Gary L. Moore, Sr.November 19, 1955 - June 23, 2025 Gary L. Moore, Sr., age 69, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born on November 19,1955 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Carl and Bertha (Cole) Moore. Gary married Barbara A. Edmond on January 7, 1989 and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2024. Gary is survived by his four children: Anthony (Cindy) Moore of Gibsonburg, Gary (Susan) Moore, Jr. of Shawnee, […]
Earl C. Morris, age 87 of Kenton (UPDATED: 12:20AM -6/24/25) Earl C. Morris, age 87 of Kenton, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 8, 1938, in Richwood, Ohio to the late Bert and Hazell (Simpson) Morris. He married Donna (Spearman) Morris on June 15, 1960, and together they celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 15, 2025, and she survives. Left to cherish his memory include daughters: Melanie (Dick) Hastings of Kenton, […]
David V. Dyer, 73of Kenton (Updated: 1:03pm 6-23-25) David Vernon Dyer, aged 73, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio. He was born on August 23, 1951, in Kenton to the late D. Vernon and Norma J. (Wilcox) Dyer. On September 14, 1973, he married L. Susan Schotte, who survives in Kenton. He later married Donna J. Woltz on May 4, 2002, who also survives in Kenton. Also surviving are six children: Cory […]
James Edward Austin James Edward Austin, age 74 of Kenton, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Regina (Sell) Austin, and they preceded him in death. He married Melissa (Taylor) Austin on July 11, 1987 and she survives. Left to cherish his memory include children: Heather Fuller of Enon, James Eric Austin of Dayton; step children: Jennifer Prater (Ghalib ABU […]
Anita L. DearthSeptember 8, 1946 - June 21, 2025 Anita L. Dearth, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 8, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phillip and Ruby (Shrider) Long. On February 18, 1966, Anita married John N. Dearth and he died December 8, 2021. Anita is survived by her two children: Tim (Elena) Dearth of Ada and Jennifer Dearth of Findlay; three […]
Kenneth Eugene Risner “Snake” Kenneth Eugene Risner “Snake” – 70, of Kenton, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at the Ohio State University hospital. Ken was born on August 12, 1954, to the late Max and Imogene (Legge) Risner. On April 6, 1974, he married his best friend and love of his life, Alicia “Lisa” Beach. Together, they had three beautiful daughters: Lacey (Mike) Faieta of Columbus, Ohio, Melissa (Rob) […]
Stanley Earl Price 82of Kenton Stan passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Born on March 10, 1943, in Jackson, Ohio. Stan lived a life full of love, hard work, and dedication to his family. Stan retired from Diado Metal in Bellefontaine after many years of devoted service. A man of quiet strength and steady hands, he was known for his love of working on cars, his faithful dog Sadie by his side, and his enduring enjoyment of classic Westerns. […]
Gary L. HemmerlyMay 2, 1947 - June 13, 2025 Gary L. Hemmerly age 78 of Forest, died June 13, 2025 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born May 2, 1947 in Kenton to the late Paul & Maxine (Mattix) Hemmerly. Gary married Sue Bailey on Nov. 16, 1968, she survives along with a daughter Tanya Hemmerly, Forest, grandchildren Adam Hemmerly, Ashlee Hackworth, Sceth Conley, Storm Hemmerly, Shayle Roland, Wyatt & Whitniy Roland, great grandchildren Jack, Sam, Lucy, Dot & Achillis, […]
Christy M. Gottfried age 41 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on June 10, 2025. She was born Jan. 15, 1984 in Marion to the late Tommy G. Hall and Laura A. (Snyder) Luther, she survives.Christy married Darren L. Gottfried on June 2, 2021, he survives along with a daughter Mariah Swavel and a son Michael Tucker, both of Upper Sandusky a grandchild Bentley Davis, step-children Darrin Gottfried Jr. and Rachel Lindman, both of Columbus, siblings Todd (Lindsay) Hall, […]
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