Obituaries

Aug 20, 2019

John "Jack" Abraham Campbell, 81, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (August 20, 2019) at his home.

He was born February 12, 1938 in Claysville, son of the late Charles R. Campbell and Mary (Norman) Campbell.

Mr. Campbell had worked for twenty-eight years with B&O Railroad and Chessie as a dispatcher. He was also a farmer.

Aug 12, 2019

Karly Nicole Eldredge, 29 of Cambridge, Ohio passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 after a long battle with addiction. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on February 14, 1990. She was a 2008 graduate of Cambridge High School and attended college at The University of Akron.

In addition to her parents, Mark and Jill (Olnhausen) Hickman,...

Aug 10, 2019

Phyllis Oletta Bell, 96, of New Concord passed away Saturday (August 10, 2019) at her home.

She was born January 10, 1923 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late William M. and Lala (Lowery) Christie.

Mrs. Bell was a self-employed house cleaner, a member of Church of Christ, Golden Sixties, and enjoyed spending...

Aug 8, 2019

William "Bill" Berkeley Fisher, 72, of Cambridge, died Thursday (August 8, 2019) at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

Bill was born January 6, 1947 in Marietta, son of the late Everett F. Fisher and Mary E. (Gum) Fisher.

He attended school in Marietta and later graduated from The Ohio State University, where he was a...

Aug 6, 2019

Elizabeth J. Harper, 81, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (August 6, 2019) at the home of her daughter in Lore City.

She was born June 25, 1938 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Arthur Nealey and Leona (Duke) Nealey.

Ms. Harper was a homemaker. She loved her kids and grandchildren dearly.

She was a...

Aug 4, 2019

Beatrice E. Wheatley, 94, of Old Washington, died Sunday (August 4, 2019) at her home.

She was born December 10, 1924 in Alva OK, daughter of the late Edward Lewis Kurth and Amolia (Henning) Kurth.

Mrs. Wheatley was a retired switchboard operator, having worked at General Telephone, RCA, and NCR.

She had served...

Aug 3, 2019

Nona Josephine (Cavendish) Long, 78, of Cambridge, passed peacefully at Astoria Place in Cambridge on August 3, 2019.

She was born May 22, 1941 in Columbus, daughter of the late Herbert and Verna Cavendish.

Nona moved to Cambridge from Leisure City FL, where she retired as a bookkeeper from Homestead Tomato Packing Co and Strano...

Jul 30, 2019

Patty A. Rogers, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (July 30, 2019). She was born July 26, 1937 in Byesville, daughter of the late William and Pauline Kilburn.

Pat was a homemaker and business owner for many years. For the past 17 years she worked at the Cambridge Senior Center delivering meals on wheels.   She was graduate...

Jul 29, 2019

Joshua "Josh" Morgan Adams, 39, of New Concord, died Monday (July 29, 2019) at his home.

He was born November 23, 1979 in Parkersburg WV, son of James M. Adams and Karen E. (Perrin) Adams.

A 1998 graduate of John Glenn High School, Josh had worked in the oil field industry as a well tender...

Jul 23, 2019

Samuel P. Steele, 74, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (July 23, 2019) at Southeastern Med.

He was born October 10, 1944 in Cambridge, son of the late Charles Steele and Zelma (Stevens) Steele.

Mr. Steele was self-employed in the construction industry.

He was an avid follower of the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State University...

Jul 23, 2019

Kenneth G. "Kenny" Hayes, 76, of Lore City, died Tuesday (July 23, 2019) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born October 31, 1942 in Guernsey County, son of the late Foster Hayes and Ildreth (Stallings) Hayes.

A 1960 graduate of Zane Trace High School and later a graduate of Hocking Technical College, Kenny had worked...

Jul 22, 2019

David R. Seevers, 67, of Jacobsburg, died Monday (July 22, 2019) at Altercare of Cambridge.

He was born March 1, 1952 in Newport, son of the late Thomas R. Seevers and Vera (Farnsworth) Seevers.

Mr. Seevers was a retired truck driver for the oil & gas industry. He had attended Frontier High School.

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Jul 20, 2019

Mary Rhomeyn Hobson, 85, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Saturday (July 20, 2019) at Cambridge Care & Rehab.

She was born October 3, 1933 in Guernsey County, to the late Pearl M. Siebenschuh Wheeler Wilson (Ralph Wilson) and William Wheeler

She graduated from Byesville High School and Buckeye Girls State. Mary retired from March Electric...

Jul 19, 2019

John C. Adams, 65, of Cambridge, died Friday (July 19, 2019) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

He was born January 10, 1954 in Honolulu HI, son of the late Crayton H. Adams Sr. and Amelia (Perreira) Adams.

Mr. Adams was a US Coast Guard veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.

He was...

Jul 16, 2019

Michael "Bub" Wayne Dingus, 53, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (July 16, 2019) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born November 24, 1965 in Cambridge. He had worked at Secrest Disposal for many years. He had also worked at Snyder Tire Fleet and other factory jobs.

He loved fishing, yardwork, and jamming to...

Jul 13, 2019

Arthur D. Nealey, 71, of Cambridge, died Saturday (July 13, 2019) at his home.

He was born March 3, 1948 in Guernsey County, son of the late Arthur W. Nealey and Margaret Leona (Duke) Nealey.

Mr. Nealey retired from Fabriform and was a member of UAW Local 2024.

He was a member of...

Jul 4, 2019

Thomas D. Laird, 76, of Cambridge passed away Thursday (July 4, 2019) at SEORMC.

He was born August 4, 1942 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Allen and Ruth (Hartwig) Laird.

Mr. Laird retired in 2004 from Centria after 34 years of service.  He was a member of Eagles Aerie #386, and...

Jul 4, 2019

Joseph Wayne Vandermark Jr. passed away July 4, 2019. Born May 3, 1992 his life was cut short far too soon. J.W. was a man full of love and trust for everyone he knew and he was loved by all who knew him.

J.W. leaves behind his mother, Veronica Ullom; his father, Joseph (Kitty) Vandermark; his sisters,...

Jun 30, 2019

Nancy J. Hendershot, 61, of Salesville passed away Sunday (June 30, 2019) at her home.

She was born December 1, 1957 in Barnesville and was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Faye M. (Stoneburner) Roe.

Nancy was employed at Kennedy's Bakery. She was a member of Salesville Church of Faith, Esther Circle and...

Jun 29, 2019

Mary Lou (Lautenschleger) Huprich, 83,  of Cambridge passed away Saturday (June 29, 2019) at the Beckett House surrounded by her loving family, following a period of declining health.

She was born May 14, 1936 in Coshocton Co. and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Esta (Goss) Lautenschleger Sr.

She was a graduate of...