All Obituaries

Kathie A. Lashley, 65, of Buffalo, passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 at SEORMC in Cambridge. She was born August 13, 1955 in Cambridge, the daughter of the late James Kinnen and Doris (Secrest) Chalfant. Kathie was a homemaker, and also worked as a nurses aid for over 20 years at several local nursing homes. She was a 1973 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, and a long-time member of Byesville Main Avenue United Methodist Church, where she served as a PPR board member. Kathie enjoyed...

Kevin Watson, 60, of Byesville passed away Thursday (November 26, 2020) at Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1960 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Billie and Margie (Duff) Watson. Kevin was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Shelly and Sands for nearly 30 years.  He was a graduate of Meadowbrook High School, and a member of Union Operators Local #18. He enjoyed family time, golfing, hunting, and fishing. While he was laid off in the winter he...

Merdi (Warehime) Davis, 93, of Byesville passed away Thursday (November 26, 2020).  She was born November 24, 1927 in Senecaville and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Winnie (Moorhead) Warehime.  Merdi was a homemaker.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was active in the Missionary Group. Merdi loved the holidays especially the dinners with her family.  She was an avid Wheel of Fortune fan, served several years as a precinct worker and a 1945...

Wealtha Marie (Gadd) McFarlane, 93, of Byesville passed away Wednesday (November 25, 2020) at Summit Acres Nursing Home.  She was born January 24, 1927 in Noble County and was the son of the late Otto and Mary L. (Barnes) Gadd.  Marie was a homemaker, a graduate of 1945 Byesville High School, and a member of Byesville Assembly of God.  She enjoyed playing the organ, cooking, baking, watching the Walton’s, Little House on the Prairie and Andy Griffith.   In...

Thelma Jean (Eberle) Frame, 87, of Lore City, passed away Tuesday (November 24, 2020) at her home.  She was born March 3, 1933 in Monroe County, and was the daughter of the late Cliff and Ethel (Truex) Eberle.  Thelma was a homemaker who also ran the family farm. She spent her lifetime working on their farm in Lore City, and raking hay on a tractor was her happy place.  She was active in 4-H, an Advisor for the Blue Ribbon LivestockClub, and was a longtime supporter of the...

Anthony William “Tony” Neff, 51, of Byesville passed away unexpectedly Monday (November 23, 2020).  He was born May 19, 1969 in Cambridge and was the son of Jodelle (Wray) Gallagher and the late Melvin E. Neff.  Tony enjoyed detailing cars and was the owner of A-1 Auto Detailing, and also previously worked in the construction business for I.T. group for several years. He was a 1987 graduate of Meadowbrook H.S., and a member of Called to Freedom Fellowship...

Ronald Joe Wilson, 72, of Byesville passed away Saturday (November 21, 2020) at Cambridge Healthcare.   He was born December 8, 1947 in Logan County, WV, and was the son of the late Estel Daniels and Angeline (Wilson) Mills.  Mr. Wilson was a security guard for many years.  He enjoyed drawing, watching sports, especially wrestling, and listening to music.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Luzius) Wilson; a son, Timothy; two...

George “Jay” Buffington, 81, of Senecaville, passed away Sunday (November 15, 2020) at SEORMC.  He was born January 25, 1939 in Martins Ferry and was the son of the late George and Maude (Cook) Buffington.  Jay retired from Byesville Aseptics after several years of service.  He loved golfing, boating, smoking cigars with friends, and going south for the winter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Vivian “Joyce” Moore, 78, of Byesville, passed away Thursday (November 12, 2020) at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born March 6, 1942 in Lee, FL and was the daughter of the late Amon and Edna (Knighton) Tuten.  Joyce was a long-time cosmetologist, starting her career in her home, the Country Curl Beauty Salon. She grew her business, and purchased tanning beds, moving the business to The Hair and Tanning Center.  Joyce would later start her flower shop,...

Shirley Isabel Miller, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday November 10, 2020 in Gibson Family Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Shirley was born July 26, 1937 in Rio Grande, Ohio to Henry Jacobs and Verna Wilson Jacobs. She was a member of the East Side Church of Christ, where she and her deceased husband, Abe ministered for several years. Shirley was a homemaker. She enjoying making quilts, cooking and especially enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...