Elizabeth “Betty” Archer
Elizabeth “Betty” Archer, age 94, of Sarahsville, Ohio, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1927, at Wolf Run, daughter of the late John and Catherine Peros Urdak. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Belle Valley High School, where she was salutatorian of her…
Read MoreArland “Gene” DeVoll
Arland “Gene” DeVoll, age 83, of Caldwell, Ohio, went to be with the Lord December 8, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 6, 1938, in Caldwell, son of the late Wilbur and Clara Bramley DeVoll. Gene proudly served his country for five years in the Ohio National Guard. In 1961, he enlisted…
Read MoreDiana L. Bohn
Diana L. Bohn, 62, of Zanesville, died at 1:12 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born August 8, 1959 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Byron and Carolyn Morrison Baker. She was a paralegal for the Muskingum County Job and Family Services. Diana attended Cornerstone Full Gospel Church in…
Read MoreChristmas 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…
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