Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Gary A. “Pappy Hart” Eberhart, Sr., 81, of Cadiz, passed away at his home on Friday, February 10, 2023 after a short illness surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1942 in Harrison County, Ohio a son of the late Williard and Esther McKibben Eberhart.

He was the retired owner/operator of Gary Eberhart Trucking.

Feb 8, 2023

Glenn E. Christy, 93, of Hopedale, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 8, 2023. He was born October 28, 1929, in Barton, Ohio a son of the late Joseph E. and Margaret Morgan Christy.

He married Doris Baker Christy on October 30, 1958. She preceded him in death on...

Feb 8, 2023

Helen Virginia Burgins, 74, of Steubenville, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Valley Hospice Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born July 2, 1948 in Cadiz, Ohio a daughter of the late David P. and Helen L. Banks Freeman.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents; she was...

Feb 6, 2023

Ellen B. (Trimmer) Sutton, 55, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 6, 2023 in the emergency room at Harrison Community-Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 10, 1967 in Barnesville, Ohio a daughter of the late Orean O. and Maludelle  Purdue Trimmer.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by five brothers.

Feb 4, 2023

Rosemary L. Adams, 81, of Cadiz, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was born March 16, 1941, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  She graduated from Jewett High School in 1959.

Rosemary was a member of the Scott United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. She loved playing cards with...

Feb 3, 2023

Johan Holmes, 88, of Jewett, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1934 in Duncanwood, Ohio a daughter of the late Willie Hayden and Bessie Williston Fittro.

Johan was a member of the Bethany Circle at Scott United Methodist Church and most recently St....

Feb 1, 2023

Jack VerWayne (Paps) Davia, Jr., 64, of Jewett, passed in his home with his wife of 33 years by his side on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born August 8, 1958 in Wheeling, West Virginia son of the late Jack V. and A. Jean Ankrom Davia, Sr..

Jack was a 1976 graduate of Cadiz High School...

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Abel, 68, of Jewett, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. He was born October 2, 1954 in Bowerston, Ohio a son of the late Harry Wayne and Emma Grace Dellinger Abel.

Mike was a Veteran of the US Marine Corp from 1971-1974. He was a foreman for Howard Bowers and a member...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard Allen “Rick” Nichols, 62, of New Athens passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He was born September 18th, 1960 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of Wesley and Jeanette Watson Nichols of New Athens, Ohio.

Rick’s biggest love and concern in his life was for his mom and dad.  He was...

Jan 24, 2023

Michael Allen Bainbridge, 76, of Cadiz passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Trinity West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born August 30, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Rudolph Clifford and Edna Elizabeth Ritson Bainbridge.

He was a member of the Scott United Methodist Church in Cadiz.

He was...

Jan 21, 2023

Elizabeth Moreland, 88, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Arbors of Minerva. She was born April 30, 1934 in Harrison County, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Moreland, Sr.; a son, David Moreland, Jr.; and 2 daughters: Cheryl Moreland and Karen Hall.

Surviving are a daughter...

Jan 19, 2023

Celia Mary Dickerson, 91, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Weirton Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Mary Figurski Kanoski.

She was a long-time active member of the Cadiz Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved the outdoors and liked taking care of her property...

Jan 19, 2023

Geraldine Sue “Jeri” Smith, nee Conter, 82, of Canal Winchester, formerly of Cadiz, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 19, 2023. She was born November 19, 1940 in Flushing, a daughter of the late John and Viola Covert Conter.

Jeri loved and believed in her children. They were her life’s truest joy. She was a...

Jan 18, 2023

Gary Hreha, 64, of Jewett passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangement by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.