Obituaries

Paxtyn  Raquel Palmer

Paxtyn Raquel Palmer

Sep 21, 2014

Paxtyn Raquel Palmer, 4, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (September 21, 2014) at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus. She was born September 14, 2010 in Canton, daughter of Dane Lin-Ross Palmer and Lauren Rae Campbell, both of Cambridge. She was preceded in death by a paternal great-grandfather, Morris Harbin; paternal great-grandmother, Lucille Palmer; and maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Campbell. In addition...

Anna  Ruth Johnson

Anna Ruth Johnson

Sep 19, 2014

Anna Ruth Johnson, 83, passed away Friday (September 19, 2014) at Cambridge Developmental Center. She was born April 18, 1931 in Fairfax AL, daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Hodo) Johnson. She was Baptist by faith. She enjoyed going to church and Bible study. Anna Ruth lived in her home since 1946. She enjoyed visiting the Senior Center...

James  W. Strong

James W. Strong

Sep 19, 2014

James W. Strong, 62, of Cambridge, died Friday (September 19, 2014) at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1952 in Pittsburgh PA, son of the late Thomas Strong and Mary Alice (Gibbs) Strong. Mr. Strong was a lifelong cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death a brother, Melvin Strong; and...

Patricia  Ellen Bates

Patricia Ellen Bates

Sep 19, 2014

Patricia Ellen Bates, 78, of Cambridge, died Friday (September 19, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born May 7, 1936 in Parkersburg WV, daughter of the late Don McDiffitt and Genevieve (Hess) McDiffitt. Mrs. Bates worked for twenty-five years with Ohio Mining and Reclamation, where she was an administrative assistant. She also sold Longaberger baskets...

Thomas  "Shane" Williamson

Thomas "Shane" Williamson

Sep 14, 2014

Thomas "Shane" Williamson, 47, of Cambridge, died Sunday (September 14, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born March 24, 1967 in Zanesville, son of Judi (Seckons) Smith and the late George Thomas Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a foreman/mechanic with NPL and a member of Union Hall #809. He...

Rona  Lee (Huff)  Williamson

Rona Lee (Huff) Williamson

Sep 14, 2014

Rona Lee (Huff) Williamson, 43, of Cambridge, died Sunday (September 14, 2014) in Belle Valley as the result of a motorcycle accident. She was born November 26, 1970 in Barnesville, daughter of Lee Huff and Janice (Hyde) St. Clair. Mrs. Williamson was a beautician, currently working at American Expressions. She had also formerly worked at Modern Movements. She was...

Robert  T. Mcandrews

Robert T. Mcandrews

Sep 14, 2014

Robert T. McAndrews, 83, of Cambridge, died Sunday (September 14, 2014) at the Beckett House at New Concord. He was born April 15, 1931 in Woodsfield, son of the late John McAndrews and Elizabeth (Taylor) McAndrews. Mr. McAndrews had been a park manager at Rocky Fork and then at Salt Fork State Park, where he was the youngest park...

Wayne "Dave" David Dugan

Wayne "Dave" David Dugan

Sep 13, 2014

Wayne David "Dave" Dugan, 83, (affectionately known in our family as "The Great One") slipped quietly away on September 13, 2014 at the Pickering House in Lancaster following a sudden illness. He was born August 31, 1931 on Finley Avenue in Cambridge, the only child of the late Kenneth Wayne Dugan and Edith (Mason) Dugan. Dave grew up in...

Amber Mcendree

Amber Mcendree

Sep 8, 2014

Amber McEndree, 31, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 8, 2014) at her home. She was born January 26, 1983 in Wheeling WV, daughter of Mark Hall and Elizabeth McKelvey. She was the adopted daughter of Sherman L. McEndree and the late April Dawn McEndree. Miss McEndree was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, photography, and spending time on the computer....

William  H. Barlow

William H. Barlow

Sep 7, 2014

William H. "Billbob" Barlow, 33, of Cambridge, died Sunday (September 7, 2014) at his home. He was born January 15, 1981 in Zanesville, son of Ruth (Mahley) Bichard and the late Ralph Barlow. Mr. Barlow had worked at Guernsey Scrap and Recycling. He enjoyed playing basketball with his friends at Jefferson Park, fishing, and collecting sports cards. He was...

