (Rochi), Gary, Jeffery; daughter, Debra Zearbaugh (Michael), 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Keith was proud to have worked for the Morgan Hill Unified School District for 25 years. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. at Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill, CA.

Joseph H. Twitchell of Livingston, CA, formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, after a short illness.

Virginia passed away at Valley House Rehabilitation Facility in Santa Clara at the age of 91. Virginia, a long time resident of Morgan Hill, was born in Tontitown, AR. The daughter of Edward and Rosa Pellin of Gilroy, she was married to Rino Marino Tonus. Together they proudly owned and operated The Villa Restaurant in Morgan Hill for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her brothers Albert, Richard, and Marion. She is survived by her son Robert Michael Tonus, sisters Florence Rosso of Penn Valley, CA and Sister Mary Eugenia Pellin of Barling, AR, sister-in-law Evelyn Pellin of Hollister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. and to a celebration of her life starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill. Private interment will follow.

"In Loving Memory" of our father. Elmer G. Palmer will be sadly missed by his family and long-time friends.