Obituaries

Thomas Robert Ott

Thomas Robert Ott

Apr 11, 2026

Thomas Robert “Tom” Ott, 71, of Cadiz, left this world to walk in Heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous 7-year battle with VEXAS. Tom was born July 8, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Gilbert W. and Patricia Ann Lukens Ott.

Tom retired from Howard Bowers Contracting...

Marie E. Campbell

Marie E. Campbell

Apr 7, 2026

Marie Elizabeth Campbell, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on September 9, 1937, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late Frank and Lona (Schultz) Fife.

Marie was a graduate of Jewett High School. She was also a twelve year 4H member. She met her husband, William...

Yolanda K. Christian

Yolanda K. Christian

Apr 3, 2026

Yolanda Kay “Tiny” Christian, 68, of Carrollton, Ohio, fell asleep in death on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was born January 27, 1958, the daughter of the late Milton F. Christian and Bessie Mae “Banks” Smith.

Tiny lived the majority of her life at Guernsey Residential in Cambridge, Ohio before moving to Countryview Manor in Carrollton, Ohio in recent years. She...

Larry D. Phillips

Larry D. Phillips

Mar 31, 2026

Larry D. Phillips, 68, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1957, in Dover, Ohio, a son of Delmar Phillips and Alice Bragg.

Larry worked in the coal mines until he joined the Army National Guard. He was in the 1485th Transportation Company....

Marsha K. Mansfield

Marsha K. Mansfield

Mar 30, 2026

Marsha K. Mansfield, 71, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2026, unexpectedly at her home. She was born on August 25, 1954, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Floyd and Elinor (Stewart) Mercer.

Marsha worked as a Nurses Aide for a time.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband, Jackie E. “Jack” Mansfield...

Bonetta "Bonnie" (Blanchard) Patterson

Bonetta "Bonnie" (Blanchard) Patterson

Mar 15, 2026

Bonnie (Blanchard) Patterson, 78, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Pasadena CA, following a long illness. She was born on November 4, 1947, in Flushing, Ohio to Etta Jean (Tyler) and Raphael Blanchard.Bonnie was known for her wry sense of humor and her love of casinos and yard sales.She is survived by her longtime partner Darius Wallace and her...

J. David Maffeo

J. David Maffeo

Mar 15, 2026

J. David Maffeo June 26, 1943 – March 15, 2026

J. David Maffeo, 82, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, while visiting his beloved life partner in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born in Wheeling, WV, and raised in Cadiz, Ohio.

David graduated from Cadiz High School in 1961, then West Liberty University. A big dreamer with an "old-school" work ethic, David’s career was...

Denise M Sturgeon

Denise M Sturgeon

Mar 9, 2026

Denise M. Sturgeon, 56, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9., 2026 at Harrison Community-Wheeling Hospital Emergency Room. Denise was born August 30, 1969 in Cambridge, Ohio a daughter of Lorina McAfee Hunter and the late Hubert Hunter. Sr..

Denise was a loving mother and grandmother and a homemaker.

In addition to her father, she was preceded by her granddaughter,...

Edwin L. Jackson

Edwin L. Jackson

Mar 7, 2026

Edwin L. Jackson, 74, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on September 14, 1951, to the late Edwin C. and Marjorie “Marj” Balderson Jackson.

Ed was previously a youth minister at the Cadiz First Church of Christ. He worked in the warehouse at...

Patricia A. Huffman

Patricia A. Huffman

Feb 25, 2026

Patricia A Huffman, 84, of New Athens, Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Continuous Care in Wheeling. She was born July 8, 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late August C. and B. Alberta McKee.

Patricia worked for and retired from Wheeling Jesuit University. She was a member of the House of the Shepherd Church in New Athens....

Stella Carothers

Stella Carothers

Feb 19, 2026

Stella Carothers, 79, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville. She was born on April 24, 1946, in Ireland, to the late William and Christina Toal Hooker.

Stella worked as a health care aid at the Carriage Inn for many years, worked as a private aid and was...

Ronald E. Maxwell

Ronald E. Maxwell

Feb 19, 2026

Ronald E. Maxwell, 80, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on February 19, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1945, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to the late James Maxwell and Cleoda McKinney Maxwell Bennett.

Ronald joined the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. Upon being discharged, he enlisted in the United States Air Force to continue to...

Robert F. Richards

Robert F. Richards

Feb 16, 2026

Robert “Bob” Richards, 89, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2026, at WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 14, 1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Franklin V. and Estelle Mazeroski Richards.

After graduating from Cadiz High School in 1954 where he was a stand-out athlete, Bob attended The...

Clara & Kevin Barker

Clara & Kevin Barker

Feb 15, 2026

James Kevin L. Barker, 63, of Scio, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1962. 

Kevin joined his wife, Clara, in eternal rest, as she passed on November 27, 2025. Although life had pulled them in different directions, the two were married for 32 years and had many great years together previously....

Richard "Bruce" Davis

Richard "Bruce" Davis

Feb 13, 2026

Richard “Bruce” Davis, 66, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. Bruce was born January 19, 1960 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Roger and Jean Davis.

Bruce was a 1978 graduate of Cadiz High School where he played football and wrestled. He worked for Cravat for...

Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith

Feb 3, 2026

Patricia Ann Smith, 88, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on April 10, 1937, in Dennison, Ohio to the late Clifford M. and Clara M. Long Minor.

Pat was a proud supporter of the Humane Society of Harrison County. She worked many odd jobs, but her favorite was her time working...

Charles H. "Butch" Wenner, Jr.

Charles H. "Butch" Wenner, Jr.

Feb 3, 2026

Charles H. “Butch” Wenner, Jr., 74, formerly of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Feb 3, 2026, at Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, Ohio. He was born in Barnesville, OH on January 15, 1952, to the late Charles H. and Ruth (Copeland) Wenner.

Butch was a 1971 graduate of Jewett High School. He was a member of the...

John M. Raymond

John M. Raymond

Feb 1, 2026

John M. Raymond, 75, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 16, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Ernest E. and Edith M. Veto Raymond.

John obtained his Bachelor of Education from Ohio University. He began his teaching career at the former St. Casimir’s Catholic School in Adena in...

Patricia A. Manns-Lewis

Patricia A. Manns-Lewis

Jan 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Manns, 79, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was born on April 11, 1946, in Adena, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jerry and Margaret “Maggie” Manns.

Pat left to go into the Navy until 1968. Sister Lewis was a single parent who aided her daughter, Lisa, to serve...

David W. Sechrest

David W. Sechrest

Jan 27, 2026

David W. Sechrest, 64, of Scio, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late Jack and Martha Sechrest.

Dave loved being outdoors. He loved animals, especially his 2 dogs and 5 cats that he treated like family. He also enjoyed attending events and socializing...