Don Dean Shirk age 76 of Forest, passed away at his residence on January 25, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Kenton to the late Don L. and Ruth E. (Peart) Shirk. Dean married Betty L. Roberts on December 18, 1970 and she survives in Forest. He is also survived by his children Donnie (Joellen) Shirk, Upper Sandusky, and Jackie (Steven) Wilson, Forest, and 5 grandchildren. Dean was a 1966 graduate from Riverdale High School. He retired […]
Ralph E. Barker age 82, of Upper Sandusky passed away at Bridge Hospice of Findlay on January 26, 2024. He was born in Grayson, KY on October 12, 1941 to the late Jess and Ethel (Pope) Barker. Ralph married Mary Moses on February 4, 1961. He is survived by his wife Mary Barker, children Julie Ann (Gordon) Strait, Sycamore, and Scott (Tamara) Barker, Upper Sandusky, grandchildren Christina (Brandon) Gaietto, Wesley Strait, and Sam Barker. Ralph is preceded in death by […]
Richard L. “Dick” Miller, age 69, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Jean (Thompson) Miller. On July 17, 1995 Dick married Donna Asher and she survives in Lima. Also surviving are his two children: Scott Miller of Nashville, TN […]
Preston Thomas Hensley 26 of Bellefontaine Preston Thomas Hensley, 26, passed away in his sleep on January 17, 2024. Preston was born on January 4, 1998 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was employed by Mid States Packaging in Logan County. Preston was a 2017 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School. Preston was preceded in death by his mother Vickie Lynn Hensley of Georgia and his grandmother, Linda Ann Roberts, of Rushsylvania, Ohio. He is survived by a brother, Kyle Baker, of […]
Bonnie Lou Miller, 73 of Mt Blanchard passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her residence. On March 1, 1950 Bonnie was born in Mt Blanchard the daughter of Calvin R. and Marjorie (Aller) Miller. Bonnie has three children: Brianna Miller, Blake (Brittany) Miller and Bret (Amber) Miller are all of Mt Blanchard. Bonnie's brother: John Miller, sisters: Mary (Jim) Miller, all of Mt Blanchard. Kathy Deeter of Florida and Jo Lynn (Sean) Burrell of Bluffton. Bonnie also has three […]
Charles "Chuck" William Burris 51 of Kenton A celebration of life for Charles William Burris will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Chuck died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on July 10, 1972 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lowell and Marsha (Burris) Murdock. Surviving are daughter, Brittany Saxton of Bellefontaine, fiancé, Tara Long of Kenton, sister, […]
Rose M. Frederick age 74 of Forest, died at Blanchard Valley Hospital on Jan. 22, 2024. She was born Apr. 19, 1949 in Kenton to the late Jarvie and Hazel (Clark) Bailey. On Aug. 26, 1968 she married Jerry L. Frederick, he preceded her in death on July 27, 2008. Mrs. Frederick is survived by two daughters Tina (Jeff) Moore, Forest and Tamra (Matt) Trautwein, MD, grandchildren Josh (Gennie) Frederick, Mt. Blanchard, Sam (Lynsie) Moore, Forest, Logan Trautwein MD, Morgan […]
Richard A. Scott 85 of Kenton A graveside memorial service with military rites for Richard A. Scott will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Grove Cemetery Committal Building in Kenton. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Richard passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Shawnee Manor in Lima. He was born on March 18, 1938 in Foraker, Ohio to the late Roy and Della (Huff) Scott. Richard […]
Madeline J. “Maggie” Lenhart, age 103, of Ada, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. She was born on July 6, 1920 in Mansfield, Ohio to Elza R. and Marjorie A. (McBride) Dodge who preceded her in death. On October 13, 1948 she married Eugene A. “Gene” Lenhart and he died on September 5, 1978. […]
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.
