Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 10:55PM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 20° Today 20° 14° 14° slight chance Tomorrow 36° Tomorrow 36° chance 21° 21° slight chance
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
Kenneth Childers
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, of Rockford passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 09, 1968, in Huntington, WV to Albert "Mouse" and Brenda (Lafon) Childers.
A 1986 honors graduate, Kenny attended Symmes Valley High School where he graduated with honors from Collins Career Center studying Machines Trade. Kenny was a member of Proctorville Lodge #550 and recently Lodge #377 F&AM of Rockford. He was also a member of National Turkey Federation and attended New Horizon Church.
In addition to his parents, Kenny was survived by a sister, Terra (Stacey) Henkle and two very special nieces, Macy and Meg Henkle. He loved watching them play volleyball and softball. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A special thanks to his cousin, Mike Childers and to all his hunting pals, friends and classmates that stopped by to visit or who sent cards and food.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory, 625 OH-775, Proctorville, OH 45669 with Rev. John Paul Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Centenary Cemetery.
Visitation in Proctorville will be from 3 to 7 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation in Rockford will be from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kenny's memory may be directed to Wild Turkey Federation or to Parkway Softball through the Parkway Boosters.
To share in Kenneth's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home.
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