Obituaries

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...
Debora Lynn (Hinson) Strickland
Oct 15, 2017
Debora Lynn Strickland (Hinson), 62, of Bellaire, went home be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 15th, 2017, at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.
She was born on September, 23rd, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Wayne Leon Knotts and Ruth Irene (Price) Knotts.
Mrs. Strickland was currently a...
Julie Mcauley
Oct 13, 2017
Julie McAuley, 60, of Cambridge passed away Friday (October 13, 2017) at Oak Pointe Care Center in Baltic.
She was born May 12, 1957 in Columbus and was the daughter of Margaret (Kaiser) Shisler of North Las Vegas and the late Jack R. McAuley.
In addition to her mother she is survived by three brothers,...
Edward C. Perrine
Oct 12, 2017
Edward C. Perrine, 88, of Kimbolton, died Thursday (October 12, 2017) at Community Hospice – Truman House, New Philadelphia OH. He was born December 31, 1928 in Richwood WV, son of the late Evert Wade Perrine and Ollie Susan (Tyree) Perrine. Mr. Perrine retired from General Motors of Parma, where he had been a union representative with UAW #1005...
Joseph M. Brown Sr.
Oct 10, 2017
Joseph M. Brown Sr., 88, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (October 10, 2017) at Barnesville Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1929 in Belmont County, son of the late Girdon Brown and Mary Lucille (Hanlon) Brown.
He was a member of the Batesville United Methodist Church.
Mr. Brown was a US Navy veteran...
Virginia King
Oct 8, 2017
Virginia King, 95, of Cambridge, died Sunday (October 8, 2017) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. She lived a long and good life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was born October 12, 1921 on the family farm in Senecaville, daughter of the late Clifford Saltsgaver and Juel (Riggs) Saltsgaver. Ms. King began her career...
Kimberly A. Bates
Oct 7, 2017
Kimberly A. "Kim" Bates, 57, of Cambridge, died Saturday (October 7, 2017) at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1960 in Cambridge, daughter of Dixie (Stover) and the late Robert Van Dyne Jr. Mrs. Bates had worked at Cambridge City Schools, where she had been the head cook for many years. She loved her...
Mindy Sue Roe
Oct 5, 2017
SERVICES Visitation
Friday, October 13, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Funeral ServiceFriday, October 13, 2017 1:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Walter Carlisle Taylor
Oct 5, 2017
Walter Carlisle Taylor, 92, of Cambridge, died Thursday (October 5, 2017) at The Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born September 1, 1925 in Lima, son of the late Walter Griffith Taylor and Corinne (Killian) Taylor. Mr. Taylor retired from NCR where he had worked as an industrial engineer. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Cambridge. He...
Earl M. Wallace
Oct 4, 2017
Earl M. Wallace, 88, of Kimbolton, died Wednesday (October 4, 2017) at his home. He was born December 9, 1928 in Kimbolton, son of the late Clyde Wallace and Bessie (Bell) Wallace. Mr. Wallace retired from Detroit Edison, where he had been a lineman for many years. He was Methodist by faith. He raised cattle and was a member...
Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Doherty
Oct 3, 2017
Jeffery Allen "Jeff" Doherty, 55, of Byesville, died Tuesday (October 3, 2017) at his home. He was born May 29, 1962 in Dover, son of Ralph Doherty and Arlene (Dean) Doherty. Mr. Doherty worked in the oil fields for many years. Most recently, he had worked as a blender operator at Kerry. He enjoyed working on his old car....
Mabel Ruth Sparks
Oct 3, 2017
She was born October 9, 1932 in Richwood WV, daughter of the late Haymond Sparks and Dessie (McElwain) Sparks.
Miss Sparks had worked at Bair Furniture and later retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital, where she had worked in the business office for many years.
She was a graduate of Richwood High School.
...William "Bill" F. Watson
Sep 29, 2017
William "Bill" F. Watson, 80 of Salesville, passed away Friday (September 29, 2017) at his home.
Bill was born April 28, 1937 just outside of Quaker City, son of the late Fred and Helen (Crawford) Watson.
Mr. Watson was a self-employed timber-man for 41 years. In his lifetime he built six homes, including two of...
Liam Daniel Gardner
Sep 29, 2017
Liam Daniel Gardner, beloved infant son of Brittany Gardner and James Earnest Beckett, died Friday (September 29, 2017) at his home.
He was born July 23, 2017 in Cambridge.
He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Marlene Matthews and George Matthews; his maternal great-grandmother, Alice Hill; and his paternal great-grandfather, Johnny Bryant.
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