Obituaries

Jul 24, 2023

William Howard "Billy" Crawford, 86, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1936 in to the late William A. and Nada (Wiley) Crawford.

Billy was a member of the Barnesville First Presbyterian Church.  He was the current Secretary of Barnesville Kiwanis Club where he...

Jul 20, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Donnis Arlene (Hayes) Hunkler on July 20th, 2023.  Surrounded by her loved ones at home, Donnis peacefully passed from this world. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Barnesville, Ohio, to her parents Leonard and Mary WildesHayes. Donnis and her husband Ronald Hunkler began dating in...

Jul 20, 2023

Donald Arthur Beal, 66, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home in Barnesville. He was born on August 27, 1956, in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Eugene Lawson and Florence (Smith) Beal. He was a 1974 graduate of Englewood High School in Florida. He was a retired Sheet Metal Foreman for Crown...

Jul 18, 2023

Isaiah Franklin "Ike" Winland, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Barnesville to the late James Robert and Mary M. (Corbin) Winland. He was a 1969 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was retired from Rigid Tool Company, former owner of Ike's Restaurant and...

Jul 14, 2023

Theresa J. Lemasters died Friday, July 14, 2023 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation.

She was a graduate of Bellaire High School and of West Liberty University, where she received her B.A. degree, and of the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her M. Ed. degree.  She continued graduate work at Ohio State University and Miami University....

Jul 10, 2023

Carol L. Huntsman, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on February 7, 1937, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Grover C. and Nora L. (Garrison) Cagey.

Carol was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of St. Clairsville.  She spent many...

Jul 4, 2023

William Troy Moore, 54, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Troy was born in Barnesville, Ohio on September 17, 1968 to Bernice Ann (Wehr) Moore and the late William D. Moore.

Troy was a 1987 graduate of Barnesville High School where he played football and wrestled.  He was also a 1991 graduate of Ohio...

Jul 3, 2023

Robert "Bob" Guy Smith, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Frank and Margaret (Wickham) Smith.

He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, American Legion, and Masonic Lodge. He was a member of...

Jul 2, 2023

Dennis Charles Greiner, 57, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born on July 21, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Anthony Greiner and Patricia (Moore) Greiner. Dennis was retired from Belmont County Correctional Institute where he was part of the Honor Guards. He was also in the...

Jun 26, 2023

Zelma E. Mayberry, 98, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by her family at Emerald Pointe. She was born on November 21, 1924 in Pleasant City, Ohio to the late David Edward and Grace (Oney) Parker.

Zelma was a member of the Whigville Community Church. Zelma was a wonderful prayer warrior and...

Jun 25, 2023

Judith Irene Betts, 68, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Summa Health in Akron. She was born on January 19, 1955 in Quaker City, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mabel (Giesey) Wehr. Judy was a graduate of Belmont Technical College. She enjoyed crocheting. She made hundred...

Jun 24, 2023

JoAnn Merritt, 86 of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Emerald Pointe. She was born on August 10, 1936 in Barnesville to the late James Herbert and Emma "Jane" (Conway) Howell. JoAnn was a 1954 graduate of Barnesville High School. She was employed as a registered nurse at Barnesville Hospital prior to furthing her education...

Jun 18, 2023

Kathy Renee Shrieve, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 26, 1958, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late James Lloyd Francis and Marlene E. (Claypool) Francis. Kathy was a graduate of Union Local High School. She was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. She had...

Jun 16, 2023

Georgia Eileen Crozier Freeman, 90, of Belmont passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab in Barnesville.  Georgia was born on April 22, 1933 at home on Crozier Ridge to late George and Estella (Dunfee) Crozier.

Georgie was a member of the Belmont Methodist Church and a graduate of Shadyside High School.  ...

Jun 14, 2023

Suzann Furney, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on June 14, 2023 at Forest Hills. She was born on February 18, 1937 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clyde Herman and Lillian Doris (Jefferies) Furney. Following graduation from BHS in 1955, Suzann attended Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, where she obtained her RN license. She worked...

Jun 9, 2023

Kenneth Burghy, 88, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born on April 16, 1935 in St. Clairsville to the late Ralph Russell and Gerturde May (Elrick) Burghy.

In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Burghy; son, Thomas J. Burghy;...

Jun 4, 2023

Martha Richert Debold, 95, of Piedmont, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Emerald Pointe Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on May 1, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony M. and Johanna (Schenker) Richert. Martha was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. As a young girl, Martha sold hotdogs at Forbe's...

May 27, 2023

Joetta M. Shipley, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Emerald Pointe. She was born on February 19, 1929 in Jerusalem, Ohio to the late John and Martha (Roby) Mann.

Joetta was a graduate of Beallsville High School. She was a longtime member of the Barnesville Eagles. Joetta was always dressed to...

May 24, 2023

Katherine "Kate" M. Carpenter, 81, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at WVU Medicine - Barnesville Hospital. She was born on January 19, 1942 in Jacobsburg, Ohio to the late  Chester and Marguerite (Wells) Lucas.

Kate worked for several years as a clerk for Finch's Meat Market. She loved to bake, cook, and...

May 23, 2023

Harold E. Doudna, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Emerald Pointe. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Alfred M. and Alice (Starbuck) Doudna.

Harold was a simple man, he was raised as a Quaker and worked for his Dad along with his brothers at...