Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

William David Hunkler, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away of prostate cancer at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born in Barnesville on January 18,1950 to Mancel and Virginia (Bailey) Hunkler. Bill graduated from Barnesville High School in 1968 and Bowling Green State University in 1972 earning a bachelor's in education. He went...

Jan 21, 2021

Donald Lee "Don" Bates, 63, of 501 Morgantown Extension, Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 3, 1957, a son of the late Gail Vincent "Bud" and Betty Ruth (Harmon) Bates. Don was a Presbyterian by faith and was employed by Valling Mining in Dennison,...

Jan 19, 2021

Thomas Joseph Jefferis, Sr., 85, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1935, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Raphael Thomas and Marcella (Burkhart) Jefferis.

Tom was a member of the Assumption of the B.V.M Catholic Church in Barnesville and was...

Jan 15, 2021

Connie Sue Carpenter, 67, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Canton, Ohio on June 12, 1953 to Homer and the late Martha (Cramlett) Luyster. Connie enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, four-wheeling, and going to ball games. In addition to her mother, Connie was preceded in death by her sister, Barbie...

Jan 12, 2021

Zepha Sue Reinacher, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home of more than 50 years. She was born on December 16, 1936 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Francis and Louella (Busic) Carter . After the death of her husband, Zepha was actively involved in raising her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Zepha...

Jan 11, 2021

Marjorie Harp Plumly was born May 18th 1930 to Frank and Esther Harp and passed on Monday, January 11, 2021, in North Carolina while in the loving care of her daughter Ann.

During her life Marj was known by many names and had many roles: daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, teacher and realtor.  Marj...

Jan 2, 2021

Paul E. Eddy, 71, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  Paul was born on February 25, 1949 in Barnesville to the late Willard and Martha (Stephen) Eddy.

Paul was a 1967 graduate of Barnesville High School.  He was a heavy equipment operator who worked for R&F Coal and...

Jan 1, 2021

Pauline M. Doudna, 99, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center.  Pauline was born on November 8, 1921 in Barnesville to the late Loren and Ada (Carpenter) Mayberry.

Pauline was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church.  In addition to being the pianist for the church,...

Dec 31, 2020

Jo Ann Williamson, 78, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Gahanna, Ohio. She was born on December 30 , 1942 to the late John and Beaulah (Swallie) Sall. Jo Ann enjoyed and loved her family. She loved Ohio State football, she was an avid reader especially Stephen King books, loved to shop, going out to...

Dec 31, 2020

Gary B. "Fizz" Grear, 86, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital.  Fizz was born on August 29, 1934 in Barnesville to the late Joseph Carl and Ada Blanche (Benson) Grear.

Fizz had worked as a painter, for Tri State Asphalt and retired from the Laborers' Union.  He was a volunteer...

Dec 28, 2020

Monte Ray Harris, 70, of Barnesville passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home.  Monte was born in Barnesville on April 17, 1950 to Robert and Jeanne (Gibbons) Harris.

Monte was a member of the First Christian Church and a 1968 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Monte worked as a foreman...

Dec 26, 2020

Adele K. "Katie" Diegmiller, 73, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home.  Katie was born on February 15, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late  Francis and Wilma Adele (Datz) Waldron.

Katie was a member of the Assumption Church in Barnesville.  She was a retired LPN from Park Health Care Center.

Dec 25, 2020

James Scott "Scottie" Lucas, 91, of Baileys Mills, Ohio passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in Cambridge, Ohio. James was born on May 17, 1929 in Yorkville, Ohio to the late George and Dessie (Hashman) Lucas. James was a retired superintendent for Armco Steel. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Barnesville. He was an avid...

Dec 23, 2020

Carol Neuhart, 77, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Arbors of Woodsfield.  Carol was born on July 11, 1943 in New Jersey to the late Carl and Olive (Mertz) Hoppe.

Carol was a Methodist by faith.  She was a 1960 graduate of Southern Regional High School in New Jersey.  Carol was an Auxiliary...

Dec 21, 2020

Edna Mae Milligan, 99, of Barnesville died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Astoria Place in Barnesville.  Edna was born on June 16, 1921 in Guernsey County, Ohio to the late Thomas Jefferson and Anna Marie (Wagner) Yockey. Edna was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter...

Dec 19, 2020

Sheryl A. Pierce, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Riverside Methodist. She was born in Jerusalem, Ohio on March 13, 1954 to the late Earl Edward and Jessie Beatrice (Wehr) Betts. Sheryl was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband John...

Dec 18, 2020

John Yanchak, 71, of Windsor Heights, WV passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  John was born in Wheeling, WV on June 18, 1949 to the late Anne Yanchak.

John was a graduate of Brooke High School and retired from Shoemaker Mine.

In addition to his mother, John was preceeded in death by...

Dec 18, 2020

Melvin A. Krumrei, 91, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Walton Retirment Home. Melvin was born April 1, 1929 in Amberg, Wisconsin to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Makovsky) Krumrei.

Melvin spent most of his life in Duluth, Minnesota where he worked as a tree doctor. He was the owner of Duluth...

Dec 10, 2020

Mary L Carpenter, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Astoria Place. She was born February 13, 1926 in Calais, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Miller) Stephen.

Mary was a member of the Boston Church of Christ. She was a member of the Barnesville VFW post #2792 where she was president of...

Dec 6, 2020

John Calvin Murphy, 79, formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1941 to the late Bainard and Gladys (Baker) Murphy.

John was a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School. He is a retired service manager for Doan Ford. He was a...