Darlene G. Tarr, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on March 14, 1931, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Mahala (Neeley) Fitzpatrick. On November 13, 1948 Darlene married Roger I. Tarr and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2012. Darlene is survived by her two daughters: Marilyn Nelson of Lima and Carol (Victor) Jones of […]
Jodi Lynn Chamberlain, 53, of Ada, Ohio, passed away at 6:25pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Jodi was born on February 13, 1970 to Jim Griffin and Phyllis Dall in Marion, Ohio. She grew up in Marion with her brother, Richard Griffin, and sister, Karen Miller. She is preceded in death by both her father, Jim Griffin, and dad, Larry Dall. Jodi is survived by her husband, Richard "Richie" Chamberlain; children Crystal LeMaster, […]
Homegoing Celebration for Pastor Wayne Thomas Vaughn Sr Wayne Thomas "Tip" Vaughn Sr was born April 24, 1948 to William Harrison Vaughn Sr. and Robbie Lee (Fields) Vaughn in Lima, OH. The youngest of 9 children, he accepted Christ at the tender age of 9 and was baptized at 4th Street Baptist Church in Lima, OH. Wayne excelled academically & athletically at Lima Senior High School. After high school, he attended college briefly before being drafted into the US Army. […]
Rachael Lyn Grubbs Fall age 41 of Bellefontaine, died at her residence Feb. 27, 2023. She was born Feb. 11, 1982 in Kenton to David (Mary) Grubbs and Sharon (Sam Nichols) Holtzberger Grubbs.She is survived by her boyfriend John Tracy, Bellefontaine, maternal grandmother Betty Bayes, Bucyrus, 4 step-brothers Christopher Smith, T.J. Smith, Michael Smith, Kevin Smith, a niece Jade Buchanan and other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother David E. Grubbs Jr., grandfathers Harvey Grubbs […]
Robert Wayne James 84 of Dunkirk A funeral service for Robert Wayne James will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Robert passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home in Dunkirk. He was born on March 9, 1938 in Rawson, Ohio to the […]
Sharon Kay Fields, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Blanchard Place, Kenton. Sharon was born on October 28, 1941, in Kenton, Ohio to Carl and Freda (Kaeck) Mabrey. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother and step-father, Jim Glock, also preceded her in death. She was previously married to Glenn Fields, who preceded her in death. Sharon is survived by her three children: Jon […]
Rachael Lyn Grubbs Fall age 41 of Bellefontaine, died at her residence Feb. 27, 2023. She was born Feb. 11, 1982 in Kenton to David (Mary) Grubbs and Sharon (Sam Nichols) Holtzberger Grubbs. She is survived by her boyfriend John Tracy, Bellefontaine, maternal grandmother Betty Bayes, Bucyrus, 4 step-brothers Christopher Smith, T.J. Smith, Michael Smith, Kevin Smith, a niece Jade Buchanan and other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother David E. Grubbs Jr., grandfathers Harvey […]
Delores Kay Plott 85 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Kenton Delores Kay Plott, age 85 passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. While recently living in Murfreesboro, TN, she lived most of her life in Kenton. She is survived by her son, Edward (wife Brenda); granddaughters, Lindsay Newman (husband Nathan) and Sara Blunt (husband Travis); four great grandsons; and six siblings. Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Sr […]
Delores Plott 85 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Kenton A graveside service for Delores Plott will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Grove Cemetery Committal Building in Kenton with Rev. Jonathan Hanover officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
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