Devette McCormick, 55, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Per Devettes wishes a cremation will take place and memorial service will be held at a later date. The Miller Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements. An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com.
Archive for July, 2022

Joyce Dean (Chaney) West
Joyce Dean (Chaney) West, 86, of Coshocton, and formerly of Tiverton Center, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022, at Signature Health Care of Coshocton. Born Oct. 23, 1935, in Magnolia, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Hilda M. (Brankel) Chaney. On Dec. 9, 1951, she married Wilson Porter […]

Donald W. McPherson
Donald W. McPherson, 79, of West Lafayette, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Don was born in West Lafayette, Ohio on June 10, 1943, to the late Frank and Willa (Johnson) McPherson. He attended Ridgewood High School and retired from Pretty Products after 43 years of service. He honorably served in […]

Elnora Wells
Our beloved Elnora Katherine Wells, 94, of Warsaw, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at AlterCare of Coshocton, where they lovingly cared for her the last 13 years. She was born in Letart Falls, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1927, daughter of the late William Orville and Ruth Beauchamp (Alexander) Barnitz. She spent her […]

Coshocton County COVID-19 Home Test Kit distribution announced
Those exposed to someone who has tested positive should self-quarantine, watch for symptoms and take a COVID test within five to seven days, sooner if symptoms show up. COVID-19 home test kits are covered under most insurance and can be picked up at your local pharmacy. Due to increased demand for home tests and to […]

Where, oh where, are you going?
Summertime that is. As my wife shared something with me yesterday from an author that we both enjoy reading, “the days are long, but the months, years and decades are short.” They sure are. June – gone. July – only a few days remain when you read this. It seems that school starts at the […]

Macrame workshop set at Roscoe
A new and exciting workshop opportunity is coming to Roscoe Village. In collaboration with Macrame by McKenna of Coshocton’s Rust Decor, the village will be hosting a macrame workshop. Those in attendance will make a beautiful wall hanging. Attendees will be instructed by Sarah McKenna so no prior experience with this technique is necessary. Water […]

July 28, 2022 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!

Hospital hosting community fun day
Join Coshocton Regional Medical Center for the second annual community fun day on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free event open to the public. There will be free food, kid’s inflatables, bounce house, games, and giveaways. Meet Paw Patrol and Baby Shark characters. The first 100 kid’s receive a […]