All Obituaries

Jay Scott Stein, 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by God's love and his family.  He was born on June 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Paul V. Stein and Virginia (Welch) Stein. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Stein, and brother-in-law, Jesus Rodriguez. Jay was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his wife, best friend, and love of his...

Gloria Adkins, 74, of Somerton, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 19, 1949 in Princeton, New Jersey to the late Nicholas Henry and Doris Evelyn (Durling) Diaforli. Gloria was a graduate of Franklin High School in New Jersey and of Salem College where she obtained her Associates Degree and met the love of her life, Dallas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville. Gloria loved to sew and shop. She also loved visiting...

Donald L. "Gump" Anderson, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on May 12, 1945 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late George and Pansy (Wade) Anderson. Don was a 1963 graduate of Barnesville High School. Don was Christian by faith, a member of Kirkwood Lodge #446, and of the Barnesville Elks Lodge #1699. He was a volunteer for the Barnesville Fire...

Donald W. Bunfill, 59, of Hendrysburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home.  Donnie was born on December 26, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio to Mancil Douglas Bunfill and the late Alberta Sue (Shepherd) Bunfill. Donnie is a graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of Sewellsville United Methodist Church. Donnie and his son, own and operate County Line Towing and Hauling.  Donnie loved spending time outside, hunting and fishing....

Alice Rosalie "Rosie" Clark, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Emerald Pointe. She was born on May 21, 1938 in Barnesville to the late John and Dena (Poyet) Stottler. Rosie was a graduate of Barnesville High School. She was a member of the Somerton Church of Christ. She was retired from the 5B's Sewing Factory where she worked as a receptionist. Rosie was known as "the egg lady". She was always outside doing something, she...

Robin "Rob" Sewell, 67, of Quaker City passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on September 22, 1956 in Bronx, NY to the late Charles and Velma (Brooks) Sewell. Rob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He was a retired truck driver.  Rob enjoyed playing games, loved The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Yankees.  He was a loving husband, father and...

Ralph "Keel" Christman, 63, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 28, 1960, in Barnesville to the late Walter "Ralph" and Marlie "Lodena" Christman of Jerusalem, Ohio. Keel was a 1978 graduate of Beallsville High School and a 1978 graduate of Swiss Hills. He owned and operated Hair Impressions in Barnesville for years and worked as a barber instructor at the Belmont Correctional Institute. His...

Harlen James Temple, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Barnesville Hospital surrounded by God's love, his family, and friends. He was born on November 10, 1958 in Barnesville to the late William Franklin "Bud" Temple and Elizabeth Grace "Betty" (Miller) Temple. Harlen was a 1977 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a coal miner for Tunnel Ridge-Alliance Coal. Harlen was baptized into the Christian Church. He was a gardener,...

John E. Watson, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and dog, Sonny. He was born on October 29, 1937 to the late Gladys U. Watson. John was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temperanceville.  He was retired from Consolidated Coal Company where he was a welder for over 30 years. In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Catherine Ann Watson on August 19, 2019; two...

Rhoda Frances Strauss, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at WVU Medicine - Barnesville Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on December 18, 1949, in Flushing, Ohio to the late Fred and Helen (Groves) Saunders. Fran was devoted and dedicated in helping at her church at Centerville Christian Church. She loved helping others. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a great friend to all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...