8 • The Beacon June 6 , 2024

William Carl “ Willie ” McNemar Jr ., 65 , died Friday , May 31 , 2024 , at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark .

He was born Dec . 2 , 1958 , in Zanesville to William Carl “ Bill ” McNemar Sr . and Wanda ( Scott ) McNemar . He was a 1977 graduate of Tri-Valley High School , and worked in oil fields for many years , starting at the age of 16 . He married Nancy ( Rich ) McNemar on Oct . 16 , 1977 , enjoying 46 ½ years of marriage . He worked at MFM Manufacturing in Coshocton for 30 + years until forced into early retirement due to disability for his health . He had a long , extended battle with lymphoma and heart-related illnesses over the years .

Willie was a beloved husband , father , grandfather , son , brother , brotherin-law , uncle and friend who will be missed by many for his friendly nature , kind spirit , and sense of humor . He lived for his family every day , as a loyal and supportive husband and father . His extended family and friends could always rely on a helping hand or friendly smile . Willie enjoyed many

William Carl “ Willie ” McNemar Jr .

Willie McNemar Jr .

activities over the years , including racing pure stock , endurance , and modified race cars . He loved watching NASCAR and football , and raising and showing miniature horses with Nancy . He was a past member of the Buckeye Miniature Horse Club , the All-Ohio Horse Show Organization , and the Hub of Ohio Driving Club . He made many friends in the horse show world . He also enjoyed taking the horses in parades and to nursing home visits .

In addition to his wife , Nancy McNemar and his mother , Wanda McNemar , he is survived by his son , Gregory ( Katie ) McNemar of the home ; grandchildren ,

Ava McNemar , Robbie Chandler , and Dreyvan Hayes , all of Coshocton ; sisters , Connie ( Fred ) Lowe of Frazeysburg , Rose McNemar of Frazeysburg , and Bonnie ( Pat ) Michel of Zanesville ; several nieces and nephews ; a special great-nephew , Carter Griffith who Willie would trade phone calls with and loved chatting with him ; a trucking friend “ Murdock ” who faithfully called Willie to check on him throughout his illnesses ; a special neighbor & friend , Josh Meiser , who was always available any time day or night to help ; and his beloved cat , Lacy Lu ”.

He is preceded in death by his father , Bill McNemar Sr ., a brother , Ray Samuel “ Sam ” McNemar ; two nieces , Amy & Ticka McNemar ; and a nephew , Kenny Peck .

Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements . A Celebration of Life will be planned for Willie at a later date . In the meantime , his family asks you to share memories and leave condolence messages on his obituary page at FischerFuneralHome . com .

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Margaret Ann ( Carpenter ) Darr , 87 , passed away at Altercare on Saturday , May 18 , 2024 , while surrounded by her family

She was born in Coshocton on May 1 , 1937 . She was the daughter of Lewis E . and Sarah A . ( Elliott ) Carpenter . She graduated in 1956 , from Keene High School , and was married to John Daniel Darr on July 7 , 1958 . She retired from Shaw-Barton / JII after many years of service , and was a former member of the Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women . She attended Canal Lewisville United Methodist Church where she often assisted with Vacation Bible School and other Church Functions .

Margaret was active with the Conesville Elementary PTO and enjoyed dressing as a clown and handing out candy during the Fall Festival . She was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts , and served as a class grandmother at Ridgewood Elementary school . She enjoyed cooking and baking pies and cookies with her family . She would often bake dozens of cookies to send to her children and grandchildren , wherever they were at the time , for birthdays , anniversaries and holidays . Her wall

Margaret Ann Darr

calendar was filled with both family and friends , marking special events ( Birthdays & Anniversaries ) so they would always get a call or a card in the mail . Margaret enjoyed listening to music and taking bus tours with her husband . She loved to attend school and sporting events where her children , grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were playing , and she treasured all of the photos of her family and friends . Her special passion was her amazingly beautiful flower gardens that she tended with love .

She is survived by her son , Rick ( Mary ) Darr of Newark ; daughter , Cindy ( Terry ) Moore of West Lafayette ; six grandchildren , Toya ( Moore ) & Justin Wilkins of Fresno , Dianna ( Darr ) & Ben Hammett of North Carolina , Ethan &

Carly Moore of Gnadenhutten , John Darr & Colleen Harris of Delaware , Josephine ( Darr ) & Conor Liston of Columbus , and Audrey Darr of Columbus ; eight great grandchildren , Brynlyn and Kace Conrad , Kohlten and Emmaree Rose Moore ; Layna , Nace , & Rohen Hammett , and Reed Wilkins ; sister-inlaw , Joan ( Bails ) Darr of Warsaw ; several nieces and nephews ; special Friends including lifelong friend Virginia ( Stone ) Carroll , Larry and Hazel McCormick , and Leigh Meade . In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her husband , John ; siblings , infant sister , Wilma , brother , Lewis W . Carpenter , and sisters , Helen P . Sells , and Betty Grace Mowery ; infant granddaughter , Rachel Ann Moore , and special Friend , Rachel O . Emig .

A graveside service will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw on Saturday , June 8 at 11:00 a . m . Pastor Bill Jones will be officiating .

Memorial contributions for Margaret can be made to Ridgewood Recreation , PO Box 66 West Lafayette , 43845 ; Kids America , 1600 Otsego Ave . Coshocton , 43812 ; or Akron Children ’ s Hospital Foundation , One Perkins Square Akron , OH 44308 .

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