Obituaries

W.  David Ogle

W. David Ogle

Dec 19, 2020

David Ogle, 77, of New Concord, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, from complications of Covid-19.

David was born February 15, 1943 in St. Marys WV to the late Willis Ogle and Fern (Cross) Ogle.  He grew up in Dexter City and attended Kent State University.

Having lived and worked...

Doris  M. Stavely

Doris M. Stavely

Dec 17, 2020

Doris M. Stavely, 88, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 17, 2020) at Beckett House at New Concord.

She was born March 27, 1932 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frances Hill and Hazel (Householder) Hill.

Mrs. Stavely had worked at the former March Electric for many years.

She was Baptist by faith.

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Walter Hawkins

Walter Hawkins

Dec 17, 2020

Walter Hawkins, 83, of Old Washington, passed away Thursday (December 17, 2020) at Southeastern Med.

He was born July 29, 1937 in Barnesville, son of the late Harry V. "Andy" Hawkins and Dessie M. (Tennant) Hawkins.

Walter and his wife, Martha, were owners and trainers of Standardbred Racehorses for forty-five years, along with the family....

Patricia Stevenson

Patricia Stevenson

Dec 15, 2020

Patricia Stevenson, 91, of Cincinnati, died Tuesday (December 15, 2020) at Mercy Anderson, Cincinnati.

She was born November 26, 1929 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Dr. J. William Camp and Emma (Fenton) Camp.

Patricia was a homemaker, married to Robert Stevenson for 65 years, and had four sons. She was an avid gardener and...

Donald  Eugene Jirles

Donald Eugene Jirles

Dec 15, 2020

Donald Eugene Jirles, 69, of Lore City, died Tuesday (December 15, 2020) at his home.

He was born January 9, 1951 in Guernsey County, son of the late Lillie Bell (Waers) Jirles and Donald Anderson Jirles.

Mr. Jirles had worked for the Guernsey County Highway Department for many years.

In addition to his...

Thomas  O. Conner

Thomas O. Conner

Dec 14, 2020

Thomas O. Conner, 79, of Cambridge OH, died Monday (December 14, 2020) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge OH.

He was born September 5, 1941 in Newark OH, son of the late Dick V. Conner and Mary O. (McMillin) Conner.

A 1959 graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne PA, Mr. Conner was the...

Marjorie  K. Tribbie

Marjorie K. Tribbie

Dec 14, 2020

Marjorie Katherine Tribbie, 85, of Cambridge, died Monday (December 14, 2020) at her home.

She was born March 31, 1935 in Antrim, daughter of the late Harold Caldwell and Bertha (Starr) Caldwell.

Mrs. Tribbie was the owner and operator of the Tastee Freeze for many years.  She worked with the Red Cross and their blood...

Donald  R. Shreve

Donald R. Shreve

Dec 12, 2020

Donald R. Shreve, 81, of Kimbolton, passed away Saturday (December 12, 2020) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born April 25, 1939 in Union City PA, son of the late Vick Shreve and Mildred (Wonderling) Shreve.

He was an over-the-road truck driver for 49 ½ years and over one million miles.

He loved...

Richard  Brian Hill

Richard Brian Hill

Dec 11, 2020

Richard Brian Hill, 43, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 11, 2020) at his home.

He was born March 9, 1977 in Cambridge, son of Junior Hill and the late Alice (Miller) Hill.

Mr. Hill was a landscaper for many years.  He enjoyed being outdoors and cutting wood.

He loved spending time with his...

Dorothy  Lou Thomas

Dorothy Lou Thomas

Dec 10, 2020

Dorothy Lou ( Morton) Thomas, 89, of Cambridge, went to be with her Lord an Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born October 28, 1931, daughter of the late John A., and Martha A. (Campbell) Morton.

Dorothy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Cambridge, where she served...

Mary  Beth Smith

Mary Beth Smith

Dec 9, 2020

Mary Beth Smith, 72, of North Augusta SC and formerly of Cambridge, died Wednesday (December 9, 2020) at Sharonbrooke Assisted Living of Newark.

She was born March 6, 1948 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late George Hocking and Gail (Bramble) Hocking.

A 1966 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Mrs. Smith had worked as...

William  Bernard Lippert

William Bernard Lippert

Dec 8, 2020

William Bernard Lippert, 79, of Salesville, died December 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 24, 1941 in Barnesville, son of the late Charles Bernard Lippert and Helen (Lallathin) Lippert.

A 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School, Mr. Lippert worked as a mechanic at Jefferies Motors for several years.  In 1976, he opened...

Wesley  Wallace Dawson

Wesley Wallace Dawson

Dec 6, 2020

Wesley Wallace Dawson, 94, of Anderson SC and formerly of Kimbolton, died Sunday (December 6, 2020) at his home surrounded by family.

He was born October 16, 1926 in Zanesville, son of the late Floyd Dawson and Leathel (Post) Dawson.

Wesley graduated from Hobart Welding School in Troy, OH and spent several years as a...

George  L. Wilson

George L. Wilson

Dec 6, 2020

George L. Wilson, 61, of Lore City, died Sunday (December 6, 2020) at his home.

He was born January 3, 1959 in Cambridge, son of the late George L. Wilson and Maxine (Luyster) Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a 1977 graduate of Madison High School and the Guernsey-Noble Vocational School.

He was a member...

Mary  Ellen Quarles

Mary Ellen Quarles

Dec 6, 2020

Mary Ellen Quarles, 88, of Cambridge, died Sunday (December 6, 2020) at her home.

She was born September 8, 1932 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Eugene Quarles and Georgia (Malvin) Quarles.

Miss Quarles retired from the Los Angeles County School Systems, where she had been a teacher for many years.

She earned...

Bobbie  E. Reid

Bobbie E. Reid

Dec 4, 2020

Bobbie E. Reid, 83, of Zanesville, died Friday (December 4, 2020) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

He was born April 11, 1937 in Buckhannon WV, son of the late Christie and Alberta (Cochran) Reid.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Reid.

He was a United States...

William  Joseph Stine

William Joseph Stine

Dec 2, 2020

William Joseph Stine, 28, of Cumberland, died Wednesday (December 2, 2020) at his home.

He was born March 5, 1992 in Zanesville, son of Mark Steven Stine and Donna Jo (Stephen) Stine.

A 2011 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, Mr. Stine worked as an equipment operator and was a member of the Local #18 Equipment...

Charles  Franklin Ryan

Charles Franklin Ryan

Dec 2, 2020

Charles Franklin Ryan, 88, of Lore City, died Wednesday (December 2, 2020) at Genesis of Zanesville.

He was born August 10, 1932 in Rowlesburg WV, son of the late Benjamin Franklin Ryan and Ethel G. (England) Ryan.

After earning his bachelor's degree in music from West Virginia University, Mr. Ryan retired from the East Guernsey...

Jocelyn "Jo" A. Williams-Pontius

Jocelyn "Jo" A. Williams-Pontius

Nov 28, 2020

Jocelyn A. "Jo" Williams-Pontius, 69, of Cambridge, died Saturday (November 28, 2020) at Southeastern Med.

She was born January 24, 1951 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Wilma Gooding.

Mrs. Williams-Pontius was a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing, crafting, cooking, and playing cards.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Roy  L. Barlow

Roy L. Barlow

Nov 27, 2020

Roy L. Barlow, 82, of Cambridge, died Friday (November 27, 2020) at Southeastern Medical Center.

He was born December 13, 1937 in Byesville, son of the late William V. Barlow and Virginia Mae Barlow.

After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1955 Mr. Barlow worked at the Daily Jeffersonian for 10 years. He then worked...