All Obituaries

Charles Warren, 87, of Fresno passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Fresno, Ohio on August 23, 1933 to the late William C. and Marie (Klein) Warren. Charles graduated from Keene High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.  After the military he worked at Shaw Barton for 40 years and was the pastor at Tyndal Church for 20 years.  He was a member of the Keene United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he loved being out on the farm...

Irvin H. Diller, 77, of West Lafayette Died on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1943 in Orrville to the late Ira and Beulah (Brennen) Diller.  Irvin enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles and taking trips to Colorado.  He never met a stranger. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Wilmer and Ira Diller, two sisters, Mae Lehman and Shirley Sommerfeld. Irvin is survived by his companion Dietra (Dee) White of West Lafayette; son Irvin Diller Sr....

Roger A. Conkle, 67, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born in Coshocton on November 24, 1953 to the late Ernest Sr. and Wilma June (Matchett) Conkle. Roger graduated from River View High School.  He worked in construction and as a truck driver and retired from Coshocton Trucking in 2016. Roger enjoyed volunteering at RUMC Community Meals and helping his friends.  He was a great fisherman and mushroom...

Sharon Ankrum was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on March 3, 2021 at age 73 after a long illness. She was born to Robert and Dorothy Lukens on August 12, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she married her sweetheart, David Ankrum on June 25, 1966. Together they raised three children, Michael (Barbara) Ankrum of Huntsville, Alabama, Brian (Lindy) Ankrum of Howard, Ohio, and Matthew (Dawna) Ankrum of Coshocton, Ohio. Sharon loved...

Karma J. Chaney, 80 of Coshocton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2021, at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette, Ohio. She was born in Coshocton on October 17, 1940, to the late Lester S. “Friday” and Mary E. (Hardesty) Scherer. Karma graduated from Roscoe High School in 1958 and went on to work for Gross’s Discounts as a clothing buyer. She later worked as a dental office receptionist/business assistant. Karma belonged to the Coshocton Canal Quilters for...

Donovan “Don” L. Shivers, 74, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville, Ohio.  He was born in Dennison, Ohio on November 17, 1946 to the late Leroy and Jeanne (Huff) Shivers. Don graduated from West Lafayette High School and Rio Grande University with a bachelor’s degree in history.  He served in the United States Army and worked for Norfolk and Southern Railway for 30 years before retiring.  He was a...

John L. Dovenbarger, 80, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Saturday February 27, 2021. John was born in Morgan County on October 20, 1940 to the late Alfred and Alta (Cain) Dovenbarger.  He graduated from Conesville High School, had worked at AEP Conesville Power Plant in security and in the maintenance department at Whispering Falls Campground and the Coshocton County Fairgrounds.  John and his wife, Glenna were well known...

Florence M. “Tootie” Brandel, 92, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday morning at Windsorwood Place in Coshocton with her family by her side. Florence was born in Cambridge, Ohio on December 13, 1928 to the late William C. and Lily A. (Lake) Longsworth.  She graduated from Cambridge High School and retired from Coshocton City Schools after 28 years as a secretary. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was active in the choir and was a Sunday school...

Eugenia “Maxine” Phillips, age 90, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Flemington, West Virginia to the late Freda (McCauley) and Lonzo Phillips. She was a graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV. Before retiring she was the manager of Lerner’s Clothing Store and Caplins Jewelers. She was a member of Hepzibah Baptist Church. She is survived by her niece, Jacqueline (Douglas) Conkle...

John Allen Jackson Jr., age 53, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. He was born on September 17, 1967 in Washington, Nevada to the late Sharon and Robbie Roberts. John loved the outdoors and being in the woods, fishing and hunting for mushrooms, it was something he looked forward to every year. John loved his music and always tried to make sure you could hear him coming down the street, he sure did love his bass. John loved working...