Eleanor Jean Southward age 97 of Kenton died Fri. Jan. 6, 2023 at Blanchard Place. She was born Dec. 1, 2025 in Hardin County to the late Bruce & Opal (Owens) Phillips. She married Russell F. Southward in 1942 and they celebrated 68 years of marriage until his passing in 2010. Mrs. Southward is survived by a son Gary (Gloria) Southward, NC, two grandsons Christopher & David Southward both of NC. She was preceded in death by a son Wayne […]
Sandra J Preston, age 85 of Upper Sandusky, passed away with her daughter by her side January 5th, 2023 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She was born October 8th , 1937 in Upper Sandusky to Eugene W. “Ike” Corbin and Neva Jean (Neate) Corbin. Sandra is survived by her son: Mike (Deb) Preston of Cypress, TX, daughter Kim (Tony) Rohrs of Malinta, Ohio, granddaughters: Halle Rohrs, Sydney Rohrs, sister Deborah (Robert) Raico, Mentor, OH, sister-in-law: Barbara Corbin, Tiffin, OH, nephew Mark […]
Lyle Heberling 65, of Ridgeway passed away January 2, 2023 at his home. Lyle was born in Indiana PA. on June 19, 1957 to the late Lloyd and Jeanne (Stewart) Heberling. He was a graduate of Kenton High School. Lyle married Peggy (Harp) Heberling on May 24, 1979, she survives him. He is also survived by his two sons; Jason (Lori) Heberling, Michael (Megan) Heberling, brother; Richard (Rose) Heberling, sisters; Patty Heberling, Diane (Mike) Trew, grandchildren; Chad, Kaitlin, Brennan, Kyndal, […]
Ruby Arlene (England) Nickell 85 of Dunkirk Ruby Arlene (England) Nickell passed away at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Ruby was born on April 3, 1937 in Waverly, Ohio to the late William England and Rissie Catherine (Ison) England-Purnell. She married Rev. Ralph Paul Nickell on April 3, 1954 who preceded her in death March 29, 1998. She is survived by 8 daughters: Cathy (Chet) McCleese of Dunkirk, Debra (Bill) Weaver of Florida, Teresa (Tony) Bostater […]
Klisty Helton-Perkins 44 of Kenton Funeral services for Klisty Helton-Perkins will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Klisty passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her residence in Kenton. She was born on August 21, 1978 in Kenton to Diana (Hastings) Legge and […]
Carol Sue Perkins, age 80, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Carriage Court Assisted Living, Hilliard. She was born on December 26, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to the late Lloyd L. and Cora Ruth (Kidd) Stoodt. On September 5, 1965, Carol married the late Wendell Perkins. Carol is survived by three sons: David Ray (Kim) Perkins of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Dale (Ann) Perkins of […]
Lois Ansley 84 of Kenton A celebration of life for Lois Ansley will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Lois died on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on August 5, 1938 in Kenton to the late George and Mary Elizabeth (Tow) Elsasser. She married her husband of 63 years, John Ansley and he survives in Kenton. Also surviving are 2 sons; […]
Suzanne Miller age 82 of Upper Sandusky died Sat. Dec. 24, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born Jan. 15, 1940 to the late Paul E. & Dorotha A. (McClain) Lininger. She married James L. Miller on Oct. 3, 1964, and he died Jan. 13, 1994. Mrs. Miller is survived by her children Eric (Lora Conley) Miller, Forest, Anthony Miller, Tiffin, Nicole (Rex) Frey, Upper Sandusky, grandchildren Cody Miller, Tessa Miller, Josh (Madelyn) Frey, Alex (Jordan) Frey, […]
M. Louis “Lou” Downey, 88, of Kenton, slipped away quietly at home on December 22, 2022, after a recent discovery of pancreatic cancer. Lou was the youngest of 7 children born to the late Robert & Letitia (Coy) Downey on July 25, 1934. He was a graduate of Belle Center High School. Lou is survived by his children, Boyd (Terri) Downey of Kenton & Cindy LaBoiteaux of Highland Heights, KY, grandchildren; Brooke (Brett) Purcell of Kenton, Jesse (Bethany) Downey of Galena, […]
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