Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Spartanburg, SC – Joan (Godown) Waterson, 92, formerly of Coshocton, Ohio and Deltona, Florida passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at the Summit Hills Retirement Community.

Joan was born on January 8, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Linton Godown and Agnes Lucille (Jemison) Foster. Joan graduated from Ohio Wesleyan...

Nov 15, 2020

Danville – Lanny D. Lyons, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Knox Community Hospital.

He was born in Mt. Vernon on September 12, 1951 to Edwin and Evelyn Mae (Byers) Lyons. He was retired from the Knox County Highway Department and attended the Victory Church of Christ.

Lanny is survived by...

Nov 10, 2020

KILLBUCK - Lloyd W. Hawkins, 96, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus early Tuesday morning, November 10, after a period of declining health.

Lloyd was born to Maldon and Lucy (Cooper) Hawkins of Stillwell on February 21, 1924.  He grew up helping his father on the family farm, working in timber, and trapping furs to help...

Nov 8, 2020

Danville – Karen Sue Strausbaugh, 69, passed away at home with her family on Sunday November 8, 2020.

She was born in Mount Vernon on May 29, 1951. She was the daughter of William J. and Sharon (Smith) Breckler. On February 28, 1970, she married Carl Clement Strausbaugh. Together they had two children, Angie Frazee and Buck...

Nov 7, 2020

COSHOCTON – Harold E. “Herbie” Spang, 79, of Coshocton died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at his residence.

He was born Nov 3, 1941 in Coshocton County to the late Paul Howard and Catherine Jane (Aronhalt) Spang.

Harold was a Coshocton City Firefighter for over 33 years.  He was a member of the NRA and the...

Nov 5, 2020

COSHOCTON- Niaomi Marie Cavey, expected infant daughter of Allysun (Aslaksen) and Christopher Cavey Jr., passed away Nov. 5, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Waylon Cavey; her grandparents, Melissa & Eric Allen and Jamie & Danny Ward; great-grandparents, Kathy & Mike Aslaksen, Delores & Roger Hough,...

Nov 3, 2020

Mount Vernon – Charles A. Durbin, 87, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

He was born to Alfred and Coletta (Shults) Durbin on March 23, 1933. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, and married Mary Schaub in 1957. Mary preceded him in death along with his parents,...

Nov 1, 2020

WARSAW- James Anthony Darr, 70, went on to a better life Sunday evening, Nov. 1, 2020.

He was born April 10, 1950 in Coshocton, the son of Clarence Woodrow and Mildred Irene (Roahrig) Darr. He was a 1969 graduate of River View high School, and worked at Clow Corp. for 40 years before retiring.

He...

Nov 1, 2020

Bladensburg – Jettie Lodema Ward, 85, passed away at her daughter’s home in Danville on Sunday November 1, 2020.

Lodema lived her life with a sincerity and compassion to serve and help others. She served the Bladensburg community through her involvement in organizing both school and community events. For many years, she was part of the Benevolence...

Oct 29, 2020

Danville – Larry Shrimplin, 82, passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

“Shrimpy” was born May 22, 1938 to Paul W. and Ida Belle (Deck) Shrimplin. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1962 and married Marlene Ann McMillan on June 16, 1963. He spent many millions of miles behind the...

Oct 28, 2020

COSHOCTON- Jean Edna (Bush) Thompson, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Altercare of Coshocton.

She was born June 5, 1929 in Lucas Co. to the late Byford and Edna F. (Beers) Bush. She graduated from Monclova High School in 1947, Spring Arbor College in 1949, and Bowling Green State University in 1952 with a degree in...

Oct 24, 2020

LANCASTER - Wilma Jean Priode, 91, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Buckeye Care & Rehab, Lancaster.

Born in Coshocton County August 26, 1929 to the late Lemert & Mollie (Ogle) Graham, formerly of Cooperdale.

She and her husband Dwight, the absolute love of her life, celebrated 70 years of marriage on November 6,...

Oct 23, 2020

Coshocton – Harold Floyd Stevens, 84, passed away on Friday October 23, 2020 at the Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

He was born in Cadiz on March 18, 1936 to Edna (Smith) and Harold Stevens Sr. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1953-1955. He enjoyed restoring Model As and tractors.

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Oct 22, 2020

RAVENNA- Dennis Ray “Denny” Wyers, 68, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 10, 1952 in Ravenna to Raymond and Joyce (Wearly) Wyers. He loved his children immensely, and was very family oriented. He always enjoyed family meals on Sunday. He enjoyed his time as a truck driver, and...

Oct 19, 2020

WARSAW- October 19, 2020: On this blessed day, our Lord has called James Edward Cunningham home to join his beloved wife, Judy.   Jim is the eldest son of the late Royal and Mary (Herman) Cunningham of Warsaw.  He was born on March 3, 1936 in the family home, and attended Union School; graduating as a member of the Class...

Oct 17, 2020

WARSAW- Marcia Jane Horn, 62, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Jan. 21, 1958 in Coshocton to the late Harold W. and Helen M. (Warner) Horn. She was a 1976 graduate of River View High School, and later earned an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing from Central Ohio Technical College....

Oct 15, 2020

MT. VERNON- Florence Eileen (Colopy) Heldenbrand, 96, formerly of Howard, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon.

She was born June 15, 1924 in Danville to the late Donald and Florence (Blanchard) Colopy. She was a graduate of Danville High School, and later married Carl Heldenbrand on Jan. 15, 1947,...

Oct 4, 2020

Fredericktown - Marilyn Roberts, 67, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

She was born to Rodney and Mary Faith (Colopy) Ridgway. Marilyn was a member of the American Legion Post #650, the “unofficial, official photographer” for Knox County football for over 20 years, and was an LPN for many years who was still...

Oct 4, 2020

Mount Vernon – Dorothy M. Alexander, 89, a resident of the Ohio Eastern Star and formerly of Howard, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 4, 2020.

She was born in Akron on July 17, 1931. She was the daughter of Harold and Marie (Phillips) Erow. She was a graduate of East Knox High...

Oct 4, 2020

WARSAW- Roberta Jayne “Bobbi” Hughes, 75, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Macon, GA to the late Robert Edward Dickerson, Sr. and Grace Maxine (Miller) Dickerson. She was a graduate of Union High School, a 4-H advisor for many years, including Poultry Key Leader, she portrayed...