All Obituaries

Betty Nichols went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday (April 6, 2020) at the age of 97 years young. She was born October 22, 1922 in Cambridge to the late Walter and Naomi (King) Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George “Ted” Nichols and brothers, Jim, Don and Howard Hammond. Betty was a 1940 graduate of Byesville High School and after raising her family became a successful realtor for several years.  She and Ted retired to a small...

Gerri Ann Tulip, 69, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Cambridge Care and Rehabilitation. She was born September 24, 1950 in Zanesville, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Sills) Tulip. Gerri was an LPN, and was previously employed with Guernsey Memorial Hospital (SEORMC), Grant Hospital, and several local nursing homes, including Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Freedom Worship, a 1968 graduate of Meadowbrook High School,...

Esta Mae Tucker, Cambridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4, 2020 at the age of 72. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on April 7, 1947, a daughter to the late Robert and Catherine (Zuchowski) Gaton. Esta was a homemaker, and a 1966 graduate of Meadowbrook High School. She was an avid MHS Colts fan. There wasn’t a game she missed whether home or away. Only due to her heath, would she be unable to go. She loved her OSU Buckeyes, and Pittsburgh Steelers. You...

Betty Mae Wilson, 80, of Cambridge passed away Wednesday (March 25, 2020) at the Beckett House.  She was born November 30, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, PA and was the daughter of the late Ray and Mildred (Bowsom) Greegor.  Betty was a 1955 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was a Weigh Master/Bookeeper, and enjoyed reading, her dogs and spending time with her son and grandsons.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Ralph Wilson who...

James Alfred Callihan, 89, of Byesville passed away Monday (March 23, 2020) at his home.  He was born June 4, 1930 in Byesville and was the son of the late Guy and Zelma (Lafollette) Callihan.  Jim attended Byesville Elementary and Cambridge High School.  He was a retired truck driver.  After retirement, Jim worked part time at Black-Epperson Funeral Home for several years and Cambridge Commercial Cleaning with his wife Elaine.  Jim was a member of House of Prayer...

Douglas Edward Walker, 62, of Old Washington, passed away Tuesday (March 17, 2020) at SEORMC.  He was born March 13, 1958 in Zanesville and was the son of Marvin and Rita (Andrews) Walker of Zanesville.  Doug was a 1976 graduate of Meadowbrook High School. He was a heating and cooling specialist and the owner of “The Tin Man Shop”.  Doug lived in Old Washington with his wife Linda, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, and spending time at his home in...

Jackie Lynne Funk, 71, of Senecaville, passed away Sunday March 15, 2020 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1948 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thurman Fannin, and Betty (Bressi) Fannin, of Byesville. Jackie retired after 50 years as a hairstylist, with several years as an Ohio State Inspector of Cosmetology. She was a 1966 graduate of Marlington High School in Canton. She enjoyed reading, gardening, shopping, being a...

David Anthony Huffman, 18, of Byesville passed away Sunday (March 15, 2020) at his home. He was born August 3, 2001 in Cambridge and was the son of Frederick R.  and Patricia (Karkula) Huffman Jr. He is also survived by a brother Andy Huffman and a sister Erin McCormick, both of Belmont Co.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. No calling hours or services will be observed.

Shirley (Hutton) Barnett, age 98 of Cambridge, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was born August 21, 1921 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Wesley Floyd and Gertrude Taylor (Lowry) Hutton. Shirley graduated from Byesville High School in 1939. She attended Cambridge Glass Plant School for 5 years. She retired, after 28 years of service from Ametek March Electric and was a member of the March Electric breakfast club. She was a member of Main Avenue United...

Frances (Zayac) Bates age 83 of Senecaville, was called home to be with the Lord, on March 12, 2020 and was reunited with her family to spend eternity in the glorious kingdom of Heaven.  She was born on March 8, 1937 on Browns Hill in Senecaville, to the late Thomas and Frances (Kayda) Zayac, in addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings Julia, Mary, Helen, Christina, Ed, Frank, Bill, Tom, and Fred. Mrs. Bates was a devoted Christian and loved her family, she...