Obituaries

Jan 27, 2015

Gaylord "Darhl" Benson, 76, of Fairview, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born on October 8, 1938 in Fairview, Ohio to the late Clyde Harold and Ina Claire (Secrest) Benson.

He was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church and was a self-employed machinist.

In addition...

Jan 25, 2015

Thomas Preston Welch, 77, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his home.  He was born on March 30, 1937 to the late Harvey and Edith (Anderson) Welch in Muskegon, Michigan.

Tom was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Onekama, Michigan.  He was a retired construction supervisor and farmer.  Tom was a member of...

Jan 23, 2015

Jack H. Burcher, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab in Barnesville. He was born on January 15, 1925 in Greeley, Colorado to the late Harry C. and LB (Havens) Burcher.

Jack served in the US Navy during World War II where he was a gunner's mate aboard...

Jan 22, 2015

Glenda M. Betts, 86, of Barnesville passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  She was born In Belmont County on September 8, 1928 to the late Welda and Edna (Huntsman) Stephen.

Glenda was a member of the East Richland Friends Church.  She worked in housekeeping for 31 years at the Barnesville Hospital....

Jan 15, 2015

Born November 26, 1948 in Cleveland to the late Lester and Lois Lucas, Memory Valentine, 66, passed away peacefully Thursday January 15, 2015 in Akron, Ohio.

Memory was a graduate of Kent State University who began her career teaching high school english in Newark, OH....

Jan 14, 2015

Margaret "Margie"  D. Robinson, 90, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Donald and Laura (Busch) Diehl.

Margaret is a member of the Barnesville United Methodist Church.  Margaret had attended Ohio Wesleyan University and was a member of the Alpha...

Jan 13, 2015

Terry Secrest, 58, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Morgantown, WV.  He was born in Barnesville, Ohio on February 7, 1956 to the late Robert "Max" and Roseanne (Billiter) Secrest.

Terry was retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation where he worked as a state inspector.  He was a member of the Weyer Lodge...

Jan 8, 2015

Stanley Dean Campbell, 61, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 8, 1953 to Carolyn B. (Hickenbottom) Campbell and the late Roland Dean Campbell.

Stanley was a coal miner and a truck driver.  He enjoyed a cup of coffee with friends and he loved...

Dec 27, 2014

Rick E. McCracken, a true American Hero, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 3, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Norman Eugene and Edith (Miller) McCracken.

Rick is a United States Marine Veteran who served in Vietnam.  He formerly worked...

Dec 18, 2014

Melissa (Cheffy) Doan, 55, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her home. She was born on December 10, 1959 in Wheeling, WV to Jo Ann (Scott) Cheffy and the late Thomas J. Cheffy.

Melissa was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and a proud grandmother. She was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. She...

Dec 15, 2014

Joseph Liston Hannahs, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 in Barnesville. He was born on February 12, 1940 in Calais, Ohio to the late Leland and Dorothy (DeLong) Hannahs.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, John Hannahs and infant sister, Irene.

Joe is survived...

Dec 15, 2014

Louis Franklin "Bud" Rockwell, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. He was born on May 14, 1935 in Belmont County to the late Glenn R. and Elizabeth (Edgerton) Rockwell.

Bud graduated from Friends Boarding School (Olney) in 1953, graduated from Wilmington College in 1957, and attended graduate...

Dec 13, 2014

Lewis C. Messenger, 83, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  He was born on September 8, 1931 in Barnesville to the late Sherman and Bertha Mae (Ensley) Messenger.

Lewis is a Methodist by faith and an US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lewis was a carpenter by...

Dec 10, 2014

Nancy Carol Cochran, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born on December 15, 1940 in Jerusalem, Ohio to the late William and Martha (Kemp) Murphy.

She was a surgical tech at Barnesville Hospital and a member of the Barnesville First Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Dec 7, 2014

James A. Burcher, 105, of Barnesville, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Barnesville Health Care Center.  He was born on November 10, 1909 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Garfield and Bessie (Casebeer) Burcher.

James is a member of the Somerton Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Dec 1, 2014

Mary Louise Reed, 92, of Quaker City, Ohio passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born on March 13, 1922 in Barnesville to the late Frank J. and Matilda (Day) Howiler.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Charles Reed and 3 brothers -...

Nov 30, 2014

Ruben Dale Stephen, 75, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 16, 1939 to the late Welda and Edna (Huntsman) Stephen in Boston, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn L. Stephen; three brothers: Kelly Stephen, Girdon Stephen and...

Nov 29, 2014

Shirley A. Swallie, 78, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  She was born on August 17, 1936 in Barnesville to the late Elmer and Gladys (Adkins) Greenwood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters - Carol Starr and Eloise Ward and a brother...

Nov 16, 2014

Brian O'Neal Drake, 57, of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania formerly of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home after a tremendous battle with cancer. He was born on January 27, 1957 in Barnesville to the late Rolland L. and Josephine (Jackson) Drake.

Brian was a Barnesville High School graduate. He was dearly loved by his entire...

Nov 16, 2014

Orlin Lee Thornberry, 73, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center.  He was born on June 6, 1941 in Belmont County to the late Harry O. and Lila (Miller) Thornberry.

Orlin was a Christian by faith. He worked for many years as a mechanic of Carpenters Sunoco until their closing and...