Obituaries

Oct 14, 2014

Floyd Workman, Jr., 79, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born on May 6, 1935 in Brooks Run, Ohio to the late Rev. Floyd L. and Roxie Lucille (Rife) Workman, Jr.

Floyd is a graduate of Barnesville High School, attended Ohio State University and  is a veteran of the US...

Oct 14, 2014

Brenda Kay Skinner, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 23, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Raymond Ralph and Martha Ann (Duvall) Robb.

Brenda is survived by her sons - Tim (Amy) Skinner of Barnesville and Joe (Jean) Skinner of New Philadelphia; grandchildren -...

Oct 13, 2014

Ruth E. Orr, 85, of Barnesville passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Emerald Point Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born on April 7, 1929 in Shirley, WV to the late Clarence E. and Mary Mabel (Gatrell) Orr.

Ruth retired from GC Murphy as assistant manager after working there 45 years.  She was a member of...

Oct 4, 2014

Richard D. "Hank" Butler, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Liza's Place in Wheeling. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Temperanceville, Ohio to the late Bernard P. and Freda M. (Deal) Butler.

He was retired from Y&O Coal Company and was a member of the Shady Lane Baptist Church.  He...

Sep 30, 2014

Myron H. Ackerman, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Center. He was born on November 29, 1927 in Somerton, Ohio to the late Samuel H. and Josephine May (Hagan) Ackerman.

Myron was a Army Veteran of WW II. He was retired from Barnesville Schools as a transportation...

Sep 19, 2014

Joseph "Butch" Kurtz, 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away September 19, 2014 in Martins Ferry.  He was born in Martins Ferry on July 7, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Steen) Kurtz.

Butch was a piece worker for Belco Works and more recently attended Tomorrow's Corner Day Program in St. Clairsville.  Butch was a loving...

Sep 11, 2014

John Marvin Reischman, 70, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1944 in Barnesville to the late Otto John Reischman and Virginia Powell Gray.

John was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, VFW Auxillary, Sons of American Legion, Goalliners, Eagles, and Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM....

Aug 19, 2014

Thomas R. Young, 75, of Barnesville (formerly of Canal Winchester, Ohio) passed away on August 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on February 20, 1939 in Thornville, Ohio to the late William and Mary Luease (Combs) Young.

Tom is a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Barnesville First...

Aug 14, 2014

Helen Marie Steed, 86, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. She was born on April 25, 1928 in Belmont County to the late Carlos and Hilda (Wharton) Steed.

Marie was a member of the Somerton Church of Christ, Grange, and the Coin Club. She was retired after 45...

Aug 6, 2014

Deanna F. Shrum, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Cumberland Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center in St. Clairsville. She was born on July 7, 1945 in Barnesville to the late Hilles J. and Carrie (Morris) Wiley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - William T....

Jul 25, 2014

Edna Frances Jefferis, 82, of Barnesville passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born January 23, 1932 in Barnesville to the late Alvia G. and Lillian B. (Powell) Lucas.

Edna was a member of the Jehovahs' Witness congregation.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 25, 2014

Clarence Calvin Baker, Jr., 88, of Barnesville passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 in Cadiz.  He was born on September 7, 1925 in Shadyside to the late Clarence C. and Ella (McMann) Baker, Sr.

Clarence was a 1947 graduate of Shadyside High School.  He is a veteran of WWII,...

Jul 23, 2014

Glenda Joyce Riley, 70, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 22, 1943 at home in Pittsboro, NC to the late Cuba Owen Matlock and Mary Julia (Durham) Matlock.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandchildren -...

Jul 21, 2014

Betty J. Arick, 86, of Barnesville passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Cambridge Health and Rehab Center.  She was born in Belmont County on August 8, 1927 to the late Christopher and Stella (Steven) Carpenter.

Betty was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.  She worked at the Jonathan Logan Company and also the...

Jul 18, 2014

Kenneth Darrell Stephens, 71, of Barnesville passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Belmont County on December 10, 1942 to the late Fred Pearl and Garnett Irene (Stephen) Stephens.

Kenneth retired from Cravat Coal Company where he was a dozer operator.

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

Jul 18, 2014

John W. "Jack" Crum, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late H. Dean Crum and Mary A. (Ball) Crum Tarleton.

Jack was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ and was retired from R&F Coal...

Jul 16, 2014

Sally Robb Dingus, 70, of Batesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on October 17, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Clyde William and Grace (Carpenter) Robb.

Sally was a member of Batesville United Methodist Church, served on Batesville Village Council for 20 years, and Noble County Board of...

Jul 6, 2014

Betty J. Gallagher, 86, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at her home.  She was born in Belmont County on April 3, 1928 to the late Clarence J. and Inez (Dunfee) Doudna.

Betty was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, a life member of the Ladies Auxillary of VFW Post 2792 and worked as...

Jun 24, 2014

Penny Lee Bates, 51, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on May 25, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Thomas and Freda (Bishop) Gilmore.

Penny was a member of the Barnesville VFW, American Legion Auxillary, and the Eagles Ladies Auxillary.

In addition...

Jun 23, 2014

Ronald Eugene Whitsell, 74, of Maryland, died Monday (June 23, 2014) in Cambridge. He was born June 6, 1940 in Barnesville, son of the late Clarence Whitsell and Margaret (Gallagher) Whitsell.

Mr. Whitsell retired from Aggregate Dirt Solutions (ADS), where he had been a supervisor. Mr. Whitsell was a...