Jackie D. “Jack” Benton, age 70, of Dunkirk, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, Dublin. He was born on April 15, 1952, to Marie O. (Irwin) (Nichols) Wright. Jack was raised by his mother, Marie and father, Willie Nichols, they preceded him in death. Jack was previously married to Kathy Benton and Tammy Frey. Jack is survived by his three children: Jason (Tonya) Benton of Bellefontaine, […]
Alex Shull 30 of Urbana Funeral services for Alex Shull will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Ed Grable officiating. Burial will follow at Huntsville Cemetery. Family and friends may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Alex died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana. He was born on April 7, 1992 in Fallbrook, California to Craig (Karen) Clark of […]
Fredric A. Shellabarger, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on April 20, 1931, in West Alexandria, Ohio to the late Lowell and Jeannette (Ulrich)Shellabarger. On September 13, 1958, Fredric married Patricia A. Yoho, who preceded him in death on January 3, 2018. Fredric is survived by his two children: Douglas A. (Elizabeth) Shellabarger of Ada and Lisa Ann (Michael) […]
Ronald (Ron) Dauer 88, of Dunkirk passed away November 27, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born on May 16, 1934 to the late John (Ethel Garwood) Dauer. He graduated from Dola High School in 1952. He served in the Army from 1956-1958. Ron married his soulmate Frossie Mathias on September 3, 1971 she survives him. Ron is survived by his sons; Levi Wolfe of WY., Dale (Karen) Dauer of GA., Vince (Arah) Dauer of CO., daughters; Julie and […]
Forrest E. McCune, 95 of Kenton Forrest E. McCune passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022. He was born May 4, 1927 in Kenton to Foster and Hazel (Kanel) McCune. He married Patti A. Anderson on May 4, 1947, and she preceded him in death on August 26, 2014. They were married for 67 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his sister, Marie (Mil) Sullivan, and 3 brothers, Dale McCune, […]
Dortha Marie Hervey, age 94, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 11:15AM at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on April 30, 1928, in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Arlie and Cora (Webb) Piehl, Sr. On November 27, 1947, Dortha married Joseph “Joe” Hervey, who preceded her in death on October 6, 1998. Dortha is survived by her three children: Barbara (Phil) Potter of […]
Joktan Reu Downing, age 32, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. Joktan was born on April 10, 1990, in Kenton, Ohio to Robert E. Downing, Jr. and Betty (Slayton) Dunlap. His father, Robert survives in Kenton, and his mother and stepfather, Betty and Dean Dunlap survives in Lima. Also surviving are his seven siblings: Chad Downing, Ashley Gordon, Shannon Storer, Shon Slayton, Dawson […]
Jimmie Lee “Jim” Morehart, 89 of Jenera passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his residence. Jim was born in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio on June 2, 1933 to the late Ralph R. and Goldie Mae (Lewis) Morehart. On April 4, 1952, he married his High School sweetheart, Jean Brown and she survives. Mr. Morehart is also survived by his son, James Morehart of Van Buren and three daughters; Andrea (Dean) McCullough of Mt. Victory, Peggy Jo (John) Meents of […]
Pamela “Pam” Sue (Ankrom) McIver 57 Of Kenton Pam passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Hardin Memorial Hospital after a near yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Pam was born in Logan, OH on February 6, 1965 to Darlene (West) and Wilner Ankrom who survive in Kenton. She married Mark McIver on July 11, 2002 and he survives in Columbus. Also surviving is a sister; Penny Reynolds of Kenton, daughter; Jessica (Roberto) Delgado and two granddaughters; Mckinzy, Marrisa and Jasmin […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.