All Obituaries

Randall M. Evans, 60, of Cadiz, passed away February 20, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 20, 1961 in Akron, Ohio a son of the late William Benjamin Evans and Jane Dearing Evans Makary. He was a jack of all trades, builder, designer and built the home he and his wife Diana live in entirely by himself. He was a musician and singer and was loved and respected by all that knew him. He loved his dirt toys, guns, drones, rc airplanes and his music…etc! He was a member of the...

Deanna Thompson, 80, of New Philadelphia Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on January 31, 2022 following a courageous year long battle. She was born February 24, 1941 in New Athens Ohio, a daughter of the late George D. and Ann Hawk. Deanna was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz, where she served as an Elder and sang in the church choir alongside her husband for 27 years. She was a member of the Cadiz American Legion Post #34 Auxiliary, Distaff, The Lady Elks of New...

George Blake Henderson December 29, 1939 - April 9, 2022 George B. Henderson, age 82, of Wildwood, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Formerly of New Athens, Ohio, George was born on December 29, 1939 to Thomas Blake and Mary Alice Henderson. Beloved by many, George was unfailingly kind and was a gentle presence to all who knew him. He always led with love and respect, qualities that can be undoubtedly attributed to his loving and...

Joseph E. “Joey” Ledger, 58, of Cadiz passed away unexpectedly while at work on Monday, May 2, 2022. Joey was born February 23, 1964 in Dennison, Ohio a son of Wanda Turner Ledger of Cadiz and the late Charles “Bud” Ledger. Joey was a graduate of Cadiz High School and Akron University, worked for the Harrison County Engineers office as a bridge inspector and was a Methodist by faith. Surviving in addition to his mother; are his wife whom he married on April 8, 1995,...

Richard L. Bolitho, 75, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the home of his niece, Amy, in Richmond, Ohio. Richard was born August 31, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Harvey and Mary P. Zeyer Bolitho. Richard was a member of the St. Teresa Catholic Church in Cadiz and worked as a server at Red Lobster in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Richard is survived by his sister, Bernadine (James) Murray of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; a brother, Ron (Naomi) Bolitho of...

Carolyn Lou Morrison Davia, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday April 4th, 2022. She was born on April 19th, 1937 in Duncanwood, Ohio to the late Oliver and Toots (Lena) Morrison. She was a devoted member of the Springdale Friends Church and a retired cook for Harrison Hills City Schools. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids and great-grandkids.   On December 4th,1954 she married her one true love, Robert L. Davia. They were married for 22 years...

Stuart B. Henderson, Jr. 87, of Scio, Ohio died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born February 7, 1935, at the Henderson farm home, Scio a son of the late Stuart Barr and Katherine Sherlock Henderson, Sr. Stuart was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a lifelong farmer, drove school bus for 25 years, was the fiscal officer for Stock Township for 28 years and served 3...

Richard Eugene Tanner, 78, of Cadiz, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio with his family by his side. He was born November 28, 1943 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Lloyd Eugene and Maxine Hobaugh Rutledge. He was a member of the Scott United Methodist Church and the F.O.E. Aerie #2162 both in Cadiz and was a retired police officer, truck driver and store manager. He is survived by his son, Andy (Amy) Tanner of Hopedale; 3...

 Patricia M. Foit, 84, wife of Don Foit, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at a Columbus, Ohio hospital. She was born September 19, 1937 in Bowerston, Ohio a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Lee Nign. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Lyon. Surviving are her husband, Don Foit; 4 children: Chris (Cheryl Marie) Foit of Louisville, Cheryl Ann Foit of Grove City, Dianna Brown of Massillon, and Kim Blankenship (Joe) of...

Karen Sue Iler, 71, of Cadiz, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1950 in Bellaire, Ohio daughter of Lelah Fay Phillips of Brazelton, Georgia and the late Albert Phillips, Sr. Karen was a member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz, Ohio. She was a cook at the former Willow and Airport Restaurants and she worked at several of the area nursing homes. She was preceded in death in...