Norman J. Johnson, 82 of Belle Center passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1936, to Thomas and Mildred (Orr) Johnson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He graduated in 1954 from Belle Center High School. He enlisted in the Army in January of 1955 and was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky and later Fort Belvoir, VA, where he received training for heavy equipment before being sent to Germany where he was a mechanic. SP3 Johnson returned […]
During new business an ordinance was brought up that allowed for $1,755 for new police equipment and $20,000 for City Hall labor relations as well as $7,000 for street maintenance of equipment. It was later stated that the City Hall labor relations had been resolved so the ordinance was amended allowing for an extra $5,000 to the new police equipment making the total $6,755 and $0 for the city hall labor relations. The ordinance then had the three reading rule […]
A celebration of life for Betty Marie Snider will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The Monroe Community Church, 6458 Co Rd. 29, West Liberty, OH 43357. A private burial will take place at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at The Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Hardin County to the […]
The Kenton Wildcats defeated the Van Wert Cougars 48-25 Friday night in Western Buckeye League football action at Eggerss Stadium. Kenton (5-2 overall, 5-1 WBL) built a 34-7 halftime lead but the Cougars (3-4, 2-4) clawed to within 34-19 before the Cats iced the game in the fourth quarter. Blaine Huston threw for 391 yards and 6 touchdowns. Jayden Cornell caught 4 of the touchdown passes and finished with 6 catches for 135 yards. Landon Rush also caught 6 balls […]
Ella Marie Osborn Seyfang, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born in Marion County at the home of her grandmother, Ella Latimer Carothers near LaRue. She was born to E. Clifford and Relva Latimer Osborn on November 13, 1933. On July 3, 1957 she and "The love of her life" Matthew George Henry Seyfang were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church, Dola. To this union, 2 sons; George Anthony "Tony" Seyfang of Bremerton, Washington, […]
Paul R. "Sam" Butcher, 88 of Kenton passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Kenton. Sam married Shirley Laubis on August 23, 1986 and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey (Kim) Butcher of Florida, step-son, Greg (Sue) Patton of Kenton, grandson, Dane Butcher, step-grandson, Ian Patton, 4 step granddaughters, Brittany, Shalie, McKenzie and Lainee, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by […]
RSVP to Melanie Kindell at 567-674-9540 for Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association. She needs reservations by Tuesday, Oct. 15, in order to provide enough food. $12 for the meal of chicken casserole, green bean almandine, orange jello salad, beverages, and angel food cake with strawberries.
Walter G. Spangler 69 of Kenton Services for Walter G. Spangler will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on October 5th, 2019 at Hardin Hills. He was born on October 22nd, 1949 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Morris and Agnes (Carol) Spangler. He married Celesta Guinn and she preceded him in death in February of 2007. Surviving are a daughter; Cristina (Aaron) Walters of […]
Haven James Lawrence, age 41 of Alger, passed away on Saturday, October 5th. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 11th at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada. Friends can visit from 2-8 PM on Thursday, and Friday before the service. Memorial can be made to Quest Federal Credit Union, 232 North Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810 for the benevolence of his girls.
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