Obituaries

Janice Keith

Janice Keith

Jan 7, 2026

Janice Roe Keith passed away January 7, 2026 at the age of 87 with family by her side. She was born September 8, 1938 in Batesville, Ohio to Harold Luther and Grace Stephens Roe. She was a proud graduate of Batesville High School and Cambridge Business College.

Janice met Andy Keith, who she later married, during college and while working at...

Donella "Jeanette" Kyser

Donella "Jeanette" Kyser

Jan 7, 2026

Donella “Jeanette” Kyser, 82, of McConnelsville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Highland Oaks Health Center.

She was born May 17, 1943, in Cambridge, daughter of the late William Whittle and Elizabeth (Orend) Whittle.

Mrs. Kyser was a homemaker.

She was an avid reader, card player, and enjoyed working on puzzle books. She also loved root beer floats and never found...

Arnold A VanHorn

Arnold A VanHorn

Jan 7, 2026

Arnold A. VanHorn, age 83, of Old Washington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 12, 1942, in Wildcat Hollow, Corning, the son of the late Addison VanHorn and Ada (Latta) VanHorn.

Arnold proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting at the age of 17. During his service,...

Sonja Lee Stoneburner

Sonja Lee Stoneburner

Jan 1, 2026

Sonja Lee Stoneburner 87, of Cambridge died Thursday January 1, 2026 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus Ohio. She was born November 24, 1938 in Huntington West Virginia, daughter of the late Griffin Lawall Stoneburner and Eria K. (Pemberton) Stoneburner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Gary D. Stoneburner and David Allen (&...

George Richard Vorhies

George Richard Vorhies

Jan 1, 2026

George Richard “Dick” Vorhies, 87, of Cambridge, passed peacefully with the comfort of family, in Pleasant City, Ohio, on January 1, 2026.

He was born September 21, 1938, a son of the late John Voorhies and Anna (Swank) Voorhies.

George was a retired Truck Driver and faithfully served his country in both the United States Marine Corp and the U.S. Army, having...

Jeffery "Catman" Ray Castello

Jeffery "Catman" Ray Castello

Dec 28, 2025

Jeffery “Catman” Ray Castello, 68, of Quaker City, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home.

Jeffery was born on June 25, 1957, in Wheeling, WV, a son to Shirley (Eschbaugh) McCort and the late Wayne Castello.

Jeffery enjoyed listening to music.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shari Lori, his brother, Stevie Castello,...

Juanita Brock

Juanita Brock

Dec 21, 2025

Juanita Gay Brock, 79, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center.

Juanita was born on June 19, 1946, in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin and Vernie (Baxa) Gibson.

Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to give gifts, play bingo, and spend time with her family. Juanita...

Jeanette Hall

Jeanette Hall

Dec 18, 2025

Jeanette I. Hall, 98, of Salesville, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

She was born January 5, 1927 in Salesville, daughter of the late Ottman Carl Law and Edna Ruth (Foraker) Law.

Mrs. Hall was the owner and operator of Hall’s Garage in Salesville for 70 years, making many new friends through her customers.

She was a member...

Curtis Ray Green

Curtis Ray Green

Dec 15, 2025

Curtis Ray Green, 73, of Quaker City, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home.

Curtis was born on May 5, 1952, in Cambridge, a son of the late Lester and Mary Helen (Gibson) Green.

Curtis was a 1970 graduate of Meadowbrook High School and worked as a stationary engineer. Curtis was a member of the American Legion in Batesville....

Elaine Bean

Elaine Bean

Dec 8, 2025

Elaine Bean, 93, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Cambridge Place.

She was born August 25, 1932, in Bannock, daughter of the late Mahlon Lodge and Florence (Estep) Lodge.

Mrs. Bean was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Antrim Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Modern Woodmen of American. Elaine enjoyed sewing and working...

Judith Ann Corwin

Judith Ann Corwin

Dec 6, 2025

Judith Ann Corwin, 71, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home.

Judith was born on November 10, 1954, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late William R. and Dorothy (Harding) Corwin.

Judith was a 1972 graduate of Cambridge High School and later retired from SEORMC where she worked in food services. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, spending time...

David Barbour

David Barbour

Nov 28, 2025

David Paul Barbour, 76, of Pleasant City, Ohio passed away November 28, 2025, while visiting relatives in South Carolina.

Dave was born in Jackson, Michigan to Paul and Lena Barbour. He attended John Glenn High School and Mid- East Career and Technology Center.

Dave is survived by his children, Keith (Diana), Jamie (Vaughn), Benjamin (Krystal), Jonathan (Tara), Christopher (Terry), Aaron, Amanda (Brian),...

Ronald D Antill

Ronald D Antill

Nov 28, 2025

Ronald D Antill, 78, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center.

Ronald was born January 10, 1947, in Cambridge, a son to the late Aubrey Antill and Geraldine "June" (Netting) Bolin.

Ronald graduated from Cambridge High School in the class of 1965 and retired from the post office and coached baseball for over 37 years. He...

Max Jay Boyd

Max Jay Boyd

Nov 25, 2025

Max Jay Boyd, age 85, passed peacefully on Nov. 24, 2025, at the home he constructed for his family. The loving father, grandfather, brother & friend is the son of the late Frederick and Marie (Bigley) Boyd of Cumberland, OH.

Throughout his life, Max could be found fiddling and tinkering with something he deemed “needing fixed.” From early on, he had...

Nancy Elaine Abbott

Nancy Elaine Abbott

Nov 23, 2025

Nancy Elaine Abbott, 94, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Cardinal Place.

Nancy was born September 13, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to the late George Benton and Josie (Reedy) White.

She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Virginia Intermont College with an associate degree. She was a member of the Cambridge Country Club and loving playing...

Nancy A Wamsley

Nancy A Wamsley

Nov 21, 2025

Nancy A. Wamsley, 72, of Byesville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born February 1, 1953, in Marietta, daughter of the late Perry Ivan Mike Linger and Viola Ruth (Augenstein) Linger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Wamsley Sr.; and a son, Danny Wamsley Jr.

She is survived by two...

William Dale Strawsburg

William Dale Strawsburg

Nov 16, 2025

William D. Strawsburg, 77, of Pleasant City, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center.

He was born February 7, 1948 in Troy, son of the late Cecil E. Strawsburg and Marjorie (Casey) Strawsburg.

Mr. Strawsburg retired from the US Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Doreen (Makarrall) Strawsburg; and two brothers,...

Evelyn Darlene Lake

Evelyn Darlene Lake

Nov 15, 2025

Evelyn D. (Slasor) Lake, 82, of Byesville Ohio passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Cambridge Ohio surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 12, 1943, in Antrim, Ohio, to the late Pearl A Slasor and Nola E Collins Slasor.

She was a homemaker most of her life and found the most joy in being with her children and grandchildren....

David Lee Clifton

David Lee Clifton

Nov 14, 2025

David Lee Clifton, Sr, 73, Cambridge, Ohio, passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday evening, November 14th, 2025, his family by his side. David was born June 20, 1952, to James Earnest and Betty Lou Gillogly Clifton at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was the first of four children, and the first-born twin two minutes ahead of his sister,...

Charles Ross Hanes Jr.

Charles Ross Hanes Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

Charles Ross Hanes Jr., a cherished member of the Kimbolton community, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center. Born on January 6, 1936, in Cambridge, he lived a life rich in community service, family devotion, and personal interests that brought joy and spirit to those around him.

A dedicated professional, Charles committed himself to various...