Obituary for Darrell Gene Sullivan

Darrell Gene Sullivan, 78, of West Mansfield passed away peacefully in the care of his family and Hospice at the home of his son, Randy on July 13, 2021 following a five year battle with diabetes and kidney disease. He was born July 7, 1943 to the late Marguerite (Bowman) and Elmer Sullivan of Mt. Victory. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Gillen) Sullivan, children Randy (Barbara) Sullivan, West Mansfield, Thomas Sullivan, West Mansfield and Wendy Sullivan, Urbana, Ohio. Granddaughters Lindsey and Chelsea […]

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Community Pride Front and Center at Tonight’s Council Meeting

While no new ordinances were passed there was no shortage of discussion as Kenton City Council gathered for their thirteenth regular session Monday night. Most of that discussion revolved around ordinance no. 21-016 which would create numerous changes to current Kenton codified ordinances pertaining to safety, sanitation, and health. These changes haven't come without some concern, an active member of the community Rev. Dave Kiper voiced a few of his concerns to council. While much was discussed about potential problems […]

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Obituary for Shirley J. McClure

Shirley J. McClure, 82 of Belle Center passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on August 23, 1938 to the late Ralph and Cecile (Shaner) Shellenbarger. On February 15, 1958 she married Russell McClure and he survives along with a daughter, Sheila (Michael) Leis of Union, Ohio, two grandchildren; Kelsey (Zac) Middaugh of Anderson, IN, Courtney (Jacob) Farr of Worthington, Ohio and a brother, Art (Miriam) Shellenbarger of Huntsville, Ohio. Mrs. McClure was preceded in death by […]

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Obituary for James Russell Potts

On July 2, James passed away in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 20, 1951 to Hobert and Mary Miles Potts (Collins). He was raised in Lewisburg, Ohio, and graduated from Twin Valley North High School. Jim went on to Miami University, where he graduated with a B.S. in History. He worked as a teacher for the Miami Trace School system, a supervisor for the Southland Corporation, and finally as a Service and Support […]

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Obituary for Frank N. “Skip” Cook Jr

Frank N. “Skip” Cook, Jr, 86 of Kenton passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Kenton on June 30, 1935 to the late Frank and Ruth (Barrett) Cook, Sr. Skip married Elaine Sponsler on December 29, 2001 and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Shawn Cook of Cleveland, TN, grandchildren; Erin Cook, Ryan (Irene) Cook both of Kenton, Brittiney Cook of Elida, five great grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Duane “Butch” […]

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Obituary for Marilyn Casper

Marilyn Casper 91 of Dunkirk Funeral services for Marilyn Casper will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Steve Ramsey officiting. Burial will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Marilyn died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on August, 8,1929 to the late Henry Marquart and Effie (Wertenberger) Marquart. She married […]

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Obituary for Sabastian Roy Farthing

Sabastian Roy Farthing age 22 of Forest, died at Wyandot Memorial Hospital Saturday July 3, 2021 at 5:15am. He was born December 16, 1998 in Findlay, OH to Andrew Farthing and Melinda (Murray) Himes. Sabastian is survived by is father Andrew Farthing, mother Melinda Himes, step father Jesse Himes, siblings Alexis Farthing, Zach Himes, Corwin Barry, Aiden Barry, Jaylin Webster, Braxton Webster, grandparents Rosemary Farthing, Terri Fabo, Kevin & Sharon Thiel, Sandy Ward, Jerry & Nancy Himes, great grandmother Donna […]

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Obituary for John R. Albert

John R. Albert, age 91, passed away on April 6, 2021 at UNC Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1993, after 36 years with United Airlines, John and his wife moved from their home in California to a retirement community in Las Vegas. He enjoyed his community and served the United Airlines retiree's association as an officer. John was a loyal member of the American Legion (Post 8) for 51 years. Born on March 1, 1930 in Washington, D.C., John was […]

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Obituary for Randy Lynn Crates

Randy Lynn Crates 67 of Kenton A visitation for Randy Lynn Crates will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial at Wolfcreek Cemetery will be private. Randy died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born March 15,1954 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Henry L. Crates and Florence M. (Byal) Crates. He married Doris Rojas in 1980 and they […]

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