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Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned […]
Larry Kevin Thompson, 67, passed away on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Kevin was born in Mount Vernon on July 26, 1957, and grew up in Walhonding working with his grandpa Orva Mowery as the only auto mechanic in town. He was the son of Paul and Maxine (Mowery) Thompson, who both preceded him in death […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clifford Denning, a man whose life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to his family. Cliff, also known to many as PaaPaa, was a remarkable soul who left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His passing leaves […]
Betty Margaret (Stone) Sampsel, 86, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home. She was born Sept. 17, 1938 in Spring Mountain to the late William G. and Cecilia N. (Hamer) Stone. She married Robert W. Sampsel on Oct. 4, 1963, who preceded her in death on May 2, 1998. Betty moved in with […]
The Coshocton Fire Department will be checking hydrants in the city, weather permitting, beginning April 14. The duty shift will notify the local media in which areas of the city they will be checking each day. The residents in the area that is being tested may experience some discoloration in their water. Let your water […]
The Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee is welcoming two new members. Brooke Bigrigg and Emily Marrison were appointed effective April 1, for five-year terms ending March 31, 2030. Bigrigg, appointed by Coshocton County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Jason W. Given, has taken Kathy Gwinn’s seat on the committee. A New Concord native who graduated from […]
Bonnie “Bunny” Pettitt, 69, of West Lafayette, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. She was born in Medina, OH on April 15, 1955 to the late Merle Howard and Betty (Marshall) Pratt. Bonnie Enjoyed spending time with her dog, Baby Girl, her family, but most of all her grandchildren. She […]
The Coshocton Public Health District will be hosting a spring open house on Wednesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. Enjoy a light refreshment and snack while you tour the facility, visit with staff, and meet the health commissioner. Complete the newest survey, […]
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Deborah Ann “Debbie” (Landon) Sampsel, 66, died Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born Sept. 29, 1958 in Millersburg to the late Paul L. and Lillian E. (Smith) Landon. She loved watching and reading mystery stories, painting, and taking care of her home. Her grandchildren were very important to her, and […]
Lois Ellen (Mowery) King of Conesville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 75, at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark. Her life was tragically cut short due to injuries sustained in a vehicular collision at the intersection of Ohio State Route 621 and U.S. Highway 36. Born on […]
Karri Millward Harstine, a beloved educator, mother, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, at her home. Born on June 26, 1982, in Coshocton to Jay and Kathy (Pigman) Millward. On April 26, 2008, she married Russell Harstine, who survives. A proud graduate of River View High School’s Class of 2000, Karri further advanced […]
Mary Marie Wright, age 67, of Coshocton, Ohio, joined her husband on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born January 13, 1958, to Harold and Verna (Whisner) Williams in Clarksburg, West Virginia. On August 23, 1975, she married the love of her life, Stanley “Stan” Eugene Wright. He passed away January 16, 2022. Mary worked […]
Teresa E. Fenn, 64, of Fresno passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 at her home. She was born in Akron, OH on November 22, 1960 to the late Mike and Imogene (Angeloff) Horvath. Teresa had previously worked at Reginas Pizza in Akron. She loved going to the beach, listening to music and attending concerts and […]
Donald Boyd Nixon, age 91, formerly of Warsaw, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home in Greer, South Carolina, surrounded by his family. Born July 17, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Boyd and Lillian (Smith) Nixon. Don is now reunited with his loving […]
William P. Barnes Jr., 64, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born on September 8, 1960 in Medina, Ohio to William P. Barnes Sr. and the late Nancy (Holmes) Barnes. He was a 1979 graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked as a journeyman […]