All Obituaries

Ellis Eugene “Pete” Abel, 74, of New Athens, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. Pete was born August 10, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Cloyd Ellis and Edith Pauline Parrish Abel. He was a retired Service and Sales Associate from Excel Mining Systems in Cadiz.  He was a member of the New Athens United Methodist Church; New Athens VFD and EMS; a former Mayor of New Athens; member of the Cadiz American Legion; and the Fairpoint Polish...

Donna K. Taylor, age 76 from Cadiz, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her family. Donna loved going to and watching all sports, especially football and was passionate about watching her son and grandsons play. She was a remarkable cook and was especially known for her pies. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Harris Manbeck and two sisters: Dorothy Ankrom and...

Louis "Paul" Jones, or Louie as some of his friends called him, of Cadiz, Ohio, age 76 passed away on November 24, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital after a courageous battle with COVID. He was born on March 6, 1944 at his home in Kilgore, Ohio to Lucille (Long) and Frank Jones who both preceded him in death.   Surviving are his wife Sondra and three children, Dave (Lisa) of California, Tanile (Mark) of Cadiz, and Andy (Jess) of Cadiz. Grandchildren Cameron, Brandon, Nikki,...

Susan Lynn Boyer, 62, of Cadiz went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born February 28, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter of Ruth Carol Golsby Dept of Cadiz and the late Ronald (Patricia) Brooks. Susan was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz and was an STNA at the Meadows of Cadiz. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy. Surviving in addition to her mother; are her children: Bryan, Rebecca, Mark...

Earl August “Bud” Sullivan went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020.  He was surrounded by loving family.  Bud was born on June 2, 1929 in a small mining town, Duncanwood, Ohio, to Mayme Ballog Sullivan and Austin (Alston) Sullivan who proceeded him in death.   The love of his life, H. Dolores George Sullivan proceeded him in death on October. 31, 2018.  Also proceeding him in death were his siblings, 3 brothers, Austin (Jiggs) Sullivan, Arther...

Michael S. Hython, Sr., 56, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Cadiz, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. A private service was held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. 

Richard L. Adams, 56, of Hopedale, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Meadows of Cadiz. He was born October 28, 1964 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of Martha Perry Adams Grimes and the late John Alvin Adams. He was preceded in death in addition to his father; by his step father, Charles William Grimes and his Uncle Denver Adams. Surviving in addition to his Mother; are a brother, Sam (Sandra) Adams of Cadiz; his Aunts: Betty McCleary of Smithville, Ohio and Arleen Thompson of Hopedale;...

Martha E. Gatts, 63, of Cadiz, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home. She was born May 26, 1957 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Martha E. Manbeck Krankovich. She was a homemaker and Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by 3 brothers: Daniel, Frank and William Krankovich and 3 sisters: Rose Krankovich, Donna Volan and Linda Rudd. Surviving are her husband and lifelong partner, Roy “Buck” Gatts; 2 sons: Nathan Gatts and...

Mary A. Causby, 85, of Cadiz, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born April 1, 1935 in Cadiz, Ohio a daughter of the late James Thomas and Elizabeth Busby Cope. She was retired from GTE in Cadiz. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Charles Causby; a daughter, Crystal Lynn Causby and a grandson, Derek Causby. Surviving are 2 sons: Charles (Nona) Causby of Chandler, Texas and Duane (Dawn) Causby of...

Darion Justice Hyde, 24 years young, born on September 16, 1996, passed away on November 1, 2020. He was the son of Christie Hyde and Iman Davis. Darion blessed his family and friends with his beautiful soul, his smile that lit up a room, love for his family and he made an impact on every person he came across. He is survived by his sons: Zakhi Justice and Za’mari Jean; his brothers: Steven and Tison; sister, Armani; grandparents: Danya Hyde, Jackie Vernon and Gregory “Kool...