Rebecca A. Frederick, age 74, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at The Laurels of West Columbus. She was born on January 21, 1948, in Ohio to the late Robert and Mary (Spar) Frederick. Rebecca is survived by her two brothers: Randy Frederick of Dayton and Douglas (Susan) Frederick of Forest. Rebecca was a member of the Dola Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Hardin Northern High School […]
Pauline Shadley, age 97, of Ada, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on March 8, 1925, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late James Delmar and Lucille Elizabeth (Neubert) Shadley. Pauline retired from the Perry School District after working for thirty years as an elementary teacher. She was a member of […]
Deborah L. Gilley, age 65, of Findlay and formerly of Kenton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay. She was born to parents, Jesse C. and Phyllis J. (Ford) Gilley Sr. on May 15, 1957 in Kenton, Ohio. Debi was a graduate of Kenton Sr. High School, Class of 1975. She was an enthusiastic birdwatcher, loved her cooking shows, and always kept up with local happenings with her ear on the scanner. Debi was […]
Jimmie Ray Bolen, age 89, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born on February 22, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Kelly and Eliza (Coburn) Bolen. On December 15, 1954, Jimmie married Marguerite Conley, she preceded him in death on February 7, 2022. Also surviving are his two daughters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway; three […]
Caroline "Joyce" Stevens of Kenton Caroline “Joyce” Stevens, 76 years of age, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday,December 5, 2022.She was born on June 8, 1946 in Kenton, to the late Wilbert Schmidt and Thelma (Switzer) Schmidt. Joyce married her soulmate, Richard Stevens on December 5, 1975 and he survives in Kenton.Joyce is also survived by her siblings; Patricia Schmidt and Dean Schmidt. Children; Trenna (Tracy) Cupps, Shannon (Jeff) Spence, Floyd Stevens, and W.R. Andrew (Lauren) Stevens. Grandchildren; Tessa (Tony)Benedetti, […]
Funeral services for Lewis L. Hanna of Kenton will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Following the visitation there will be an Elks Lodge of sorrow. Lewis died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at his residence. He was […]
Elmer James Roberts Jr passed away peacefully in his sleep on 12/02/2022. He was born02/03/1943 in Bellefontaine Ohio to Elmer James Roberts Sr and Lura Maxine Roberts. . In 1961 he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964. He married Naomi Jane Robinson on 04/15/1964 and she survives him in Ridgeway Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Randy Roberts, and grandson Adam Kindell and great grandson Keegan Kindell. He is survived […]
Tom W. Parker, Sr., age 93, of Alger, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on August 29, 1929, in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Dave and Grace (Hicks) Parker. On September 23, 1949, Tom married Loraine Perkins, she preceded him in death on July 10, 2009. Tom retired in 1988 after working for thirty-two years for Ford Motor Company of Lima. He was a member […]
Millie Ann Joseph, age 48, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1974, to Corbet “Bill” Joseph and Pauline (Howard) Joseph. Her father Bill preceded her in death, and her mother and stepfather, Pauline and Jim Seitz survive in Kenton. Millie is also survived by her two daughters: Stacie (Douglas Bolling) Brown, and Haley Brown both of Kenton; six grandchildren; […]
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