Sondra A. Combs, age 72, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on June 27, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Leonard and Esther (Hurt) Hinton. Sondra is survived by her children: Jason (Kimberly) Combs of Wallace, NC and Ashley (Brian Diller) Wibbing of Bluffton; significant other, Paul Belton of Kenton; six grandchildren: […]
Terri L. Sharma, age 62, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. She was born on February 21, 1963 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Lee and Betty (Copsey) Myers. She was previously married to Jon Barnett. Terri is survived by her two children: Shea (Matt) Hauenstein of Findlay and Ethan (Alexis) Barnett of Ada; and […]
Dana Poland, 88, of Kenton, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Blanchard Place. She was born on April 22, 1937, in Kenton to the late Paul and Florence (Hersch) Daniels. She married Tim Poland on October 28, 1956, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2007. Dana is survived by her sons: Jeff (Michele) of Bartlett, TN, and their son, Dusty; Steve (Shelly) of Kenton, and grandson, Dustin (Danielle) Poland […]
Jeffrey Keel 63 of Kenton A memorial service for Jeffrey Keel will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Jeff passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 3:06 P.M. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1962, in Kenton, but spent much of his life in Clearwater, Florida before returning home later in […]
Todd Michael Smiley 6o of Reynoldsburg formerly of Mt. Victory Todd Michael Smiley, age 60, passed from life on this earth into eternal, heavenly peace on Monday, May 12, 2025. Born on April 8, 1965, in Kenton, Ohio, he was the middle son of Norman E. Smiley, Jr. and Carolyn Mae (Harp) Smiley, who survive in Mt. Victory. Todd grew up in Mt. Victory and was known for his work ethic, academic accomplishments, athletic pursuits, and kindness to all. Todd […]
Janet R. McLaughlin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio. Born on March 1, 1945, in Carey, Ohio, Janet carried with her a heart full of warmth and resilience throughout her life. A proud graduate of Riverdale High School in 1963, Janet embraced the spirit of hard work early on, dedicating her career to being a waitress, while also seamlessly managing the many demands of being a homemaker. She […]
Floyd L. Cleveland, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. Floyd was born on January 2, 1938 in Johnsburg, NY to the late James and Katherine (Martin) Cleveland. Floyd first married Dena Wescot and she preceded him in death in 1999. He later married Sara Weddle and she preceded him in death in 2017. […]
Dennis “Denny” Eugene Covault, 72, of Harrod, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1952, to the late Richard and Gloria (Hollar) Covault. On August 30, 1974, he married Louise Ballinger, who survives in Harrod. Also surviving are three children: Nikki (Josh) Metcalf of Dover, Josh (Jenny) Covault of Harrod, and Natalie (Shawn) Sommers of Harrod; eleven grandchildren-Madilyn, Jackson, Jaden, Blake, Brody, Jaden, Colt, JJ, Joey, Jamisen and Savannah […]
Beverly J. Southward of Forest, died at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky on May 14, 2025. She was born in Kenton on Oct. 18, 1953 to the late James G. and Alice A. (Jolliff) Brown. She married Donald E. “Donnie” Southward on June 3, 1999, he survives in Forest. Beverly is survived by daughters Karla (Scott) Fleming and Kelli Walters, step-children Angela (Daniel) Huffman, Obie Southward and Donny Southward, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brothers James (Vickie Johnson) Brown, Bruce (Angie) […]
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.
