Obituaries

Virginia Ann Dailey
Sep 9, 2023
Virginia Ann Dailey, 84, of Cambridge, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Embassy of Cambridge.
She was born May 22, 1939, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Ernest Godby and Lulu Ann (Richardson) Godby.
Ms. Dailey had worked as a therapeutic program worker at the former Cambridge Psychiatric Hospital...
Helen Isabelle (Morton) Starr
Sep 7, 2023
Helen Isabelle (Morton) Starr, 90, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Countryview Assisted Living. Helen was born on May 4, 1933, in Londonderry, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Martha Ann (Campbell) Morton. Helen graduated from Madison High School in 1951. She worked in the school systems for over 25 years and worked...
Gregory Joseph Droll
Sep 2, 2023
Gregory Joseph Droll, 73, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Embassy of Cambridge.
Gregory was born on January 3, 1950, in Heidelburg, Germany. He is a son to the late Carl and Mary (Leite) Droll.
Gregory attended St. Wendalyn's and was Catholic by Faith. He was a field office supervisor...
Jerry Wayne Stillion
Aug 31, 2023
Jerry Wayne Stillion, age 77, passed away on August 31, 2023, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1946, to the late Harold and Margaret (Simmons) Stillion.
Jerry Wayne was really proud of his family, especially the lawyer, two nurses, police officer and one very good with his hands. He especially enjoyed talking about his...
Diana Lynn (Chitwood) Clary
Aug 31, 2023
Diana Lynn (Chitwood) Clary, 67, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Diana was born May 14, 1956, in Boulder, Co, a daughter to the late William Anton and Marian Louise (Gordon) Chitwood.
She enjoyed animals, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,...
Jacqueline Sue (Bradley) Bywaters
Aug 29, 2023
Jacqueline Sue Bywaters, 82, of Cambridge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Jacqueline was born October 8, 1940, in Harold, IL, a daughter to the late Lee and Everal (Webb) Bradley.
She enjoyed bingo, bowling, and being outdoors. Jacqueline loved the ocean, her church family and spending time...
Richard E Hewison
Aug 24, 2023
Richard Eugene Hewison, 78, of Cambridge went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2023. He was born July 25, 1945, in Cambridge, Ohio, son of the late Alfred and Ada Hewison.
He served in the US Army, retiring after 21 years of service. He was a Vietnam war veteran serving five tours.
In...
Cecil Lavern Peters
Aug 20, 2023
Cecil L. Peters, 72, of Senecaville passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. Cecil was born December 18, 1950, in Canton, Ohio.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 1pm at Mt Zion Cemetery in Quaker City. Pastor Jeff Eschbaugh will officiate.
Dr. Clifford B Maximo
Aug 17, 2023
Dr. Clifford B. "Cliff" Maximo, 55, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday (August 17, 2023) at his home.
He was born April 15, 1968, in Charleston WV, a son to Dr. Zosimo and Liwayway (Bautista) Maximo.
Cliff was a 1986 graduate of Cambridge High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He...
Teresa Jane (Huhn) Thurston
Aug 11, 2023
Teresa Jane Thurston, 63, died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters at Embassy of Cambridge Friday, August 11.
Teresa is survived by her children Trista and T'anna, brother Tim (Missy) Huhn and sisters-in-law Sarah (Bill) Joehlin and Lisa (Gary) Kirk and future son-in-law Eric Miller and niece Courtney Huhn.
She is preceded in death by her...
Shirley Ann (Stevens) Whitis
Aug 7, 2023
Shirley Ann (Stevens) Whitis, 85, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at SEORMC.
Shirley was born on September 19, 1937, in Byesville, a daughter to the late Harry and Mary (Fitzgerald) Stevens.
She was a 1955 graduate of Byesville High School and worked as a press operator at LDM Technologies. Shirley enjoyed...
Donovan Fairchild
Aug 7, 2023
Donovan D. Fairchild, 67, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home.
Donovan was born on July 18, 1956, in Cambridge, a son to the late Francis and Glenna (McAninch) Fairchild.
He enjoyed collecting coins, baseball, gardening, and fishing. Donovan was a manager at Fuel Mart. He obtained an associate degree...
Ronald M. Harris
Aug 4, 2023
Ronald M. Harris, 76, of Byesville, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Morrison House in Zanesville.
Ronald was born on November 7, 1946, in Martins Ferry, a son to the late Dewey and Anna Jane (Henthorne) Harris.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the VFW, and the Eagles. Ronald enjoyed...
Richard Jonathan Mcconkey
Jul 30, 2023
Richard "Lumpy" Jonathan McConkey, 45, of Byesville, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home.
Richard was born on April 27, 1978, in Fort Bragg, NC, a son to Harold McConkey and the late Mary (Wallace) McConkey.
Richard was a warehouse supervisor. He enjoyed listening to music, Star Wars, riding motorcycles, and was...
Nellie "Irene" Neuhart
Jul 27, 2023
Nellie "Irene" (Carpenter) Neuhart was peacefully called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ our heavenly father on July 27, 2023, at 9PM with family by her side. Irene was born in Calais, Ohio on March 15, 1931, to Tony and Hazel Carpenter.
At 22 years of age, she met and married Richard "Dickie" Henry Neuhart...
Lee Errick Savage Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
Lee Errick Savage Jr., 28, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Lee was born on August 10, 1994, in Cambridge, a son to Lee Savage and Jaime Bowers.
Lee was a 2014 graduate of John Glenn High School and later became a self-employed contractor. Lee enjoyed...
Roger Lee Burroughs
Jul 21, 2023
Roger Lee Burroughs, 76, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at SEORMC.
Roger was born on June 22, 1947, in Winterset, a son to the late Foster and Edna (Ernest) Burroughs.
Roger was a 1965 graduate of Madison High School. He was a painter and worked in the Powhatan Mine. Roger was...
Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Ray
Jul 21, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Ray, 79, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Larry was born on December 18, 1943, in Canton, a son to the late Leander Ferguson Ray and Margaret Ferguson Hartup.
Larry was a US Army Veteran having served from 1961-1964. He was a former member of the Guernsey Co. Underwater...
Susan Diane (Laishley) Durben
Jul 20, 2023
Susan Diane (Laishley) Durben, 68, of Kimbolton, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at SEORMC.
Susan was born on September 1, 1954, a daughter to the late John Laishley and Juanita (Durben) Harbin.
She enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos, and spending time with her family. Susan worked in the kitchen at Salt Fork....
William Mcconnell
Jul 18, 2023
William "Bill" P. McConnell, age 74, of High Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on December 17, 1948, to Ralph Waldo and Frances Agnes (Batik) McConnell.
Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force serving at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines during the Vietnam conflict. ...
