Obituaries

Oct 1, 2020

Arlene Moore, 93, of Cambridge, died Thursday (October 1, 2020) at her home.

She was born June 29, 1927 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frank Bishard and Julia (Finley) Bishard.

Mrs. Moore had worked at the former Holiday Inn of Cambridge in the housekeeping department for many years.

She was a member...

Sep 30, 2020

Elizabeth Jane Vargo (Becky)

Sept. 19 1944 – Sept. 30, 2020

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God   Matt. 5:8

Becky Vargo, daughter of the late William Cushing and Ernestine (Parsons) Cushing, left this earth peacefully at age 76 and is now with her savior, Jesus Christ, whom she...

Sep 30, 2020

Donald Lee Thomas, 77, of Cambridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday (September 30, 2020).

He was born November 23, 1942 in Canton, son of the late Chester A. Thomas and Viola Mae (Slagle) Thomas.

Mr. Thomas served honorably for 24½ years as a full-time Chief with the US Navy.  He...

Sep 25, 2020

Melvin Ball Jr., 89, of Zanesville and formerly of Pleasant City, died Friday (September 25, 2020) at his home.

He was born November 4, 1930 in Williamson WV, son of the late Melvin Ball and Zetta (Farley) Ball.

Mr. Ball retired from B.F. Goodrich of Cleveland, where he had worked as a machinist.

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Sep 22, 2020

Jack D. McWilliams, 82, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (September 22, 2020) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

He was born September 22, 1938 in Cambridge, son of the late David Harold McWilliams and Stella Jane (Thatcher) McWilliams.

Mr. McWilliams retired from the former Shenandoah Truck Stop, where he had worked as a fuel manager for many years....

Sep 16, 2020

Carol A. Thomas, 78, passed away at Avenir Memory Care in Surprise, AZ on September 16, 2020.

She was born October 14, 1941, Londonderry, OH, daughter of the late Lewis Jack Hibbs and Ferna Ferrell Hibbs.

Carol graduated from Madison High School in 1959.  She retired from Battelle Memorial and moved to Surprise, AZ with...

Sep 12, 2020

Ernest C. "Junior" Roe Jr., 82, of Lore City, died Saturday (September 12, 2020) at his home.

He was born July 3, 1938 in Salesville, son of the late Ernest C. Roe and Wilda (Warehime) Roe.

Mr. Roe had worked as a checker at Nickels Bakery for many years.  He also owned a construction company...

Sep 9, 2020

Robert "Bob" Gaddis, 76, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (September 9, 2020) at his home.

He was born July 18, 1944 in Shawnee, son of the late Jack Gaddis and Nancy "Elanore" (Thacker) Gaddis.

Mr. Gaddis retired from the US Army in 1982 after twenty years of honorable service to his country. He served two enlistments...

Sep 6, 2020

James L. Hunt, 74, of Barberton, died Sunday (September 6, 2020) at Summa Health System of Barberton.

He was born October 24, 1945 in Fairview, son of the late William Hunt and Marjorie J. (Watson) Hunt.

Mr. Hunt was Methodist by faith.

He is survived by a brother, William Hunt Jr. of Akron;...

Sep 4, 2020

Curtis W. Moore, 58, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (September 4, 2020) at his home.

He was born August 3, 1962 in Bellaire, son of Lefa (Tucker) Moore and the late Thomas Leonard Moore Sr.

Mr. Moore had formerly worked at Detroit Diesel.

He enjoyed computers and solar energy.  He was a fan...

Aug 30, 2020

Theresa Ann Feldner, 48, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (August 30, 2020) at her home.

She was born February 19, 1972 in Clinton, Iowa and was the daughter of Sheila (Withers) Feldner of Cambridge and the late Lloyd Feldner.

Theresa was an LPN at Genesis Healthcare, and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She...

Aug 29, 2020

Grace Luella (McMahon) Robinson

Grace passed away at 6:35 (August 29, 2020) as the light was returning to the sky as God created a new day – morning, her favorite time of day.  Grace Luella McMahon was born September 6, 1934 to Charles Lee McMahon and Cora Luella (Geese) McMahon in Cambridge, Ohio.

A life-long...

Aug 23, 2020

Orland L. Rhodes Sr., 82, of Cambridge, died Sunday (August 23, 2020) at Astoria Place of Cambridge with Hospice.

He was born April 21, 1938 to Charles and Winnie Jane Rhodes in Gay WV.  He lived so far out in the hills they had to pipe the sunshine in.

He was employed by East Ohio...

Aug 21, 2020

Phyllis D. Hackley, 74, Cambridge, rejoined her beloved husband in heaven on Friday August 21, 2020.

She was born March 18, 1946 in Guernsey County, a daughter to the late Charles N. and Zelma (Stevens) Steele.

Phyllis retired after several years from the former Ames Plastics. She was protestant by faith, enjoyed playing bingo, and...

Aug 21, 2020

Lynne Maynard was carried on the wings of angels to her Heavenly Father on Aug. 21, 2020, surrounded by loving friends and family.

Her 76 years on Earth were a demonstration of spiritual guidance, a love and interest in all people and her enduring friendships with so many in this community and beyond.

She rejoiced...

Aug 16, 2020

Andrea Cheryl McElroy, 44, of Cambridge, died Sunday (August 16, 2020) at her home.  She gained her heavenly wings with her husband and children by her side and was surrounded by family and friends.

She was born November 24, 1975 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ira Fred Wolverton and Sylvania (Payton) Wolverton.

A 1993...

Aug 16, 2020

Doris J. (Lepi) Reeves, 86, of Senecaville, died Sunday (August 16, 2020) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

She was born August 4, 1934 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Paul Lepi and Helen (Kresak) Lepi.

Mrs. Reeves was a homemaker.  She loved working on crossword puzzles, playing Yahtzee, fishing, and cooking.  She cherished spending time...

Aug 11, 2020

Thomas C. Chappelear, 74, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (August 11, 2020) at his home.

He was born March 1, 1946 in Cambridge, son of the late Albert S. Chappelear II and Alice (Clark) Chappelear.

Mr. Chappelear was a graduate of Cambridge High School, earned his Bachelor's degree from West Liberty State College, and earned his...

Aug 7, 2020

Stacey L. Lawrence, 37, of New Concord, died Friday (August 7, 2020) at her home.

She was born June 3, 1983 in Ravenna, daughter of Buddy Paul Richardson and the late Barbara Jean (Burdette) Richardson.

Mrs. Lawrence worked at Cracker Barrel as a waitress.  She loved helping people and loved being a mom more than...

Aug 3, 2020

**SERVICE UPDATE:  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday (August 19, 2020) at Clearfork Cemetery. Please follow our Governor's current COVID-19 guidelines about social distancing and the wearing of a face covering, if possible. **

John B. Cosgrave, 54, of Cambridge, died Monday (August 3, 2020) at Cedar Hills, Zanesville.

He was born...