Robert J. "Bob" Roby Sr. 72 of Kenton past away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Bob was born on December 14, 1948 in Kenton to the late Woodrow Wilson and Evelyn (Young) Roby. He graduated for Kenton High School in 1967. He married Mary Smith on July 24, 1989 and she survives. Bob is also survived by four children, Robert J. Roby Jr. of Toledo, Melissa Roby of Minnesota, Marti Roby and Mindy Roby both of Wyoming. He is also […]
Thornton Edward "Eddie" Cooper, 67 of Kenton passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 22, 1953 in Kenton to Thornton E. and Marilyn (Hatch) Cooper. Eddie is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Starling) Cole of Kenton, longtime friend and mother to his children, Bonnie Newland of Kenton, son, Shawn Newland also of Kenton, 4 sisters; Deborah Cooper, Marina (Chad) Miller, Regina (Eric Marvin) Cooper, Tara (Rick) Sheldon all of Kenton, step-brothers and […]
Betty Eloise Creviston 98 of Byhalia Funeral services for Betty Eloise Creviston will be private. Burial will take place in Byhalia Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with arrangements. She died onTuesday, January 19, 2021 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born on October 7, 1922 in rural Ridgeway to the late Ralph and Ruth (Wallace) Skidmore. On May 22, 1941 she married Alvin Creviston and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1992. […]
Carol Ann Wynegar, 64 of Kenton passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Bellefontaine on June 7, 1956 to Leo and Virginia (Durflinger) Blair. Carol married Jack Wynegar on October 25, 1975 and she survives along with two daughters; Jackie Wynegar and Melissa Johnson both of Kenton. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Eric Wynegar, Brittany Blair, Brianna Faulkner, David Kritzler and five great grandchildren. Carol enjoyed gardening and spending time with […]
Lee Edward Ellcessor age 88 of Forest, died at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Jan. 16, 2021.He was born June 4, 1932 in Lawrence Co., OH to the late Edward and Inez (Danford) Ellcessor. Lee married Mary Lou Smithson. Lee loved with all he had his daughters Lee Ellen (Brent) Spain, Forest and Lori Kolhoff, Mt. Blanchard, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sisters Pat Farmer, Brenda (Stan) Howell, Linda Ellcessor, brothers Lindsey Ellcessor and Louis Ellcessor. He is preceded […]
Everett “Obie” Oyama Obenour age 85 of McComb, died on Sunday January 17, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Dola, to Oyama Herbert Irvin and Viola (McCleary) Obenour. He married May Kay and adopted her two sons. Surviving are his children Rob Obenour of Van Buren, Jim (Vicki) Obenour of Queen Creek, AZ, Kristi of North Carolina, Chad (Heidi) Obenour of Wharton, 11 grandchildren Austin, Corey, Kaylee, Jordan, Kayma, Kayler, […]
Warren Dale “Zeke” Zimmerman age 81 of Forest, died at his residence Tue. Jan. 19, 2021. He was born on Dec. 25, 1939 to the late Don and Jennie (Clinger) Zimmerman. He married Billie Jo Slone on Apr. 3, 1965 and she survives in Forest. Also surviving is a son Don Zimmerman, Forest, daughters Julie (Gale Musselman) Zimmerman, MI, Cathy (Todd) Jones, Findlay, grandchildren Derek Zimmerman, Morgan and Nathan Fissell, step grandchildren Logan and Conner, a step great granddaughter Reese […]
Hardin Northern High School's FFA chapter will host a blood drive Wednesday, February 17. Donations will take place at the Ag Building from eight a.m. until two p.m. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (419) 759-2331 extension 1604 or emailing emily.overs@hardinnorthern.org.
$25,000 from Campbell Soup Company brings the City of Findlay closer to the million dollars needed to build its planned Simulated Tactical Response and Incident Command Training Center. Denise Grant at the Courier reports the current funding for the center stands at $650,000, $250,000 of which having been allocated from Findlay City Council and the rest coming from area businesses, fire departments, and nonprofit organizations. In a press release, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn thanked Campbell for their donation, stating the […]
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