Ruth Ann Inbody, 84 of rural Jenera passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on June 8, 1940, to the late Clarence O. and Eva Gertrude (Brauneller) Walters. On November 6, 1959, she married Larry Dean Inbody and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2018. Ruth is survived by her children: Julie (Rob) Logan of Mansfield, David (Donna) Inbody of Jenera, Jodi (Jerry) Siefker of Glandorf, Carrie (Matt) Calvelage […]
Sue Ann “Susie” James age 82 of Forest, died Jan. 6, 2025 at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. She was born Dec. 8, 1942 in Marion Co. to the late George and Lucille “Kate” (Wasserback) Reynolds. She married William “Bill” James on Dec. 17, 1960, he survives in Forest. She is survived by a daughter Tonja “TJ” (Samantha Bradburn) James, Waynesville, a daughter-in-law, Kim (Michael) Moore, Arlington, granddaughter, Kylie Moore, Arlington, a brother Thomas (Janet) Reynolds, Marion. Susie is preceded in […]
Gregory Scott Neeley, age 58, of Jenera, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born October 23th, 1966 to Connie J. Neeley and Oxie “O.C” Neeley in Lima, Ohio. Greg is proceeded in death by his mother, Connie Neeley and his father Oxie Neeley. Greg is survived by his brother, Shawn (Krista) Neeley, New Stark Ohio, special to him niece Ashley (Shane) Neeley-Hogan, […]
Sharon D. Tanner age 73 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on Jan. 3, 2025. She was born Nov. 24, 1951 in Canton to the late Okey and Bonnie (Garvin) Gillespie. She married Junie H. Tanner on Jan. 9, 1967, he preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1992. Surviving are her children Norman Tanner, AL, Jimmie Tanner, Carey, Dwight (April) Tanner, Carey, Sylvia (Ray) Huddleston, AL, Chad Tanner, Upper Sandusky, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren with two on […]
James E. Samons Sr. 78 of Kenton Funeral services for James "Jimmy" E. Samons Sr. will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Military rites will be held at the funeral home and his children will officiate the service. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Jimmy passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at The Hardin Memorial Hospital […]
Kathryn A. Paulus age 81 of Tiffin, died at her residence on Wed. Dec. 25, 2024. She was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Conneaut to the late Frederick W. and Mary C. (Robenalt) Koenig. She is survived by a son James E. (Carolyn) Paulus, Carey, and she is preceded in death by a brother James F. Koenig. Kathryn was a 1961 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and attended the former St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Upper Sandusky and St. Mary’s […]
Philip Walter Compton, age 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Olivia (Crickenburger) Compton. On August 1, 1964 Philip married LaDonna G. Shively and she survives in Bluffton. Also surviving are his daughter, LeAnn (Raymond) Pryor of Ada; two grandchildren: Kelsey (Brendan) Tisher and Kyle (Raina) Zimmerly; great grandchildren: […]
Kevin J. Clemons, age 61, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. Kevin married Janice Oestreich and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his son, Kevin Clemons, II of Ada; three grandchildren: Colton Arthur Wheeler, Waylon Michael Clemons and Amelia Grace Clemons; three brothers: Bob (Wilma) Clemons, Jeff Clemons and […]
Betty Jean Richardson, age 99, of Ada, went to be with the Lord at Vancrest of Ada on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Arnett and Ella (Helmick) Rose. On February 2, 1942 Jean married Paul E. Richardson and he preceded him in death on June 4, 2015. Jean is survived by her two children: Paul “Bud” (Mary) Richardson of Alger and Diana Rex of Harrod; daughter-in-law, Deborah […]
WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
