Kenton City Law Director Calls For Increased Wages For Council Members and Mayor

Kenton City Council met Monday evening with all members present with the exception of councilman Dave Beazley who is out after the passing of his father. A number of council members expressed their condolences to the Beazley family and we would like to do the same. All three items of old business, ordinances pertaining to stormwater sewer maintenance and the expenses and rates thereof, were passed with resolution No. 21-0001 establishing an enterprise fund for collection of revenue and disbursement […]

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Obituary for Keith L. Sorrell

Keith L. Sorrell, 66 of Lakeview passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born in Chateaugay, NY on September 13, 1954. Keith married Mary Bashaw on June 30, 1973 and she survives along with three sons; Keith (Chasity) Sorrell, Kent (Jacinda) Sorrell and Kirk Sorrell all of Kenton. Mr. Sorrell is also survived by his grandchildren; Gage Sorrell, Kain Sorrell, brother, Randy Sorrell Plattsburg, NY, sisters; Terri Sorrell of Burke, NY and Kelli Bidwell of Marysville, OH. He […]

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Obituary for Anna Belle Horne

Anna Belle Horne 81 of Northwood, OH Funeral services for Anna Belle Horne will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview-McDonald Cemetery outside of Kenton. Friends and Family may visit 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Masks will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be followed at all services. Anna died on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the […]

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Obituary for Milton Akins Beazley

Beazley, Milton Akins 82 Of Kenton Funeral services for Milton Akins Beazley will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at The First Baptist Church of Kenton with Pastor BJ Thomsen officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Masks will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be followed at all services. Milt was called […]

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Obituary for Mary Jo “Jodi” Overs

Mary Jo “Jodi” Overs, 77, of Roundhead, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021 at her home. Jodi was born on September 29, 1943 in Lima, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Vondale Sneary White. She married Roger Overs on June 4, 1960 at Indian Lake Community Church in Russells Point, OH and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2018. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly, and sister, Rose Overs. She […]

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Obituary for Janet L. Roby

Janet L. Roby 74 of Mt. Victory A celebration of life for Janet L. Roby will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with arrangements. Janet died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Marion General Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1947 in Kenton to the late James and W. Jane (Roberts) Roby. She married William Detwiler and they later divorced. Surviving are 2 daughters; Donna Radcliffe of […]

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Obituary for Ruth E. Shirk

Ruth E. Shirk age 98 of Forest, died at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton on Apr. 6, 2021. She was born Mar. 24, 1923 in Forest to the late Harry and Lulu (Inman) Peart. She married Don Shirk on Sept 7, 1943, he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2007. Mrs. Shirk is survived by a son Dean (Betty) Shirk, Forest, grandchildren Donnie Shirk, Upper Sandusky and Jackie Wilson, Forest, and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death […]

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Obituary for Earl Rice

Earl Rice 70 of Dunkirk Funeral services for Earl Rice will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Salem West Minster Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. following visitation. Masks will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be […]

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Obituary for Mary Ella Gregory

Mary Ella Gregory age 90 of Upper Sandusky died at her residence on Apr. 5, 2021. She was born Mar. 1, 1931 in Wyandot Co. to the late Russell and Wilma (Wentz) Williams. She married Lester A. Gregory, they were divorced and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Judy Hartman, Nevada, a son Willam A. Gregory, Upper Sandusky, a daughter-in-law Beth Gregory, Upper Sandusky, granddaughters Kelsey, Amy, Linda and a grandson Cory. 4 great grandchildren […]

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