Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Martha S. Wells, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling. She was born on March 19, 1934, in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Frank J. and Anna N. (Daily) Sanford. She was a faithful member of T.O.P.S. since 1979. She was a member for 62 years of the...

Jan 28, 2025

C. Mark Holt, born on May 18, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest at home on January 28, 2025, in Barnesville, Ohio. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to Nationwide Insurance, where he forged lasting relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

Mark, affectionately known as "Pops" was a devoted husband to...

Jan 28, 2025

Ray L. Ryman, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at Genesis Healthcare System in Zanesville. He was born on June 2, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to the late Ray A. and Eileen C. (Willison) Ryman. Ray was a graduate of GlenWood High School and then went on to graduate Ohio...

Jan 25, 2025

James H. Good, 79, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Forest Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 10, 1945 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Harry J. and Betty (Cordery) Famo. Jim was a graduate of Sturgis Michigan High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy...

Jan 24, 2025

Wilford D. Hartley, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at The Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville. He was born on September 5, 1937, in Barnesville to the late Elmer C. and Anna (Kirk) Hartley.

Wilford was a 1955 graduate of Olney Friends School and received a B.S. in Agricultural Business from Wilmington...

Jan 22, 2025

Martha A. Ralston, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on November 27, 1945, in Barnesville to the late Russell A. and Gladys M. (Hall) Ball.

Martha was a true lover of animals. As a child and teenager, she spent a lot of time...

Jan 15, 2025

James Edward McGee, 81, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on November 9, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late John "Edward" and Mary Catherine (McCort) McGee. Jim was a graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a Navy Veteran and retired from AEP where he worked as a...

Jan 13, 2025

Mark Wesley Lucas, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. Mark was born on April 28, 1949 in Barnesville to the late Clyde and Dimple Lee (Reese) Lucas.

Mark was a graduate of Barnesville High School. He worked as an operating engineer for I.U.O.E. #18. He loved talking to people...

Jan 9, 2025

Janet L. Phillips, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Lester and Essie (Smith) Spinner. Janet was a retired school bus driver for Streetsboro. She later went back to work driving bus for Belco. Janet scrapbooked in her free...

Jan 7, 2025

Donald K. Fisher, 91, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Emerald Pointe. He was born in Barnesville, Ohio on June 22, 1933 to the late Francis A. and Dorothy (Clouse) Fisher. Don was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a United States Army Veteran. He owned Fisher Meats and also worked as a...

Jan 6, 2025

Cynthia Marie Carpenter, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Emerald Pointe. She was born on May 20, 1950 in Barnesville to the late Woodrow Wilson Carpenter and Patsy Lou Lucas. Cindy was a 1968 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She was a cashier for McDonalds for many years. Cindy loved country music, cooking,...

Jan 4, 2025

Penny Christine Sharp, 67, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 30, 1957, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Ronald Dean and Jenny (Myrtle) Drake Hudson, Sr. Penny was a graduate of Barnesville High School. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 1, 2025

Dale S. Plumly, 96, of Somerton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 7, 1928, in Somerton to the late Willard J. and Alice (Schafer) Plumly.

Dale was a lifelong farmer, a veteran of the Korean War, he founded Plumly Lumber along with his brother...

Dec 31, 2024

Carolyn "Kay" Perkins, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clyde Herman and Lillian Doris (Jefferies) Furney.

Kay was a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School and attended the Beauty College in Columbus. She...

Dec 30, 2024

Norma Lee Duvall, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at WVU Medicine - Barnesville Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Arthur and Ester (House) Hanes.

She was a 1960 graduate of Barnesville High School. She loved playing Bingo on Wednesdays and keeping track of...

Dec 18, 2024

Francis Gene Brill, 84 of Flushing, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2024 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center He was born on March 17, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Charles "Bud" Edward and Mildren Marie (Bailey) Brill.

Gene was former Fire Chief of Laffery Fire Department where he led by example. He was there...

Dec 13, 2024

Charley R. Carpenter, Jr., 61, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home. Charley was born on December 29, 1962 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Charley R. and Katherine "Kate" (Lucas) Carpenter. Charley loved four wheeling, hunting, being around people, cookouts, and enjoying a cold beer. In addition to his parents, Charley was...

Dec 10, 2024

Donna Lee Broomhall, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on June 25, 1945 in San Diego, California to the late Willis Earl and Evelyn (Harp) Broomhall.

Donna was a graduate of Barnesville High School. Donna was funny, clever, a singer, a dancer, a drummer,...

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shannon (Dippel) Koher, 43, of Bellaire, Ohio. Shannon passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Sienna Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation in Adena, Ohio. She was born on May 1, 1981, in Astoria, NY to the late Thomas J. and Maureen A. (Smith) Dippel.

Dec 6, 2024

Janet Joyce Roberts, 96, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. She was born on February 12, 1928, in Bethesda, Ohio to the late George and Pearl (Holden) Mead.

She was an avid book reader and loved to play cards, scrabble, dominos, and puzzles. She loved having family...