James O. Dye, age 89, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:46 AM at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on April 2, 1930 in Mud Lick, Kentucky to the late John and Rusha (Blevins) Dye. On December 21, 1951 James married Peach Wireman who preceded him in death on December 14, 2012. James retired from General Dynamics in 2003, where he worked as a welder. He was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church […]
Sharon K. Blake, 72 of Kenton passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. She was born on May 2, 1947 in Kenton to the late Harold and Phyllis (Wisse) Stumpp. On December 15, 1973, she married Phillip John Blake and he survives along with three children; Linda R. (Connie Brumley) Surber of TX, Lori Ann (Paul) Anglemyer of Kenton and J.C. Blake(Jennifer Dearth) of Kenton. Sharon is also survived by her sister, Connie (Marvin) Howe of Kenton, four grandchildren; Chelsea […]
Richard Quay, age 79 of Kenton died on August 27th, 2019. A memorial service for Richard Quay will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kenton with Jeremy Stidham officiating. He died on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Hardin Hills Health Center. He was born on December 27, 1939 in Belle Center to the late Glenn Ivan and Doris (Hurley) Quay. He married Sharon Long on November 27, 1965 […]
Ricky Joe Morrison 61 of Ada passed away on August 27th, 2019. Funeral Services for Rick Morrison will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. He died at his residence on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born on September 26, 1957 in Lima, Oh to the […]
Rick M. Hamlin, age 66, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 12:51 AM at his residence in Dola. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Maurice R. and Emmy J. (Manns) Hamlin. His father, Maurice preceded him in death and his mother, Emmy J. Fox survives in Kenton. On November 4, 1978 Rick married Brenda L. Brashear and she survives in Dola. Rick retired from Durez Oxy Chemical of Kenton. He was a U.S. Army […]
Susan Elaine Waters, 67 of Marion, died peacefully Tuesday morning on August 27, 2019 at the Marion General Hospital. She was born November 22, 1951 in Kenton to Howard and Julia (Vodich) Waters. She was preceded in death by her father. Susan worked in the food industry, working for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Bob Evans restaurant. Susan loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was extremely devoted to her family and dear friends. She was […]
Cleo L. Gossard, age 89, died on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:36 AM at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on November 26, 1929 in Auglaize County, Ohio to the late Byron and Ilo (King) Shaw. On December 26, 1954 Cleo married Eldon R. Gossard who preceded her in death on January 4, 2003. Cleo retired from Upper Scioto Valley School after teaching for 30 years, where she taught second and third grade at the Alger Building. She was […]
Julie May Bloomfield, 43, of Kenton died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. She was born on November 25, 1975 in Portsmouth, Ohio to William R. Hall and Brenda Bloomfield. Julie was a 1993 graduate of Kenton High School and a 1995 graduate of Bradford Business College. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Brenda (LeRoy) Brown of Kenton, father, William Hall of South Carolina, four daughters; Jaelyn DeVore, Kierstin DeVore, Kali Gay and Kami Gay. […]
Maxine Hougendobler age 94 of Kenton died on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Funeral Services for Maxine Hougendobler will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at McKindree Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. She died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Kingston Residence of Marion. She was born on September 30, 1924 […]
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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.