David E. Vick age 71, of Upper Sandusky, died on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Fairhaven Community after a battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. “Eyes on path,” was the advice David Earl Vick offered to each of his five grandkids, as they learned the fine art of walking, then running, and eventually going off on their adventures. Born 71 years ago to Robert and Nellie Leah Vick, Dave had an older brother, Jerry, all of which he outlived. Married […]
Blake E. Shaw, 50 of Kenton Graveside services for Blake E. Shaw will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Roundhead Cemetery with Elder Jeremy Stidham officiating. He died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1968 in Kenton to William "Bill" and Carolyn (England) Shaw who survive in Kenton. Also surviving are a daughter; Oksana Shaw of Dola, a son; Matthew Shaw of Bowling Green and a Grandson; […]
The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 9th annual banquet over the weekend at USV schools. The mission of the Hardin County Sports hall of fame is to honor a proud legacy of athletic excellence, continuing that mission with the inclusion of six new inductees along with another team award. The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame has honored more than 50 members in its nine years existence. The 2019 Inductees were former Hardin Northern Head […]
Funeral Services for Jerald Harding will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 17th 2019 the Faith Baptist Church in Kenton. Friends and family may call from 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday May 16th, 2019 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. He died on May 14th, 2019 at his residence in Marion. Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.
The Kenton City Council heard updates from the United States Census Bureau on their 2020 efforts. According to Cheryl Kellogg, the Census Bureau is gearing up for the upcoming census with their mission of educating and completion of the survey. Hopes are up for a high percentage completion rate with the inclusion of the first ever online census ballot being offered. With this addition, citizens will have a more available resource for completion, however, traditional ballot options will still […]
Funeral Services for Dorothy Jeane Heffelfinger, age 94 of Kenton, will be held at 12:00pm noon, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 1 hour prior to the funeral. She died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Taylor Place in Findlay. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Lakeview to the late Paul R. and Yuma Castor. On May 15, 1948 she married […]
Helen L. Laubis, 91 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1928 in Hardin County to the late Ira and Mabel Shick. Helen married Richard Laubis on February 11, 1951 and he survives along with three children: LouAnn Laubis of Kenton, Barbara Langle of Granger, IN and Michael Laubis of Kenton. She is also survived by her brother, Robert "Bob" Shick of Mt. Ida, AR, sister, Betty Moorhead of Findlay, eight grandchildren […]
Alice M. Beaman, 71 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born in Lima on December 8, 1947 to the late Willard and Mattie VanAtta. Alice married William Beaman on January 20, 1974 and he survives along with five daughters: Wendy Rayburn of Buffalo, WV, Amy Lawson of Lakeview, Sherry Cantrell of Bellefontaine, Marcy Martindale of Ada, and Emily Beaman of Kenton. Mrs. Beaman is also survived by two sisters: Deryl Fleming of Ada, and […]
Ronald C. Jordan, age 72, of Belle Center passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home.
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