William “Ira” VanHorn, age 40, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his parent’s residence. He was born on July 20, 1983 in Kenton, Ohio to Wynn and Louise VanHorn who survive in Delphos. Also surviving is his daughter, Brooklyn VanHorn of Lima; and special friend, Stephen Womack. Ira attended Allen East High School and was a graduate of the Apollo Career Center, Lima. […]
Screenshot Mabel Mae (Fout) Radcliffe, 82, of La Rue passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, with family by her side. She was born in Hardin County to the late Hayes and Irma (Berry) Fout on September 2, 1941. She married Cedric Radcliffe in April 1960 in Greenville, SC. Together they had three children. They later divorced. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her children, Matt and Mark Radcliffe and Amy Davie and Son-in-law, Dan Davie. […]
Bobbie Jo Zirkle, 53, of Kenton, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2024, at her home. Bobbie Jo was born in Bellefontaine on December 9, 1970, to the late Earl Eugene Zirkle and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ed Zirkle, Jeff Zirkle, and Clinton Zirkle, and sisters Connie Orsborne, and Jeannie Young. Bobbie Jo is survived by her children: Kassie Brandyberry of Urbana, Dustin Sheeley of Kenton, Cody (Randie) Parrett of Sidney, and […]
Peggy Lou Creamer 77 of Mt. Victory Peggy Lou Creamer, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2024. Born on September 23, 1946, Peggy lived a life full of love, laughter, and countless treasured memories. Peggy is survived by her three devoted daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Grimes, Heather (Randall) Oliver, and Stephenie (Shane) Jordan. She leaves behind a legacy through her 9 grandchildren: Michaela (Micah) Heilman, Megan (Robert) Bevis, Raechel (Justin) Noble, […]
Margie Jordan, age 87, of Lima, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Chub and Audrey (Holiday) Wireman. On July 16, 1955 Margie married Lyman Jordan and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2012. Margie is survived by her […]
Gretchen R. Wilson age 86 of Ashland, passed away at Brethren Care Village on July 18, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1938 in Norwalk to the late Edwin E. and Hazel E. (Hoerr) Prange. Gretchen is survived by her children Mark A. (Melissa) Wilson, Mansfield, and Scott E. (Kara Page) Wilson, Ashland, grandchildren Brandon Bond. She is preceded in death her brother Richard E. Prange, and sister Rachel J. Prange. Gretchen received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing […]
Randall L. Cummins 64 of Kenton A celebration of life for Randall Cummins will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Amvets Post 1994 in Kenton from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Randall passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Marion General Hospital. He was born on January 16, 1960, in Lima, Ohio to Zarrell Cummins and Janice (Jacobs) Miller. He married Michelle Clark […]
Marion G. “Bud” Sons age 90 of Forest, died at Wyandot Co. Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center on Monday July 15, 2024. He was born Sept. 27, 1933 in Patterson to the late Julian A. and Alice E. (Gebby) Sons. Surviving are his children; Lee Ann (Ronald) Loveridge, Forest, Becky Sue Sons, Forest, Robert Eugene (Char) Sons, FL, James Matthew (Vicki) Sons, Findlay, Beverly (David) Martin, Upper Sandusky, Carrie (Thomas) Hoover, St. Cloud, MN, Tessa (Monte) Spuhler, MN, Jesse Sons, […]
Kathryn J. Snider age 96 of Forest, passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 19, 1928 in Forest to Lloyd V. and Mildred E. (Wilcox) Curtin. She married Harold “Skinny” Wright in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1952. She married Burton E. Snider on November 23, 1955 and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1974. Kathryn is survived by her children; Sandy […]
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.
