Oscar Hayes

Oscar Daniel Hayes, 95, of Buckeyeville, passed away Monday (January 5, 2026) surrounded by his family.

He was born May 15, 1930 in Noble County, son of the late Truman Hayes and Mamie (Delong) Hayes.

Oscar was a US Army Presidential Guard proudly serving his country from 1950-1953 during the beginning of the Korean War under President Truman’s term in office.

He had a great fondness for the outdoors, an avid trap shooter and lifelong hunter traveling across the country to attend Trap Shooting events with his nephew Richard. Every spring, Oscar would meticulously plant his garden and look forward to his sister-in-law, Josephine, preparing numerous dinners with his harvest.

In addition to his parents, Oscar was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Doloras (Toth) Hayes who passed away October 14, 2006; his brothers, Ray, Paul, Richard, and Cecil; and his sister, Inona Kaye (Hayes) Hallford.

Left to cherish his memories are a sister-in-law, Josephine (Toth) Zombek (Richard-Deceased); several nieces and nephews: Gary Hayes of Antrim, Richard Zombek (Cheri) of Dublin, Danielle Zombek (Ross) of Ft Lauderdale FL, Steve Hayes (Shirley) of Zanesville, David Hayes of Cumberland, Debra (Hayes) Weilman (Dave) of Missouri, Michael Beros of Canton, Sandra Beros of Jeromesville, Darlene Lorko of Akron, Chris (Hayes) Latham (Bob) of Cambridge, Marcia (Hayes) Oakley (Matthew) of Viriginia, Ann Hayes of Hickory NC, Karen (Gadd) Strohmeyer of Pleasant City; as well as numerous great nephews and nieces, great, great nephew and niece, and a great, great, great nephew.

The family would like to recognize Uncle Oscar’s personal caregiver, Darlene, with a heartfelt “Thank You” for the exceptional care she provided. He truly looked forward to her visits.

Visitation will be held at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville, on Thursday (January 8, 2026) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where a Rosary will be recited beginning at 7 p.m.

Additional visitation hours will be held Friday (January 9, 2026) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Christ Our Light Parish – St. Benedict Catholic Church, Cambridge, where a Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. with Father Nicholas Ginnetti officiating.

Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Byesville.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.black-eppersonfuneralhomes.com