Jerry Thacker, 60 of Kenton A celebration of life for Jerry Thacker 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 Monday, March 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1958 in Marion to the late Jesse Thacker and Caroline (Smith) Hensel. Surviving are 3 daughters; Misty (Jim) Mathews of London, OH, Brooklyn Thacker of […]
Mary E. Richardson, 91 of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Kenton, OH Funeral services for Mary E. Richardson will be held at Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton on Friday, March 29, 2019 by Reverend Gregg King. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Viewing for friends and family begins at 10:00 a.m. with the memorial service following at 12:00 p.m. She died on March 23, 2019 in Raleigh, N.C. She was born on September 9, 1927 in Kenton, to Dewey […]
Daniel L. Wells, 62 of Kenton A Memorial Service for Daniel L. Wells will be held at 7:00PM Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at The St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bellefontaine with Father Shawn Landenwitch officiating. Burial will be at 11:00AM Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Grove Cemetery in the Committal Building with Father Jeff Tyger officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is handling the arrangements. He died on Monday, October 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on […]
David Lafferty, 74 of Kenton Funeral services for David Lafferty will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, March 28, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow in Hueston Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service on Thursday. He died on Monday, March 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1945 in Arlington to the late Robert and Ruth (Smith) Lafferty. On […]
John M. Thomas age 80, of Upper Sandusky, died Saturday March 23, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born February 22, 1939 to the late Alben and Emmalaura (Alexander) Thomas. He married Darlene Shambaugh on September 11, 1993 and she survives in Upper Sandusky. He is also survived by his children Kathleen Thomas, Upper Sandusky, Robert (Kaylee) Thomas, Upper Sandusky, John Jr. (Carol) Thomas, GA, Elizabeth Long, GA, his grandchildren David Thomas, Jennifer Long, Kayden Thomas, Kimberly […]
The Kenton City Council reminds citizens of the 2019 Spring Clean-Up and its guidelines. Kenton’s Spring Clean-Up will be held at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Times for the clean-up go as following. 1st Ward April 22nd 8:30am-6:00pm 2nd Ward April 23rd 8:30am-6:00pm 3rd Ward April 24th 8:30am-6:00pm 4th Ward April 25th 8:30am-6:00pm Accepted Items: Appliances Scrap Metal Car Batteries Wooden Furniture T.V’s Mattresses Box Springs Carpet Wood, Paneling and, Siding: These items must be […]
The Hardin County Beef Producers held their annual Beef Banquet at the Hardin County Fairgrounds this weekend. An evening that was filled with celebrations of this years Jr. Fair exhibitors and those who work hard to make the Beef industry better each and every year. Newly chosen representatives will lead the charge for Beef avocation as Jr. Fair exhibitors, as the 2019 Beef Ambassadors. This years Ambassadors are Kiley Bailey and Nicole Freshcorn. A few past […]
Kikuko “Boots” Hollan, 87 of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Funeral services for Kikuko "Boots" Hollan will be held at Hanson-Neely Funeral home in Alger on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11am. Friends may call Monday, March 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger and until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being handled by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger.
Maxine L. Wren, 92 of Kenton passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born in Hardin County on January 26, 1927 to the late Edward and Anna (Amweg) Laubis. Maxine married Charles Wren on January 31, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2014. Mrs. Wren is survived by her daughter, Judy (Paul) Iwerks of MN, son, Tom Wren of Kenton, nephew, Ray Robinson of Kenton, daughter-in-law, Tauna Wren of Reynoldsburg, five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren […]
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