Keitha (England) Williams, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 12, 1949 in Alger, Ohio to the late Homer and Carrie (Miller) England. On February 3, 1968 Keitha married Neil Williams and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her two sons: Ryan (Kathy) […]
February 27, 1966 — June 17, 2024 Greenville, SC Jack Darrin Oates, known affectionately as Darrin to his friends and family, passed away at his home in Greenville, SC, on June 17, 2024. Born on February 27, 1966, in Kenton, Ohio, Darrin was a man of deep faith, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. Darrin was the beloved husband of Tisha Cole Oates, and a devoted father to his two children, Jack Michael […]
Dr. Jeffery C. Allison passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. Jeff was born September 27, 1948 in Altoona, PA, to the late John and Charlotte (Lynn) Allison. He is survived by his children: Scott (Arlene) Allison of Ada and Shari (Patrick) Gibson of Johnstown; five grandchildren: Rob, Grace, Jillian, Lydia and Joey; and two […]
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 […]
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.