Michael T Spilker
Jul 15, 2026
Michael T. Spilker, 59, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Michael was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He had many great joys, from cruising the Caribbean, to a family cookout, tucking in for a good movie, or reading his latest western on the back porch, serenaded by his collection of wind chimes. He loved the outdoors and...
Lori Phillips
Jul 13, 2026
Lori Phillips, 55, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home.
Lori was born on August 12, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter of Sam Casey and the late Majorie Ann (King) Casey.
Lori loved going to the mall with her daughter-in-law, Amy, going on drives around the lake, dining out, and spending time with her family. She was...
Barbara Sue Abrams
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Sue Abrams, 71, of Belpre, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her home.
She was born February 12, 1955 in Melvin KY, daughter of the late Heston Scarberry and Victoria (Collins) Scarberry.
She was a member of the Four-Square Gospel Church of Cambridge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry...
J Richard Preston
Jul 10, 2026
J Richard "Dick" Preston, 81, of Cambridge passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.
Richard was born April 17, 1945, in Cambridge, a son to the late Luella M. and Richard F Preston.
He was a graduate of Cambridge High School with the class of 1963, received his degree from Miami University in 1967, and proudly served in the U.S. Army where he...
Michelle D Kennedy
Jul 9, 2026
Michelle "Shelly" D Kennedy, 65, of Kimbolton passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Genesis Hospital.
Shelly was born April 28, 1961, in Cambridge to the late Mildred Durben.
She worked at Kraft Foods for twenty-five years. She was a Christian by faith, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her...
Debra Renea Black
Jul 4, 2026
Debra Renea Black, 67, of Byesville passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center.
Debra was born January 4, 1959, in Enon, Ohio, a daughter to the late Jackie O. and Marilyn (Pontius) Black.
She graduated in 1977 from Meadowbrook High School. Debra was a member of the Cambridge VFW Auxiliary and she enjoyed playing bingo and spending...
Frances L Watson
Jul 2, 2026
Frances Lee Watson, 84, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 11, 1942, at her family home in Baileys Mills, Ohio, weighing just 3½ pounds, a tiny beginning to a life marked by remarkable strength, determination, and unwavering faith.
Frances was preceded in death by the love of her...
Samuel E. Mayenchein
Jun 30, 2026
Samuel E. Mayenchein 71, of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Sam was born on November 13, 1954, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry A. and Laura (Fluty) Mayenchein.
Sam was a 1972 graduate of Chesapeake High School. He worked as a maintenance technician at Quanex where he later retired. Sam...
Kelly Sue Hines
Jun 27, 2026
Kelly Sue Hines, 68, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Beckett House in New Concord.
Kelly was born on November 17, 1957, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Charles and Peggy (Heskett) Williams.
Kelly worked as a waitress at the Salt Fork restaurant and a prison guard at Belmont Correctional Institution. She enjoyed horses, sewing, and...
Zona "Vangie" Bell
Jun 27, 2026
Zona “Vangie” (Heath) Bell, 86, of Cambridge, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, at 10:50 p.m.
Vangie was born March 6, 1940, in Steubenville, a daughter to the late Leroy and June (Davis) Heath. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, compassionate friend, and enthusiastic grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was happiest at her home on...
Lanny Ross Neiswonger
Jun 24, 2026
Lanny Ross Neiswonger, 76, of Quaker City, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home.
Lanny was born on January 13, 1950, in Barnesville, a son of the late Carlos and Hester (Yoho) Neiswonger.
Lanny was a 1967 graduate of Zane Trace and attended MATC where he obtained his associates degree. Lanny worked for Fishers Contracting, Landmark, Foraker Tractor Supply,...
Lisa Marie Ashby
Jun 17, 2026
Lisa Marie Ashby, 55, of Salesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her home.
Lisa was born on September 28, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter to William “Bill” and Moska (Toundas) Blattner.
Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Cambridge High School. She loved watching all her children play sports; you could find her on a ball field every weekend cheering...
Michelle Elaine Taylor
Jun 15, 2026
Michelle Elaine Taylor, 49, of Lore City, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Michelle was born on July 10, 1976, in Zanesville, a daughter of Connie (Whiteley) Taylor and the late Roy Taylor.
Michelle was a 1994 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School. She worked as a cleaner and drove for the Amish Community. Michelle enjoyed riding...
Mary Ellen Brown Thorn
Jun 7, 2026
Although she always claimed she was born in a cranberry bog, Mary Ellen Brown Thorn, formerly of Cambridge, Ohio, was indeed born in a hospital in Bridgeton, New Jersey on March 20, 1929, and grew up in Vineland, New Jersey. Mary came in like a lion during a First Day of Spring snowstorm that year, and since the hospital was...
Pastor David Paul Glass
May 26, 2026
With sadness we share, on May 26, 2026, Pastor David Paul Glass, age 72, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour following a short illness.
He was born July 28, 1953, to the late Donald & Patricia Glass.
For the last 27 years he made his home in Cambridge, Ohio.
From 2015, following in his father's footsteps, he pastored the...
Velma Rose Tyser
May 24, 2026
Velma Rose Tyser, 93, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Cambridge Place.
Velma was born on June 28, 1932, in Guernsey County, a daughter of the late Louie Thomas and Lillie Velma (Carpenter) Stephen.
Velma was a graduate of Cumberland High School and later attended Zanesville Business College. She worked for many years at an upscale department...
Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro
May 23, 2026
Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro, 84, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at SEORMC.
Felix was born on July 11, 1941, in LÍbano, Tolima, Columbia, a son of the late Carlos Antonio and Tulia (Navarro) Leyes.
Felix was a great provider, a hard worker and helper and loved by his community. He was very sweet, caring and accommodating. Felix was...
Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro
May 23, 2026
Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro, de 84 años y residente de Cambridge, falleció el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026 en el SEORMC.
Felix nació el 11 de julio de 1941 en Líbano, Tolima, Colombia; era hijo de los difuntos Carlos Antonio y Tulia (Navarro) Leyes.
Felix fue un gran proveedor, un trabajador incansable y una persona siempre dispuesta a ayudar, muy querido...
George E. Hickman
May 21, 2026
George E. Hickman, 94, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 21, 1932, in Cambridge, son of the late William Ezra Hickman and Lucille Sickles Hickman.
Mr. Hickman retired from Embree Sheet Metal. He had also been a self-employed roofer for many years.
He was Methodist by faith.
Mr. Hickman was a past member of...
Lennel Thomas Nickell
May 20, 2026
Lennel Thomas Nickell, 85, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2026, at 1:36 p.m. He passed away at his daughter’s home in Clarkesville, Georgia, surrounded by his daughters, Karen and Denisa, his son-in-law, Scott, and his grandson, Kyle.
Lennel was born on January 11, 1941, in Spargusville, Ohio, to the late...