K.  Dwain Williams

K. Dwain Williams

Aug 26, 2014

K. Dwain Williams, 50, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (August 26, 2014) at his home. He was born September 11, 1963 in Cambridge, son of Kenneth Williams and Lena (Huntsman) Williams. Mr. Williams was a self-employed carpenter. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Malone College. Mr. Williams was a member of the Rainy Day Writers Club...

Ashley  Nicole Burroughs

Ashley Nicole Burroughs

Aug 25, 2014

Ashley Nicole Burroughs, 21, of Quaker City, died Monday (August 25, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born October 23, 1992 in Zanesville, granddaughter of Shirley McCort and daughter of Roger Burroughs and Valerie (Castello) Baker. Miss Burroughs was a 2011 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School. She was Christian by faith. She is survived...

Janet  Ruth Brokaw

Janet Ruth Brokaw

Aug 25, 2014

Janet Ruth (Kirkman) Brokaw, 79, of Cambridge, died Monday (August 25, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born December 21, 1934 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frank Kirkman and Dorothy O. (Thatcher) Kirkman. Mrs. Brokaw worked at the Cambridge VFW Post 2901 for twenty-two years, where she had been a member of the Auxiliary....

Vonda  Marie Mccall

Vonda Marie Mccall

Aug 21, 2014

Vonda Marie McCall, 36, of Cambridge, died Thursday (August 21, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born November 30, 1977 in New York City NY, daughter of Lucius Johnson of Brooklyn NY and Ruth Mitchell McCall of Cambridge. Vonda was a home health aide for the State of New York. She enjoying walking, jogging, dancing,...

Linda  Kay Hutchison

Linda Kay Hutchison

Aug 16, 2014

Linda Kay Hutchison, 67, of Byesville, died Saturday (August 16, 2014) at her home. She was born January 30, 1947 in Cambridge, daughter of the late John Ansberry and Almeda (Farley) Ansberry. Mrs. Hutchison retired as a nurse's aide in 1985 and worked at the Cambridge State Hospital for thirteen years. She was a lifelong member of the Cambridge...

Lil Emrich

Lil Emrich

Aug 14, 2014

Lil Emrich, 85, of the Winterset area, passed away Thursday (Aug. 14, 2014) at her home, after a long illness. She was born April 15, 1929, in Parkersburg,W.Va., daughter of the late Harvey Scott and Bessie Marie (Goudy) Terrell of the Antrim area. Mrs. Emrich enjoyed her work of 42 years as a doctors assistant in the medical field,...

Lona  Catherine Siddle

Lona Catherine Siddle

Aug 13, 2014

Lona Catherine Siddle, 92, of Cambridge, went to be with the Lord Wednesday (August 13, 2014) at Autumn Healthcare of Cambridge. She was born February 20, 1922 in Baileys Mills, daughter of the late Leath Shipman and Mary Elizabeth (Finley) Shipman. Mrs. Siddle was a retired waitress and food manager at the former Kresge Company of Cambridge. She was...

Jeanie Conrad-Ross

Jeanie Conrad-Ross

Aug 9, 2014

Jeanie Conrad-Ross, 83, was called by her dear Lord on Saturday (August 9, 2014) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanie was born December 9, 1930 in Buffalo, daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Williams) Fulton. Jeanie was a homemaker and a member of the Bible Baptist Church. She liked yard sales, auctions, camping and watching...

Joseph  Albert Stempko

Joseph Albert Stempko

Aug 8, 2014

Joseph Albert Stempko Joe Stempko went home to the Lord, peacefully letting go on Friday, August 8. "Uncle Joe" joins his parents, Paul and Ella Stempko, his beloved brother Paul George and sister in law Rosemary in the presence of God's family in heaven. Joe was born on April 7, 1923 in McAdoo, Pa., the first son of Paul...

Gerald  M. Brown

Gerald M. Brown

Aug 6, 2014

Gerald M. Brown, 78, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (August 6, 2014) at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 25, 1936 in Noble County, son of the late Girdon Joseph Brown and Mary Lucille (Hanlon) Brown. Gerald was one of thirteen children, having six brothers and six sisters. Mr. Brown retired after twenty years of service with the US...