Obituaries

John T. Cramblett
Feb 3, 2018
John T. Cramblett, 72, of New Concord, died Saturday (February 3, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born August 19, 1945 in Cambridge, son of the late William J. Cramblett and Leatha (Wiley) Cramblett.
He worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years.
Mr. Cramblett was a US...
James Robert Oliver
Feb 1, 2018
James Robert Oliver, 70, of Kimbolton, died Thursday, February 1st, 2018, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 30th, 1947, son of the late Robert Oliver and Clarice Waller Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a 1966 graduate of Ridgewood High School. He was a factory worker for many years and was a...
Cleoria Gretta Graham
Jan 26, 2018
Cleoria "Gretta" Graham passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018 from complications of the flu. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gretta was 81 years young.
Gretta was born in Stewart Ohio. She lived and worked in the Athens area until her early twenties. She married Jimmy Blackford and moved to northern Ohio in 1960 –...
Trudi B. Pitner
Jan 24, 2018
Trudi B. Pitner, 35, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 24, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born September 13, 1982 in Cambridge, daughter of Gary Pitner and Jodi (Lenarz) Pitner. Miss Pitner had worked as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and babysitting. She liked spending time on Facebook....
Terry Lee Colvin
Jan 22, 2018
Terry Lee Colvin, 64, of Cambridge passed away Monday (January 22, 2018) at his home. He was born January 31, 1953 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Edward J. and Rosa Belle (Bishard) Colvin. Terry enjoyed music and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers. He is...
Jay Franklin Anker
Jan 21, 2018
Jay Franklin Anker, 56, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born April 21, 1961 in Cambridge, son of the late James R. Anker and Jeannine M. (King) Anker. Mr. Anker worked for Dean Food Company, driving a milk truck and delivering dairy for many years. He served as president...
John S. Didcote
Jan 21, 2018
John S. Didcote, 89, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. Mr. Didcote was born May 1, 1928 in Moundsville WV, son of the late John C. Sullivan and Dora (Barker) Sullivan. He was a commercial fisherman in Florida for many years. Mr. Didcote was a US Army veteran. In addition to...
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.
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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 -...

