Obituaries

Michael  Wayne Rogers

Michael Wayne Rogers

Jan 11, 2022

Michael "Big Mike" Wayne Rogers, 70, of Springfield, died Tuesday (January 11, 2022) at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 14, 1951 in Oakland CA, son of the late Alvi Rogers and Juanita (House) Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was a retired truck driver, oil field worker, and professional drummer.

He was Christian...

James  R. Ball  Sr.

James R. Ball Sr.

Jan 8, 2022

James L. Ball Sr., 94, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 8, 2022) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born December 11, 1927 in Cambridge, son of the late Richard Ball and Maggie (Hill) Ball.

Mr. Ball retired from Columbia Gas.

He enjoyed working and gardening.  He loved spending time with...

Fred  G. Brown

Fred G. Brown

Jan 7, 2022

Fred G. Brown, 78, of Quaker City, died Friday (January 7, 2022) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born June 3, 1943 in Guernsey County, son of the late William Brown and Freda L. (Church) Brown.

A 1961 graduate of Cambridge High School, Mr. Brown retired in 2006 from Chumney's Farms, where...

Mary  Rose Owens

Mary Rose Owens

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Rose (Amos) Owens, 69, of Kimbolton, died Friday (January 7, 2022) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

She was born May 23, 1952 in Cambridge, daughter of the late John W. Amos and Violet (VanDyne) Amos.

Mrs. Owens had worked as a housekeeper for the former Cambridge State Hospital.

She enjoyed...

Ann  L. Shaver

Ann L. Shaver

Jan 6, 2022

Ann L. (Durbin) Shaver, 68, of Kimbolton, died Thursday (January 6, 2022) at her home.

She was born September 29, 1953 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Lewis Durbin and Theora (Walter) Durbin.

Mrs. Shaver was a home health nurse for many years.

She enjoyed cooking and camping.

In addition to...

Ruth  Joan Calvert

Ruth Joan Calvert

Jan 6, 2022

Ruth Joan (Longsworth) Calvert, 91, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 6, 2022) at her home.

She was born November 23, 1930 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William C. Longsworth and Alvina (Lake) Longsworth.

Mrs. Calvert was a shoe salesperson at several local stores in Cambridge.

She was a member of the Business...

Gerald  James Benson

Gerald James Benson

Jan 5, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald James Benson, 77, of Cambridge, on Wednesday (January 5, 2022) at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born October 28, 1944, in Manchester England, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Brooks) Benson.

Mr. Benson was an entrepreneur and was...

Christine  Lynn Wolfe

Christine Lynn Wolfe

Jan 4, 2022

Christine Lynn Wolfe, 52, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (January 4, 2022) at Embassy of Cambridge.

She was born October 30, 1969 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Charles A. Wolfe and Marjorie (Rossiter) Wolfe.

Miss Wolfe was a 1988 graduate of the Golden Rule School and had worked at Guernsey Industries.  She was an avid...

Nathaniel Johnson

Nathaniel Johnson

Jan 4, 2022

Nathaniel Johnson, 32, of Kimbolton, died Tuesday (January 4, 2022) at his home.

He was born May 3, 1989 in Franklin NC, son of Randy H. Roper and the late Tava Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a heavy equipment operator.

He was Christian by faith.  He enjoyed reading the Bible and studying religion.

...

Robert  Leroy Daugherty

Robert Leroy Daugherty

Jan 3, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Leroy Daugherty, 50, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 3, 2022) at his home.

He was born May 17, 1971 in Cambridge, son of Donna (Britton) Painter.

Mr. Daugherty had worked for over thirty years as a cook at Bob Evans and Theo's Restaurant.  Most recently, he had worked at the Bear's Den and...

Terri  Rosanna Wolf

Terri Rosanna Wolf

Jan 3, 2022

Terri Rosanna Wolf, 50, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 3, 2022) at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.

She was born August 7, 1971 in Cambridge, daughter of Juanita (Gibson) Brock and the late Richard Wolf.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in...

Patricia  A. Rhodes

Patricia A. Rhodes

Jan 3, 2022

Patricia Ann Rhodes, 80, of Cambridge passed away on January 3, 2022, at Cambridge Place, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 14, 1941 to Mary Camelia Civitillo Wharff and Carl Wharff in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Orland Rhodes, whom she married on April 14,...

Donald  Joseph Just

Donald Joseph Just

Jan 2, 2022

Donald Joseph Just, 83, of Kimbolton, died Sunday (January 2, 2022) at Southeastern OH Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born May 29, 1938 in Parma, son of the late Emil Just and Ann (Murrey) Just.

Mr. Just was a mechanic and an auto body repairman.  He enjoyed restoring cars and trucks.

He...

Rae  Ellen Evans

Rae Ellen Evans

Jan 1, 2022

Rae Ellen (Wells) Evans, 70, of Old Washington, died Saturday (January 1, 2022) at her home.

She was born May 24, 1951 in Phoenix AZ, daughter of the late Charles Wells and Edna (Wittenbrook) Baker.

She attended Zane Trace High School.  She was a former employee of the Old Appalachian Behavioral Health Care Hospital as...

Roberta  M. Combs

Roberta M. Combs

Dec 30, 2021

Roberta M. (Zimmer) Combs, 73, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 30, 2021) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

She was born March 30, 1948 in Dayton, daughter of the late Edward Zimmer and Melba (Dietz) Zimmer.

A 1966 graduate of Tecumseh High School, Mrs. Combs had worked for thirty-three years for the City of...

Vicky  Faye Starr

Vicky Faye Starr

Dec 29, 2021

Vicky Faye (Fogle) Starr, 73, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (December 29, 2021) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

She was born November 9, 1948 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Kenny Fogle and Virginia (Watson) Fogle.

A 1966 graduate of Zane Trace High School, Mrs. Starr was a former employee of NCR and also Cambridge Behavioral...

Walter  M. Hughes  Sr.

Walter M. Hughes Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

Walter M. Hughes Sr., 71, of Lore City, died Tuesday (December 28, 2021) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

He was born September 24, 1950 in Corning, son of the late Cavender Edwards and Opal M. (Preston) Edwards.

A 1969 graduate of Miller High School, Mr. Hughes had worked as a welder at Ohio Bridge Company...

Name Unknown

Name Unknown

Dec 27, 2021

Bruce L. Archer, 57, of Kimbolton, died Monday (December 27, 2021) at his home.

He was born February 5, 1964 in Cambridge, son of the late James Archer and Carolyn (McCoy) Archer.

A 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School, Mr. Archer retired from Picoma Industries where he had worked as a pipe threader for...

Bruce  L. Archer

Bruce L. Archer

Dec 27, 2021

Bruce L. Archer, 57, of Kimbolton, died Monday (December 27, 2021) at his home.

He was born February 5, 1964 in Cambridge, son of the late James Archer and Carolyn (McCoy) Archer.

A 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School, Mr. Archer retired from Picoma Industries where he had worked as a pipe threader for...

Claire  A. Mccaskey

Claire A. Mccaskey

Dec 27, 2021

Claire A. McCaskey, 97, of Cambridge, went to be with the angels on Monday (December 27, 2021) at her home.

She was born July 11, 1924 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Anton Kolarik and Cecelia (Halama) Kolarik.

Mrs. McCaskey retired from the American Greeting Company, where she had worked as a time keeper for...