James Keith Phillips, 56 of Kenton passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born in Lima on August 3, 1965 to the late James and Shirley (Coburn) Phillips. Keith worked for Harco Industries for 32 years and was very active in Kudo Studio. He loved all things Disney and attended Only Believe, Kenton. Keith is survived by his sister, Hollie (Bryan) Crabtree of Kenton, nephew, Bryan (Katie) Crabtree, Jr of Thailand and great nieces; Elli and Ava Crabtree. […]
Jody Lee (Lafferty) Camper, 63 of Kenton passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1958 to Norman and Thelma (Sheets) Lafferty in Kenton. Jody married John Camper and he preceded her in death. She then married Lee Watkins and they have been married for 30 years. Surviving is her mother, Thelma Lafferty, children; Ben (Jessica) Camper, Kyle (Jen) Camper, Dustin Watkins, Nick Watkins, granddaughters; Baily, Shelby, Khloe, Alex and four great grandchildren. Jody is […]
James Olan ”Star” Martin, 74, of Kenton, OH, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was born February 18, 1948, in Mt. Sterling, KY and was the son of the late Olan Martin and Wanda Faye Graham.He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Freeda D. Martin. Star was an extremely talented artist. Anyone that ever met him has had their name written backwards. He had a gift of gab. He never met a stranger and loved to be […]
Thomas Lawrence Taylor 68 of Kenton, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Tom was born July 22, 1953 to the late Rev. Lester and Lois (Leonard) Taylor in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. The family moved frequently with Tom graduating from Waverly High School in 1971. Tom married the love of his life Cathleen (Maxwell) on December 10, 1972 in Waverly, Ohio. Tom is survived by his wife Cathy and 3 daughters; […]
Barbara (Jones) Bahan 74 of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Barb will be held at 11 :00 AM. on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Grange Hall, 31378 St. Rt. 37, Richwood, Ohio 43344. Burial will follow at Byhalia Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Grange Hall. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with arrangements. Barb passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2022 […]
Harold E. Compton, age 82, of Belle Center, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. He was born on January 25, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Bruce E. and Flossie M. (Wooley) Compton. In March of 1962 Harold married Joyce L. Thompson and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2014. Harold is survived by a son, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Roundhead; two daughters: Lori (James) Goldsmith of Kenton, and Beth […]
69 of Kenton passed away peacefully at his home at 7:42am Tuesday June 28, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born December 26, 1952 in Kenton the youngest son of Howard and Mary Ann (Hoover) Hamm. Steve was a 1971 graduate of Kenton Senior High School. He was employed as a welder at Kenton Structural and Ornamental Iron Works in Kenton before working at Rockwell later Sypris Technologies in Kenton. On August 20, 1983 Steve married I. […]
Kenny Risner 88 of Kenton Funeral services for Kenneth "Kenny" Risner will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 1, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. David Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Kenneth "Kenny" Risner Private First Class passed away on June 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October […]
There will be no services for Todd William Lamb. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Todd passed away on June 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1962 in Kenton to Joyce (Beard) Lamb and the late Billy G. Lamb. Surviving are 1 daughter; Britteny Herz of Maryland, 3 brothers; Kevin Lamb of Dunkirk, Kirk (Eunice) Lamb of Maryland, Mark Lamb of Upper […]
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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.