All Obituaries

Russell J. Baker Jr., 83, of Byesville, passed away Tuesday (December 6, 2022) at Altercare of Cambridge, surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1939 in Sharon, son of the late Russell Baker and Nellie (Bush) Baker. Russell was a self-employed carpenter for thirty-five years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the 672 Sportsmans Club and the High Hill Sportsmans Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae (Ritterbeck) Baker, who passed...

Betty Eileen Wells, 79, of Pleasant City, passed away peacefully in Cambridge with her family by her side on Monday (December 5, 2022). She was born May 25, 1943 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Donald Harper and Alberta (Johnson) Harper. Betty was a 1961 graduate of Buffalo High School.  She was a homemaker.  She had also worked part-time as a home health care worker as well as working at Elby’s, Hills Department Store, and Lumi-Light. She was a member of the Golden...

Dan Mack Richardson, 64, of Cambridge, died Monday (December 5, 2022) at Select Specialty Hospital of Newark. He was born February 1, 1958 in Delaware County, son of the late Dave Richardson and Doris (Thompson) Richardson. Dan attended Delaware Hayes High School.  He was a self-employed taxidermist. He was well-known in the area for his expertise in auto painting and auto body work.  He was multi-talented as well, excelling in metal working, concrete finishing, and stone...

Terry Burnett Sr., 67, of Barnesville, passed away Friday (December 2, 2022) in Petersburg WV and went home to be with the Lord. He was born February 27, 1955 in Mississippi.  Terry spent most of his life as a truck driver and most recently worked for Scheiderer Transport. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys Kay Burnett, who died July 19, 2016; his daughter, Stephanie Huggins; his sister-in-law, Charline Sewell; his father-in-law, Charles Sewell; and his...

John Leroy Ourant, 75, of Freeport, died at Emerald Pointe, Barnesville, on Wednesday (November 30, 2022). He was born November 18, 1946 in Harrison County, son of the late James and Nellie (Smith) Ourant. John was a self-employed truck driver. He is survived by his five sisters and two brothers, Alice (Leon) Coulson of Piedmont, Ethel Jones of Berea, Wilma (James) Moore of Freeport, Roy (Donna) Ourant of Tippecanoe, Lois Martin of Cambridge, Earl (Kathleen) Ourant of Freeport, and...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Veselenak passed away on November 29, 2022 at Southeastern Med, Cambridge, at age 87. He was born on December 20th, 1934 in Byesville, son to the late George “Lefty” Veselenak and the late Mary Hadbavny Veselenak. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Osie (Wood) Veselenak whom he married on September 3rd, 1961; his two daughters, Cynthia Francis of Perrysburg and Kathy (Scott) Nagy of Avon; and his grandchildren (to whom he was...

Carol Jean Touville, 76, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Monday (November 28, 2022) at her home. She was born October 29, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Thurman Fannin and Betty L. (Franks) McVicker. Carol retired from Red Carpet Nursing Home after forty-three years of service in the housekeeping department, where she had most recently held the position of supervisor. She attended John Glenn High School. Carol enjoyed collecting angels, shopping, cooking, and baking. ...

Helen Gaye McElwee Gregg, 106, relocated to Heaven on November 24, 2022. She was born to Adoniram Judson and Elizabeth (Hunnell) McElwee in Hartford, Ohio on January 22, 1916 and grew up on a farm beside Salt Fork Creek, what is now Salt Fork Lake, in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County. She was a long time resident of Cambridge, Ohio where she worked at the Cambridge Pottery and retired from the Guernsey County Library. Her faith in God was readily seen and she was, and will continue to...

Richard Stillion, 83, of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday (November 23, 2022) at the home of his daughter in Cambridge.  He was born January 18, 1939 in Byesville, son of the late Paul Stillion and Suzanne (Karas) Stillion. Richard retired after thirty-nine years as a pipefitter/welder with Local 495 Plumbers & Pipefitters. He enjoyed working on everyone’s lawnmowers and helping the local farmers build their hay trailers.  He enjoyed spending time with his little weeds...

Robert David Caughron “David" 50, entered the presence of his Lord and savior, Jesus on November 22, 2022 following an accident.  He was born April 24, 1972 in Memphis TN. He was the son of Cheryle Wallis and the late Robert D. Caughron. David held an associates degree in Electronics and in electrical engineering. He had a great work ethic having learned many skills at a very young age by going to work with his father.  David worked as an electrician and a...