Obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

** SERVICE TIME UPDATE:  Memorial visitation hours will be held Saturday (November 9, 2019) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salesville Church of Faith, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. **

Jessica E. Stephens, 50, of Quaker City died Friday, October 11, 2019 at O.S.U. Medical Center, Columbus.

She was...

Oct 10, 2019

Paul Hardy, 70, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday (October 10, 2019) at his home.

He was born September 8, 1949 in Coshocton and was the son of the late Samuel "Sam" Hardy and Mary Irene (Mercer) Hardy.

Mr. Hardy was a self-employed truck driver for many years, and a 1967 graduate of John Glenn High...

Oct 10, 2019

Constance Hope Knicely, 26, of Barnesville, died Thursday (October 10, 2019) at Cumberland Pointe of St. Clairsville.

She was born January 16, 1993 in Zanesville, daughter of Charles Knicely and the late Myra (Grimes) Knicely.

Miss Knicely had worked at the Starlight Workshop for many years.

In addition to her mother, she is...

Oct 8, 2019

David Lee Williamson, 72, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (October 8, 2019) at his home.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Cambridge, son of the late George Thom Williamson and Alyce Isabelle (Addis) Williamson.

Mr. Williamson attended John Glenn High School and retired from Centria, formerly E.G. Smith. He was also the owner & operator...

Oct 4, 2019

Clarence Douglas Earhart, 69, of Cambridge died Friday (October 4, 2019) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born January 21, 1950 in Watseka IL, son of the late Ernest F. Earhart and Betty (Milner) Earhart.

Clarence enjoyed card games.

He is survived by a brother, William E. Earhart of Cambridge;...

Oct 3, 2019

Joseph W. "Sonny" Royko, 67, of Cambridge, died Thursday (October 3, 2019) at his home.

He was born January 31, 1952 in Cleveland, the son of the late Joseph Bernard Royko and Jean Ann (Hannon) Royko.

Mr. Royko had worked as a factory worker for many years.

He was a loving father &...

Sep 26, 2019

**SERVICE TIME UPDATE:  A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (October 4, 2019) at Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge.**

Monna M. Beynon, 82, of Barnesville and formerly of Old Washington, died Thursday (September 26, 2019) at Astoria Place of Barnesville.

She was born March 30, 1937 in Cambridge, daughter of the late...

Sep 23, 2019

Martha Marie Grimsley, 88, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 23, 2019) at her home.

She was born January 23, 1931 in Salesville, daughter of the late Sylvan Smith and Pearlie (McBurney) Smith.

Ms. Grimsley retired from the former State Hospital, where she had worked as a pharmacist tech.

She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting,...

Sep 14, 2019

Ralph H. Evans, 89, of Lore City, died Saturday (September 14, 2019) at his home.

He was born November 19, 1929 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of the late Pablo Lloveras and Mercedes (Saldańa) Lloveras.

Mr. Evans retired from Raytheon as an engineer. He earned his engineering degree from MIT.

He was...

Sep 14, 2019

Elmer J. Kinder, 67, of Quaker City, died Saturday (September 14, 2019) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

He was born August 18, 1952 in Boone County WV, son of the late Lacie Kinder and Carrie (Barton) Kinder.

Mr. Kinder retired from Yellow Freight, where he had worked as a loader for many years.

...

Sep 13, 2019

Merlin Bayly, 72, of Pleasant City, died Friday (September 13, 2019) at his home.

He was born April 18, 1947 in Pleasant City, son of the late Theodore Bayly and Hazel (Shimp) Bayly.

A 1966 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, Mr. Bayly was a tool & die maker for Presforge and later Fehrman Tool &...

Sep 11, 2019

John Robert Fahner, 78, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019 at the Beckett House in New Concord.

Bob was born December 22, 1940 in Cambridge. He was the son of the late Fred Fahner and Grace (Landman) Fahner. He worked at Superior Model and Fahner Fabricating until his retirement.

Bob is survived...

Sep 4, 2019

Deborah J. Nealey, 67, of Derwent, died Wednesday (September 4, 2019) at Southeastern Med.

She was born February 26, 1952 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Richard Fogle and Mary (Murphy) Fogle.

Mrs. Nealey was a lifelong homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur D....

Sep 3, 2019

Robert L. "Bubba" Cline, 53, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (September 3, 2019) at his home.

He was born April 29, 1966 in Barnesville, son of the late Victor Cline and Betty (Leasure) Cline.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Cline Betts.

He is survived...

Sep 3, 2019

Martin R. Long, 67, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (September 3, 2019) at his home.

He was born July 13, 1952 in Wheeling WV, son of Dorothy (Phillips) Long and the late Neil Long.

A graduate of Cloverleaf High School of Lodi, Mr. Long was a self-employed mechanic and farmer.

He enjoyed farming,...

Sep 2, 2019

Richard C. Kelley Sr., 72, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 2, 2019) at Altercare at Summit Acres, Caldwell.

He was born June 2, 1947 in Cambridge, son of the late Orville E. Kelley and Betty J. (St. Clair) Kelley.

A graduate of Cambridge High School, Richard had worked at Randall Plastics for fifteen years, at...

Sep 1, 2019

Marcelline Ann (Ice) Hall of Zanesville went with the Lord September 1, 2019 after a long, fierce battle with Parkinson's disease at her home with loving family at her side.

She was born January 29, 1949 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late Francis Curts Ice and Emma Margaret Ice.

Marcie was a loving dedicated...

Aug 31, 2019

Pammy Sue (Kuck) Phipps, 70, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (August 31, 2019) at her home.

She was born on March 21, 1949, in Eaton, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Kuck and Joan (Meyer) Kuck.

Mrs. Phipps was retired from NCR, and was a homemaker. She was catholic by faith. She loved her puppies...

Aug 29, 2019

Loren William "Bill" Casterline, 82, of Old Washington, died Thursday (August 29, 2019) at his home.

He was born August 1, 1937 in Quaker City, son of the late Loren R. "Tom" Casterline and Wilma (Giesey) Casterline.

Mr. Casterline was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He retired from the Guernsey County Highway Department,...

Aug 27, 2019

Doris J. Hall, 80, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (August 27, 2019) at Cambridge Care & Rehab Center.

She was born March 21, 1939 in Canton, daughter of the late Earl Curtis Johnson and Laura Pearl (Joy) Johnson.

Mrs. Hall had worked as a secretary for many years.

She was always an active member...