Funeral Services for Robert A. Hord will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor David Robertson and Pastor Dennis Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery with Military rites by Amvets Post 1994. Friends and family may visit from 4:00PM till 7:00PM on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the funeral home. He died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May […]
Leonard B. “L.B.” Adkins age 84 of Upper Sandusky died on Monday May 20, 2019 at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 30, 1934 in Renick, West Virginia to Leonard & Louella Adkins. L.B. married Ileene Van Horn on November 29, 1957 in Angola, IN and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2011. Surviving is a step daughter Wilma Billock of Carey, step son Ray Barney of Carey, five grandchildren Paula Billock, […]
Joyce E. Albert age 86 formerly of Marseilles, Forest, and Carey died Mon. May 20, 2019 at Fairhaven Health Care Community. She was born Apr. 29, 1933 in Upper Sandusky to the late Zen & Alice Needles. She married William A. Albert on Mar. 12, 1953 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Albert is survived by 2 sons David Albert, Forest, Mark Albert, Upper Sandusky, 4 grandchildren Corey Albert, Brittany Wesley, Ashley Scott, Samuel Albert, 11 great grandchildren, and […]
A Celebration of life service for John W. Anderson will be held at a later date. It was his wishes to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to the late Donald J and Ida Agnus (Beck) Anderson. on July 24, 1970 he married Rosalind "Roz" Baker who survives in Kenton. Also surviving […]
Ruth Shaw age 81 of Forest, died on Sunday May 19, 2019 at her residence under Bridge Hospice. She was born May 20, 1937 in Dola to Wilford and Martha Elwood. She married Arden Shaw and he survives in Forest. Ruth is survived by a daughter Andrea Lutz, their children Cory Shaw, Cyle Lutz, Joshua Lutz, and Great grandchild Zephan Lutz, daughter Jan Gill, their children Andrew Gill, Elaina Gill, son Dave Lehman, their children Carl & Stacy Mullins, Steven […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education met last night, for their final meeting before ending the school year. On the agenda was the celebration of four Kenton City Schools staff who are retiring, they are Kathy Abbott, Lori Paul, Tom Taylor, and Deb Purcell. Superintendent, Jennifer Penczarski, thanked them for their years of service to the district. Deb Purcell, who teaches Allied Health and Nursing said, “Thank you to everyone in Hardin County and Kenton City Schools for […]
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 […]
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