Janet (Arn) Murray 89 of Kenton Janet (Arn) Murray, 89 of Kenton, passed away at Trustwell Living Blanchard Place in Kenton, Ohio on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born August 19th, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio at McKitrick Hospital to Walter and Thelma (Jump) Arn. Janet married John Thomas Murray in 1958, and he preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage. She is survived by children: John "Mike" (Jane) Murray of Belle Center, Cindy […]
Evelyn M. Bailey, age 60, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1964 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Gary and Shirley (Marshall) Dunson. On February 13, 1984 Evelyn married Timothy Bailey, Sr. and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2010. Evelyn is survived by her two sons: Timothy “T.J.” Bailey, […]
Ivan Evans 85 of Ada Ivan passed away peacefully on Apr 29, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1939, in Marysville, Oh to James and Margaret (Kavanagh) Evans. He is survived by his love and life partner, Kay Baughman; his three children Mark and Chrissie (Abrams) Evans, Jill and Adam Peterson, Jeff and Wendy (Lamb) Evans; his grandchildren Darby (Kyle) Evans Hazel, Dakota Evans, Tess Abrams (bonus), Derick (Rachel) Kelley, Chelsea (Jase) Kelley, Brandon Oates, Damon (Morgan) Evans, Alec […]
Elmer Dean Adkins, known as Dean, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing facility in Upper Sandusky. Born on August 13, 1941, in West Virginia to Elmo and Mary Alma (Douglas) Adkins Dean dedicated 42 years of his career to Eaton in Marion, where he became known for his unwavering work ethic and commitment to his colleagues. Beyond his professional life, Dean was a storyteller by nature, always possessing a captivating tale to share, which […]
William Douglas Burris, age 83, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Doug was born on July 7, 1941 to Charles and Cleah Burris. He was the oldest of nine children. He is survived by his brother, Rick Burris and sister, Terri Bridenstein. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Patty, Karen, Lois, Marsha, […]
Wilma A. Willeke, age 95, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on October 9, 1929 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl and Imo (Crooks) Boecher. On August 24, 1952 Wilma married Wilbur D. Willeke and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2023. Wilma retired from Ohio Northern University […]
Anabel R. McBride, age 89, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on August 14, 1935, in a farmhouse on State Route 81 between Ada and Dola to the late Ralph and Georgia (Fields) Motter. On August 14, 1955, she married her husband, Robert W. McBride, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2009. […]
Rebecca Fay Nutt, age 62, of Ada, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 10, 1963 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Eugene Nickles and Lonie (Barnett) Nickles Jones. Her father Eugene preceded her in death and her mother Lonie Jones survives in Whitley City, Kentucky. Rebecca married Stevie Nutt and he preceded her in death. […]
Eileen E. Motter age 93 died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Findlay, Ohio. Eileen was born on March 16, 1932, in Forest, Ohio to the late Howard and Geneva (Stanford) Staley. She was preceded in death by her husband James F. Motter, daughter Carol Wilmsmeyer, great-grand daughter Leah Motter, and sister Vivian (Riegel) Lamb. She is survived by children, Duane (Cheri), Rodney (Julie), Dwight (Joyce), Susan (Tracy) McAfee, Roger (Cheryl), Beverly (Lance) Hanners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, brothers Paul […]
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.
