Obituaries

Herbert  E. Baier  Jr.

Herbert E. Baier Jr.

Apr 21, 2017

He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Ruth E. (Huff) Baier whom he married on Thanksgiving Day 1952, and passed away in March of 2010; a son, Douglas Baier; a sister, Betty Nelson; a son-in-law, Phillip Hill; and two grandsons, Justin and Dustin Baier.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday (April 25, 2017)...

Melba  S. (Roe)  Flood

Melba S. (Roe) Flood

Apr 21, 2017

Melba S. (Roe) Flood, 90, of Batesville, died Friday (April 21, 2017) at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born March 29, 1927 in Kennonsburg, daughter of the late Robert Roe and Lela (Bates) Roe. Mrs. Flood was a cook for Barnesville Hospital for seven years. She also worked for the former Harps Restaurant in Barnesville. She was a...

Dwight Mathews

Dwight Mathews

Apr 18, 2017

Dwight Mathews, 82, of Cambridge passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2017) at the Beckett House.

He was born February 22, 1935 in Bloomfield and was the son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Griffith) Mathews

Mr. Mathews was an auto mechanic for M & M Garage and Mathews Auto Repair. He was a life member...

Terry  L. Willis

Terry L. Willis

Apr 7, 2017

Terry L. Willis, 70, of Cambridge, died Friday (April 7, 2017).

Terry was born March 23, 1947 in Cambridge, son of the late Charles Willis and Irma (Wise) Willis.

Mr. Willis worked as an intake clerk at the former State Hospital. He was a member of the Ninth Street Methodist Church, First Families of Guernsey...

Francis  Leroy Morris  Jr.

Francis Leroy Morris Jr.

Apr 4, 2017

Francis Leroy Morris Jr., 84, of Cambridge, died on Tuesday (April 4, 2017) surrounded by his family.

He was born October 2, 1932 in Salesville, son of the late Francis Leroy Morris Sr. and Eula Helen (Perkins) Morris.

Mr. Morris was a factory worker and tradesman for numerous employers throughout his lifetime.

In...

Ruth  E. Coleman

Ruth E. Coleman

Apr 3, 2017

Ruth E. Coleman, 86, of Cambridge, died Monday (April 3, 2017) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 19, 1930 in Noble County, daughter of the late John Heddleson and Mary Ellen (Ogle) Heddleson.

Mrs. Coleman had worked at RCA and then retired from NCR, where she had been an inspector.

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Janet  Yvonne Barstow

Janet Yvonne Barstow

Apr 3, 2017

Janet Yvonne Barstow, 79, formerly of Cambridge, went home to be with the Lord on Monday (April 3, 2017). She was born April 5, 1937 in McConnelsville, daughter of the late Raymond Ronald Ray and Edna Beulah (Chambers) Ray. Mrs. Barstow retired from the Guernsey County Department of Human Services, where she had worked as a fraud investigator for...

Bruce  Allen Cook

Bruce Allen Cook

Apr 2, 2017

Bruce Allen Cook, 66, of Cambridge, died Sunday (April 2, 2017) at Oak Pointe Care Center in Baltic.

He was born July 3, 1950 in Cambridge, son of the late Robert Cook and Patricia (Miller) Cook Fisher.

Mr. Cook retired from Oglesby Construction of Norwalk and was a member of Local #530 Laborers Union.

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Barbara Mcculley

Barbara Mcculley

Mar 31, 2017

Barbara McCulley, 70, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Friday (March 31, 2017) at the Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville. She was born April 25, 1946, daughter to the late Albert and Alma (Remley) Hossler. Barbara was a graduate of Cambridge High School and received additional training for medical transcription. She was a clerical assistant at Medical Associates for...

Jeannine  F. Hickman

Jeannine F. Hickman

Mar 29, 2017

Jeannine F. Hickman, 73, of Cambridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday (March 29, 2017). She was born February 12, 1944 in East St. Louis IL, daughter of the late James F. South and Jeanne Wahl Walter. Mrs. Hickman was employed by the Mid-East Ohio Vocational School District as an educational aide at the...

