Melissa A. Turnbull

Published December 15, 2025 - 1:18 p.m.

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Coshocton – Melissa Ann Turnbull, age 59, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Roscoe Gardens. She was the daughter of James and Patricia (Jenkins) Turnbull, born in Coshocton on March 23, 1966. She was a graduate of River View High School, where she was active in band. She enjoyed music, especially playing piano, as well as crafts. She was a longtime member of the Canal Lewisville United Methodist Church.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father, and her sister, Teresa Rae Speaks.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia of Canal Lewisville; her sister, Jamie (Terry) Foster of Coshocton; nephew and niece, Terry J. (Brittany) Foster of Georgia, Danielle Lynn Foster of Coshocton; and great nephews and niece, Brayden, Brooklyn, and Benjamin.A graveside service was held at 2:00 Friday, December 12, in the Canal Lewisville Cemetery. Pastor John Bramley officiated.
Memorial donations can be made to Interim Hospice, 430 N. 3rd St. Coshocton, OH 43812.The Fischer Funeral Home is handled arrangements. A memorial page is located at fischerfuneralhome.com.

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