Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.  ...

Jul 17, 2023

John Francis Latchic passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on July 7, 1945, in Cambridge, Ohio, John lived a life of service, kindness, and generosity that touched many hearts and left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

John was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Latchic, and...

Jul 14, 2023

Donna Jean (Larrick) Potts, 94, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Astoria Place in Cambridge.

Donna was born on March 4, 1929, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Ira "Jerry" and Lela Nancy (Evans) Larrick.

Donna worked at the Guernsey County Water Department. She loved gambling but loved winning even...

Jul 12, 2023

Brian Christopher Gray, 78, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Brian was born on April 4, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, a son to the late Stanley and Maxine (Cushing) Gray.

He was a jack of all trades. He attended Washington University where he studied forestry. Brian was...

Jul 11, 2023

Jeremiah Joe Wise, 33, of Byesville, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home. He was born August 6, 1989, son of James A. Wise of Newark, and Carolyn R. Shustar of West Lafayette. Jeremiah was an operations manager for Love's in Zanesville.  He was highly valued at his job and was considered by his employers to be...

Jul 10, 2023

Maryann Wetzel Keefer Mangus, a woman who lived life with the spirit of a Golden Retriever, boundless energy, and a love for laughter, passed away at the ripe old age of 82, on July 10, 2023, in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on March 18, 1941, and boy, did she live a life worth wagging...

Jul 7, 2023

Barbara May Hough, 77, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023, under hospice care at her home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born on December 26, 1945, in St Clairsville, Ohio to the late lsaac Junior and Edna (Ault) Conley.

Barbie was a St Clairsville High School graduate of the...

Jul 5, 2023

William "Bill" I Hedrick Sr, 65, of Caldwell, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Bill was born December 31, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, a son to Garland F and the late Martha L (Barnes) Hedrick.

He enjoyed fishing, technology, and sci- fi. He loved learning anything he could and often had the History Channel on....

Jul 3, 2023

"Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." II Cor. 5:8

Effie "Gladys" Johnson, 94, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1929, to the late Hugh P. and Frances (Gregg) Moore, near Flushing, Ohio.

Jun 30, 2023

Philip 'Phil' Lawrence Graff, 70, of Quaker City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.

Phil was born July 28, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son to the late Lawrence and Anna (Stefanko) Graff.

He was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed hockey, woodworking, golf, all things nature, and being outdoors. Phil was a US Army...

Jun 26, 2023

Allen Trent Buchanan, 64, of Freeport, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Allen was born April 3, 1959, in Akron, the youngest son of the late Grady and Vallie (Penland) Buchanan. He was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. He also served our country in the Untied States Army from 1977-1979, serving as PFC....

Jun 19, 2023

Patricia Rae Parrish peacefully passed away on June 19th, 2023, after bravely enduring a prolonged illness. Born on November 4th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vera Brindle. Patricia, who was known as Patsy, Pat, or Patti by her loved ones and friends, resided in the Primrose Retirement Center of Zanesville, but spent many fulfilling...

Jun 18, 2023

Bonnie Jean Kiggans, 92, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 18, 1931, in Cambridge, daughter of the late William Cramblett and Leatha (Willey) Cramblett.

Ms. Kiggans retired from the former March Electric, where she had been a line worker for many years.

She was...