Obituaries

Arthur J Beach
Feb 5, 2025
Arthur J. Beach, 91, of Salesville passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, at his home. Arthur was born May 28, 1933, in Watertown, NY, a son to the late Robert and Margaret (Mahon) Beach. He served in the Army and was a member at the Central Christian Church in Quaker City. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Jamie Lee Price
Feb 2, 2025
Jamie Lee Price, 60, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a beacon of selflessness and faith, was called home by his Savior on February 2, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on October 16, 1964 in Washington, D.C., to the late Herbert L. Price and Ruth Ann Price. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Richard Wayne Heskett
Feb 2, 2025
Richard Wayne Heskett, 77, of Zanesville, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home. Richard was born on December 21, 1947, in Cambridge, a son of the late Raymond Richard Heskett and Dorothy May Steele. Richard was a member of the Zanesville Eagles, the Zanesville Moose Lodge, the Zanesville VFW, the Zanesville American Legion and the Muskingum...
Elnora (Ellie) Hymes
Feb 2, 2025
Elnora "Ellie" Hymes, 88, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Ellie was born on August 15, 1936, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late William and Mary (Hamilton) Gaskill. Ellie was a 1954 graduate of Cambridge High School and attended Community Business College. She worked for the Bureau...
Gary R. Alldredge
Feb 2, 2025
Gary R. Alldredge, 87, of Freeport, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at SEORMC. Gary was born on November 29, 1937, in Alliance, Ohio, a son to the late Leonard and Georgia (Thomas) Alldredge. Gary worked for Chrysler until he was thirty-five years old. After leaving Chrysler, he owned and operated the towing and body shop in Atwater...
Audrey Eileen Tilton
Feb 2, 2025
Audrey Eileen Tilton, 83, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at SEORMC. Audrey was born on November 1, 1941, in Kipling, a daughter to the late Clem Slay Sr. and Ethel (Burris) Slay. Audrey attended Lore City High School and worked at NCR from the time it opened until it closed in 1998. She enjoyed bingo,...
Merle William Bell
Feb 1, 2025
Merle William Bell, 87, of Cambridge, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully went to be with the Lord at 9:00 am, Saturday, February 1, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Vangie (Heath) Bell. Merle was born on December 8, 1937, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son to the late Merle and Mabel...
Shirley Ann (Mcelroy) Hanes
Jan 30, 2025
Shirley Ann Hanes, 88, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home.
Shirley was born on September 5, 1936, in Lore City, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Williams) McElroy.
Shirley was a member and past President of the Lioness Club, and enjoyed painting, gardening, and homemaking. She worked...
Debra Lynn Walker
Jan 27, 2025
Debra Lynn Walker, 71, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her home. Debra was born on May 12, 1953, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late John Thomas Vermillion and Thelma Gertrude (Stevens) Vermillion. Debra was a 1971 graduate of Cambridge High School. She worked at Deans Coffee Shop, Lodge Coffee, March Electric, Salt Fork,...
Rodney Allen Hickman
Jan 20, 2025
Rodney Allen Hickman, 67, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.
Rodney was born on September 10, 1957, in Cambridge, a son to the late Ervil and Betty (Hill) Hickman.
Rodney was a 1975 graduate of Cambridge High School and did maintenance for Salt Fork State Park. He enjoyed fishing...
Karen Lee Grove
Jan 19, 2025
Karen Lee Grove, 82, passed away on Sunday January 19th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gail Davis; her in-laws CJ and Hazel Grove; a brother, Roger Davis and a brother-in-law, Jack Mitchell.
She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Grove, whom she married...
Rita Carol (Christman) Shuman
Jan 19, 2025
Rita Carol Christman Shuman, 70, of Quaker City, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born April 4, 1954, in Noble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Emerson Christman and Lucille (Wyscarver) Christman. She was a graduate of Shenandoah High School class of 1972 and a former employee of Barnesville Heath Care of Barnesville...
Clarence "Larry" D. Bell
Jan 15, 2025
Clarence D. (Larry) Bell passed away January 15, 2025, at his home.
Larry was born in Sylvester, Georgia on March 19, 1931, son of James Lenwood Bell and Hilda Denby Bell.
He was raised on Long Island in New York City and Savannah, Georgia, where he graduated High School.
Larry joined the Marine...
Kenneth Roy Shugert
Jan 13, 2025
Kenneth Roy Shugert, lifetime farmer, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2025. Ken was born on January 19, 1941, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Roy and Wilda (Robinson) Shugert. Ken married Sandra K. (Marks) Shugert, in Cambridge on February 10, 1962, and they enjoyed a lifetime together of raising their family on the farm.
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James Johnson
Jan 12, 2025
James Johnson, 82, of Quaker City, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home.
James was born on March 2, 1942, in Akron, a son to the late James Leroy Johnson and Gay Maxine Shrieves.
There will be no services held at this time.
Virginia M Wilson
Jan 10, 2025
Virginia M. "Ginny" Wilson, 81, an amazing example of strength, kindness, and generosity, passed away on January 10th, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia battled heart and many other major health issues for most of her adult life, and did so with courage, tenacity, and positivity.
Born on February...
Charles Edward Lanning
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Edward Lanning, 72, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at SEORMC. Charles was born on June 30, 1952, in Old Washington, a son to the late William George and Shirley (Wheeler) Lanning. Charles worked for the Forum Restaurant in Cambridge and retired twenty years ago. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and loved the...
Catherine Leona (Pritchard) Hickman
Jan 3, 2025
Catherine Leona (Pritchard) Hickman, 66, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 27, 1958, in Canton, OH, daughter of the late Leslie and Delores (Stevens) Pritchard.
Catherine was a cosmetologist for 30 years. She also enjoyed shooting, camping, taking care of her animals and spending time with her family...
John C Veselenak
Jan 1, 2025
John C Veselenak, 81, of Bradenton, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital in Florida.
He was born October 17, 1943, in Pleasant City, a son to the late John and Sue (Branchick) Veselenak.
John served in the US Navy for over twenty years. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant...
Timothy Daniel Killiany
Dec 31, 2024
Timothy Daniel Killiany, 41, of Cambridge, passed away due to complications from a recent illness on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Tim was born on February 15, 1983, in Cambridge, a son to Shelly Rae (Minder) Killiany, and the late Timothy Alan Killiany. Tim was a 2001 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator...
