Retired Columbus police officer Ronald D. Wallace loved life until the end. Ron passed out of this life peacefully at his home on Friday, March 18 at the age of 89 after a brief battle with cancer. Ron served as a Columbus police officer for 29 years, retiring to enjoy a life of fishing, grandkids, and time with his loving wife Rosemary. They enjoyed time between Florida and Ohio for many years, travelling between their home on the lake and […]
Julia Hatcher of Lakeview, Ohio, 72 passed away March 20, 2022. Julia was born on March 27, 1949 to the late Burns and Yvonne (Gross) Wright. She married Richard Hatcher on December 3, 1966 he precedes her in death on November 4, 2004. She leaves behind son; Terry Hatcher of Toledo, OH., brother; Hebert (Pam) Wright of Dunkirk, OH., Aaron (Melanie) Wright of Bellefontaine, OH., sister; Jennie Gross of Wapakoneta, OH., Ellarie (Dean) Miranda of Bellefontaine, OH., Naomi (Pete) Atraskiewicz […]
Wilma Joan Albert 93 of Kenton Funeral services for Wilma Joan Albert will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Wilma died on March 20, 2022 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 18,1928 in Dunkirk […]
C. Joe Fox of Upper Sandusky died Sat. Mar. 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born Jan. 28, 1942 in Toledo to the late Jerome Joseph & Rachel Ruth (Young) Fox. Mr. Fox married Thelma (Taylor) Fox on Jan. 16, 1965 and she survives in Upper Sandusky. Joe is also survived by his children Joseph Fox, Sycamore, Steven (Ticia) Fox, Upper Sandusky, Misty (Mark) Droll, Upper Sandusky, 5 grandchildren Garrett Fox, Dalton Fox, Riley Fox, Allie Fox, Hannah Droll, […]
Dr. Robert “Bob” Lewis Heacock, 70, of Findlay, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on March 18th, 2022. Bob was born October 12, 1951 in Findlay, Ohio to Ralph Waldo and Norma Mae (Gatchell) Heacock. He grew up in Dunkirk, Ohio with his siblings Diane (Max) Mayberry, Duane (Brenda) Heacock, and Rick (Robin) Heacock. Bob was an incredibly hard worker. He started a paper route at the age of 10, worked on local farms, and worked at a Lima tire […]
Norma Jean Keen of Kenton, Ohio, 84 passed away March 16, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Norma was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Ellsworth and Flossie Mae (Wisecup) Nichols. She married Leo Keen on April 19, 1974, he proceeds her in death on November 2, 2001. She leaves behind son; Ricky Lee (Linda) Keen of Uniontown, OH., daughter; Cheryl Lynn (Larry) Baughman of Kenton, brother; Frank (Linda) Nichols of Kenton, sister Betty (Bill) Brown of Kenton, […]
Donald Gene Broyles 78 Of Kenton Donald Gene Broyles, age 78, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home. Gene was born in Sparta, TN on March 30, 1943 to the late Robert and Elise (Bennet) Broyles. Gene and Judy were married on Dec. 26, 1971 and had celebrated 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Judy (Temple) Broyles. Gene is also survived by his brother; Dale Broyles and sister-in-law; Carolyn Broyles of Newark, Ohio and sister-in-law; […]
Kenton City Council met for their 5th regular session Monday evening. During the proceedings resolution no. 22-004 was passed. This resolution allows the city of Kenton to enter an agreement with Ohio Rural Community Assistance Program to complete an environmental study in order to apply for USDA funding for Phase 2 of the downtown project. Earlier in the meeting, Fire Chief, Bruce Donnelly would announce plans to add 4 to 5 additional tornado sirens in order to better equip the […]
Edward Wilson, Jr. of Kenton passed away March 9, 2022. Ed was born December 10, 1968. He was raised by Claire and Sarah Williams. He is survived by his son; Scott (Nichole) Wilson, daughter; Kaytlyn Wilson, and step-brother Fred Williams, six grandchildren, one great grandchild and his very close friend Heather Mullins. Ed loved to hunt, fish, playing poker and was a big Ohio State fan. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life […]
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