Larry E. Royer, 63, of rural Belle Center, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on December 18, 1958, the son of Eugene and Mariann (Wienken) Royer, who survive in Belle Center. On July 6, 2011, he married Kristie (Shafer) Royer, and she survives. He is also survived by three stepsons, Kris DeLong, Shawn DeLong, and Caleb DeLong, two sisters: Sally (Gary) Newfer and Julie Collins and […]
Beverley Jean Hayes, 75 of Dunkirk passed away October 17, 2022. Bev was born on February 16, 1947 to the late Carl and Esther (Bash) Fulton. She was a graduate of Hardin Northern Schools. She married Bob Hayes on May 23, 1993, he survives her. Bev is also survived by her brother; Eugene (Sharon) Fulton, sisters; Bonnie (Perry) Fulton, LaDonna Jolliff, Sandra Fulton, Marlene Callendar, Sharlene (Jerry) Shepherd. She is preceded in death by her sister; Jeanine Abner. Bev was […]
Ora Lee (Barnett) Messenger 89 of Anderson, Indiana A graveside service for Ora Lee (Barnett) Messenger will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Dunkirk Cemetery in Dunkirk, Ohio with Rev. Jonathan Hanover officiating. Family and friends may visit from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Ora passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on October 14, […]
Jolene Draper 41 of Toledo A funeral service for Jolene Draper will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Jolene passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Monroe Promedica Regional Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. She was born on September 25, 1981 in Kenton to Frank […]
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Slack 76 of Forest A memorial service for Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Slack will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Kenton Moose Lodge Lower Level with Pastor Gregg King officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Jeff passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at The Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He was born January 29, 1946 in Kenton to the late Warner and Margurite (Lay) […]
Chad Thomas Roof, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2022. Chad was born to Thomas Roof and Alice (Dunbar) Roof and had a younger sister, Taylor (Roof) Klinger. Chad was an active member of the Kenton and Indian Lake community. He never met a stranger and he made sure of it by saying, “hi, hi, hi” until they would respond. If he was feeling a bit rambunctious the “hi, hi, hi’s” may turn in to loud high- pitched […]
Joanne Marie Bennett, of Kenton passed away October 11, 2022. Joanne was born on September 11, 1943 to the late Marion and Florence (McQuistion) Gault. Joanne married John E. Bennett Sr. in 1963 but later divorced. She is preceded in death by her brothers; Charles, Paul and Danny Gault. Joanne is survived by her sisters; Marla Gault, Karen Cornish-Lawrence, her sons; Johnny Bennett Jr, Billy Bennett, Tom Bennett, Ryan (Samantha) Bennett grandchildren; John Everett Bennett III, Mari Elizebeth Bennett, Hannah […]
Michael S. Patton 64 of Kenton Michael Seldon Patton passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Phillip and JoAnn Patton. As a 1977 graduate from Kenton High School, he served in the Army at Ft Jackson, South Carolina, where he met Sarah, his wife. They married September 1, 1978 and together raised their two daughters, Cynthia Sayre (John Schroeder), and Tiffany (Jacob) […]
Elizabeth Anne (Smailes) Bisdorf, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 7, 2022. She was born October 11, 1946 to Roy and Mary Alice (Shanks) Smailes in Coshocton, Ohio. She was a graduate of Coshocton High School. A lifelong learner, Anne was a graduate of Kent State University where she received a BS in Social Work in 1970. During her career she continued that education through a master’s degree from Capitol University. Her skills led her on a […]
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.