Carl L. Allen, 92 of Lore City, Ohio
Carl L. Allen, 92 of Lore City, Ohio went to be with the Lord, passing peacefully in the early morning hours on Saturday February 27, 2021. He was born October 25, 1928 to Roy and Doris (Wood) Allen on the family farm which was situated near the ranger’s station of Salt Fork State Park. Later in life once that area became a park, the farm was moved across the road from the park entrance on RT 22. Carl planted many of the pine trees in the park across the lake from the ranger’s station. He was a local historian for the Salt Fork area providing pictures and information on the area. Carl was a graduate of Madison High School. He was very athletic and played basketball through high school. He was an avid basketball fan and could be found cheering the Madison and Buckeye Trail basketball teams throughout his life. He was one of the nicest and hardest working people you would ever meet. He ran the family farm while working at the Cambridge State Ho
Donald C. Thatcher, 89 of Cambridge
Donald C. Thatcher, age 89 of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on December 16, 1931 to his late parents Thomas C and Velma M. Thatcher. He was preceded in death by: a baby sister Betty; his first wife of 44 years Frances F. (Murphy); a son Chuck Thatcher; and a half brother Richard. Don was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the D.A.V. chapter #28 in Cambridge and Faith United Methodist Church. He also served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Cornelius, N.C. Don Started working when he was 9 years old delivering the Jeffersonian and selling Cloverleaf salve / ointment. He was also a runner for the Civil Defense during W.W. II.