Marena Kay Latimer, age 73, passed away peacefully July 31, 2019 surrounded by her children. She was born February 25, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to Robert and Martha Lingrel. She was an only child and grew up on their farm in Mt. Victory, OH, and was in the first class to graduate from the combined Ridgemont School. She attended Ohio Northern University and worked at ITE in Bellefontaine. She was married to John Strapp for 25 years and had five […]
Mischele Elizabeth Beall, 69, formerly of Findlay, passed away at 3:03pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on September 1, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to the late Floyd Greeson and Dorothy (Edwards) Parker. She was raised by the late Jim and Sally Niekamp. She married Robert L. Beall on December 27, 1980 and he survives. Other survivors include sons: Rich Parker of Findlay and Rob Parker of San Antonio, Texas; […]
Charles Burton “Bud” Meddles, 89 of Richwood died unexpectedly, Friday August 2, 2019 at home. He was born October 29, 1929 in Richwood to the late Chester Harold and Helen Louise (Snyder) Meddles. On December 26, 1952 he married the former Mary Louise Frye and she died May 12, 2008. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald. He had worked at Whirlpool, had worked in construction and was a farmer. Bud was a hard-working mentor and loving […]
C. Joyce Zimmerly, age 81, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10:10 PM at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Joyce was born on December 31, 1937 in Allen County, Ohio to Ralph G. and Marian J. (Lyle) McElwain who preceded her in death. On September 25, 1955 she married Glenn Eugene “Gene” Zimmerly and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2013. Joyce worked as a secretary for the Allen East Elementary School retiring after 19 years. Joyce […]
Daniel Morone, 58, of Grove City, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City. He was born in Columbus on September 9, 1960. Dan was a 1980 graduate of the North Union High School. He worked at Honda of America for 30 years. He enjoyed bowling and going to auctions. But he truly had a passion for his Ohio State Buckeye football team. Surviving is his wife: Leona (Sheppard) Morone of Grove City, his […]
Donald "Gene" Born Sr., 87, of Waynesfield, died peacefully Monday afternoon July 29, 2019 at his home. He was born October 10, 1931 in LaRue to the late Glen Harley and Ethel (Kale) Born, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Susan (Malott) Born, they were married November 19, 1960 at the Methodist Church in Lafayette and she died October 6, 2009. He was also predeceased by a son: John Born, a grandson: Craig […]
William A. Iler age 74, of Forest, died on Saturday July 27, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Center in Bowling Green. He was born on August 11, 1944 to the late Loyal and Laura (Cook) Iler. He married Liana Plank on May 29, 2009 and she survives in Forest. He is also survived by his children Kristi (Ronald) Hoffbauer, Samantha (Taylor) Click and Corrie (Dillion) Jameson, 4 grandchildren Charles Hoffbauer, Ronald Hoffbauer, Nicole Hoffbauer and Maizie Click, 3 great grandchildren Michael […]
Amy Davie 57 of West Mansfield A Celebration of Life honoring Amy Davie will be held at 1:00PM on September 1, 2019 at the Family Farm in West Mansfield. It was her wishes to be cremated. The Price - McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1962 in Kenton to Cedric Radcliffe and Mabel (Fout) Radcliffe who both survive in Mt. […]
John L. Harraman, 78, of Richwood and formerly of Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at the home of his sister in Richwood. He was born in Jackson Township, Union County on September 23, 1940 to the late Ray H. Harraman and Leona M. (Daniels) Harraman. John was a graduate of the LaRue High School. He had worked as a tool and die maker for the Whirlpool Corporation in Marion for 17 years, and retired from NI Industries in […]
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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.