Sylvester  "Jack" (S.P.)  Miller

Sylvester "Jack" (S.P.) Miller

Mar 25, 2017

Sylvester (S.P.) "Jack " Miller, 85, of Birmingham, died Saturday (March 25, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born October 7, 1931 in Blaze Fork WV, son of the late Verdie R. Miller and Maude E. (Hines) Miller. Jack retired from Cambridge City Schools, where he was a science teacher for sixteen years. He taught...

Desireé  T. Weir

Desireé T. Weir

Mar 25, 2017

Desireé T. Weir, 33, of Salesville, died Saturday (March 25, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

She was born July 13, 1983 in Oak Harbor WA, daughter of Steven G. Weir and Mary Kathleen (Simmons) Weir.

She enjoyed music and helping people.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,...

F.  Lee Rausch

F. Lee Rausch

Mar 23, 2017

F. Lee Rausch, 75, of Cambridge, died Thursday (March 23, 2017) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 16, 1941 in Dover, son of the late Leroy Adam Rausch and Sarah Elizabeth (Banks) Rausch. Mr. Rausch began his teaching career in Rolling Hills School District from 1963 to 1970. He was a Director at...

Inez Walker

Inez Walker

Mar 19, 2017

Inez Walker, 92, of Cambridge, died Sunday (March 19, 2017) at the Beckett House at New Concord. She was born March 27, 1924 in Huntington WV, daughter of the late Ezra Koehler and Inez (Maupin) Koehler. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Walker; three sisters;...

Whitey Starr

Whitey Starr

Mar 19, 2017

Whitey Starr, 82, of Quaker City, passed away peacefully on Sunday (March 19, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1934 in Old Washington, son of the late Marvin Starr and Beulah (McVicker) Starr. Mr. Starr retired from Gibson Chevrolet. He enjoyed golfing and had a special talent for woodworking....

Martha  O. Simpson

Martha O. Simpson

Mar 18, 2017

Martha O. Simpson, 91, of Cambridge, died Saturday (March 18, 2017) at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. She was born April 20, 1925 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ira F. Oldham and Della (Banker) Oldham. Mrs. Simpson retired after forty-three years as an employee of the former Bank One, where she was a receptionist and oversaw the...

Curtis Slone

Curtis Slone

Mar 16, 2017

SERVICES Visitation

Monday, March 20, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Funeral Service

Monday, March 20, 2017 1:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Beverly  L. Erbes

Beverly L. Erbes

Mar 11, 2017

Beverly L. Erbes, 90, of Cambridge, died Saturday (March 11, 2017) at Countryview Assisted Living. Beverly was born July 10,1926 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Charles A. McWilliams and Roxie P. (Allender ) McWilliams. She retired from the Cambridge Developmental Center, where she worked as a shift supervisor. She was a member of VFW 2901 Ladies Auxillary, Moose Auxillary,...

Natalie  Jean Simpson

Natalie Jean Simpson

Mar 10, 2017

Natalie Jean Simpson, 83, of Cambridge, passed away Friday (March 10, 2017) at her home. She was born September 4, 1933 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frank Ford and Ellen (Finney) Ford. Natalie retired from Champion Spark Plug, where she gave many dedicated years.  She had a passion for traveling - visiting many countries by plane and by...

Randy  Brent Morrison

Randy Brent Morrison

Mar 10, 2017

Randy Brent Morrison, 56, of Cambridge died Friday (March 10, 2017) at his home. He was born August 16, 1960 in Cambridge, son of the late Harry Clarmont Morrison and Betty Faye ( Moore ) Morrison. Randy was a 1978 graduate of Cambridge High School. He enjoyed drawing, boating, riding his motorcycle, walking, camping and making people laugh. He was...