Obituaries

Sep 8, 2018

Reta Belle (Bates) Miller, 74, of Cambridge, died Saturday (September 8, 2018) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

She was born September 30, 1943 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Anna Isabelle (Sherrard) and Robert Armstrong.

Ms. Miller had worked at Wal-Mart as a cashier for many years.

She loved spending her time...

Sep 5, 2018

Joyce Y. (French) Cox, 81, of Cambridge, slipped from this world surrounded by her loving family (September 5, 2018) at the Cambridge Care & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born January 31, 1937 in Granite City, IL, and was the daughter of the late George Provine and Velba Geraldine (Sullivan) French.

She was a lover of...

Sep 5, 2018

Charles A. "Sonny" Warren, 76, of Cambridge passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 22, 1942 in Cambridge and was the son of the late William James Warren and Ida Mae (Cox Warren.

Mr. Warren worked at NCR for thirteen years as a supervisor and later worked for...

Sep 4, 2018

Everett W. Cook, 81, of Kimbolton, passed away Tuesday (September 4, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 23, 1937 in Cass, WV and was the son of the late Lester R. and Leona A. (Long) Cook.

Mr. Cook retired from General Electric in Ravenna. He had a PhD in life,...

Sep 3, 2018

James L. Kafury, 62, of Cambridge, died Monday September 3rd, 2018 at his home.

He was born on February 2, 1956 in Canton, and was the son of the late George M. Kafury and Mary C. (Shear) Kafury.

Mr. Kafury was a retired truck driver for the New Bakery Company.

He is survived...

Sep 2, 2018

Myra S. Van Horn, 70, of Old Washington, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 10, 1948 in Millertown, daughter of the late Calvin Embrey and Patricia Sue (Kocher) Embrey.

Mrs. Van Horn retired from the Rolling Hills Local School District, where she had been a math teacher...

Aug 19, 2018

Norman T. Culler, 68, of Cambridge passed away Sunday (August 19, 2018) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He leaves his significant other, Denise Dearth of Cambridge; and his best friend, Jay Montgomery of Cambridge. Per Norman's wishes, there will be no services. Norman was an organ and tissue donor for Lifeline of Ohio. A private burial will be held at...

Aug 16, 2018

Virginia Maxine Hickman, 82, of Winterset, died Thursday (August 16, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born July 18, 1936 in Winterset, daughter of the late Raymond A. Spear and Irene (Headly) Spear. A 1954 graduate of Wheeling High School, Mrs. Hickman retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital, where she had worked as a personnel...

Aug 15, 2018

Thomas Leewayne Browning, 38, of Cambridge and formerly of Simon WV, passed away at his home.

He was born April 6, 1980 in Beckley WV, son of Rick Browning and Rita (Morgan) Browning and stepson of Paul Morgan.

Mr. Browning has worked as a supervisor with GOB Company.

He was a beloved member...

Aug 9, 2018

Robert D. "Bob" Price, 62, of Salesville died Thursday (August 9,2018 ) at Barnesville Hospital.

He was born Nov. 17, 1955 in Canton, son of Mary (Miller) Price-Ballard of Woodsfield and the late Warren D. Price. Mr. Price retired as a construction worker. He enjoyed his 4-wheeler, mushroom hunting, woodworking and spending time with his kids and...

Aug 9, 2018

Timothy D. "Critter" Reed, 56, passed away Thursday (August 9, 2018) after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born April 17, 1962 and is survived by his parents, Dempsey "Ted" and Joan McBroom Reed. Tim lived in Kent most of his life before moving to Old Washington. He loved family reunions, boating, and fishing. He attended church at the...

Aug 7, 2018

Rev. Charles Robert "Chuck" Simpson, 77, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (August 7, 2018) at his home. He was born October 31, 1940 in Vandergrift PA, son of the late Clyde E. Simpson Sr. and Justine E. (Lett) Simpson. He was a 1958 graduate of Cambridge High School. He attended Kentucky State and then was ordained through the African Methodist Episcopal...

Aug 4, 2018

Randall T. Hill, 71, of Cambridge, died Saturday (August 4, 2018) at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1946 in Charleston WV, son of Hershel E. Hill and Madeline (Adkins) Robinson. Mr. Hill was a retired truck driver for Alternative Transportation. He loved Texas Hold 'Em and was an avid Steelers and West Virginia Mountaineers...

Aug 1, 2018

**SERVICE UPDATE: Graveside committal services for Ruby Simpson will be held Friday (April 10, 2020) at 1 p.m. at Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge, with Pastor Randolph White officiating. Ruby Simpson, 85, of Empire and formerly of Cambridge, died Wednesday (August 1, 2018) at her home. She was born May 15, 1933 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Arthur and Ordee...

Jul 31, 2018

Vicki A. Dunn, 75, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (July 31, 2018) at her home.

She was born November 29, 1942 in St. Clairsville, daughter of the late Harry Baugh and Dorothy (Noland) Baugh.

Mrs. Dunn retired after thirty-five years at Champion Spark Plug where she had been a supervisor.

She enjoyed hunting,...

Jul 31, 2018

Charles Harrison Cramblett, 71, of Quaker City, passed away Tuesday (July 31, 2018) at the Wade Park Veterans Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born on September 24, 1946 to Clarence and Alice (Bishard) Cramblett. He graduated from Madison High School in 1964. He was a member of the Antrim Methodist Church.

Mr. Cramblett was a...

Jul 30, 2018

Randall L. "Randy" Ferrell, 66, of Cambridge, died Monday (July 30, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born May 17, 1952 in Sistersville WV, son of the late James W. Ferrell and Appalene P. (Roberts) Ferrell. Randy was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg WV High School and a 1972 graduate of Hocking College. He recently retired...

Jul 30, 2018

Elizabeth M. Savage, 92, of Cambridge, died Monday (July 30, 2018) at the Cardinal Place.

She was born July 21, 1926 in Pickerington, daughter of the late Raymor T. Anderson and Ethel L. (Passmore) Anderson.

A 1944 graduate of Pickerington High School, Mrs. Savage was a lifelong homemaker. She loved cooking and baking. She cherished...

Jul 29, 2018

Patricia G. "Pat" Morton, 85, of Cambridge, died Sunday (July 29, 2018) at the Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City.

She was born October 28, 1932 in Piqua, daughter of the late Errol Gruber Sr. and Katherine (Spain) Gruber.

Mrs. Morton retired from NCR after thirty years as a secretary.

She was a...

Jul 29, 2018

Pastor Kenneth Randall Swartz, 58, of Senecaville, entered fully into the presence of the Lord and Savior on Sunday (July 29, 2018)

He was born February 28, 1960, the son of late Richard "Dick" Swartz and Shirley Potts Swartz.

Pastor Swartz was a long-time resident of Senecaville. He was the pastor and founder of Seed...