Obituaries

Mary Irene Hardy
Dec 4, 2017
Mary Irene Hardy, 88, of Cambridge, died Monday (December 4, 2017) at Cambridge Place.
She was born April 30, 1929 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Elmer Mercer and Vivian (Olin) Mercer.
Mrs. Hardy had worked as a bookkeeper at the former Bargain City for many years.
She was a graduate of John...
Douglas Reed Anderson
Dec 1, 2017
Douglas Reed Anderson, 59, of Cambridge died Friday (December 1, 2017). He was born July 27, 1958 in Cambridge, son of the late Paul Anderson and Barbara (Deeks) Anderson. He was an avid Indians fan and a member of a Fantasy Football organization. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Delores A. Davis
Nov 30, 2017
Delores A. Davis, 73, of Cambridge, died Thursday (November 30, 2017) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born February 6, 1944 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Jack and Mattie Mae (Hogan) White. Delores retired from E.G. Smith and Centria. She was a member of the St. Paul CME Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Darlene J. Urey
Nov 27, 2017
Darlene J. Urey, 49, of Cambridge, died Monday (November 27, 2017) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 26, 1967 in Dover, daughter of Ralph Doherty and Arlene (Dean) Doherty of Cambridge. Mrs. Urey was a telemarketer and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven and Jeffery Doherty. In addition to her parents,...
Sarabelle Bacon
Nov 26, 2017
SERVICES Visitation
Thursday, November 30, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
VisitationThursday, November 30, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
VisitationSaturday, December 2, 2017 12:00 PM -...
Larry E. Tennant
Nov 26, 2017
Larry E. Tennant, 70, of Kimbolton, died Sunday (November 26, 2017) at his home. He was born May 25, 1947 in Cambridge, son of the late William H. Tennant and Bernice L. (Myers) Tennant. Mr. Tennant made files for Simon of Newcomerstown for many years. He had his own biker club, known as "The Outcasts" and was the owner...
Cloyd S. Stack
Nov 25, 2017
Cloyd S. Stack, 93, of Cambridge, died Saturday (November 25, 2017) at Southeastern OH Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born May 11, 1924 in Noble County, son of the late William M. Stack and Mary Jane (Neiswanger) Stack.
Mr. Stack was a salesman, having worked at Cambridge Glass, Cambridge Pottery, and retired from Harper...
Arline Franklin Markle
Nov 20, 2017
SERVICES Visitation
Friday, November 24, 2017 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773
Funeral ServiceSaturday, November 25, 2017 11:00 AM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773
Bernard E. Kirkman
Nov 15, 2017
Bernard E "Bernie" Kirkman, 84, of Byesville passed away Wednesday (November 15, 2017) at 8:05 p.m. at Greystone Health Care Center (Formerly Autumn Healthcare) following a brief illness.
He was born September 5, 1933 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Ross C. and Lyda (Gregg) Kirkman.
Bernie was a Staff Sgt. In...
Larry J. Young
Nov 13, 2017
Larry J. "Babe" Young left this world and entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born August 19, 1942 in St. Clairsville and was the son of the late George and Rosella (Dagar) Young.
Mr. Young retired as owner of the Deep Cut Tavern after 16 years. He...
Margaret E. (Burcher) Likens
Nov 13, 2017
Margaret Evanell Burcher Likens, 96, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away Monday (November 13, 2017) at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Barnesville.
She was born on February 23, 1921 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Harry C. and LB (Havens) Burcher.
Margaret was a very kind , giving person who...
Franklin R. Starr
Nov 11, 2017
Franklin R. " Frank" Starr, 83, of Cambridge, died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2017) at Astoria Place (formerly Red Carpet) of Cambridge.
He was born March 27, 1934 in Calais, Ohio, son of the late Rodney Starr and Florence Gertrude (Betts) Starr.
Mr. Starr retired from Preston Trucking Company, where he had worked as a truck...
Frank Edward Ryan
Nov 9, 2017
Frank Edward Ryan, 80, of Cambridge, died Thursday (November 9, 2017) at his home. He was born June 17, 1937 in Guernsey County, son of the late Emmett E. Ryan and Laura E. (Gillespie) Ryan. He is survived by a brother, Don Ryan; and two sisters, Ellen Reed and Mary Ann (& David) Danley. No services will be held...
Betty Jane Atkinson
Nov 8, 2017
Betty Jane Atkinson, 82, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (November 8, 2017) at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge.
She was born August 3, 1935 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late William Mahoney and Loretta (McGranahan) Mahoney.
Mrs. Atkinson retired from West Muskingum High School, where she had been an English teacher for many years....
Thomas Francis Graven
Nov 4, 2017
Thomas Francis "Tom" Graven, 84, of Cambridge, was carried away by the angels on Saturday (November 4, 2017). He was a Precious, Perfect Husband to Patricia Graven; son to Mary (deceased) and Thomas Graven (deceased); brother to Patricia Purcell, James Graven and Theresa Graven (deceased); Proud Father to Lisa Maslo (deceased); Loving Grandfather to Maggie, Haley and Joseph Maslo....
Joseph L. Glover
Oct 29, 2017
Joseph L. Glover, 81, of Cambridge, died Sunday (October 29, 2017) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 7, 1936 in Cambridge, son of the late Richard Glover and Selester (Odum) Glover. Mr. Glover retired after working for twenty years at Centria and worked at NCR for four years. He was also a former police officer...
Elizabeth Mae Grindstaff
Oct 24, 2017
Elizabeth Mae Grindstaff, 76, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (October 24, 2017) at her home surrounded by her children. She was born May 21, 1941 in Muskingum County, daughter of the late John Bradford and Ruby (Bradford) Bradford. Mrs. Grindstaff was a lineworker at Westinghouse Company for many years. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing cards. Mrs. Grindstaff was...
Mary Lou Culbertson
Oct 20, 2017
Mary Lou Culbertson, 75, of Cambridge, passed away Friday (October 20, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 13, 1942 in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Ross and Peggy (Turner) Deeren.
Mrs. Culbertson retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital, where she had worked as a nurse for many years....
John D. Hickman Sr.
Oct 20, 2017
John D. Hickman, Sr., 75, of Lore City, died Friday (October 20, 2017) at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born July 30, 1942 in Cambridge, son of the late Jesse Hickman and Edna F. (Roberts) Hickman. Mr. Hickman worked for Ables Electric Company and then for Williams and Company where he retired. He was a member of the Moose Lodge...
Lori Lee Long
Oct 17, 2017
A funeral service celebrating the life of Lori Lee Long, 51, of Quaker City will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday (October 23, 2017) at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City with Pastor Mark Slay officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2- 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.
Lori was born June...
