Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

George Michael Wells, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at The Enclave at Barnesville. He was born on December 29, 1953 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Elijah Nina and Florence Isabelle (Ensley) Wells.

George was a 1972 graduate of Barnesville High School. He worked at Blaney's saw mill for several years...

Aug 9, 2025

Terry Russell "T.S." Smith, 73, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late Marie (Humphrey) Smith.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School and was the devoted owner of Smith Sawdust Studio...

Jul 29, 2025

Thomas Randall Holskey, 67, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 17, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Blaine Burt and Mabel Frances (Wyatt) Holskey Sr.

Randy worked in the coal mine for many years and was the president...

Jul 27, 2025

Bernice Ann Moore, 88, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1937 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Hort and Faye (Carpenter) Wehr.

Bernice was a Methodist by faith. She was a cook for the Belmont Career Center. She loved to travel, read, and...

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara Ann Stephens, 80, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 14, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles Edward and Mildred Marie (Bailey) Brill.

Barb was an easy going woman with a heart of gold who loved her family more than anything. She was...

Jul 16, 2025

Bill Allen Mann, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 16, 1948 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Roger William "Rocky" Mann and Jessie Wilma (Copeland) Mann. BIll was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a Navy veteran and worked...

Jul 13, 2025

Roger J. Reischman, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at WVU Medicine - Wheeling Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1945, in Miltonsburg, Ohio to the late Raymond Bernard "Jimmy" and Edith P. (Kress) Reischman.

Roger was a 1965 graduate of Woodsfield High School. He retired after 40 years as a...

Jul 10, 2025

Fred W. "Butch" Strauss, 71, of Morristown, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at The Enclave at Barnesville (Astoria Place). He was born on October 3, 1953, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Fredie and Ruth (Gunn) Strauss.

Fred was a 1972 graduate of Union Local High School. He then spent four years stationed at...

Jul 3, 2025

William Mark Martinko, 86, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. A private family visitation will be held Sunday, July 6th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be on Wednesday July 9th, at the Belmont Cemetery, in Belmont, Ohio.

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Jun 28, 2025

Nancy Irene Detling, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 29, 1951 in Barnesville to the late Charles "Glenn" and Betty Irene (Bailey) Lee.

Nancy's greatest love in life was spending time with her family and grandsons. She was a...

Jun 26, 2025

Harry David "Dave" Weiss, 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Jacob and Pathacia Ann (Easterday) Weiss. Dave honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, where he dedicated his career to working as...

Jun 25, 2025

Melodie Ann (Bunting) Hendershot, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on November 27, 1958, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles "Tubby" and Sara "Marie" (Crooks) Bunting. A proud graduate of Barnesville High School, Melodie dedicated much of her life to serving her...

Jun 21, 2025

Roger L. McBride, 74, of Hendrysburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 3, 1951 in Hendrysburg to the late Harry N. "Slim" and Mary Phyllis (Thomas) McBride.

Roger was a 1969 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cincinnati Bengals fan....

Jun 14, 2025

Gary R. Carpenter, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born on April 10, 1959 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Triplett) Carpenter.

Gary was a former mechanic and handyman. He enjoyed watching TV.

In addition to his parents, Ralph and...

Jun 11, 2025

Walter L. Johnson, Jr.,66, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 29, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Sandra E. Johnson.

Walt was a graduate of Mentor High School and attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a head finish carpenter, he was a...

Jun 10, 2025

Wendy Lee Keiser, 53, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on March 28, 1972 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Raymond Keiser and the late Pamela Sue Keiser.

Wendy was a 1990 graduate of Barnesville High School. She worked for Rescare for many...

Jun 8, 2025

Scott F. Fisher, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine - J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on February 10, 1960, in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald K. and Jewell F. (Huntsman) Fisher.

Scott was a 1978 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a DJ...

Jun 5, 2025

Ricky Alan Carpenter, 68, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1956 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Lester W. and Regina "Jeannie" (Pekari) Carpenter.

Rick was a 1974 graduate of Zane Trace High School. Rick worked for Higgins Building Company until he retired....

Jun 3, 2025

Thomas J. Gallagher, 68, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at WVU Medicine - Wheeling Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1956, in Barnesville, Ohio, to Carole Joanne (Atkinson) Gallagher of Barnesville and the late Herman Joseph Gallagher.

Tom was a 1974 graduate of Barnesville High School and received a Bachelor's Degree...

May 24, 2025

Jack Frasher Hamilton, 93, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born no May 4, 1932, in Hendrysburg to the late Frasher Henry Family and Dessa (Booth) Orell. Jack was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War He was a mason with the Kirkwood and Barnesville Masonic...