Obituaries

Apr 18, 2018

Lois Talbott McDowell, 85, of National Road, Belmont, Ohio, entered into the peace and joy of her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born in Tariff, West Virginia on February 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Dallas and Beulah (Keen) Hicks. Mrs. McDowell, a Licensed Practical...

Apr 18, 2018

Andrew S. Messenger, 101, of Quaker City passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at The Walton Retirement Home.  Andy was born in Monroe County, Ohio on March 15, 1917 to the late Sherman and Bertha (Ensley) Messenger.

Andy worked for the Operator Engineers and was retired from Cravat Coal.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 15, 2018

Janet Elizabeth Fisher, 77, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in Barnesville.  She was born in Barnesville on October 5, 1940 to the late Clinton and Josephine (Brady) Evans.

Janet was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church and a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School. She was also a past member...

Apr 13, 2018

Judith Ann Peters, 74, of Barnesville went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Judith was born in Barnesville on November 18, 1943 to the late Bernard Smith and Martha Secrest Smith Carpenter.

In 2002, Judith gave her life to Christ, she was a member of the Mt. Zion Church...

Apr 5, 2018

Roger W. Manion, 80, of New Martinsville, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Wetzel County Hospital. He was born on December 6, 1937 in New Martinsville to the late Thurman and Christina (Fankhouser) Manion. Roger was a 1957 graduate of Magnolia High School and was in the United States Army Reserves. He was a retired...

Mar 28, 2018

Myron Roe, 83, of Batesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Noble County, Ohio to the late Edgar and Sylvia (Kennedy) Roe. Myron was a 1953 graduate of Batesville High School. He worked for Timken Roller Bearing of Canton, was an independent milk...

Mar 27, 2018

Helen I. Ward, 89, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Walton Retirement Home.  Helen was born on July 2, 1928 in Belmont County to the late John and Thelma (Hanson) Major.

Helen was a member of the Barnesville Main Street United Methodist Church and a graduate of Flushing High School.  She enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2018

Kenneth H. Turner, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born on February 11, 1933 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Elmer Otto and Edna (Nicholes) Turner.

Kenny was a 1951 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was an Army Veteran following the Korean War Era....

Mar 16, 2018

Mary M. Peters, 96, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  Mary was born on May 31, 1921 in Temperanceville, Ohio to the late Rufus and Norma (Brown) Powell.

Mary was a Deacon of the Barnesville First Presbyterian Church.  Mary was an insurance agent and owner of Peters Insurance...

Mar 12, 2018

Kathy J. Johnson, 62, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home.  Kathy was born on August 3, 1955 in Barnesville, Ohio to Carol (Wyatt) Groves and the late Bernard Groves.

Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville. She was...

Feb 23, 2018

Richard E. Truax, 66, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home.  Richard was born in Barnesville on February 23, 1952 to the late Clyde and Audrey (McCollum) Truax.

Richard was a 1972 graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.  Richard was retired from the...

Feb 22, 2018

Ethel I. Rushin, 87, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home.  Ethel was born in Armstrong Mills, Ohio on March 11, 1930 to the late Sherman and Gertrude (Harlan) Brooks.

Ethel was a member of the House of Shepherd in New Athens, Ohio.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2018

James Harold Gregor, 74, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on February 20, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on October 22, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio to Louise (Shepherd) Gregor of Bethesda, Ohio and the late Harold "Pud" James Gregor. Jim graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and was a United States...

Feb 18, 2018

William R. Gussett, 66, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  Bill was born in Canton, Ohio on August 3, 1951 to the late Robert E. and Marilyn R. (Scheurer) Gussett.

Bill is a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired certified public accountant.  Bill was a member of the...

Feb 16, 2018

Douglas Frederick Chappell, 35, of Barnesville passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 14, 1982 to George and Arlene (Sefert) Chappell of Boston, Ohio.

Doug was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish in Miltonsburg, Ohio.  He was a 2000 graduate of Beallsville High School...

Feb 12, 2018

Wanda Marie Roe, 78, of Bethesda passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home.  Wanda was born in Belmont County, Ohio on November 6, 1939 to the late Raymond and Elsie (VanFossen) Wilson.

Wanda was a member of the Bethesda Christian Church.  She spent the majority of her life caring for others as a Nurse's...

Feb 8, 2018

Byron D. "Woody" Brownfield, 80, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. He was born on May 12, 1937 in Cumberland, Ohio to the late Woodrow W. and Eva B. (Christman) Brownfield. Woody was a 1956 graduate of Bethesda High School. He loved his family and watching his grandchildren and...

Feb 6, 2018

Jean Long, 90, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her home.  Jean was born on July 12, 1927 in Flushing, Ohio to the late Wilbur R. and Laura A. (Lynn) Whitsell.

Jean was a member of the former Mt. Olivett United Methodist Church and had been attending Bethel Church. She was retired from...

Feb 3, 2018

Bonita "Bonnie" J. Gallagher, 93, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on October 4, 1924 in Barnesville to the late David and Helen (Pierce) McBurney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Gallagher on December 13, 1972; infant son,...

Jan 30, 2018

Marcia Rose Fuchs, 67, of Quaker City passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Marcia was born on August 16, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Rose (Jindra) Smejkal.

Marcia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Marcia was extremely active in volunteering at the Pennyroyal...