Obituaries

Jun 5, 2023

George Allen Carter, 81, of Dover, formerly of Cadiz passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Truman House of Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born in Jerusalem, Ohio on December 26, 1941 to the late George E. & Nina (Lawrence) Carter.

Allen was a serviceman for Western Auto in Cadiz for 42 years...

May 30, 2023

Donna Sue Bland, 73, of Cadiz, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, West Virginia surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Donna was the co-owner/operator of the former Eagles Nest Restaurant near Deersville along with her late sister, Bonnie Miller. She was a member...

May 27, 2023

Jeffery A. DeLucas, 66, of Cadiz passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia. He was born January 29, 1957 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Clarence A. “Itchy” and Betty C. Warner DeLucas.

Jeff received his Master’s Degree in Education and was a teacher for many years. He...

May 19, 2023

Terri Lynn Mitchell, 66, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born April 8, 1957 in Clarksburg, West Virginia a daughter of Doris Mills Schrader and the late William Schrader.

Terri was passionate about her family, gardening, sewing, painting and beloved dog, Pebbles. She loved...

May 19, 2023

Yvonne D. Busby, 93, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1930 in Harrison County, a daughter of the late William Marion and Ethel Mae Riggs Barrett.

Yvonne worked at the former Scio Pottery and the...

May 11, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Wilson, 81, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born November 15, 1941 in Cadiz, Ohio a son of the late Clem L. and Evelyn Findling Wilson.

Ronnie was a carpenter by trade.

He was preceded in death in...

May 7, 2023

Charlene Kay Jenkins, 65, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene retired from Trinity Health System. She was a member of Calvary Church in Steubenville, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, her great grandchildren, and her family. She also enjoyed vacationing at...

May 5, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Melville Carter, Sr. was born January 28, 1935 at home in Hopedale, Ohio. He attended Hopedale Schools and graduated in 1953. He worked for the railroad for several years and then went to work at Y&O Coal Company where he worked for more than 15 years. He also worked as a deputy sheriff for Cadiz, Ohio, Harrison...

May 2, 2023

Rodney L. Ford, 74, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away early on May 2, 2023.  Rod was born on September 13, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia to John and Bettie Ford.

Rod is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Jeanne E. Ford.  He is also survived by his two daughters, Erika (Eric) Whiting of Beavercreek, Ohio...

Apr 23, 2023

Orville E. Cunningham, 87, of Hopedale, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Trinity West Emergency Room in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born May 6, 1935 in Kenwood, Ohio a son of the late Ernest Jackson and Viola Belle Nichols Cunningham.

He was a retired laborer at TRW and PCC in Minerva and attended the Hopedale Church...

Apr 23, 2023

Alan B. Walker, 83, of Cadiz, passed away on Sunday, April 23,

2023 at Liza’s Place of Valley Hospice in Wheeling, West Virginia after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Orville and Irene Roth Walker.

Alan was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation and...

Apr 19, 2023

Jody Lee Muze, 63, of Cadiz, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born August 29, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Donald L. and Nellie Virginia Holloway Muze.

Jody worked for many years at Cleveland Glassblock. He also enjoyed time as a trucker, farm hand, and helping his Aunt...

Apr 15, 2023

Susan J. Kirkland, 61, of Cadiz, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born May 21,1961 in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard L. and Alma McCoy Kirkland.

Susan was a graduate of Cadiz High School and The Ohio State University. ...

Mar 30, 2023

Robert L. “Burp” Francis, 82, of Cadiz, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born October 28, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Lawrence Minter “Mike” and Grace Shaw Francis.

He was Presbyterian by faith and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a former coal miner...