October 24 , 2024 The Beacon • 9
Leoma Jenkins , 74 , of Coshocton passed away on Thursday , October 17 , 2024 , at her home . She was born on August 18 , 1950 , in Coshocton to the late , David Newell and Dorothy ( Madison ) Hughes . On January 12 , 1970 , she married Terry Jenkins , who survives . From that time on , her and Terry were close partners , working side by side on anything from house projects , car projects or splitting wood . She was a homemaker , raising her children and teaching the same things to her children , she did alongside of Terry . She loved to be outside and loved working on her flowers or garden .
Obituaries
Leoma Jenkins
Leoma Jenkins
She took pride in cooking a meal for all her family to enjoy .
Along with her husband , she is survived by her children , Jerry ( Margaret ) Jenkins , Matthew ( Violet )
James “ Jim ” E . Slaughter
Jenkins and Rebecca ( William ) Boley ; grandchildren , Dustin Jenkins , Jennifer ( Richard ) Henry , Amber Jenkins , Matthew ( Skylar ) Jenkins , Christopher Krasky and Austin Krasky ; step-grandchildren , Devin Boley and Matthew Boley ; 8 great-grandchildren and her siblings , Barbara , Sue , Ruth , Vyvian and Blain .
She is preceded in death by her siblings , Brenda , Bonnie , Mary , Harold , Pam and Robert .
Per her wishes , a cremation will take place and burial of her ashes at South Lawn Cemetery will take place at a later date .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
A portion of the press release in the Oct . 10 paper about the Pregnancy Center of Coshocton Gala said PCC offers ultrasounds . Although it hopes to in the future , it is not currently
The Montgomery Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its final round of funding for 2024 from local nonprofit entities that have a specific need or project for which they would like to be considered for grant assistance .
To be eligible , the entity must have a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) determination by the IRS , be located within Coshocton County
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or service Coshocton County , and the project must be capital in nature . Grants are not provided for operational expenses .
offering this service . Although they have intentions to offer this service and can make referrals for free ultrasounds , they do not currently offer ultrasounds .
Montgomery Foundation grant applications due Nov . 21
For more information on how to apply , visit the foundation ’ s website at www . montgomeryfoundation . org or call 740-622-2696 . The deadline for applications for grants to be awarded in December
The deadline for applications for grants to be awarded in December
is Thursday , Nov . 21 at noon .
is Thursday , Nov . 21 at noon . Applications are not accepted via email or online .
James “ Jim ” E . Slaughter , 78 , passed away Tuesday , October 15 , 2024 , at home , surrounded by family , following a long battle with cancer . He was born on September 23 , 1946 , in Coshocton , Ohio to the late Richard and Hazel Marie ( Walters ) Slaughter . Truck driving was the center of his life , he drove for over 50 years , driving up to his last days . He loved to spend time with his grandchildren taking them to the fair and involving them in many other activities . He loved to tinker around and kept busy around the house . He was a handyman and helpful when family needed something fixed .
Jim E . Slaughter
He is survived by his wife of 56 years , Sheryl ( Smalley ) Slaughter ; son , Jamie ( Angie ) Slaughter ; grandchildren , Kimberly ( Dakota Daughtery ) Slaughter , Mackenzie ( William Maple IV )
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Slaughter , Joshua ( Haley Thompson ) Slaughter and Logan Slaughter ; great grandson , Kinnan ; close friends , Gary ( Sue ) McNichols ; brother , David “ Tiny ” Slaughter and sister , Ruth Flowers , along with several nieces and nephews and his faithful good boy , Snow .
Along with his parents , he is preceded in death by his brother , Rick Slaughter , sister , Barb ( Slaughter ) Thomas and nephew Steven ( Beaver ) Flowers .
Per Jim ’ s wishes , no services will be held at this time . A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date .
Miller-Kaser Cremation Services is assisting the family .
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