All Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Strous, 74, of Barnesville, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on November 15, 1946 at Barnesville Hospital to the late Earl (Sam) and Jessie Alberta (Bert) Strous. Dick was a 1964 graduate of Barnesville High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corp. following high school. He was Coropal in the 1st battalion, 9th Marine, 3rd Marine Division. He was a recipient of two Purple Hearts and one gold star, Vietnam...

Ronald A. Temple, 82, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family in WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1938 in Kirkwood Township, Belmont County, Ohio. Ronald graduated from Barnesville High School in 1956 where he participated in F.F.A., Grange, and wrestling. He loved playing music on is guitar, singing, and dancing. He loved the farmland and was a farmer until he retired. He was retired from Consol as a...

Maherg Mary Moore, 95, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 14, 1925 in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late Eddie and Essie (Vincent) Callahan. Mary was a member of the Somerton United Methodist Church. She was a retired nurses aide for Barnesville Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Holly" Moore; four sisters; and two brothers. Mary is survived by her three daughters:...

John Timothy Parkinson, Sr., born on September 18, 1942 in Barnesville Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021.   Tim was preceded in death by two sons, Brian Robert Parkinson, and John Timothy Parkinson Jr; parents, Elizabeth Susan Parkinson and Herbert Joseph Parkinson; sisters, Becky Hesketh and Nancy Blake; and brother, Herb Parkinson.  Tim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcia Kay Parkinson; daughters Laura Ann Parkinson of Westminster, MD, and Kristin Diane Fahey...

Diana Renee LaFever, 56, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home.  Diana was born on December 10, 1964 in Elyria, Ohio to JC Arthur LaFever and the late Cheryl Ann Gallagher LaFever. Diana was a woman of faith.  She was a social member of the Barnesville VFW, Barnesville American Legion,  and was past President of the Women's Auxiliary of the Barnesville Eagles.  Diana loved nature, outdoors, flowers, gardening, painting, animals, and...

Karl B. Elliott, 93, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in Thomasville, Missouri on May 8, 1928 to Walter and Laura Ethel (Gentry) Elliott. Karl was a retired veteran and a retired school teacher. He was an active member of the First Assembly of God in Panama City, Florida and First Christian Church in Barnesville, Ohio. Karl had the most generous and loving spirit and was a giver at heart. He was a blessing to everyone who knew him. In...

Gary Lee Rogers, 64, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1956 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Roy and Joann (Cunard) Rogers. Gary was a proud leather crafter by trade and a motorcycle enthusiast. He adored his dogs Kleo and Xena. Gary is survived by his wife, of 33 years, Nancy (Carter) Rogers; a daughter, Emily (Rogers) Day; brother, Mark (Beth) Rogers; sister, Beverly Rogers; several nieces and nephews; and...

Christopher Corder, 49, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1972 in Steubenville, Ohio to Connie Hilton and Theodore Corder. Chris graduated from Barnesville High School and furthered his education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. His artistry stemmed in the form of sketches, paintings, and graphic design. Chris received the gift of life in the form of a liver transplant in April of 2018. Chris had a passion for music,...

Richard Alan Casterline, 50, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1970, in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Richard and Mary Ann (Wynn) Casterline. Rick was a 1990 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School and had worked for Walmart Distribution Center. He was very passionate about West Virginia Mountaineer football and basketball and loved everything Pittsburgh Sports. Rick is survived by his wife, Cindy (Armstrong)...

Monte Lowell Stephen, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1948, in Noble County to the late Richard E. and Martha Evelyn (Sidel) Stephen. Monte was a member of the Belmont Church of Christ. He was a heavy equipment operator for several years at the former R&F Coal Company. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds Fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Rattine. Monte is survived by...