Mitchell “Mitch” J. Smithberger
Mitchell “Mitch” J. Smithberger age 69, of Senecaville, Ohio passed away, due to complications from the Coronavirus, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born August 1, 1951 in Noble County, Ohio a son of the late William and Margaret Yacko Smithberger. He was a 1969 graduate of the…
Read MoreBernita J. Anderson
Bernita J. Anderson, age 92, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Altercare Summit Acres. She was born March 1, 1928, in Caldwell, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Geneva May Johnson Lowman. Bernita was a graduate of Caldwell High School and she was a member of the Caldwell Church of Christ.…
Read MoreWheeler Has ‘Quadruple Double’ as Lady Zeps’ Upend Bealllsville
By Jeff Harrison The “Wheels” of the Shenandoah Lady Zeps’ bus were rolling! Sparked by a rare “quadruple double” by senior Ashleigh Wheeler, Shenandoah evened its record at 5-5 with a 59-36 triumph over visiting Beallsville on Wednesday. Wheeler, who had missed a couple of games due to back issues, was in rare form…
Read MoreFirst Place Residential Decorating Contest Award Goes to Frank Mackie of Caldwell
Isaac Carpenter, right, presents Frank Mackie, first place winner of the Journal’s residential Christmas decorating contest, his prizes. Mackie’s house on Railroad Street in Caldwell won first place for best decorated residence, and included the use of lights, animation and music. The competition was judged by out-of-county judges with no ties to Noble County. They…
Read MoreWreaths Across America: To Remember, Honor and Teach
By Faith Nichols Special to The Journal Wreaths Across America-Noble County held a Ceremony on December 19 at the Noble County Courthouse honoring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The ceremony began with a moment of silence to remember the fallen, prisoners of war, those missing in action and to honor…
Read MoreDale V. Groves
Dale V. Groves, age 77, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1943 in Keithtown, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert Nelson and Iola Bessie Farson Groves. He enjoyed farming and was a heavy equipment operator for most of…
Read MoreDarrell Lee Chapman
Darrell Lee Chapman, age 95, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Altercare Summit Acres. He was born September 3, 1925, in Reed, Kanawha County, West Virginia, son of the late Harvey Joseph and Clara Belle Hannigan Chapman. Darrell was a 1943 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, West Virginia, and…
Read MoreRuby L. Roe
Ruby L. Roe, age 88, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at her home. She was born January 4, 1932, in Keithtown, Noble County, Ohio, daughter of the late William “Bill” and Virgie Rogers McMannis. Ruby was a 1950 graduate of Dexter City High School. She retired as Postmaster for the United State…
Read MoreRoger VanFossen
Roger VanFossen, age 66, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born December 18, 1954, in Ohio, Roger was the son of the late Myra and Clarence Van Fossen. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1973 and began working for the Dana Corporation until it…
Read MoreWava G. McNabb
Wava G. McNabb Wava G. McNabb, 89, formerly of Beverly, Ohio, passed on, Thursday, December 24, 2020, at 5:15 a.m. after a short battle with cancer, at Worthington Nursing Home. She and her twin sister Wanda Gay were born on March 5, 1931, to Harold and Roxie Haines in Sharon Township. Those preceding her in…
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