Carolyn Ann Bates, 78 of Kenton passed away at Marion General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born in Kenton on May 26, 1943 to the late Rollan and Bessie (Parthmore) Detwiler. She married Donald E. Bates and he preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2010. She is survived by sons, Junior (Darcie) Miller II of Bellefontaine, James Curl of Lakeview, Johnny Bates of McGuffey, Jack Curl, Jr. of Bucyrus and Charles Morris of Kenton; daughter, Anita […]
David Fleece 73 of Urbana (formerly of Kenton) A visitation for David Fleece will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial with a committal service will take place at a later date at Roundhead Cemetery. David died on February 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1948 in Kenton to the late Charles and Jean (Danner) Fleece. He married Connie Barnes and […]
Mary Evelyn Rostorfer, 83, of Rushsylvania, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio. She was born in Foraker, Ohio on April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Lewis Foster King and Nettie (Black) Rodenberger. Mary married Melvin Kenneth Rostorfer on February 5, 1961, in Kenton, Ohio and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2006. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Alan […]
John R. Vermillion 82 of Dunkirk At John's request there will be no services.The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. John died on February 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 6,1939 at his home in Hardin County to the late Raymond and Zelma Vermillion. He married Marcile Williams in 1959 and she survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are 3 sons; Kirwin (Amy) Vermillion of Ada, Ted (Marlene) Vermillion of Dunkirk, Brendan […]
Charles Boyd, 72, of Forest, passed away at 9:21 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born on April 15, 1949, in Tiffin to the late Thomas and Imogene (Updike Dent) Boyd. He was married to Phyllis Lynch for 20 years and had 2 children, who were the loves of his life. He was later married to Marge York for 5 years and Penny Iulianelli for 16 years. Charles is survived by his son, Michael […]
Dwight E. "Mayor" Ramge 80 of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Dwight E. "Mayor" Ramge will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the funeral home. Dwight passed away on February 11, 2022 at Marion General Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He […]
Clifford P. Lamb 94 of Dunkirk Clifford P. Lamb, 94, of Dunkirk passed away Friday February 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Marilyn, and their five children: Sue (Bob) Dickerson of Dade City, Florida, Keith (Sue) Lamb of Dunkirk, Linda (Rob) Parsons of Dunkirk, Jeff (Connie) Lamb of Dunkirk, and Steve (Kelly) Lamb of Kenton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mildred Titus of Mt.Victory, and […]
Derek Ward 31 of Kenton A visitation for Derek Ward will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Derek died on February 9, 2022 in Kenton. He was born on January 28, 1991 in Kenton to Christopher (Danielle) Ward of Kenton and Tina (Harbor) Ward of Kenton who both survive. Also surviving are his paternal grandfather; Dan Ward of Kenton, maternal grandmother; Judy Harbor of Kenton, step grandparents; Bobby […]
Eldon C. Sherman 96 of Kenton Funeral services for Eldon C. Sherman will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Otterbein Cemetery, Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Eldon died on February 9, 2022 at the St. Rita's Hospital. He was born on December 4,1925 in Kenton to the late Pearl and Louela (Bopp) Sherman. He married Saundra Harsh in […]
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