Deborah L. Gilley, age 65, of Findlay and formerly of Kenton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay. She was born to parents, Jesse C. and Phyllis J. (Ford) Gilley Sr. on May 15, 1957 in Kenton, Ohio. Debi was a graduate of Kenton Sr. High School, Class of 1975. She was an enthusiastic birdwatcher, loved her cooking shows, and always kept up with local happenings with her ear on the scanner. Debi was […]
Jimmie Ray Bolen, age 89, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born on February 22, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Kelly and Eliza (Coburn) Bolen. On December 15, 1954, Jimmie married Marguerite Conley, she preceded him in death on February 7, 2022. Also surviving are his two daughters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway; three […]
Caroline "Joyce" Stevens of Kenton Caroline “Joyce” Stevens, 76 years of age, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday,December 5, 2022.She was born on June 8, 1946 in Kenton, to the late Wilbert Schmidt and Thelma (Switzer) Schmidt. Joyce married her soulmate, Richard Stevens on December 5, 1975 and he survives in Kenton.Joyce is also survived by her siblings; Patricia Schmidt and Dean Schmidt. Children; Trenna (Tracy) Cupps, Shannon (Jeff) Spence, Floyd Stevens, and W.R. Andrew (Lauren) Stevens. Grandchildren; Tessa (Tony)Benedetti, […]
Funeral services for Lewis L. Hanna of Kenton will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Following the visitation there will be an Elks Lodge of sorrow. Lewis died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at his residence. He was […]
Elmer James Roberts Jr passed away peacefully in his sleep on 12/02/2022. He was born02/03/1943 in Bellefontaine Ohio to Elmer James Roberts Sr and Lura Maxine Roberts. . In 1961 he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964. He married Naomi Jane Robinson on 04/15/1964 and she survives him in Ridgeway Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Randy Roberts, and grandson Adam Kindell and great grandson Keegan Kindell. He is survived […]
Tom W. Parker, Sr., age 93, of Alger, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on August 29, 1929, in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Dave and Grace (Hicks) Parker. On September 23, 1949, Tom married Loraine Perkins, she preceded him in death on July 10, 2009. Tom retired in 1988 after working for thirty-two years for Ford Motor Company of Lima. He was a member […]
Millie Ann Joseph, age 48, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1974, to Corbet “Bill” Joseph and Pauline (Howard) Joseph. Her father Bill preceded her in death, and her mother and stepfather, Pauline and Jim Seitz survive in Kenton. Millie is also survived by her two daughters: Stacie (Douglas Bolling) Brown, and Haley Brown both of Kenton; six grandchildren; […]
Norman Dean Fleming, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on January 3, 1948, to the late Ralph Samuel and Edna Marie (Welty) Fleming. On November 4, 1978, Norman married Deryl D. (VanAtta) Everhart, and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are three daughters: Patti (John) Cupp of Knoxville, TN, Amy (Mike) Lump of Russells […]
June Ann Coburn, age 77, of Ada, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on June 15, 1945, to the late Carl and Bucilla (Amstutz) Simon. June married James Coburn on March 4, 1967, he preceded her in death on September 14, 2014. June was a member of the Ada First Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons: Michael Coburn of Ocala, FL and […]
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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.