Rex L. Gallant, 66 of Forest passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on March 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Glenna P (Rodabaugh) Gallant. Rex married Cheryl Kay Whitman on November 6, 1976, and she survives along with two daughters; Jennifer K. (Eric) Nelson of Gahanna and Rita R. (Brandon) King of McComb. He is also survived by a brother, Richard A. (Barbara) Gallant of Charlevoix, MI, sisters; Janet A. (Leonard) Wilson, […]
Charles "Buster" Cozad 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Charles "Buster" Cozad will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Buster passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence in Kenton. He was born in Kenton to the late Franklin and Mary Arleen (Newman) Cozad. He married Jean Jones, but […]
Martha M. Reed age 87 of Ada died at Vancrest of Ada on Jan. 12, 2025. She was born Oct. 5, 1937 to the late Samuel and Gladys (Coppler) Walter. She married Don F. Reed on July 28, 1957, he preceded her in death on July 20, 1998. Surviving are her daughter Catherine Scharf, Kenton, and son Kenneth Reed, Lima, grandchildren Adam & Alan Scharf, Scott & Alex Reed, great grandchildren Addelynn Scharf, Raelyn Reed, Lucas Reed & Cole Reed. […]
John "Jack" "Pete" F. Gunn 86 of Kenton Funeral services for John "Jack" "Pete" F. Gunn will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial with military rites will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. John passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton with his wife, Nancy by his side. He was born on October 13, […]
Betty Jo (Treen) Holland 68 of Marion There will be no services for Betty Jo (Treen) Holland. It was her wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Betty passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the JAG Healthcare Facility in Marion. She was born on June 9, 1956, in Jesup, Georgia to the late Florence (Reaves) and Azor Treen Jr. She married Dennis Jacques, and they later divorced. She then married Frank Holland, […]
Richard Eugene Clark 71 of Kenton A celebration of life for Richard Eugene Clark will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at The Kenton Eagles. Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Richard passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence in Kenton. He was born on January 17, 1953, in Marion to the late James Clark and Joann Augenstein. Surviving are a son, James […]
Gary L. Shirk, born on August 8, 1941, in Kenton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Cannode) Shirk. On March 16, 1962, Gary married Kathalene “Cappy” (Puckett) Shirk, who preceded him in death on November 16, 2011. They were married for 49 wonderful years. Gary is survived by his three devoted daughters: Sherry (Ron) Fickert of Houston, OH; Tammy (Herb) Hooker of Hooksett, […]
Cora Lea Gunther, age 79, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Blanchard Place in Kenton. She was born on November 1, 1945 in Hardin County, Ohio to Pete and Fana (Conley) Inmon who preceded her in death. On September 21, 1963 she married William Edward Gunther and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2019. Cora retired […]
Janet P. Kearns, age 87, of McGuffey, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1937 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Okey and Cloie (Jordan) Risner. On December 27, 1958 Janet married John K. Kearns and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2021. Janet is survived by […]
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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.
