Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...