Billy Ray Minix 65 of Ridgeway There will be no services for Billy Ray Minix. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Billy passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22,1959, in Kenton to the late Kenton and Masella (Rowe) Minix. He married Beverly Zachary in 1980 and she survives. Also surviving are a […]
Carol Jean (Parker) May, age 82, of Lakeview, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on December 25, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to Lowell and Grace (Patton) Orders and they preceded her in death. Carol is survived by her son, Leonard (Sandy) Minix of Lima; two daughters: Tina Allemang of Ft. Wayne, IN and Teresa […]
Connee Suzanne (Stack) Willeke, age 78, of Dola, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems. She was born on December 23, 1945, in Findlay, Ohio to the late Roy Marcus and Maris Anna (Halstead) Stack. On September 18, 1965 Connee married Harold Willeke, and he survives in Dola. Connee and Harold were married for over fifty-eight years. […]
Darrell Duane “DeDe” Blair of Lanett, AL and previously of Upper Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024 at EAMC Lanier Hospital in Valley, AL. He was born on Sept. 2, 1956 in Vanlue to the late Frank W. and Maxine (Strong) Blair. He is survived by a son, Devon Blair, Columbus, sisters Penny Blair, Tiffin, Barb Kidwell, Valrico, FL, Ginny (Ken) May, Sycamore, Cheryl (Brian) Orians, Upper Sandusky and a brother Dan Blair, Marion. He was preceded in […]
Kandy Lee (Powell) Shepherd 11/29/1946 - 05/26/2024 On May 26, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul, Kandy Shepherd, who brought joy, laughter, and love to all who knew her. Kandy was born on November 29th, 1946, to Benjamin & Laura (Ish) Powell in Kenton, Ohio. Growing up in Forest, Ohio, Kandy's love for animals started young - thanks to a pet raccoon named Fluffy who kept things wild! Sunny summer swims in the quarry with loved ones were always […]
Lewana Jean Butcher, 89 of Kenton died Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Vancrest of Ada. On July 19, 1934, she was born in Kenton, OH to the late Parker and Callie (Botchlett) Williams. She married John Butcher on November 16, 1963, and he preceded her in death. Surviving is a son, Thomas Butcher, daughter; Patricia “Patty” (Gary) Cribley, grandchildren; Amanda (Jamie) Raines, Emily (Wes) Crist, Stephanie Cribley, great-grandchildren; Eva Crist, Lily Raines, Amara Puckett, and Cooper Raines. Lewana was a […]
Carolyn Mae Treglia, age 93, of Ada formerly of LaFayette, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on May 11, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry and Nora (Fisher) Hefner. On June 17, 1949 Carolyn married Tony J. Treglia and he survives in Ada. They were married for over seventy-four years. Carolyn was […]
Cynthia L. Henline-Lake age 74 of Forest, died at her residence on May 15, 2024. She was born Nov. 8, 1950 in Fremont to the late Gilbert and Frances (Roemelon) Dickey. She married Richard O. Lake, he survives in Forest, Surviving is a son Kenneth Richard Henline Jr. of Forest and a sister Carol Parlow of Rodgersville, TN. She is preceded in death by brothers Gilbert Dickey Jr. and Ronald Dickey. She was Deputy Dog Warden in Sandusky Co. for […]
Skyler R. Donaugh age 35 of Upper Sandusky, passed away at his residence on Wednesday May 15, 2024. He had been awaiting open heart surgery in Cleveland. Skyler was born on October 13, 1988 in Upper Sandusky to Steven R. and Laurie A. (Wines) Donaugh. Surviving is his brother Spencer R. (Cara) Donaugh of Findlay, God Mother Vicki Wines of Lake Plaza, FL, special grandma Delores Hushour of Belle Vernon and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in […]
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.
