A celebration of Life service for Lesa Helton will be held at a later date. She died at 9:01 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1966 in Napoleon to the late Burl Helton Sr. and Betty Lou (Legge) Helton of Kenton. Surviving are daughter, Samantha (Rob) Ratcliff of Dayton; son, Jeffrey Parkins of McGuffey; and grandchildren, Gabriella and Liam Ratcliff. She is also survived by sisters, June Helton of Kenton, Alena […]
Wendell N. Harris age 78, of Kenton, formerly of Fostoria, died in the emergency room at Hardin Memorial Hospital on Thurs. July 18, 2019. He was born on Feb. 9, 1941 in Lawrence Co. to the late Delbert and Alma Mae (Scott) Harris. He married Connie Young on April 6, 2015 and she survives in Kenton. He is survived by 4 sons Wendell Young, Toledo, Jason Young, Kenton, George Harris, Fostoria, and Wendell Harris, Fostoria, step children Terry Johnson, Becky […]
Today, WKTN got the chance to sit in on the Kenton Top 20's show choir camp. This camp has been going on all this week from 9-5, and they've been working on the choreography and performance for this seasons competitive show choir show. The Top 20 performers are working all day with choreographers Zack Triscari, JJ Jones and Tara Tober, with breaks for lunch around noon. Its been a very tough process, with show choir director Todd Dequino saying "This […]
A Celebration of Life for Amy Davie will be held at 1:00PM on September 1, 2019 at the Family Farm in West Mansfield. It was her wishes to be cremated. The Price - McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1962 in Kenton to Cedric Radcliffe and Mabel (Fout) Radcliffe who both survive in Mt. Victory. On November 20, 1992 she married […]
James stepped into glory early morning of July 17, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Services will be conducted by Rev. David Robertson and Rev. Dennis Burns on Saturday, July 20 at Faith Baptist Church, 402 E Forest Rd, Kenton, Ohio, at 11am, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at York Cemetery, York Center, Ohio with Military Graveside Rites by Amvets Post 1994. Visitation will also be held Friday evening July 19 at Price […]
Funeral Services for Estella Marie Powell will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow in McDonald Fairview Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00PM till 7:00PM Monday, July 15, 2019 at the funeral home. She died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview. She was born on February 22, 1930 in West Mansfield to the late Jay and Ida (Parr) Bell. […]
Douglas D. Sorgen, 60 of Belle Center passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Rita's Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1958 in Kenton to Charles "Ted" and Ruby (Rayl) Sorgen. On May 31, 1980 Doug married Nancy Kinsey and she survives. Doug is also survived by his mother, Ruby Sorgen of Belle Center, daughter, Clarissa (Thomas) Coker of FL, sister, Jessica (Harvey) Osborn of LaRue, three grandchildren; Ava, Elise and Tommy and numerous nieces and nephews. […]
Last night's meeting began on the topic of parking of motor vehicles and motor-craft. Kenton Police Department Chief, Dennis Musser, introduced Lima’s Code of Ordinances as it relates to parking vehicles in yards and his interest to explore similar options for Kenton. According to Musser, the City has a problem with nuisance vehicles, majority of which are broken down in residents yards around Kenton. In Lima, vehicles are towed after a certain amount of time if vehicles are not moved […]
James "Jim" Edward Furr Jr. 61 of Kenton Funeral Services for James "Jim" Edward Furr Jr will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 8, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home. He died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born on […]
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