All Obituaries

Kathy J. Todd, 68, of Byesville, passed away Monday (October 25, 2021) at Embassy Healthcare in Cambridge. Kathy was born November 19, 1952, the daughter of the late Earl Todd and Delores Bishard Todd. She was a lifelong resident of Byesville, and attended Byesville Assembly of God in her younger years. Kathy enjoyed circle puzzles, watching old movies, and fishing with her dad. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Homer and Helen Bishard, and Eldon...

Kennon Joseph “Joe” Potts, 53, went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on October 23, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, with his wife by his side. He was born February 4, 1968 in Cambridge, son of Donald “Luke” Potts and Mary (Mercer) Potts. A 1986 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, Joe was the owner of Skunk Hollow Farms.  He was a proud member of the County and State Farm Bureau, as well as the State and National...

Gordon Philip “Phil” Ridd, 62, of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly Monday (October 18, 2021) at SEORMC. He was born October 30, 1958 in Cleveland, son of the late Gordon P. and Evelyn (Hoth) Ridd. Phil was employed with Detroit Diesel for 21 years. He was a member of Stop 9 Church of Christ, a 1976 graduate of Euclid Heights H.S., and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.  He and his wife were heavily involved with the Christmas day dinner at Stop 9 Church of Christ, where Phil...

Raymond Dean Roe, 84, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday (October 13, 2021) at Altercare of Cambridge. He was born January 10, 1937 in Salesville, son of the late John G. Roe and Iona (Stillion) Roe Henderson. Raymond was a member of the Operator Engineers for 35 years and retired in 1998.  He attended Salesville schools, was a member of New Concord Church of Christ and an U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing and working on his farm. In addition to his parents he was...

Robert Lee Siddle, 90, of Pleasant City, passed away Wednesday (October 13, 2021) at his home. He was born March 13, 1931 in Buffalo, son of the late William and Eva (Johnson) Siddle. Mr. Siddle was a lifelong farmer; he retired from the Noble County Highway Dept. as an equipment operator.  After retirement he went to work for Buffalo Township. Robert had previously been in the tree trimming business. He enjoyed country music, and vacations with Tim and Penny. In addition to his...

Donald William Compton Jr., 61, of Byesville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (October 12, 2021) at his home. He was born March 10, 1960 in Dayton, son of Mary Ann (Woods) Compton of Senecaville and the late Donald Compton Sr. Donald was a truck driver for NFI Industries, and formerly worked in home construction with his brother.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Edgewood City Schools.  He enjoyed playing pool, watching the Cincinnati Bengals and riding his...

  Gale Ruby, 84, of Byesville, passed away Thursday (October 7, 2021) at the Cardinal Place. He was born August 11, 1937 in Byesville and was the son of the late Johnson E. and Allie A (Britton) Ruby. Mr. Ruby retired from SEORMC after 34 years of service as a surgical orderly.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cambridge, a U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of the National Guard for six years.  He loved watching sports, and was very passionate when it...

Barbara June (Marlow) Willis, 94, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (October 5, 2021) at her home.  She was born March 19, 1927 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Osborne) Marlow. She retired from Champion Spark Plug after 33 years of service, where she established the credit union for employees.  She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Faith Women of the church.  Barb was a 1945 graduate of Brown High School; she also earned her Associates...

Phyllis A. Rossiter, 83, of Byesville, OH, passed away on October 5, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Phyllis liked to walk five miles or more everyday. She participated in Meals on Wheels and was known as the Banana Lady at the County Home. Phyllis could pack a suitcase faster than anyone and just loved to travel. You would find her in the casino playing cards or the one armed bandits.  In the summertime, if she wasn't asking you to walk around the pond with her yet again, she...

Barbara Ann Willsie, 61, of Byesville, passed away Sunday (October 3, 2021) at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born September 14, 1960 in Cambridge, daughter of Rick Clauss of Byesville and the late Rilla (Touvell) Clauss. Barbara was a 1979 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, previously worked at Express Packaging.  She enjoyed watching horror movies, crime shows, gardening, dancing and classic rock music. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a sister Stacey...