Andrew S. Messenger, 101, of Quaker City passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at The Walton Retirement Home.  Andy was born in Monroe County, Ohio on March 15, 1917 to the late Sherman and Bertha (Ensley) Messenger. Andy worked for the Operator Engineers and was retired from Corvat Coal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. (Gray) Messenger; son, Marvin Messenger; four brothers: Jack, Frank, Lewis and Clarence...

Lois Talbott McDowell, 85, of National Road, Belmont, Ohio, entered into the peace and joy of her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born in Tariff, West Virginia on February 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Dallas and Beulah (Keen) Hicks. Mrs. McDowell, a Licensed Practical Nurse, was a graduate of the Bellaire Hospital School of Nursing, and also completed her EMT training. She was...

Janet Elizabeth Fisher, 77, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in Barnesville.  She was born in Barnesville on October 5, 1940 to the late Clinton and Josephine (Brady) Evans. Janet was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church and a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School. She was also a past member of the Jr. Women's Club and was active with the 3C Cancer Support Group. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Judith Ann Peters, 74, of Barnesville went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Judith was born in Barnesville on November 18, 1943 to the late Bernard Smith and Martha Secrest Smith Carpenter. In 2002, Judith gave her life to Christ, she was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Bethesda and a 1961 graduate of Beallsville High School.  She worked for many years at Convenient and later retired from Riesbecks.  She...

Roger W. Manion, 80, of New Martinsville, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Wetzel County Hospital. He was born on December 6, 1937 in New Martinsville to the late Thurman and Christina (Fankhouser) Manion. Roger was a 1957 graduate of Magnolia High School and was in the United States Army Reserves. He was a retired mechanic for Ormet. Roger was a member of the Wetzel Lodge #39 AF&AM in New Martinsville, WV and Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 931....

Myron Roe, 83, of Batesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Noble County, Ohio to the late Edgar and Sylvia (Kennedy) Roe. Myron was a 1953 graduate of Batesville High School. He worked for Timken Roller Bearing of Canton, was an independent milk hauler for Garvins Dairy in Wheeling and Broughtons in Marietta, was an independent trucker, hauling for Merchants 5 Star in Marietta...

Helen I. Ward, 89, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Walton Retirement Home.  Helen was born on July 2, 1928 in Belmont County to the late John and Thelma (Hanson) Major. Helen was a member of the Barnesville Main Street United Methodist Church and a graduate of Flushing High School.  She enjoyed farming with her husband, gardening and quilting.  She spent many years traveling around the United States with Kamm Bus...

Kenneth H. Turner, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born on February 11, 1933 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Elmer Otto and Edna (Nicholes) Turner. Kenny was a 1951 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was an Army Veteran following the Korean War Era. He was retired as a heavy equipment mechanic where he had worked for Ormet and R&F Coal Company. He also worked...

Mary M. Peters, 96, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  Mary was born on May 31, 1921 in Temperanceville, Ohio to the late Rufus and Norma (Brown) Powell. Mary was a Deacon of the Barnesville First Presbyterian Church.  Mary was an insurance agent and owner of Peters Insurance Agency.  She was a member of the Ladies Elks, Professional Business Womens' Association, a Charter Member of the Ladies of the...

Kathy J. Johnson, 62, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home.  Kathy was born on August 3, 1955 in Barnesville, Ohio to Carol (Wyatt) Groves and the late Bernard Groves. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville. She was active for 35 years in the Girl Scouts where she was a service unit director most recently, past president of the Junior Women's Club, 2017...