All Obituaries

James A. “Jim” Rehard, 82, of West Lafayette passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette, Ohio. Jim was born in West Lafayette, Ohio on October 20, 1935 to the late Wilson and Pauline (Howell) Rehard.  He had worked at General Electric in Coshocton for 30 years and was a life member of the V.F.W. and the Coshocton County Honor Guard.  Jim loved to go bow hunting, enjoyed fishing and HAM radio. He is survived by his...

Duane Steven Dobson passed away on September 16, 2018, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on August 12, 1985 in Coshocton, Ohio to Delmont Dobson Jr. and Debra (Hack) Dobson. He worked at Ridge Corporation. He was a 2004 graduate of River View High School and the Coshocton County Career Center in Welding. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two daughters: Kathren Dobson, of Adams Mills and Sadie Dobson of Pataskala; a sister DeAnn (Richard)...

Wilma Jean Bennett, 86, of Coshocton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday September 15, 2018. Wilma was born in Harlan, KY on March 1, 1932 to the late Roscoe L. and Rosa (Farmer) Davis. She had retired from Shaw Barton in Coshocton after 25 years of service. Wilma was a member of Victory Baptist Church where she participated in the “Splashes of Joy” small group where she also volunteered in many areas; was a past treasurer of the Union at Shaw Barton,...

Mary R. Weidger, 77, of Coshocton passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center on Thursday September 13, 2018 after a brief illness. Mary was born in Bens Run, WV on April 12, 1941 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Schroyer) Gress.  Mary and her husband Jim owned and operated JW’s Electronics together for 47 years.  Mary was most recently working at Rite Aid in Coshocton for the past 8 years. She loved everyone, especially her grandchildren, spending time with her family, cooking,...

Marvin D. Donley, 85, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton on Thursday September 13, 2018. Marvin was born in Cadiz, Ohio on February 23, 1933 to the late James and Blanche (Kelly) Donley. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter Dawn Lynn Donley of North Bend, OR and long time care giver and friend Karma Chaney of Coshocton. Per Marvin’s wishes, a cremation will take place and burial of his cremated remains will be held at a...

Roxie Rose, 85, of Coshocton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 12, 2018. Roxie was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on May 25, 1933 to the late Boyd and Audrey (Lunsford) Hensley. She had worked at Pretty Products for many years, was a nurse’s assistant at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center before becoming a Pink Ladie.  Roxie enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, shopping, spending time with her family and reading her...

Rita F. Beam Soehnlen, 61, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton on Wednesday September 12, 2018. Rita was born to the late Carlos and Rose (Briggs) Beam in Parkersburg, WV on August 12, 1957. She was a homemaker throughout her life, enjoyed spending time with her family and doing needlework. Rita is survived by her husband James T. “Jim” Soehnlen; a son Nick Soehnlen of Fresno; daughter Becky Soehnlen of Coshocton; brother Matt Beam of Coshocton;...

Cory Alan Ellis, 48, of Coshocton passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Coshocton on December 4, 1969 to James and Sharon (Frye) Ellis Sr. Cory graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus and worked at Longaberger. He was the brother to James (Rhonda) Ellis Jr. of Plainfield and Wendy (Brad) Fluharty of Plainfield; uncle to Austin (Christian) Cutshall, Haley Cutshall, James (Emily) Ellis, Kenny Ellis, Alexis and Sharon Fluharty; great uncle to...

Florence “Flo” Thornsley-Hunt-Hayes, 68, of Newcomerstown passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Coshocton on August 6, 1950. Flo was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked as a Victim Advocate for domestic violence for the Harbor House and First Step. She loved to make crafts and sew; especially making blankets. She is survived by her fiancé, Johnny Redmond; daughters Carole Hunt, Rebecca (Jeff) Hoover,...

Tarra Clum, 47, of Newcomerstown passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born in Dover, Ohio on August 6, 1971. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School and worked as a Mental Health Aide for many years.  She loved all animals, shooting guns, dancing, and spending time with her children and  grandchildren. Tarra is survived by her two children Haley (Cody) Vickers and Connar Clum; father Rick Shuck; mother...