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Jillene E. Shaw Hoberg, affectionately known as “Jill,” was born on March 22, 1935, in Coshocton. She passed away on March 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Jill’s career was marked by dedicated service as she worked in all Coshocton County Courthouses. She began as a clerk and later transitioned to a deputy clerk, ultimately […]
Charles R. “Bob” Johnson, 78, of Coshocton passed away at Roscoe Gardens on Friday March 28, 2025. Bob was born in Cambridge, Ohio on October 8, 1946, to the late Charles and Margaret (Seckman) Johnson. He graduated from Cambridge High School and retired from Ansel Edmont in Coshocton. Bob is survived by his two sons […]
Carol Ann (Brenly) Griffith, age 87, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1937 to the late Earl and Mary Brenly. Carol was also known to her family and many childhood friends as “Ann”. She was born, raised, and remained a resident of […]
America in Bloom, a national non-profit organization, is proud to announce a new sustainability initiative sweeping across the United States recognizing exemplary gardens and landscapes in residential, commercial, educational, and public space properties. America in Bloom’s Gardens Across America program is a self-certification program honoring those properties that showcase environmental, sustainable, and civic beatification efforts […]
On March 27 at approximately 11:27 a.m. Detective Tyler Mann of the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 block of South Seventh Street in the City of Coshocton due to a traffic infraction and window tint. Detective Jeremy Johnson of the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Department arrived on […]
Jon M. Els of West Lafayette passed away peacefully at his family’s home in Warsaw on March 27, 2025, just one day shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on March 28, 1935 to the late Russell and Rose (Moorehead) Els. Following Jon’s graduation from West Lafayette High School, he honorably served in the […]
Ralph R. Wiggins, age 69 passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born July 8, 1955 in Coshocton. He was the son of the late Helen (Knepper) Wiggins. Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Free Funeral Home, Coshocton, Ohio with Pastor Shannon […]
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Sherrets, 64, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, passed away at home March 25, 2025. He was born June 1, 1960 in Coshocton to Larry L. and Marcia (Harding) Sherrets. He was a 1978 graduate of River View High School, and he worked for a time at The Longaberger Co. The […]
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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 […]