Larry B. Shipley, 73, of Hendrysburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 18, 1946, in Zanesville, Ohio to Evaleen (Brooks) Shipley of Barnesville and the late Orville Shipley. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Barnesville High School. He served as a Navy Seabee with the United States Navy during Vietnam. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Valley Mining for 24 years and retired from Oxford Mining. In addition to his mother, he is...

Charles H. Bewley, 96, of Sweetser, Indiana formerly of Somerton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana. Charles was born on June 29, 1923 in Somerton, Ohio to the late Vernon S. and Ada Belle (Frazier) Bewley. Charles loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and lived his life reflecting Jesus. Romans 8:28-29 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called...

John F. Schradel, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. He was born on July 6, 1933, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania to the late Frederick William and Elizabeth Pauline (Hillegas) Schradel. John was a 1951 graduate of Barnesville High School and retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of the Barnesville Main Street United Methodist Church. He served as President of the Volunteer Firemans, Union Stewart,...

Ronald H. Cunningham, 66, of Fairview, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his home. He was born on August 9, 1953, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Thomas A. and Marjorie M. (Kelly) Cunningham. He was retired from Ohio Valley Coal. He was a proud father and grandfather. He loved working hard around the farm, woodworking, and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, William and Daniel; and sisters, Deborah and Rose...

Myron Roy Johnson, 91, of Barnesville Ohio passed away on January 6, 2020, at The Arbors in Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born near Barnesville, Ohio on May 28,1928, a son of the late Roy Lamont Johnson and Emma Laura Gibbons Johnson. Myron served in the US Army, he was stationed in Germany. He was retired from Schneider National. He was a member of Stillwater Meeting in Barnesville, Ohio. He served as Chaplain of the DAV Chapter 121, and a member of Farm Bureau. He is preceded in death by his...

Barbara K. Spencer (nee Gunther), of Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of New Windsor, Maryland passed away on January 2, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. to the late Anna and Jacob Gunther. Barbara had a full life, full of love, with her devoted and loving husband and her daughter, whom she adored along with her granddaughters. She had 31 years of her career in electronics/manufacturing. Her life was full with her loving husband Tim whom she worked...

Spencer Charles Lake, 22, of Fairview passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home.  Spencer was born in Wheeling, WV on December 16, 1997 to Gregory D. and  Angel (Alwine) Lake. Spencer attended Barnesville First United Methodist Church and a 2016 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Spencer worked as a welder for Local 798 and was a Lieutenant for the Fairview Fire Department.  In high school, Spencer was a football player and on the track...

Thomas A. Cook, 55, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at the Barnesville Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on April 8, 1964, in Barnesville, Ohio to Violet (Mayberry) Cook of Barnesville and the late Donald Cecil Cook. Tom was a 1982 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was owner and operator of Cook Well Drilling. He was a devoted father and family man and would do anything for anyone. He will be missed by many people. In addition to his mother, Tom is...

Randall L. Lucas, Sr., 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at 3:50pm. He was surrounded by family at Emerald Pointe of Barnesville. He was born June 9, 1932, to the late Chester Lucas and Juanita Gail Hannahs of Noble County. He was married to Anita J. (Gallagher) Lucas on June 9, 1951, for 66 years. Randall loved to fish, tell stories, and joke around with others. He had an awesome laugh when he was being funny. He really loved his family and the...

Jeffrey Paul Mellott, 60, formerly of Fairview, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Cambridge Health and Rehab.  Jeffrey was born in Barnesville on February 28, 1959 to the late Paul H. and Dolores (Dunfee) Mellott. Jr. When Jeffrey was younger, he attended the Fairview Methodist Church.  Jeffrey was involved for many years in Golden Rule Program in Cambridge, then the Coshocton County Board of Development Disabilities until he became a resident at Cambridge...