All Obituaries

Mary Belle Miller, 87, of Byesville passed away Tuesday (July 3, 2018) at Cambridge Health Care Center. She was born January 2, 1931 in Old Washington and was the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Keith) Miller. Mary retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital after 30 years of service.  She enjoyed fishing, reading, and loved her pets. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother John Miller and one sister Elizabeth Miller. She is survived by one...

Jerry L. Nixon, 79, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday June 23, 2018 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.  He was born May 15, 1939 in Pleasant City, the son of the late Harry Nixon, and Delsie (Nunley) Nixon-Haugh. Jerry retired from Rolling Hills Schools after 30 years of service, where he worked as a custodian. He also worked for several years as a Union Laborer, and was a former township trustee for Valley Township. Jerry enjoyed bee keeping, trapping, hunting, fishing,...

Wanda Nadine (Aduddell) Clodfelter, 89, of Byesville passed away Saturday (June 23, 2018) at Cambridge Health Care Ctr. She was born August 15, 1928 in Senecaville and was the daughter of the late J.R. “Mickey” and Pauline (Ward) Aduddell. Wanda was a homemaker and formerly worked at the former Guernsey Memorials Monument Co., and was a graduate of Senecaville High School.  She loved her son, home and farm. She is survived by one son Dan (Tammy Huhn) Clodfelter of...

James Lee (Pin) Smith, 51 of Salesville, Ohio, peacefully crossed over to Heaven on Wednesday (June 13th, 2018).  Cancer may have taken his body, but not his larger-than-life, fun-loving spirit.  Cancer lost that battle and he will live on in Heaven free from pain.   He was born in Cambridge on February 11th, 1967 and was the son of the late Donald “Speed” Smith and Sandra Smith of Lore City.   In addition to his father Jim was preceded in death by two...

Betty J. May Abrams, 83, of Byesville, died Tuesday (June 12, 2018) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center.   She was born December 17, 1934 in Cadiz, daughter of the late Elmo C. Walter and Mary E. Cecil.   Mrs. Abrams had worked at Universal Pottery for many years and she was also a homemaker.   She was a member of the Stop Nine Church of Christ.   She was a good woman who loved her family and her cats.  She enjoyed wallpapering, painting, planting...

Alice F. Dozier, 71, of Buffalo, died Friday (June 8, 2018) at Specialty Select of Newark.   She was born September 7, 1946 in South Charleston WV, daughter of the late Walter K. Dozier and Margie (Chapman) Dozier.   Miss Dozier retired from the Ohio State Auditor’s Office.   She enjoyed crocheting and playing Bingo.   Miss Dozier was a member of the Main Avenue United Methodist Church.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Patricia Ann (Stevens) Wheeler, 83, of Pleasant City passed away Friday (June 8, 2018) at Altercare in Cambridge. She was born October 30, 1934 in Belmont County and was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Thelma (Warrick) Stevens. Pat retired in 1988 from Champion Spark Plug after 33 years of service.  She was a graduate of Cambridge High School, and formerly attended Derwent Church of Christ.  She enjoyed fishing and camping, trips to Canada, and spending time at their...

Marvin L. Orr, 85, went to be with his Lord at 8:15 p.m. Sunday (June 3, 2018) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He passed in peace. He was born August 31, 1932 in Akron, and was the son of the late Rev. Orden L. and Lucy (Miracle) Orr.  On July 13, 1953, Marvin was united in marriage to Alice M. (Mallett) who survives. Also surviving are three sons Mark (Mary) of Byesville, Tim (Stacy) of Newcomerstown and Sam of Byesville; three daughters,...

Tommy A. Nealey, 45, of Senecaville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 1, 2018 in Cambridge. He was born March 4, 1973, in Cambridge, the son of George Nealey (Joyce Underwood), Senecaville, and the late Joy Collins. Tommy worked for 28 years at Metal Stamping and Heating and Cooling Products in Byesville. He also worked several years at R’s First Motors, as a mechanic. Tommy loved working on cars, and also racing them whenever he could get the chance. He loved his kids,...

Landon Joseph Cermak, infant son of Michael Joseph Cermak, and Misty Rose Roberts, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 28, 2018. Landon was born May 5, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Linn Cermak, and an uncle, Michael T. Willey. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mia Wood, Buffalo, Clarence D. Roberts, Belle Valley, and Charlene Cermak, Caldwell;four brothers, Cody Harding, Caiden Helms, Cameron Helms, and Logan...