Mike Caudill

Denver Michael “Mike” Caudill, 51, of Hamden, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1974.

Mike graduated from Vinton County High School in 1993. He served as a tanker in the United States Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, known as the “Blackhorse Regiment,” attaining the rank of Sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1999 with a degree in Occupational Training and Development and worked in sales as a Regional Account Manager for DH Tech. Mike was also a member of McArthur Eagles Aerie 2279.

Mike deeply loved his family and took pride in his roots. He treasured time with friends and family and loved his boys and his nephews dearly. With his wonderful sense of humor, he was always making people laugh, and everyone enjoyed being around him. He was also excellent at trivia.

An avid sports fan, Mike enjoyed cheering on his University of Louisville Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Braves. He especially loved watching his son Jacob play football and supporting him from the sidelines.

Mike is survived by two sons, Kaleb Michael (Jada), 27, of Cincinnati, and Jacob Dean, 12, of McArthur; mother, Teresa Rothrock, of Lake Placid, Florida; twin brother & best friend, David Caudill; nephews, Denver Ethan Caudill, Aiden Russell Caudill, and Cohen David Caudill; and girlfriend, Danielle Hebert.

Also surviving are aunts and uncles, Cindy Scarberry (Jerry), Shari Bobb (Steve), Charles Caudill (Kathy), Larry Caudill (Lisa), Beth Guthrie (Frank), Aaron Caudill (Jamie), and Alice Douglas (Kevin).

Mike is also survived by cousins, Katie Scarberry, Ryan Scarberry (Samantha), Jared Bobb, Brandon Bobb (Mary), Josh Coleman (Emily), Eric Coleman, Jessica Caudill, Daniel Caudill (Kaitlyn), Alex Caudill, Dustin Guthrie, Dylan Guthrie, Adam Caudill, Callie Caudill (Colten), Olivia Caudill, Arvin Caudill, Alexis Caudill, Taylor Harkins, Brooke Harkins, Kacey Douglas and Keaton Douglas.

He also leaves behind his close friend of many years, Matt Yates, and his lifelong friends, Paul Jackson and James Jackson, both of Okeechobee, Florida, and numerous other cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by father, Denver Russell Caudill; stepmother, Rhonda Caudill; paternal grandfather, Denver Caudill; paternal grandmother, Sharon Caudill; maternal grandmother Verna Cotrill; aunt, Kandy Coleman, and cousin, Afton Scarberry.

Calling hours will be Friday, November 6, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Hauck officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Vinton County Athletic Boosters in memory of Mike and in honor of his love of sports and the joy he found in watching and supporting his son Jacob. Checks should be made payable to Vinton County Athletic Boosters and mailed to P.O. Box 293, McArthur, OH 45651.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.