Obituaries

Feb 1, 2017

Better known as "Mr. C" across Cambridge, Art dedicated his life to bettering his community and giving back to those around him. In his younger years, he served as a US Marine reservist and received his Bachelors and Masters of Education from Ohio University. Art spent 46 years as an educator, touching most facets of the field of Education,...

Feb 1, 2017

Justin Michael Ore, 25, of Pleasant City, died Wednesday (February 1, 2017) at his home.

He was born July 23, 1991, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Mabel Martin and James Ore Sr.

Mr. Ore worked as a forehand with Encore Plastics.

He is survived by his mother, Mabel Martin of Cambridge; his...

Jan 29, 2017

James Allison "Jim" Van Dyne, age 73, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday (January 29, 2017).

He was a union carpenter for forty-two years and used this gift to serve others for thirteen years through mission work with his church, Eastside Grace Brethren.

He loved Polled Hereford cattle, was a charter member and...

Jan 28, 2017

Grace D. Fife, 74, of Canton, died January 28, 2017 at Astoria Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Canton.

She was born December 12, 1942 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Joseph Fife and Edna G. (Leach) Fife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Emmett Fife, Rev. John Fife,...

Jan 28, 2017

Harold D. House, 80, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 28, 2017) at Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City. He was born February 23, 1936 in Guernsey County, son of the late Carl House and Helen May (Whitney) House. Mr. House retired after forty-three years with Champion Spark Plug and was a member of the UAW. Later, he worked as...

Jan 25, 2017

Lanta "Lanny" L. Archer, 66, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 25, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born June 2, 1950 in Cambridge, son of the late Robert Phillip Archer and Edith Lucille (Gibson) Archer.

Mr. Archer had worked for forty-four years at Ohio Bridge, where he was the facilities manager....

Jan 24, 2017

Frank E. Miller Sr., 77, of Salesville, died Tuesday (January 24, 2017) at his home.

He was born January 28, 1939 in Gibson, son of the late Ervin Miller and Nellie (Anderson) Miller.

Mr. Miller was a farmer and a former coal miner.

He attended the Salesville United Methodist Church.

Mr....

Jan 24, 2017

Ellis Wayne McCracken, 75, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (January 24, 2017) at his home from complications of heart disease and diabetes. He was born November 6, 1941 in Cambridge, son of Pauline R. (Shaffer) McCracken and the late Ellis W. McCracken. Mr. McCracken was the owner of the Frosty Treat of Cambridge from 1981 to 2008. He was a...

Jan 23, 2017

Nancy J. (Howfield) Johnson, 68, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 23, 2017) at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Bellaire. She was born October 11, 1948 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Elmer J. Howfield and Margaret (White) Howfield. Mrs. Johnson was an LPN and had worked at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Ohio Valley General, and Fish Memorial of Florida. She...

Jan 23, 2017

Elizabeth M. Dennison, 74, of Kimbolton, died Monday (January 23, 2017) at her home. She was born June 25, 1942 in Spencerview, daughter of the late Albert and Laura McCune. Mrs. Dennison retired from Wal-Mart. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of hummingbirds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey Warne and...

Jan 21, 2017

Lori Lee Keith, 46, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 21, 2017) at her home. She was born April 22, 1970 in Cambridge, daughter of Homer L. Keith and the late Mary (Ball) Henes. Miss Keith enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and also liked to make jewelry. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by...

Jan 20, 2017

Jack Hayes DeLancey,  59, passed away at his home in Cambridge on Friday (January 20, 2017). He was born October 1, 1957 in Pittsburgh PA, the oldest of the five children of Alfred and Barbara (Spurpolous) DeLancey.

He grew up in Columbus OH and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1975, where he was active in...

Jan 18, 2017

Jan 16, 2017

Shirley Elaine Harris (Gregg), aged 65, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The daughter of William and Vivian Gregg, Shirley was a Christmas Eve baby born into this world on December 24, 1951. Shirley was raised on a little farm near Quaker City, Ohio, in the Yoker Valley area. She graduated...

Jan 16, 2017

Jack Farley, 86, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 16, 2017) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born September 20, 1930 in Fullerton KY, son of the late Cecil J. Farley and Dana Irene (Bryson) Farley. Mr. Farley graduated from Asbury University and later earned his Master's degree from the University of Kentucky. He worked for thirty...

Jan 15, 2017

William Joseph Paul "B.J." Henry, 42, of New Concord, died Sunday (January 15, 2017) at his home. He was born October 31, 1974 in Cambridge, son of Penny (Cusick) Henry and the late William R. Henry. Mr. Henry had worked as an occupational therapist for the Licking County MRDD. He was a 1993 graduate of Meadowbrook High School and...

Jan 14, 2017

Rex R. Boyd, 81, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 14, 2017) at his home. He was born October 31, 1935 in Sharon, son of the late Fredrick D. Boyd and Marie (Bigley) Boyd. Mr. Boyd retired in 1992 from Champion Spark Plug, where he had worked as a millwright for many years. He was an avid bowler and a...

Jan 12, 2017

James W. Heddleson, 85, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 12, 2017) at the Beckett House at New Concord.

He was born November 8, 1931 in Cambridge, son of the late John B. Heddleson and Mary Ellen (Ogle) Heddleson.

Mr. Heddleson had worked as a driver supervisor for Roadway Express and later retired from the City...

Jan 1, 2017

Eulabelle Wells, 88, of Pisgah Rd., Guernsey County, passed away Sunday (January 1, 2017) at SEORMC.

She was born December 8, 1928 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Gertrude (Williams) Albaugh.

Mrs. Wells retired from N.C.R. after 40 years of service and had previously been employed with R.C.A. She was...

Dec 31, 2016

Elizabeth Anne Shaw passed away peacefully Saturday (Dec. 31, 2016) at her home in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. Born Elizabeth Stranathan in Chicago, "Lib," as she was lovingly known by her family and friends, was an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor in Columbus. She received her PhD from The Ohio State University and went on to be a principal...