Robert James Henderson, 54, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.  Bob was born in Barnesville on September 4, 1964 to the late Jack E. Henderson and Patricia A. (McCoy) Henderson. Bob was a 1982 graduate of Barnesville High School and a veteran of the United States Navy.  Bob was a member of the BPOE #1699, VFW #2792 and the Batesville Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Russ...

John "Jack" R. Lynn, 77, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on May 19, 1941 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Raymond and Carrie Lenore (Carpenter) Lynn. Jack is a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post #168.  He was a graduate of Barnesville High School and Belmont University as well as attended Ohio University and several trade schools.  He worked many jobs in and around the...

Theodora M. Johnson, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on October 31, 1928 in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania to the late Edmund and Dorothy (Smith) Aldrich. "Teddy" is survived by her husband of 66 years, Myron Johnson; children, Lamont Johnson of Friendship, Wisconsin and Lars (Jill) Johnson of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Anne Strathie of Virginia. "Teddy" had...

James "Jim" W. Brown, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home following a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on February 10, 1944 in Barnesville to the late Orlena Byrd (Kline) Brown. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Barnesville and worked as a craneman for Ormet. He had a great love of music, dancing, golfing, bowling, poker, and spending time with his family. He was a kind, decent man. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in...

John Franklin Kurtz, 70, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  John was born in Malaga, Ohio on May 26, 1948 to the late Theodore and Shirley (Morris) Kurtz. John was a mechanic by trade who enjoyed working on cars and woodworking.  He was well known for his meticulous yard work and for his display of Christmas lights.  He loved playing cards and making homemade wine for his family and friends to enjoy. In addition to his...

Russell McConnell, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Wheeling Medical Park. He was born on October 30, 1956 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Donald Wayne and Eunice B. (Stephens) McConnell. Russell was a 1974 graduate of Barnesville High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven McConnell and a sister, Mary McConnell. Russell is survived by his children, Sarah McConnell and Reece McConnell both of Barnesville; a...

Linda L. Clay, 75, of Piedmont passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her home.  Linda was born in Guernsey County on June 12, 1944 to the late Ben Thomas and Mary M. (Jewell) Whiteley. Linda was a member of the Oak Grove Calvary Chapel.  She was retired from March Electric in Cambridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters. Linda is survived by her son, Darvin (Ruby Toohey) Clay, Jr. of Piedmont; and...

Richard H. "Lefty" Hall, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold O. and Lucille M. (Peters) Hall. "Lefty" Hall graduated from Barnesville High School in 1959, where he lettered in baseball and track. A 1965 graduate of Ohio University, Lefty accepted his first teaching and coaching assignments that same year at Powhatan High School. In 1968, Lefty was hired at St....

Hazel Mae Mann Kocher, 89, of Yadkinville, NC formerly of Belmont, OH passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Yadkinville Nursing Center. Hazel was born December 25, 1929 in Somerton, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Luyster and Ethel Neptune Luyster. In addition to being a lifelong homemaker, Hazel worked many years at Sears, Ohio Valley Mall, and at the Carolina Mall Sears in Concord, NC, retiring at age 81. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be sadly...

Martin J. Schumacher, Sr., 97, of Barnesville passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 24, 1921 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late William and Mary (Alig) Schumacher. Martin was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville.  He was a member of the Barnesville Rotary Club and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.  Martin and his wife Dorothy, were avid farmers and gardeners...