Obituaries

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...

May 21, 2023

Kersten L. Fuchs, 25, of Hendrysburg, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at WVU Medicine - Barnesville Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on October 22, 1997, in Bellaire, Ohio to Brad Fuchs and Crystal Maffitt. Kersten was a 2016 graduate of Barnesville High School and had an associates degree from Belmont College in 2019. She was...

May 18, 2023

Regina "Jeanie" Cheryl Linville, 75, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach on hospice. She was born on November 19, 1947 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late William Francis Linville and Ruth Maxine (Phillips) Huntsman. Jeanie was a 1967 graduate of Barnesville High School and graduated...

May 17, 2023

Clyde P. Repik, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1932 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clyde Joseph and Carrie (Cassol) Repik.

Clyde was married to his high school sweetheart, Jessie L. McFarland, who predeceased him. Together, they had two children, Suellen L....

May 14, 2023

Lois Elaine Van Scyoc, 88, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, on May 14, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1934 in Belmont County to the late Helen Gertrude and Stanley Van Scyoc.

Lois was a 1952 graduate of Barnesville High School. She was owner and operator of the Green Cottage Restaurant for more than...

May 7, 2023

Robert A. Saffell, Sr., 68, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. Bob was born on February 4, 1955 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Robert Franklin and Helen (Duvall) Saffell. Bob was a 1971 graduate of Union Local High School. He was a member of the Church Alive. He was a self...