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...
Esther Marie Lecrone
May 18, 2026
Esther Marie Lecrone, 86, a deeply loving and widely beloved woman of humor, generosity, beauty, and intelligence, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children. She remains the heart and soul of the family who she affected so deeply.
Esther was born on August 27, 1939, in a “hollar” in Pike County, Kentucky, to Finley and Bertha...
James Earl Vallen
May 11, 2026
James Earl Vallen, 68, of Cambridge passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home.
James was born August 10, 1957, in Stow, Ohio, a son to the late Jack Harry and Donna Mea (Haas) Vallen.
James loved watching movies, playing games, and football.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Samuel Vallen and a sister, Jill...
John Charles Mathews
May 9, 2026
John Charles Mathews, 72, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home.
John was born on July 18, 1952, in Cambridge, a son of the late James Mathews and Mary Catherine Howard.
John was a 1971 graduate of Cambridge High School. He was a huge sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Most...
Valerie K. Baker
May 6, 2026
Valerie K. Baker, 66, of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home.
Valerie was born on November 27, 1959, in Barnesville, a daughter of Shirley (Eschbaugh) McCort and the late Wayne Castello.
Valerie enjoyed going to the casino and hanging out at the lake. She was a huge animal lover.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in...
