Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

Dixie Ilene (Riley) Heddleson, 85, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.

Dixie was born December 18, 1937, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late Fred and Alice (Headley) Riley.

She was a devoted Christian and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with her grandchildren,...

Apr 20, 2023

Jan Marie (Ditto) Miller, 66, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

Jan was born June 23, 1956, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late William Russel and Ruth Elizabeth (Marsh) Ditto.

She worked as a waitress at The Pointe restaurant. Jan enjoyed fishing, crocheting, watching TV and...

Apr 17, 2023

Ronald L. Henry, 75, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Ronald was born on July 24, 1947, in Guernsey County, a son to the late Raymond and Frances (Tedrick) Henry.

He loved stock car racing, hunting, fishing, and going to the truck stop to drink...

Apr 15, 2023

Graveside services for Clyde Pickens will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Guernsey County Memory Gardens. Pastor Rodney King will be officiating.

Apr 15, 2023

Clyde Adrian Pickens, 49, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at his home.

Clyde was born on November 6, 1973, in Cambridge, a son to Rell and LaVonne (High) Pickens.

He loved fishing, hunting, boating, and spending time with his family. Clyde was a mechanic.

He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 15, 2023

Bryan David Dennis, 64, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at his home.

Bryan was born on October 6, 1958, in Cambridge, a son to the late Sally Jo (Webb) Yarnell.

He was a maintenance man and house painter and was a former employee of Red Carpet Nursing Home.

In...

Apr 12, 2023

The service time for Delores K. Cowden has been moved up to 12:00 PM on April 17, 2023.

Apr 12, 2023

Delores K (Wilson) Cowden, 73, of Newcomerstown passed away and joined her husband on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her home.

Delores was born May 12, 1949, in Muskingum County, a daughter of the late Loyal and Beulah (Cutright) Wilson.

She graduated from Meadowbrook High School and was Christian by faith. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting,...

Apr 8, 2023

Donna Joan Lowry Liptak, 93, died early Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1929, in Alliance, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Herbert William Lowry and Rebecca Faye Ogle Lowry Beadle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew Liptak, Sr., whom she married June...

Apr 5, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" J. Murgatroyd, 76, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville.

Peggy was born June 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late Paul and Peg (Bond) Murgatroyd.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of their choir. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles,...

Apr 4, 2023

Well, she finally put down her paint brushes, her whistle, and her good samaritan badge and stepped through the celestial door to join her beloved son, Mike.  In the early hours of April 4, 2023, Connie (Ankrom) Deselm, age 83, slipped away.  She was born on September 19, 1939, the only child of Marion and Mary Josephine (Kawa) Ankrom...

Apr 4, 2023

Mary E. Craig, 87, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Altercare of Cambridge.

Mary was born on April 8, 1935, in Sayre, PA, a daughter of the late Orrin and Eleanor (Dibble) Eiklor.

Mary worked as a motel desk clerk. She was Christian by Faith.

In addition to her...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph Michael Redman Reynolds, 31, passed away on April 3, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on April 8, 1991, in Cambridge, a son to Wanda (John) Reynolds Roe and the late Robert Redman.

Joe was a laborer. He loved helping people when they needed it, buying and scratching lottery tickets,...

Apr 2, 2023

James "Jim" Lee Thompson, 64, known affectionately to many in the community as "Coach", passed away Sunday (April 2, 2023) at the Morrison House, Zanesville.

He was born January 6, 1959, in Sistersville WV, son of Norma (Blair) Thompson and the late Fred Thompson.

Jim was employed by the Cambridge City Schools for many years. ...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary H. (Hollis) Hart, 75, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Astoria Place in Cambridge.

Mary was born on April 16, 1947, in Richland, Georgia, a daughter of the late Elma Jones.

Mary was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed reading and playing bingo.

In addition to her mother,...

Mar 30, 2023

Barry Douglas Young Sr., 72, of Byesville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.

Barry was born on June 12, 1950, in Xenia, a son to the late Carl Lee and Peggy Joyce (Jenkins) Young.

He enjoyed fishing, reading, watching old western movies, and spending time with his friends and neighbors. Barry...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary J. Garner, 76, of New Concord, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.

Mary was born on January 6, 1947, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Kennedy) Lucas.

Mary was a graduate of Cambridge High School and a lifelong homemaker. She loved her dogs and enjoyed taking...

Mar 28, 2023

Reda Mae (McKinley) Blasenhauer, 83, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Embassy of Cambridge.

Reda was born on April 19, 1939, in Buffalo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (Goddard) McKinley.

Reda was a graduate of Ohio University and worked at NCR. She was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2023

Marian Ruth (Markee) Pontius, 86, of Cumberland, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home.

Marian was born on April 12, 1936, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Harlan and Virgie (Albaugh) Markee.

She was a 1953 graduate of Old Washington High School. Marian retired from NCR and was a lifelong homemaker....

Mar 20, 2023

Grace Marie Milburn, 83, of Cambridge, went to be with her lord and savior on Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by family at her home.

She was born April 8, 1939, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of the late Waldo Elrick Schaaf and Grace Marie Culpepper.

Mrs. Milburn was a lifelong homemaker and member of the...