Juanita Louise Smith age 78 of Forest died at Promedica Hospital, Toledo, on Feb. 8, 2026. She was born Nov. 9, 1947 in Akron to the late Henry Franklin Myers and Alvine Louise Fegan. She is survived by her children William (Aletha) Starcher, Toledo, Sheri (Raymond Sr.) Carey, Forest, Robert (Crystal) Starcher, Findlay, grandchildren Amber (Paul) Searls, Forest, Morgan (Steve) Gault, Forest, Raymond Jr. Carey, Forest, Steven Carey, Forest, Lauren […]
Kathy Sue Stedman, 81, of Kenton Kathy Sue Stedman, 81, of Kenton, passed away at Hardin Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 27, 1944 to the late Wayne and Opal (Shepherd) Armentrout. On April 21, 1978 she married Stephen Stedman who survives in Kenton. Kathy leaves behind her son, Kyle (Alyssa) Johnston, of Kenton; grandsons, Kooper and Korbin Johnston; sister, Judy […]
Marilyn S. FordAugust 10, 1942 - February 8, 2026 Marilyn S. Ford, age 83, of Harrod, passed away on February 8, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1942 in Waynesfield, Ohio the late David and Lucille (Rose) Kline. Marilyn was raised by her grandmother Blanche Ward and she preceded her in death. On August 7, 1961, Marilyn married Marvin Ford, they were […]
William Victor Dawson, 72, of Arlington, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 29, 1953 to the late Martha (Riggs) Hodge. He was formerly married to Deborah Brown but later divorced and remained friends.Survivors include his daughter, Shari Dawson, of Arlington, four grandchildren, Seth (Taylor Guthrie) Ramirez, Emily (Filip) Lillard, Isaih (Aja Tate) Dawson, and Oceanna Hohman, many great […]
Susan Lue SnearyFebruary 23, 1945 - February 5, 2026 Susan L. Sneary, age 80, of Roundhead, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on February 23, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman, Sr. Susan married Franklin D. Sneary in 1963 and he preceded her in death in 1998. Susan is survived by her son, […]
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.
