Christmas Decorating Contest
It’s time again for the fun of driving around to see the houses in the area that have entered our annual Holiday Decorating Contest. For a complete list of addresses, look in this week’s Journal! But here are photos and addresses for your convenience, including the last two photos of the two area businesses which…
Read MoreRodney E. Kahrig
Rodney E. Kahrig, 85, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born near Miltonsburg, Ohio on March 1, 1936 a son of the late Lawrence and Ella Christman Kahrig. Rodney was former owner/operator of Kahrig Plumbing & Heating for over 40 years. He was…
Read MoreDouglas K. Crock
Douglas K. Crock, age 53 of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio. He was born March 12, 1968 in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of Ken and Donna Arnold Crock. Doug was a graduate of Caldwell High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He…
Read MoreVera Lowene Hayes
Vera Lowene Hayes, age 84, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. She was born June 8, 1937, in Noble County, daughter of the late Lawrence E. “Pete” and Olive R. Parker Willey. Lowene was a 1955 graduate of Forest Grove High School, where she was valedictorian of…
Read MoreRonald G. “Hap” Hesson
Ronald G. “Hap” Hesson, age 63, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home. He was born November 10, 1958, in Zanesville, son of the late Harry Merrill and Esther A. Schott Hesson. Hap was a 1977 graduate of Shenandoah High School, where he was a standout basketball and baseball player. He…
Read MoreODA Announces Death of Ohio’s State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey
Dorothy Pelanda, the director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, announced last week the passing of Dr. Tony Forshey, who has served for more than 15 years as Ohio’s State Veterinarian and Chief of Animal Health. Dr. Forshey, a Noble County native, was reportedly well-respected in his role. “It is with heavy hearts that the…
Read MoreCharlie Morton
Charlie Morton, age 83, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Altercare Summit Acres. He was born May 1, 1938, in Stanton, Kentucky, son of the late John T. and Ella Morton. Charlie retired as a journeyman line from IBEW Local #71, Columbus following 35 years of service and he attended the Caldwell…
Read MoreMichael J. Crum
Michael J. Crum age 56, of Caldwell, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. He was born May 5, 1965 in Athens, Ohio, a son of Audrey M. Butler Crum and the late James A. Crum. He was a 1983 graduate of Caldwell High School and went…
Read MoreDorothy A. Hesson
Dorothy A. Hesson, age 89, of Elba, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell, She was born July 13, 1932, in Noble County, daughter of the late Raymond and Cora Lori Lorey. Dorothy was a beloved mother and homemaker. She attended New Harmony Baptist Church and she loved to read.…
Read MoreElza Lester McIntire
Elza Lester McIntire, age 79, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home. He was born July 20, 1942, in Washington Twp., Tuscarawas County, Ohio, son of the late Sheridan and Clara Bench McIntire. Elza was a United States Army veteran. He retired as a driver from the Guernsey County Senior Citizens…
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