Obituaries

Lyla June Robinson
Jan 20, 2018
Lyla June Robinson, infant daughter of John Allen and Deanna June Robinson, died Saturday (January 20, 2018) at Genesis Healthcare of Zanesville.
She was born January 20, 2018 in Zanesville.
She is survived by her parents, John Allen and Deanna June (Cunningham) Robinson of Old Washington; a brother, Wyatt Dean Robinson; her maternal grandparents, Charlie...
Virginia F. Neff
Jan 12, 2018
Virginia F. Neff, 92, of Cambridge, died Friday (January 12, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. She was born December 1, 1925 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Lentz Fisher and Mabel (Baker) Fisher. Ms. Neff had worked at the former Cambridge Hospital as a switchboard operator for many years. She was a member of the...
Rosalie Arthurs
Jan 8, 2018
Rosalie Arthurs, 87, of Senecaville, died Monday (January 8, 2018) at Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City.
She was born March 4, 1930 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Charles English and Mary Ruth (Kirkbride) English.
Mrs. Arthurs retired from RCA. She had also worked at the former Cambridge State Hospital in central supply and...
Michael James Wells
Jan 6, 2018
Michael James Wells, 28, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 6, 2018).
He was born January 27, 1989 in Cambridge, son of Jamie Martin Wells and Lisa (Voorhies) Wells.
Mr. Wells was an oil field worker. He attended Cambridge High School.
He enjoyed fishing and riding four-wheelers. He loved being with his children. He...
Donald "Donnie" Dewitt Pyle
Jan 4, 2018
SERVICES Visitation
Sunday, January 7, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Funeral ServiceMonday, January 8, 2018 11:00 AM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Linda Lou Barr
Jan 4, 2018
Linda Lou Barr, 71, formerly of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 4, 2018) at Genesis Hospital of Zanesville.
She was born February 13, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Norval Hill and Brittie (Miller) Hill.
Mrs. Barr had worked at Essex of Zanesville and at Express Packaging.
She was a lifelong member of...
Sandra K. Preece
Jan 1, 2018
Sandra K. Preece, 74, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 1, 2018) at The Beckett House at New Concord, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1943 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert L. Klass and Norma E. (Watkins) Klass. Ms. Preece had worked at Westinghouse and the Cambridge IGA. She enjoyed gardening and sunning by the...
Sharon Mae Arnold
Dec 29, 2017
Sharon Mae Arnold, 72, of Lore City, died on Friday (December 29, 2017) at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1945 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William H. Watson and Louella (Lucas) Watson. Sharon worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the State of Ohio, Department of Medicaid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Dorothy I. Gunn
Dec 28, 2017
Dorothy I. Gunn, 88, of Coshocton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at The Morrison House in Zanesville on December 28, 2017.
She was born July 6, 1929 in Londonderry Township/Guernsey County, daughter of the late Rev. Raymond Lyons and Freda (Calvert) Lyons.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who...
Lan Smith
Dec 28, 2017
Lan Smith, 82, of Cambridge died Thursday (Dec. 28, 2017).
He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Waverly, Tenn., son of the late Oscar Earl Smith Sr. and Rosa Mae (Harrison) Smith.
Lan worked as a truck driver for General Tire and Rubber of Akron and retired from Gehm Ice Company of Akron.
...
Jeannetta C. Oakley
Dec 28, 2017
Jeannetta C. Oakley, 96, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 28, 2017) at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. She was born September 15, 1921 in Norwich, daughter of the late William Brock and Minnie (Geyer) Brock. Mrs. Oakley had worked as a clerk for Montgomery Ward and JJ Newberry. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church....
Mildred "Irene" Dyer
Dec 21, 2017
Mildred "Irene" Dyer, 94, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 21, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born April 30, 1923 in Old Washington, daughter of the late Ross Slasor and Mary (Hawkins) Slasor. Mrs. Dyer was a sales clerk at Beverly Shop, Kresges, Bonhams, and Penney's. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Naomi Kay Ferguson
Dec 21, 2017
Naomi Kay (Bates) Ferguson, 81, of Cambridge, went home to heaven on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born July 14, 1936 in Cumberland, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul R. Bates and Helen M. (Hull) Bates. Naomi retired from Nicolozakes Trucking and Construction. She graduated from Quaker City High School and was one of the first women crowned -...
Thomas L. Tribbie
Dec 19, 2017
Thomas Leyshon Tribbie, 91, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (December 19, 2017) at his home. He was born December 17, 1926 in Cambridge, son of the late Earl Henderson Tribbie and Alpha (Leyshon) Tribbie. He married Marjorie Katheryne (Caldwell) on August 8, 1954. Mr. Tribbie was an attorney for many years. He officially retired in 2011 at the age of 85,...
Gila Kay Gatrell
Dec 19, 2017
Gila Kay (Blackstone) Gatrell, 65, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (December 19, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, surrounded by her family.
Kay was the first baby to be born at Guernsey Memorial Hospital on May 6, 1952 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Edward and Isabel Blackstone.
Kay enjoyed vacationing, gambling, sewing,...
Donald "Duck" Eltringham
Dec 16, 2017
SERVICES Visitation
Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Funeral ServiceThursday, December 21, 2017 1:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Constance "Connie" A. Minder
Dec 15, 2017
Constance "Connie" A. Minder, 73, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 15, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1944 in Cambridge, daughter of Jeannetta C. (Brock) Oakley and the late Herbert E. Oakley. Connie had worked at Meridian LDM Plastech Molded Plastics for many years. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist...
Joseph Denver Carpenter
Dec 11, 2017
SERVICES Visitation
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773
Funeral ServiceThursday, December 14, 2017 1:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773
William K. Johnson
Dec 7, 2017
William K. Johnson, 84, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday (December 7, 2017) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born September 8, 1933 in Weirton WV, son of the late John T. and Amanda (Riggs) Johnson. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and a serious Buckeye fan. He was kind and loved his children and grandchildren very much. Mr. Johnson...
David "Mac" R. Mcmillen
Dec 6, 2017
David R. "Mac" McMillen, 65, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (December 6, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born September 14, 1952 in Cambridge, son of the late David Edward McMillen and Joanne "GiGi" (Ryan) McMillen. Mac retired from Southeastern Med, where he had worked in the maintenance department for many years. He was also employed...
