Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Karen Jo Mayberry, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio was surrounded by her loved ones at home as she was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Karen was born on July 8, 1949 to the late Richard "Dick" and Melba Rebecca Swallie. Born and raised in Barnesville, she excelled in...

Mar 31, 2023

Doris Ann Weiss, 69, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on March 31, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving husband, Dave. She was born on September 30, 1953, a daughter of the late Archie W. Palmer and Nelma Elenor (Minor) Palmer of Bellaire, Ohio.

Dori is a Catholic and believes that people should be kind, caring,...

Mar 28, 2023

Harlan Howell, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 5, 1947 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Donald and Mary Lou (Carpenter) Howell. Harlan was a 1965 graduate of Barnesville High School. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force. He was a member of the...

Mar 20, 2023

Rodney Paul Hardy, 63, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  Rod was born on December 14, 1959 in Ravenswood, WV to the late Richard and Kathleen (Rector) Hardy.

Rod is a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church.  Rod was a man of high faith, he was...

Mar 18, 2023

Porter D. Slagle, 80, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 27, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Robert K. Slagle and ViErma Burnheimre. Porter was a graduate of Johnstown High School with high honors. He enlisted in the Army Security Agency serving the CIA in...

Mar 17, 2023

William Howiler, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1945 in Calais, Ohio to the late William and Georgie (Brown) Howiler. Billy loved fishing, hunting and playing cards and horseshoes. He collected knives and enjoyed riding around on his golf cart. In addition to his parents,...

Mar 13, 2023

Virginia Lucille Lallathin Gibbons Crooks, 87, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.  Virginia was born on August 4, 1935 to the late Roy M. and Myrtle Linnie (Logan) Lallathin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vivian Sue Gibbons Wheeler;  brother, Kenneth Leroy Lallathin; and sister, Shirley Mae Lallathin Whiteley....

Mar 5, 2023

Roy Clark, 67, of Somerton, Ohio passed away of liver disease on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Roy was born on August 29, 1955 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Charles Phillip and Ruth Ann (Nicholes) Clark.

Roy was a 1973 graduate of Barnesville High School and the JVS. He...

Mar 4, 2023

Ernest Lewis Albanese, Jr., 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with his loving wife of 53 years at his side. He was born on December 31, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Ernest Lewis and Hazel Virginia (Johnson) Albanese, Sr.

Ernie was a 1965 graduate of Union Local High School...

Feb 25, 2023

David Lee Ault, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Genesis Hospice - Morrison House. He was born on November 11, 1948, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clinton G. and Georgia Alberta (Reeves) Ault. David was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School and served his country in the United States Army during...

Feb 21, 2023

Patsy Lou Reynolds, 94, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Emerald Point Nursing and Rehab Center. Patsy was born on June 25, 1928 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Darby and Augusta (Howell) Jones. Patsy was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ and 1946 graduate of Barnesville High School. She had...

Feb 20, 2023

Melinda Sue (Hibbs) Kemp, 58, of Belmont passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Melinda was born in Barnesville on May 14, 1964 to the late James E. and Helen J. (Humphrey) Hibbs. Melinda was a 1982 graduate of Barnesville High School. She was active in 4-H, she helped with Belmont County Fair as the Dairy Advisor. Melinda enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2023

Jamie Kay Callihan, 63, of Cambridge passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home.  Jamie was born on August 16, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late David W. Burns and Phyllis (Greenwood) Burns Secrest.

Jamie was a 1977 graduate of Union Local High School. She worked for many years for Dr. Samuels. She...

Feb 11, 2023

Gene Howell Plumly, 97, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 6, 1926, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Cecil E. and Helen (Howell) Plumly. He was retired from the United States Postal Service. Gene was a member of the Somerton Church of Christ, a graduate of Somerton...

Jan 26, 2023

William "Billy" Carl Kirk Jr., 51, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1971 to Penny (Johnson) Thompson and the late William Carl Kirk Sr. Billy was a 1990 graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the Kirkwood Masonic Lodge. He was a Direct Support...

Jan 24, 2023

John "Brad" Bradley Bannan, 53, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1969 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Mary Margaret (Bannan) Cruz. John was a 1988 graduate of Buckeye West. He served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He was an...

Jan 22, 2023

Jeffery (Jeff) Brent Mayhugh, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Jeff was born in Barnesville, Ohio, was a graduate of Barnesville High School, Muskingum Area Technical College and served in the United States Army.

Jeff was a small business owner most of his life and started various businesses...

Jan 20, 2023

C. Kay Gray, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born on February 4, 1939 in Quaker City, Ohio the only daughter of Elwood B. and Jeannette (Harper) Burkhart.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by brother, Robert Burkhart and infant grandson, Tyler Gray....

Jan 18, 2023

Joyce Kay Winland, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 17, 1947 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Homer William and Lula (Stephen) Fitzgerald. Joyce loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, animals, and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. In addition to...

Jan 17, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Powell, 70, of Bethesda passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  Bob was born on September 22, 1952 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Walter and Nellie (Nace) Powell.

Bob was a 1970 graduate of Barnesville High School.  He was retired from Anchor Long Wall as...