Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Rich Lyons (or Rick to his PA family and friends) of Cambridge, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born August 12, 1952, at State College, PA, to the late Richard D. Lyons and Jean McDermott Lyons. He was a 1970 graduate of McGuffey High...

Nov 21, 2024

Elnora (Ellie) Bell, 88, of New Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Kobacker House in Columbus.

Ellie was born on December 1, 1935, in Guernsey County, a daughter of the late James and Norma (Cornelius) Lusk.

Ellie was a 1953 graduate of Cambridge High School. She worked as a salesclerk at JC...

Nov 4, 2024

Nancy Lee Ridgeway, 79, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center.

Nancy was born on April 2, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of the late Claude and Lucille (Anderson) Bennett.

Nancy enjoyed playing cards and bingo and going to yard sales. She worked as an aide at New...

Nov 3, 2024

Kenneth Leroy Moore Jr., 41, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home. Kenneth was born on November 19, 1982, in Cambridge, a son to the late Kenneth Moore and the late Mary Ann Secrest. Kenneth was a graduate of John Glenn High School and was the owner and operator of Strictly Window Tint. He...

Nov 3, 2024

Our "virtuous" mother, Patricia Raye (Musick) Glass, 90, slipped away in the arms of Jesus November 3, 2024. She willingly worked with her hand's day & night caring for her family. She cleaned & cooked, baked & sewed. She gave her house a glow of warmth with tiny lights and candles in the windows. She made her house a...

Nov 2, 2024

Charles "Dan" Daniel Watkins, 87, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence.

Dan was born June 17, 1937, in Lumberport, WV, a son of the late Luther and Alma (Snodgrass) Watkins.

Dan received a bachelor's degree from Salem University, Salem, West Virginia and a master's degree from West Virginia University. Dan...

Oct 19, 2024

Michael Burlingame, 58, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his home.

Michael was born on December 22, 1965, in Berwick, PA, a son to the late Ervin and Margery (Dyer) Burlingame.

Michael was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a former member of the Moose...

Oct 16, 2024

Marsha Ann McHenry, also known as Marsha Ann Morrison, who was the life of every party and a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 66.

She was born on May 5th, 1957, in Caldwell, Ohio. Marsha brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Lighting up every...

Oct 16, 2024

Jerry Lee Larrick, 69, of Salesville, graduated to God's glory on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home.

Jerry was born on July 29, 1955, in Cambridge, a son of the late Russell Isaac Larrick and Kathleen Hattie (Douglas) Larrick.

Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Madison High School. He worked as a coal miner,...

Oct 15, 2024

Pearly Smith, 49, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her home. Pearly was born on June 11, 1975, in Bluefield, VA, a daughter of the late Carl Wayne and Alice Lee (Agee) Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, John Cleveland Smith. Pearly is survived by her son,...

Oct 10, 2024

John F. Cowgill, 93, of Cambridge, OH passed away on Thursday October 10, 2024 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

He was born February 17, 1931 in Cumberland, Ohio , the oldest son of the late Herbert and Martha (Hickle) Cowgill.

John was a 1949 graduate of Cumberland Spencer High School....

Oct 9, 2024

Steven Paul Jarrett, 54, of Piedmont, South Carolina, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home.

Steven was born on September 26, 1970, in Zanesville, a son to Janet (Smithson) Jarrett and the late Donald Jarrett.

Steven enjoyed working on cars and was a member of Williamston Church of Christ....

Oct 9, 2024

Bonnie I. Starr, 98, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Altercare of Cambridge.

Bonnie was born on August 10, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ernest A. Bell and Cecila M. (McCauly) Peters.

Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, flower arranging, gardening, and being a caregiver for her family. She...

Oct 4, 2024

Carole Marie McMahan, 61, of New Concord passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home. Carole was born October 16, 1962, in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glenn Robert and Phyllis Irene (Owens) McMahan Sr.

She enjoyed crocheting, genealogy, baking with her granddaughters and spending time with family.

In addition to her...

Sep 21, 2024

Lethesia L. Morrison, age 63 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The James Cancer Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family. Lethesia courageously battled Esophageal Cancer for the last (5) years.

Lethesia was born January 9, 1961, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Charles and Stella (Norman) Newnom.

Lethesia was...

Sep 21, 2024

William O. Ford, 82, passed away Saturday September 21, 2024, at his home in Cambridge. He was born in Madison Township on November 29, 1941, to William B. and Florence (King) Ford.

Bill graduated from Madison High School in 1959, then joined the United States Marine Corps. He served two overseas tours in Okinawa and the far...

Sep 12, 2024

Chloris "Corky" Ann Vance, 87, of New Concord, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Morrison House.

Corky was born October 22, 1936, in Cambridge, the daughter of the late William James and Florence Mae (Hill) Griffith.

Corky graduated from New Concord High School and earned four certificates from Muskingum Area Technical College, three in...

Sep 11, 2024

Cheryl J. Forman, 71, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center.

Cheryl was born on April 13, 1953, in Cambridge, a daughter of Michael Bakos and the late Bonnie (Anker) Bakos.

Cheryl had her bachelor's degree in education, teaching at St. Benedicts and Mid-East. She enjoyed traveling,...

Sep 10, 2024

Paris Lewis Combs, 75, of Cambridge died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home. He was born October 25, 1948, in Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a chef for over 30 years.

Paris was a member of...

Sep 9, 2024

Paula R. King, 73, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Paula was born on October 30, 1950, a daughter of the late Herb and Emma Jean (Bailey) Wright.

Paula worked for March Electric for 26 years and was a manager at Fuel...