Obituaries
Walter Virtue
Jan 24, 2026
Walter Ray Virtue, a devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend to many, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 62.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Walter Virtue (Effie); his mother, Edith Wood; and his sister, Susie Bausell.
He leaves behind a family who loved him dearly: his daughters, Kendra Austin (Matt) and Kelsey Snodgrass (James),...
Vicki L. Emhoff
Jan 23, 2026
Vicki Lynn Emhoff, 77, of Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville Nursing Home. She was born on January 13, 1949, to the late Dallas “Gene” and Arlene Emhoff.
Vicki worked in the hospitality industry for many years as a waitress. She enjoyed watching TV, especially football, Hallmark Christmas movies and...
Carol J. Westfall
Jan 22, 2026
Carol J. Westfall, 80, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville with her family by her side. She was born April 15, 1945, in Cherry Valley, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maggie Tipton Carothers.
Carol had a special talent for cooking. She enjoyed being the cook at Spanky’s Restaurant...
Gordon Marcellus Jones
Jan 20, 2026
Gordon Marcellus Jones has passed away. He was born on November 15, 1935, and died on January 20, 2026, at the Meadows of Cadiz nursing home. He lived to be 90.
He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Cadiz, Ohio where he was the deacon of the church. He was a Navy Veteran of 4 years. He retired...
John Kinder Lovejoy
Jan 17, 2026
John Kinder Lovejoy, 68, of Jewett, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026, at his home with his loved ones by his side following a courageous battle with cancer that lasted over two years. He was born on September 15, 1957, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late John Robert and Bernice Kinder Lovejoy.
John worked as a computer programmer for many...
Frankie L. Bouslaugh
Jan 13, 2026
Frankie L. Bouslaugh, 82, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026, as the result of a vehicle accident. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Seattle, Washington a son of the late Leon Gordon and Anna Mae Bartlett Bouslaugh.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a grandson, LCP Randy Heck and 12...
Joseph A. Fogle
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph Allen Fogle, 79, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Sienna Hills Nursing Home in Adena, Ohio. He was born on June 25,1946, in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Myron and Gladys Moore Fogle.
Joe was a graduate of Franklin High School. Class of 1964. Joe also earned his Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of...
Michael "Mike" W. Chaney
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Wayne “Mike” Chaney, 66, of Cadiz passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Valley Hospice North in Trinity Medical Center West with his family by his side. He was born on March 24, 1959, in Wheeling West Virginia, a son of the late Francis Wayne and Mary Lou Elliott Chaney.
Mike worked at Y&O Coal #2 in Hopedale for 6...
Timothy E. Meredith, Sr.
Jan 6, 2026
Timothy E. Meredith, Sr., 70, of Scio, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio, to the late Jack H. Meredith and Naomi L. Brehm-Stead.
Tim worked as a handyman, most notably installing aluminum siding. He also enjoyed collecting antiques.
He was preceded in death in addition to his...
Karen L. Hollaway
Jan 5, 2026
Karen Hollaway, 69, of Hopedale, Ohio, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2026, surrounded by her husband and 2 children. She was born on August 1, 1956, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Paul and Virginia Hutton.
Karen worked as a Nurse Aide for many years at the Carriage Inn and then in home health services. Karen loved being...
Mary Ann Ferreira
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Ann Ferreira, 80, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on February 11, 1945, in East Cadiz, Ohio to the late Daniel and Martha E. “Betty” Krankovich.
Mary Ann was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting and tending to her roses. She was a General...
Mary Jane Abel
Dec 22, 2025
Mary Jane Abel, 76, of Cadiz, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville with her family by her side. She was born October 9, 1949 in Adena, Ohio a daughter of the late Leonard and Lila Schuct Stillwagon.
She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Robert Lee “Bo”...
Charles H. Mehl
Dec 20, 2025
Pastor Charles H. Mehl, 85, of Cadiz, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Harrison Community Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on September 12, 1940, in Neffs, Ohio to the late Paul and Edna Mehl.
Chuck lived a life led by the Lord. He attended the Methodist Theological School of...
Sheri Lynn Wright
Dec 12, 2025
Sheri Lynn Ruckman-Wright, 68, of Freeport, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1957, in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Donald and Lena Emmel Ruckman.
Sheri was a homemaker. She adored her family and cherished any time that she got to spend with them. She was...
Constance L. Jones
Dec 9, 2025
Constance L. Jones, 65, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on December 9, 2025, at the Harrison County Home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 2, 1960, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Luther Wheeler and Latisha Brooks.
Constance was a housewife and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved to play Bingo. She enjoyed...
Richard H. "Dick" Erow
Dec 8, 2025
Richard Harold Erow of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place at the age of 97.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie Erow of Howard, Ohio; two brothers and two sisters; one daughter and three sons; and his mother- and father-in-law, Homer and Hazel Moreland.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie...
Eileen Prather
Nov 28, 2025
Eileen Lucille Prather, 88, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville surrounded by her family. Eileen was born October 28, 1937, in Harrison County, Ohio a daughter of the late Lester Albright and Mary Maxine Wilson Applegarth.
Eileen was a housewife for many years and also worked as a cook. She enjoyed...
Myron Eugene "Gene" Wood
Nov 22, 2025
Myron Eugene “Gene” Wood, Jr., 45, of Adena, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on May 15, 1980, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Myron Eugene Wood, Sr. and Terrie Sue Kendziorski.
Gene was a 1998 graduate of Hundred High School in West Virginia. He then went on to attend Fairmont State...
Barbara J. Applegarth
Nov 18, 2025
Barbara Joyce Applegarth, 90, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West with her loved ones by her side. She was born on March 23, 1935, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Helen Randa.
Barb was Miss Ohio in 1954 and made it into the top 15 candidates for Miss USA that same...
Donald L. Christy
Nov 17, 2025
Donald L. “Chris Boy” Christy, 85, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 7, 1940, in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Don was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Army where he served 13 months...
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