Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.