Ronnie Wages, age 74, of Ada, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 5, 2025, at OSU East Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1951, to Wilson and Hazel (Montgomery) Wages. Ronnie dedicated his life to his faith and to his family. He shared 48 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Deanna (Cooper) Wages. Together they raised three daughters: Tina and Teresa Mabry of Westerville, OH and Terra Mabry of San Antonio, TX. Ronnie […]
Bremen Curtis Jenkins, age 49 of Lithia, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 7, 1976, in Tampa, Florida, to Alvis and Alice (Porter) Jenkins, and he is survived by his father. Curtis was a man after God’s own heart. He put God first in everything that he did and was a wonderful example of how a Godly man should live. He was very active in the Brandon […]
Ronnie Wages 74 of Ada Funeral services for Ronnie Wages are pending with the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Ronnie passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at OSU East Hospital in Columbus.
Sheryl Kay Payne, age 65 of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born October 9, 1959, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Charles Otis and Dorcas Alberta (Johnson) Payne and they preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory include brothers: Dave (Kathleen Fisher-Payne) Payne of Lima, Tom (Connie) Payne of West Mansfield, Ray (Chris) Payne of Ridgeway, Randy Payne of Kenton, Doug (Kileen) Payne of West Mansfield; grandchild: Trayce Bopp; niece and […]
Debra Ann Carpenter, age 64 of Kenton, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 22, 1961, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Richard and Margaret (Riley) Furlong and they preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory include daughters: April (Daniel) Johnson of Kenton, Anna Strong (significant other, Cory Miller) of Lewistown; brother: Jerry Furlong; grandchildren: Gabriella and Abigail Johnson, Grace and Manny Strong; niece: Holly McCombs of Kenton. She was preceded in death by […]
Jean Anne Dearth, age 80, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 23, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio to Harold F. “Hal” and Irma Jean (Crowe) Van Atta, who preceded her in death. On December 20, 1975 Jean Anne married Gerald A. “Jerry” Dearth and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2020. Jean Anne is survived by her three daughters: Cinthya Anspach of Harrod, […]
Cadence Micheal Dible 23 of Kenton, Ohio Cadence passed away on September 3, 2025. Though his time here was far too short, Cadence filled every moment with love, passion, and an energy that touched everyone lucky enough to know him.Born to Bradley Dible and the late Apryl Dawn (Glidden) Dible, Cadence grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit family who loved him deeply. He was a devoted father whose world revolved around his two daughters, Ava Annalise Marie (6) and Rhya […]
Roberta “Bobbi” Wiley, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville. She was born May 4, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to Paul and Thelma (Critchfield) Edwards, and they preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory include daughter: Heather (Christian) Blevins of Marysville; son: Todd Wiley; grandchild: Vivian Gail of Marysville; nephew: Shawn (Shawn) Moore of Kenton; brother-in-law: Jim Moore of Kenton. She was preceded in death by sister: Sharon Moore. Bobbi […]
Thomas Eugene Osborn age 79 of rural Forest, died at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center on August 27, 2025 at 2:54 a.m. He was born January 1, 1946, to the late Jesse H. and Rosemary (Billings) Osborn in Sycamore Township, Wyandot County, Ohio.Tom married Linda Leader, and they later divorced. He then married Mary E. Fox on July 7, 2000, at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, and she survives in rural Forest. Also surviving are his children Justin A. […]
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.
