Arkada A. Thomas age 82 of Kenton died on Feb. 3, 2025 at Marion General Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1942 in Kenton to the late Gilbert and Margaret (Smith) Patchet. She married L. Earl Thomas on Dec. 2, 1960, he preceded her in death on June 9, 2020. Surviving are her children Lynn (Glen) Baughman and Brian (Becky) Thomas, both of Kenton, grandchildren Sarah & Hunter Purdy, Garrett & fiance Addie Buckenroth, Chad & Missy Baughman, Shane & […]
Hazel L. Rodabaugh, age 93, of Bluffton, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Maple Crest, Bluffton. She was born on March 13, 1931 in rural Ada, Ohio to the late Wilber and Ethel (Kimble) Elwood. On October 12, 1995 Hazel married Dr. E. Roy Rodabaugh and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2006. Hazel retired from Mold-Tech Division […]
Hamilton C. Combs, Jr., age 93, of Ada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Hamilton was beloved by all who knew him and while his family will miss him, they take comfort in imagining the welcome he received in heaven. The youngest of nine siblings, Hamilton was born to the late Hamilton C. and Stella (Carty) Combs, Sr. in Salyersville, Kentucky on […]
Lloyd C. Smith 90 of Marion Visitation for Lloyd C. Smith will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 05, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will be held at Claibourne Cemetery at a later date. Lloyd passed away on Saturday, February 01, 2025, at the Woodside Village Care Center in Mount Gilead, Ohio. He was born on April 01, 1934, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late James and Junie (Doolin) Smith. Surviving are a son, Ivan […]
Eunice Poe 91 of Kenton A celebration of life for Eunice Poe will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Eunice passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence in Kenton. She was born on September 6th, 1933,1 in Dola, Ohio to the late Roy and Mary (Auten) Dettwiler. On February 17th, 1956, she married Troy Poe and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2004. […]
Ricky Eugene Corbin went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:09 A.M. on January 28, 2025, at home, where he left peacefully. Ricky was born to the late William (Bill) and Janice Arleen (Speakman) Corbin on May 30, 1956. He married his school sweetheart, and "the love of his life", Angela Leola Bowman on May 23, 1976, and she survives in Forest. Their marriage of 49 years was a great testimony of their Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his […]
Tony Joseph Treglia, age 93, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 15, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Filipo and Maria (Salterelli) Treglia. On June 17, 1949 Tony married Carolyn M. Hefner, she preceded him in death on May 23, 2024. Tony retired from […]
James May 52 of Kenton There will be no services for James May. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. James passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1972 to the late James and Phyllis (Harrison) May. He married Dora Allen, and they later divorced then married Victoria Collins, and she survives in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Also surviving are […]
We lovingly celebrate the life of Charlotte Y. Gatien, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Charlotte’s heart was as big as her love for her family, which she cherished above all. She was the beloved wife of Gordon J. Gatien, whom she married on June 6, 1959, in Brilliant, OH. Together, they built a life filled with love and devotion until Gordon’s passing in 1992. Charlotte’s love for her family extended to her children: Shirley Byal […]
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.
