Kirby Marinette-Lyndlee Hamlin, 7 months, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Kirby was born on April 24, 2024 in Lima, Ohio to her parents Michael and Oksana (Shaw) Hamlin. She is survived by her parents; three brothers: Dylan, Dante and Meyrick; paternal grandmother, Brenda Hamlin; maternal grandparents: Lynda and Edward Pitt; great grandparents: Rosie Mortensen, Jess Lightner, and Carolyn and Bill Shaw; and several aunts, […]
Betty Esther Sprang, age 88 of Kenton, went to heaven December 3, 2024. She was a resident of Vancrest Ada where she leaves behind many friends. Betty was born June 28, 1936 to the late John Carl and Dorothy (Gerlach) Sprang. She was the second of nine children. After suffering an illness as a child, she became disabled. Doctors said she would never live past age 10, however, 78 years later she proved them wrong. She attended Harco Industries for […]
Melvin Dale Dawson, age 94, of Bluffton, passed away at Willow Ridge, Freda House, Bluffton on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1930 in Allen County, Ohio to the late J. Fred and Georgia L. (Cowan) Dawson. Melvin married Dorothy Anspach and she preceded him in death on March 26, 1994. He later married Marjorie A. Winegardner on September 1, […]
Cory Benjamin "Ben" Shepherd, age 31, passed away in North Carolina on November 30, 2024 after losing his struggle with addiction as many others have, after being clean. He was born March 5, 1993 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.He is survived by mother Tammy (Kay Eddington) Shepherd; father Shane (Adrene) Hildebrandt; paternal grandmother Charlotte Hildebrandt; maternal grandparents Charles and Myra Shepherd; bonus children Parker, Oaklee, Hynlee; siblings Dylan (Emily) Hildebrandt, Brittnee Hynek and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in […]
Maxine R. Combs, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family. On January 13, 1932 in Alger, Ohio Maxine was born to the late George and Pearl (Brown) Hicks. Maxine married Hamilton C. Combs, Jr. on June 12, 1953, and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her two children: Hamilton “Rick” […]
Daniel Lee Hall 74 of Forest Graveside services for Daniel Lee Hall will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Dan passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Embassy of Marion. He was born on October 30, 1950, in Kenton, to the late Marlowe Gene Hall and Barbara Aileen (Byrd) Gillis. On January 24, 1971, he married Suzanne Doll, and she survives in Forest. Also surviving are a son, Eric […]
Carl Puckett, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 16, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Stella J. (Wright) Puckett. On September 11, 1948 Carl married Melba Ousley and she passed away on April 28, 2020. Carl retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima. He […]
Paul David Patton, age 57, of Kenton, was born on October 26, 1967, Paul R. and Judith Patton. He passed away on November 26, 2024 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. David is survived by his two siblings: Lisa (Alan) Long of Kenton, and Gregory Patton of Elida. He is the beloved uncle to Kyle, Ashley, Emily and Shane. He is preceded in death by his father and his long-term girlfriend, Phoebe Holloway. David […]
Patricia "Patti" Elaine Stephens 85of Kenton There will be no services for Patricia Elaine Stephens. It was her wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.Patricia "Patti" Elaine Stephens, age 85, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 4:20 P.M. at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10,1939, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Vaught and Lois (Copp) Lowery. On April 4,1959 […]
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