The Coshocton County Beacon January 23, 2025 | Page 9

January 23 , 2025 The Beacon • 9 Obituaries

Ann Dunlap
Larry Lee Bailey
On Friday January 10 , 2025 , Ann Dunlap entered peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Union , Kentucky .
The daughter of Roy and Harriet ( Beavers ) Hedges , she was born at home in Ashville , Ohio on April 4 , 1941 . She was the second oldest of four girls and spent much of her childhood in Athens , Ohio before moving to Coshocton , Ohio her junior year , where she met her future husband , Wayne . They both graduated from Coshocton High School in 1959 .
She attended Ohio University and medical technology school before marrying Wayne Dunlap on September 23 , 1961 .
As an adult , she worked as a lab technician , sold insurance and worked in banking , but was most proud of her time spent as
a homemaker , mother and grandmother . She spent many hours volunteering her time at her children ’ s schools , even after they had moved on and she was considered a “ second mom ” to many of her children ’ s friends . She and her family lived in Athens , Ohio for several years before moving back to Coshocton , where she was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church . The family always had at least one cat and one dog , which she spoiled and loved dearly . She took great pride in watching her son Michael play sports and was a big fan of the Reds , Bengals and Buckeyes . She and her husband later moved to Florence and then Union , Kentucky , where they shared their home with their daughter Lisa and her son . As a gift from all of her children for her 80th
birthday , she was able to fulfill a lifelong dream and took a wonderful trip to Hawaii with her daughter Lori in 2022 .
She is survived by her children Lori ( Rick Price ) of Lewis Center , Ohio , Lisa of Union , Kentucky , and Michael of Zanesville , Ohio , grandsons Keegan Flint , Zachary Flint and Marcus Ott , sister Debbie
Sharon Lee Neighbor
Ann Dunlap
( Craig ) Myers , brothersin-law Robert Boyd and Douglas Knisely , numerous beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends Liz Marckel and Helen Kasler .
Ann was preceded in death by her husband Wayne , her parents Roy and Harriet Hedges , mother-in-law Margaret Grace , fathers-in-law Charles Dunlap and George Grace , sisters Esther Kleckner and Ruth Knisely , brother-inlaw Cloyce Kleckner and sister-in law Judie Boyd .
To honor her wishes , a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date . Donations may be made in her memory to St . Jude Children ’ s Research Hospital , one of the many charities that Ann proudly supported . Online condolences may be left for the family at : www . stithfuneralhome . com .
Larry Lee Bailey , affectionately known as Beetle , passed away on January 14 , 2025 , at the age of 87 in Canton , Ohio . Born on December 20 , 1937 , to Fred Bailey and Pauline Hite Bailey , Larry spent his life dedicated to helping others who crossed his path , both through his work and personal life .
Larry proudly served as a custodian for the West Lafayette and Coshocton school districts , where he was not just a staff member but a cheerful presence among the students and faculty . Known for his perky personality and big smile , he was often seen helping little ones tie shoes or put their coats on . Beyond his professional life , Larry was a talented artist . Some of his work was adorned on and in many buildings .
He leaves behind his
wife , Myra Bailey , and his children : Sue Bailey Jones ( Gregg ) - Lauralynn Bailey Van Dalen ( Andres ); Zakary Allen Bailey ( Emma Holdsworth ); and Alex Josiah Bailey . Larry was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren , Cindel , Kayla , Samuel , Trina , Tennessee , Skyler , and Taylor , and three great-grandchildren , Lucas , Ryder , and Seraphina .
Larry was preceded in death by his parents , sister Lois Powell ( Joe Powell ), stepmother Opal Richcreek and his first wife Alice Easterday Bailey , and daughter Jill Darlene Bailey .
While no memorial service is planned at this time , the family encourages those who wish to honor Larry ’ s memory to make contributions to any nonprofit organization of their choice in lieu of flowers .
Sharon Lee Neighbor , 72 of West Lafayette , passed away peacefully on January 10 , 2025 , at Truman House Hospice .
Sharon was born August 14 , 1952 , in Detroit , Michigan to the late Conrad and Shuron ( De Hate ) Vohs . She honorably served in the United States Army , and later went on to work as a hostess at Raven ’ s Glenn . Sharon was a loving and caring person . She was extremely generous , and loved to help in any way
Sharon Neighbor
she could . She enjoyed doing crafts , especially eggshell carving , bead work , and candle making .
She is survived by her loving husband of twenty three years David Neighbor ; her children Amanda ( Justin ) Risley , and Jody ( Patricia ) Kish-Denman ; her step-children Selena ( John ) Pearson , Chad ( Vickie ) Neighbor , and Shane Neighbor ; her grandchildren Katelyn Arnold and Nicholas Arnold ; her siblings Anna ,
Cindy , Patty , Mary , Sheila , Billy , and Allen ; and many nieces , nephews , cousins , and friends .
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents ; her siblings Penny , Donna , Mike , and Chuck ; as well as her late husband Lawrence Kish .
Per Sharon ’ s wishes , a caring cremation will take place . There are no services scheduled at this time .
Online condolences can be made at www . addyfuneralhome . com .

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Isleta UMC taking flower orders

Isleta UMC Rachel Circle is taking spring flower orders through March 16 .
You can order flats of 32 annuals for $ 17.50 ; 5-inch pots of specialty plants for $ 6 ; 10-inch hanging baskets for $ 19.50 ; 4-inch pots of tomatoes , peppers and herbs for $ 2.75 ; and 1-gallon pot perennials for $ 8.75 . There is a huge list of flowers available from the grower ,
Molesky Greenhouse of Alliance . Flowers can be picked up Saturday , May 10 from 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . at Darr Farms LLC , 21284 Township Road 257 , Newcomerstown .
All proceeds from the flower sale will go to local missions / needs . For information and an order form , call or text Bev Darr-Bouscher at 330-663-3923 .
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