Seth Rigdon passed away unexpectedly on October , 2026. A lifelong resident of Kenton, Seth was born on March 13, 1994, at Hardin Memorial Hospital to Dave Rigdon and the late Carrie Manns. Seth was known for his endless love for others and his ability to see the good in everyone. Family and friends meant everything to him, and he was always proud to share stories and memories of those he loved. No matter how busy life became, Seth always […]
Barry R. BeaversJanuary 29, 1966 - October 30, 2026 Barry R. Beavers, age 60, of Forest, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1966, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Lawrence D. and Martha D. (Casteel) Beavers.Barry married Jill R. Ellcessor on October 22, 1988, and they shared 35 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on May 2, 2024.Barry is survived by his son, […]
William “Bill” Shope, 67, of Kenton, passed away October 20, 2026.Graveside services will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at Grove Cemetery in Kenton, Ohio.Schindewolf Stout Crates Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Shope family.
Joshua "Josh" Lyle Clem 47of Mt. Victory Updated: 11/04/2026 at 11:50 am Funeral services for Joshua "Josh" Lyle Clem will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory with Pastor Terry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Hale Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the funeral home. Joshua "Josh" Lyle Clem passed away on October 31, 2026, at […]
Mark P. Sherman (Age 70)Of Kenton Mark P. Sherman passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on August 5, 1956, in Kenton to the late Lester and Marianna (Scharf) Sherman. On July 27, 1980, he married Mary Ann Scott, and they later divorced.He is survived by his son, Mark (Michele) Sherman Jr. of Kenton; three grandchildren, Olivia Alise Sherman, Ella Marie Sherman, and Alaina Grace Sherman; his siblings, Patricia (Richard) […]
Marsha (Poe) Phillips 79of Kenton Marsha (Poe) Phillips passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. She was born on December 23, 1946, in Kenton to the late Edward and Susie (Allen) Poe. On June 9, 1988, she married Randy R. Phillips and he preceded her in death on November 19, 2024. Surviving are a daughter, Ashley Phillips of Kenton, granddaughter, Peyton Bailey, several siblings, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a […]
Updated: 10/30/2026 at 12:55 pm Ralph Ronald (Ron) Kratzenberg, 86, of Huntsville passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Indian Lake Community Church Lighthouse in Russells Point from 1-4pm. Pastors Jim Ellington and Karen Blackburn will officiate a memorial service in the sanctuary at ILCC at 4pm. The family of Ron has asked that everyone attending services to please dress casually, wearing Lakers, Ohio State or your favorite […]
Elizabeth “Juanita” Rader, 92, of Kenton passed away October 27, 2026. She was born January 29,1934, in Mt. Perry OH, to Charles and Mary (Koehler) Ensminger. On July 19, 1953 she married Leroy Dean Rader.She is survived by her children; Weldon Rader, Deborah Herdman, Steven (Heidi) Rader, Sisters; Shirley (John) King, Fern Hunt, grandchildren; Gail Steele Jr., Brittany Steele, Tracey Steele, Courtney (Shane) Stober, Step-granddaughter; Mindy (Bruno) Vargas, Great-grandchildren; Anna Marie Scott, Gerald Scott Jr., Nellie Anne Stober, and Theodore […]
Updated: 10/29/2026 at 8:21 pm John “Paul” Shick, 86 of Kenton passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026 at VanCrest of Ada. Paul was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him. He was born in Warren, Ohio on October 15, 1940 to the late John Lewis Shick and Viola (Weierman) Shick. The family later moved to Kenton, Ohio. He graduated from Kenton High School in 1958. On […]
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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.
