All Obituaries

William “Bill” Prater, 95, of Plainfield passed away at Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown on Thursday May 21, 2020. Bill was born in South Clinchfield, VA on February 1, 1925 to the late Godfrey and Eliza Jane (Estep) Prater. He served in United States Navy during WWII and worked in the coal mines throughout his life.  Bill loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening and flowers. Bill is survived son Roger Lee (Tammie) Prater of TN; step son Glen Lee (Helen)...

Carol J. Mitchell, 88, of Dresden passed away at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville on Thursday May 21, 2020.  Carol was born in Coshocton on March 22, 1932 to the late Joseph “L.J.” and Viola Jenny (Retzler) Ames.  She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1950.  Carol and her late husband Bud owned and operated the Dresden Lumber Yard, Tri-Valley Energy and Mitchell Builders.  She was a member of the Dresden United Methodist Church, Charles M. Mitchell...

Beverly Jean Albertson, 65, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 10, 1954 to the late Ed and Betty (Rogers) Collins. Beverly worked for many years cleaning houses for the elderly and then worked for Jobs and Family Services.  In her spare time she loved fishing and spending time outdoors with her kids and grandchildren. Beverly is survived by her husband, Bruce Albertson, whom she married...

Edward E. Ross died on May 20, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  He was born February 16, 1925, the second of four children of Denny T. Ross and Mildred Balo Ross.  Ed lived most of his life in the Adams Mills area and 20 years in Coshocton.           Ed was a farmer and successful businessman.  He, and his mother and brother founded Ross Brothers Trucking in 1955 primarily in the coal and farming industry.  He...

Beverly A. Bradford, 84, of West Lafayette went to be with her husband on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Bradford Illinois to the Late Clifford and Millie (Ditto) Danley. Beverly graduated from Cambridge High School and had worked for Abolote Lighting, West Lafayette Care Center, Darr farms, and most of all she was a homemaker, raising her three boys.  She was also a member of Kimbolton United Methodist Church. Beverly is...

Gene R. Overholt, 84, a lifelong resident of West Lafayette passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 8, 1935 to the late Ransom and Thelma (Rehard) Overholt.  Gene graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1953, Muskingum College in 1957, and Ohio University in 1966 with a master’s degree in Education. Gene served as the Principal of Keene Elementary, Pleasant Valley Elementary, West Lafayette Elementary, and Ridgewood Junior High School for...

Shirley R. Parks, 69, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH on Sunday, May 17th 2020. She was born in Woodsfield, OH on May 18th, 1950 to the late Susan Waneta (Yost) and Lynn Dale Hall. Shirley is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Jim Parks; siblings Charlotte Johnson and Dennis (Joyce) Hall; several nieces and nephews including Everett Hall, Henry Hall, Roy Hall, Dave Johnson, Dan Johnson, Bruce Perone and Susan Perone; and many great nieces and nephews. Along with her...

Saxton Riley Baker, 15, of Malta, formerly of Dresden, passed away May 15, 2020 at 1:23am at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus after a tragic accident. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 10, 2004, the son of Jeffrey (Wanda Burfield) Baker of Malta, OH and Megan Baker of Frazeysburg. Saxton enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to music, hanging out with his dogs, playing Fortnite, and spending time with his friends.  He was a special boy and touched the hearts of...

Linda Lee Brown, 63, of Conesville passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton on September 3, 1956 to the late Marilyn Perkins and Walter Brown. Linda is survived by her significant other of 40 years, Chuck Hepner; children Heather and Cale Hepner; grandchildren Andrea, Katrina, and Laura Ferrell, Preston, Kiera, and Dexter Hepner. Brothers Danny, Dean, and Bobby Brown. Per Linda’s wishes there will be no services and a cremation will take place. 

David A. Lahmers, 67 of Bakersville passed away on Thursday May 14, 2020. David was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on September 22, 1952 to the late Clarence and Irma (Dummeruth) Lahmers.  He graduated from Ridgewood High School and was a self-employed Dairy Farmer throughout his life.  David was a member of Renner’s St. Paul United Church of Christ, Farm Bureau, Progressive Valley Grange and a 4-H advisor for 30 years.  He loved spending time out on his farm and...