Obituaries

Raymond Brothers  Jr.

Raymond Brothers Jr.

Dec 30, 2020

Raymond Brothers Jr., 92, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (December 30, 2020) at the Helen Purcell Home, Zanesville.

He was born May 31, 1928 in Quaker City, son of the late John Raymond Brothers and Jennie (Smith) Brothers.

A graduate of Old Washington High School, Mr. Brothers retired after thirty-eight years with Broughtons Dairy, where...

Earl  Robert Huffman

Earl Robert Huffman

Dec 28, 2020

Earl Robert Huffman, 77, of Cambridge, died Monday (December 28, 2020) at his home.

He was born October 16, 1943 in Port William, son of the late Earl Huffman and Ruth (Sprowl) Lewis.

Mr. Huffman retired from the US Army, where he had been a Sergeant 1 st Class.  He had served during the Vietnam...

Karen Jamiel

Karen Jamiel

Dec 28, 2020

Karen Jamiel, 77, of Cambridge, passed away Monday (December 28, 2020) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

She was born March 26, 1943 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Bernard Glass and Bernadine (Wilson) Glass.

Mrs. Jamiel had worked at Bank One and US Bank as a loan officer.

She was a member of...

Frank  A. Potts

Frank A. Potts

Dec 26, 2020

Frank A. Potts, 72, Byesville, OH, passed away on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children at Genesis Hospital CCU, Zanesville, OH, while being treated for a severe infection caused by numerous recent medical procedures.

He was born on June 14, 1948 in Byesville, Ohio, the son of the late Frank H. and Rachel (McFarlane)...

Alice  F. Gombeda

Alice F. Gombeda

Dec 25, 2020

Alice F. Gombeda, 78, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 25, 2020) at Altercare of Cambridge.

She was born May 29, 1942 in Coshocton, daughter of the late Boyd Reed and Freda (Shroyer) Reed.

Mrs. Gombeda was a line worker at Hamilton Beach for many years.  She was a member of the Cambridge VFW Auxiliary and...

Courtney  Dawn Dansby

Courtney Dawn Dansby

Dec 25, 2020

Courtney Dawn Dansby, 32, of Columbus, suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with the angels on Friday (December 25, 2020).

She was born July 11, 1988 in Cambridge, daughter of Carla Dansby and the late Tyrone Hunter.

She was a 2006 graduate of Cambridge High School.

Courtney was known for her big heart...

Vance  M. Bates

Vance M. Bates

Dec 20, 2020

Vance M. Bates, 83, of Cambridge, died Sunday (December 20, 2020) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born April 11, 1937 in Caldwell, son of the late Willard Bates and Eileen (Cooper) Bates.

Mr. Bates retired from Columbia Gas, where he had worked as a supervisor.

He was a member of the Cambridge...

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...