Obituaries

John Fred Smith
Jul 30, 2020
John Fred Smith, 73, of Cambridge, died Thursday (July 30, 2020) at his home.
He was born December 9, 1946 in Cambridge, son of the late Wayne Smith and Lena (Brownfield) Smith.
Mr. Smith had worked as a foreman at Plastic Compounders for many years.
He enjoyed watching Westerns, spending time with his...
Rosella "Rosie" F. Martin
Jul 29, 2020
Rosella F. "Rosie" Martin, 82, of Kimbolton, died Wednesday (July 29, 2020) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.
She was born September 18, 1937 in Canton, daughter of the late Clifford B. Wilson and Alta (Kedigh) Wilson.
Mrs. Martin had worked as an LPN at the former Cambridge State Hospital for many years. She was also a...
Harold "Butch" J. Palmer
Jul 24, 2020
Harold J. (Butch) Palmer, who was currently living in Powell, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2020.
Most of his life was spent in Zanesville, Ohio where he and his wife Mary owned Darrow Personal Associates for 25 years.
He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 14, 1944 to George M. and...
Carl "Red" H. Mathers
Jul 23, 2020
Carl H. "Red" Mathers, 86, of Cambridge, died Thursday (July 23, 2020) at his home.
He was born June 26, 1934 in Indian Camp, son of the late Dewey Mathers and Nellie (Wilson) Mathers.
Mr. Mathers retired from RCA and was a farmer. His favorite things included farming, a good chew and a cold Mountain...
David R. Gossett
Jul 12, 2020
David Robert Gossett, 79, of Salesville went home to be with his heavenly father on July 12, 2020.
Dave was born to the late Herbert and Jeanette Gossett on June 25, 1941 in Belmont, Ohio. He graduated from Flushing High School in 1959, where he enjoyed playing basketball, a sport that he passed down to his kids...
Robert Wickam
Jul 12, 2020
Robert Thomas Wickam, 88, of Cambridge, died Sunday (July 12, 2020) at Southeastern Med.
He was born September 8, 1931 in Cambridge, son of the late Cecil Wickam and Gertrude (Gilham) Wickam.
A graduate of Cambridge High School, Mr. Wickam retired from NCR. In his younger years, he had worked with his father in the...
Pamela Beach-Harris
Jul 9, 2020
Pamela Beach-Harris, 59, of Zanesville, wife of the late Lee Harris of Cambridge, passed away July 9, 2020 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday (July 25, 2020) at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge. FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE MEMORIAL SERVICE PER OUR GOVERNOR'S CURRENT MANDATE.
A complete obituary...
Charles H. Miller
Jul 5, 2020
Charles H. Miller, 91, of Birmingham, died Sunday, July 5th, 2020 at the Countryview Assisted Living in Lore City.
He was born on April 24, 1929 in Orndoff, WV, son of the late Verdie Roston Miller and Maude Ethel (Hines) Miller.
Mr. Miller was a retired barber and farmer.
Charles was a US...
Jerry L. Fettes
Jul 2, 2020
Jerry L. Fettes, 58, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday (July 2, 2020) at SEORMC.
He was born July 11, 1961 in Cambridge and was the son of Robert Fettes of Cambridge and the late Nancy (Grindstaff) Fettes.
Jerry enjoyed watching Clint Eastwood movies.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death...
David Brian Raymond
Jun 26, 2020
David Brian Raymond, 60, of Cambridge, died Friday (June 26, 2020) at his home.
He was born July 9, 1959 in Columbus, son of the late Edgar J. Raymond and Ada "Honey" (Knowles) Raymond.
Mr. Raymond had worked as a construction worker for many years.
He was a member of Christ Our Light...
Deano Mccort
Jun 20, 2020
Deano McCort, 40, of Quaker City, died Saturday (June 20, 2020).
He was born December 15, 1979 in Bellaire, son of Marlene (McCort) Slevin of Quaker City and the late William A. Thompson.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Arion Storm McCort of Quaker City; and a brother, Ruben Andrew...
John H. Robinson
Jun 17, 2020
John H. Robinson, 93, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (June 17, 2020) at his home.
He was born April 4, 1927 in Old Washington, son of the late Ross Alexander Robinson and Bertha (Day) Robinson.
Mr. Robinson retired from Bennett Real Estate, where he had been a real estate agent for many years.
He...
Eleanor L. Emler
Jun 17, 2020
Eleanor L. Emler, 87, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (June 17, 2020) at Cambridge Care & Rehab.
She was born May 18, 1933 in Newcomerstown, daughter of the late Walter Angle and Lillian (Jones) Angle.
Mrs. Emler was a Hospice volunteer and a home health worker. She had also worked at RCA and Southeastern Med.
...Judy A. Mahley
Jun 12, 2020
Judy A. Mahley, 71, of Cambridge, died Sunday (June 14, 2020) at her home.
She was born June 24, 1948 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Albert L. Mullins and Avanell C. Mullins.
Mrs. Mahley had worked as a caregiver at the Cambridge State Hospital and area group homes.
She was a member...
Vernon Gene Casterline
Jun 11, 2020
Vernon Gene Casterline, 76, of Cambridge, died Thursday (June 11, 2020) at Licking Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 16, 1943 in Cambridge, son of the late Harry V. and Ada L. Casterline.
Mr. Casterline was a self-employed carpenter. He loved spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State...
Mary Ann Severance
Jun 8, 2020
Mary Ann Severance, 66, of Cambridge, died Monday (June 8, 2020) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
She was born May 8, 1954 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Francis Donald Severance and Helen Joan (Campbell) Severance.
A 1972 graduate of Cambridge High School, Miss Severance retired from Southeastern Med, where she had worked as a...
John Ward
Jun 7, 2020
John Ward, 90, of Wooster, passed away June 7, 2020 at Fairhope Hospice in Lancaster after a battle with cancer. John was born at home in Kennonsburg on August 30, 1929 to the late Eugene and Vada Ward. He is preceded in death by his older sister Elaine Roe and an infant sister, Bonnie. His surviving siblings are Kathryn...
Allen K. Jones
Jun 2, 2020
Allen K. Jones, 77, of Lore City, passed away quietly on June 2, 2020 at Countryview Assisted Living, following a long grueling battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Allen was born March 30, 1943 in Cambridge, son of Robert K. and Pauline (Ambro) Jones.
Allen attended school at Lore City School and Cambridge High School, graduating in...
Lydia "Elaine" Roe
Jun 2, 2020
Lydia "Elaine" Roe (Mama), 92 of Salesville passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2020. Elaine was born at home in Kennonsburg, OH on June 22, 1927 to the late Eugene and Vada Ward. She is preceded in the death by her loving husband of 50 years, Scott Roe, who she married August 1, 1945. She is...
Gilda S. Carden
May 31, 2020
Gilda S. Carden, 58, of New Concord, died Sunday (May 31, 2020) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.
She was born November 28, 1961 in Fort Campbell KY, daughter of the late Joel Hill and Billie Jo (Callins) Hill.
Mrs. Carden retired from Sears, where she had worked in customer service.
She enjoyed traveling with...
