8 • The Beacon December 17 , 2020

Kathy ‘ Kate ’ Shivers

Kathy “ Kate ” Shivers , 65 , of West Lafayette passed away Saturday , Dec . 12 , 2020 at her home . She was born in Circleville , Ohio on Feb . 7 , 1955 to the late Curtis and Glenna ( Perry ) Reid .

Kate was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and was the head cook for Ridgewood High School and Ridgewood Elementary for 31 years before retiring . She was a member of the West Lafayette United Methodist Church . She loved reading , musicals , going to sporting events , but most of all she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren .

Kate is survived by her husband of 47 years , Kirby Shivers ; children , Scott ( Georgia ) Shivers , Robin ( Jamison ) Shannon , and Jaime ( Christopher ) Cabot all of West Lafayette ; grandchildren , Tayler and Ashton Shivers , Maggie Shannon , and Cohen , Jackson , and Weston Cabot ; brother , William Reid ; and several nieces and nephews .

Along with her parents

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she is preceded in death by her siblings , Peg Foreman , Betty Bainter , and Curtis “ Pete ” Reid ; and nephews , Tim and Dave Foreman .

Friends may call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main Street , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 on Friday , Dec . 18 , 2020 from 4-7 p . m . and one hour prior to the funeral service . Funeral services for Kate will be Saturday , Dec . 19 , at 11 a . m . with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating . Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery . An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .

ROCKY BROWN December 18 , 2018

Time passes , but not one day goes by that you are not here in my heart .

The day you died is not just a date on the calendar , it was the day when my very existence changed forever .

I miss you with all my heart . Kaye Lynn

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Bradley Eugene Conrad , 68 , of West Lafayette , passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday , Dec . 2 , 2020 .

He was born in Coshocton County on Oct . 27 , 1953 to the late Robert Eugene and Mildred Alice ( Alloway ) Conrad .

After graduating high school , Brad joined the United States Navy serving his country for two years before being honorably discharged . He then began his career at the Coshocton County Sheriff ’ s Office , first in dispatch , then as a deputy for 29 years before retiring in 2008 .

Brad was an avid fisherman , he enjoyed yearly family fishing trips to

Bradley Eugene Conrad

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Edward ‘ Ed ’ Greer

Edward “ Ed ” Greer , 62 , of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday , Dec . 8 , 2020 at his home with his family by his side . He is survived by his wife , soulmate , and best friend of 40 years , Darlene . He was born on June 22 , 1958 to Gypsy Fraelich and the late Gene Greer .

He was a former employee of SanCast until becoming disabled . Ed enjoyed dressing up with the grandkids for Halloween and decorating his home with thousands of lights for Christmas . He liked to refer to his home as “ The Griswolds .”

He is survived by his daughter Raychel ( Rob ) McMasters ; sons Draysen ( Cara ) Wilden , and Dahynin ( Nikki ) Wilden ; his grandchildren Kynsingten and Colin McMasters , Brehanna ( Gabe ) Plant ; Trey and Kaden Wilden ; Quenten , Uryjah and Swaezey Wilden ; Laetyn and Larsyn Holdsworth . His grandchildren were his world and

Edward “ Ed ” Greer

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he LOVED spending time with them . Also surviving is his mother ; brothers Tim ( Jody ) Greer , Jeff Fraelich , Joe ( Irma ) Fraelich , and Ted Greer ; sister Diana Fraelich , and several nieces and nephews .

He is preceded in death by his dad Chet Fraelich , brother Terry Greer , and a grandchild , Loxley Wilden .

Per the families wishes , a private viewing will take place with a cremation to follow .

Canada . He liked to go shooting at the gun range and stayed qualified up until his death ; but most importantly , Brad loved spending time with his family . He will be truly missed by all those that knew him .

He is survived by his son , Kenneth Robert Conrad and granddaughter , Arianna Peyton Stevens both of Coshocton County ; his brother , Stuart ( Mary Jane ) Conrad of Hilliard ; sister , Nancy ( Richard ) McIntire of Zanesville , nephews , Steven Taylor of Brooklyn , IN and Christopher Conrad of Lewis Center , OH ; niece , Danielle Taylor of Zanesville ; great-nieces , Kylie and Kaydence Taylor of

Brooklyn , IN , Kaylynn Thompson of Brooklyn , IN and Riley Conrad of Lewis Center , OH .

Along with his parents , Brad is preceded in death by his sister , Mary Roberta Conrad .

Per Brad ’ s wishes , a cremation will take place with a Celebration of Life being held at a later date . Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .

For those who wish , memorial donations may be made in Brad ’ s name to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter , 21755 TR 164 , Morgan Run Road , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 .

An online memorial can be viewed at www . given-dawson-pasielyfh . com .

Clarence O . Hardesty

Clarence O . Hardesty , 76 , of Coshocton passed away Tuesday , Dec . 8 , 2020 at his home . He was born in Fresno , Ohio on Sept . 22 , 1944 to the late Telford O . and Mammie V . ( Eaton ) Hardesty .

Clarence worked at Ansel Edmonts for 31 years before retiring . He enjoyed woodworking and sitting on his front porch watching traffic .

Clarence is survived by his wife , Marcia ( Parry ) Hardesty , who he married Nov . 2 , 1974 ; children , Tammy ( Steve ) Brown , Tina ( Mick ) Williams , and Zachary Hardesty ; grandchildren , Marissa Nieves , Brandon ( Breanna ) Smith , Allison and Emily Williams , and Zoe Hardesty ; great-grandchildren , Benjamin and Kaiden ; sister , Shirley Shutt ; sister-in-law , Judy Keirns ; his special buddy , Oliver ; and the Dixon Family .

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife , Thelma Hardesty and grandson , Chance Williams .

Clarence Hardesty