Obituaries

Mar 17, 2018

Robert A. Bichard age 71, of New Concord, OH passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home.

Cremation will be observed with no additional services held at this time.

Mar 14, 2018

James L. "Jimbo" Bauer age 65, of Marietta, OH formerly of Caldwell, OH passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Marietta. He was born December 17, 1952 in Marietta, a son of the late Fred and Ruth Wilda Moore Bauer.

Jim had retired as a superintendent for the former Central Ohio Coal Company. He was the owner...

Mar 9, 2018

Carol "Katie" Holeton age 81 of Cambridge, OH passed away March 9, 2018 at the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltic, Ohio. She was born November 13, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI a daughter of the late George Schroepfer and Margaret Cunningham Parsons.

Carol loved spending time with family and friends, going to yard sales, playing...

Mar 9, 2018

Thelma Ann Schehl age 89, of Caldwell, OH passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Cardinal Place in Cambridge, OH. She was born May 15, 1928 in Noble County, OH a daughter of the late Leo and Dena Hupp Gerst.

She was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell. She had a true...

Mar 3, 2018

John H. Malone age 71, of Salesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his home. He was born January 21, 1947. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 has been entrusted to care for the family.

Feb 21, 2018

Marion N. Garvin age 77, of Sharon, OH passed away Wednesday morning February 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1940 in Marietta, OH a son of the late Irvil F. and Edna Mae Woodford Garvin.

He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church and trustee there for many...

Feb 15, 2018

John A. Almond age 63, of Marietta, OH passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home. He was born June 4, 1954 in Marietta, OH a son of the late Wesley E. and Catherine E. Offenberger Almond.

He is survived by one brother Robert "Whitey" (Susan) Almond of Belpre, OH.

A cremation will be...

Feb 15, 2018

Lloyd E. "Gomer" Morris age 66, of Ava, OH passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Southeastern Med in Cambridge, OH. He was born April 17, 1951 in Canton, OH a son of the late Harold E. and Ida "Irene" Williams Morris.

Lloyd was a 1969 graduate of the Shenandoah High School and went on to attend...

Feb 1, 2018

Eugene McCall age 86, (formerly of Lima, Ohio) passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at his home in Caldwell, Ohio, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and devoted pets.

Eugene was born May 22, 1931 in Transylvania County, North Carolina to the late Looney and Dora McCall and raised in Easley, SC, Pinhook, NC, and Balsam Grove, NC....

Jan 29, 2018

E. Frances "Cricket" Matthews age 91, of Caldwell, OH passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Southeastern Med in Cambridge, OH. She was born November 16, 1926 in her current home in Noble County, a daughter of the late Raymond Buckey and Cecil Hickle Buckey Rayner.

Cricket loved her family and spending time with all of them....

Jan 28, 2018

Lois Ruth Kirchner Bowker age 85, of Caldwell, OH passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2018 at her home. She was born April 15, 1932 in New Jersey a daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Crankshaw Boettler.

She was a graduate of the Ohio University as an Art Major. She was a member of the Caldwell...

Jan 21, 2018

Mary Ann Blair age 77, of Caldwell, OH passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Southeastern Med in Cambridge, OH. She was born July 6, 1940 in Guernsey County, OH a daughter of the late Dwight F. Morland and Mary Rosella Clark Crow.

Mary retired after 32 years of service from the former Champion Spark Plug Company...

Jan 13, 2018

William Bradley "Brad" Braden age 51, of Caldwell, OH passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. He was born July 11, 1966 in Greensboro, NC a son of DiAnna Gillespie Braden of Caldwell and the late James E. Braden.

Brad was a 1984 Graduate of Caldwell High School and went on to attend the Hobart...

Jan 11, 2018

Don C. Smith Sr. age 82, of Caldwell, OH passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his home. He was born March 17, 1935 in Branchland, WV a son of the late Lucian and Ruby Smith.

Don never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed spending his time hunting...

Jan 7, 2018

Donald D. "Don" Smith age 85, of Caldwell, OH passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1932 in Everettsville, WV a son of the late Charles Jess & Mary Edna Willey Smith.

Don served and...

Jan 6, 2018

Philip J. "Phil" Harding age 90, of Caldwell, OH passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. He was born May 22, 1927 in Guernsey County, OH a son of the late Kennon and Alma Montgomery Harding.

Phil served and protected his country in the United States...

Jan 6, 2018

John E. Triplett, Sr.

January 3, 1935 to January 6, 2018. Born and raised in St. Marys, WV. John married Rhoda W. Triplett and together they raised two children, John Jr. "Trip" and Paige.

John proudly served in the Air Force Band, enlisting in June of 1953 and serving on active...

Dec 23, 2017

Bernice Carolyn Hardesty age 66, of Caldwell, OH passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. She was born September 15, 1951 in Caldwell a daughter of the late John Franklin and Leona Frances Wheeler Hardesty.

Bernice attended the New Life Church Fellowship in Caldwell. She enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2017

Karl Calvin Cox age 51, of Caldwell, OH passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH surrounded by his family. He was born June 10, 1966 in Cambridge, OH a son of Margie L. Addis and the late Edward Cox.

Karl was an avid fan of movies starring Bruce Lee...

Dec 18, 2017

Vern Charles "Skip" Traxler age 79, of Cambridge, OH passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at his home. He was born September 25, 1938 in Lorain, OH a son of the late Vern Charles Traxler and Marion Bulloch LaVriha.

Skip will always be remembered for his strong work ethic, how he lived life to the...