All Obituaries

Ruth Geneva Barber Daubenspeck, 97, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023 at her home.  Ruth was born in New Brighton PA on March 22, 1926 to the late Ralph and Vesta (Hoey) Edgar.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Barber, who died in 1962; and her second husband, Richard B. Daubenspeck, who died in 1990.  She was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Edgar; three sisters, Francis Henry, Doris Youngblood, and Stella Burleigh-Gilliland;...

Beverly J. Grimes, 83, of Senecaville, passed away Thursday (March 30, 2023) at her home. She was born April 21, 1939 in Pleasant City, daughter of the late Robert Phillips and Virginia (Milton) Phillips. A graduate of Byesville High School, Beverly had worked at Champion Spark Plug for thirty years.  She also worked at Robins Ridge Golf Course for fifteen years, a job that she truly loved going to.  Beverly enjoyed gambling, especially her trips to Wheeling.  She also...

Clyde Robert “Bob” Gregg, 87, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday (March 29, 2023) at his home. He was born March 4, 1936 in Cambridge, son of the late Clyde LaVern Gregg and Marjorie (Wiley) Gregg. Bob retired from Smith Concrete in 1999 after twenty years as a driver and dispatch worker. He was a member of Stop 9 Church of Christ, where he also served as a deacon.  Bob also was the bus mechanic and driver at Stop 9 for many years. Bob was a US Army veteran, having...

Thomas L. Kennedy, 58, of Byesville, passed away Wednesday (March 29, 2023) at his home. He was born September 14, 1964 in Canton, son of the late John Kennedy and Martha (Hammond) Kennedy. A graduate of Zane State, Tom worked as a case manager at the Cambridge Counseling Center for many years.  Previously, he had worked at Box USA as a shift foreman and also had worked at Cambridge Tool & Die for thirteen years. Tom was a US Navy veteran, having served from 1982 to 1986 as a...

Wanda J. Long, 78, of Senecaville, passed away Sunday (March 26, 2023) at her home. She was born October 17, 1944 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Ernest Reid and Juanita (Menzie) Buckey. A 1962 graduate of Buffalo High School, Wanda retired from Kroger’s where she had worked for twenty-seven years. She attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Wanda enjoyed decorating her house, cooking, camping, and ceramics.  She loved taking care of her many grandkids. In addition to...

Barbara Ann Scott, 77 of Cambridge passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born January 8, 1946 in Canton, to the late Elmer and Mabel (Feldner) Bettinger. Barbara was a member of Stop Nine Church of Christ and Golden 60’s.  She was a 1963 graduate of Skyvue High School. She had worked at Ogle's Restaurant in Dexter City and also at NCR, Longaberger, and Colgate. Barbara was famous for her Texas sheetcake.  She enjoyed quilting, woodworking, puzzles, collecting...

William “Earl” Milligan Sr., 79, of Derwent, passed away Tuesday (March 21, 2023) at his home. He was born September 8, 1943 in North Canton OH, son of the late Walter “Jack” Milligan and Betty June (Young) Milligan. Earl was a coal miner and an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, especially his Harley Trike, and going camping.  He also enjoyed working on vehicles with his son, Billy. Earl was a US Army veteran, having...

Dorothy L. (Isom) Larson, 78, passed away Thursday (March 16, 2023) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge. She was born September 4, 1944 in Phil Campbell AL, daughter of the late John Isom and Ruzell (Cox) Isom. Dorothy was a loving wife who married the love of her life, David L. Larson, on January 16, 1965.  Together they had five children, seventeen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith.  She loved playing Yahtzee. Dorothy loved...

Rose Lee (Brister) Matheny, 76, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (March 14, 2023) at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Oscar J. Brister and Lucille O. (Brownfield) Brister. A 1964 graduate of Old Washington High School, Rose retired from Co-Pac of Cambridge.  She had also worked at NCR for several years. Rose was a member of the Stop 9 Church of Christ. She enjoyed taking long rides with her husband, Skip, and...

Leonard Ellis Holub, 69, of Byesville, passed away Sunday (March 12, 2023) at the Mary Rutan Medical Center, Bellefontaine. He was born May 29, 1953 in Cambridge, son of the late Andrew E. Holub and Martha (Meighen) Holub. Leonard was a lifelong resident of Byesville, where he was loved by many.  He also lived for three years at Cambridge Place Assisted Living and he loved it there.  Leonard was a 1973 graduate of Meadowbrook High School.  He attended the Byesville United...