Obituaries

Jun 18, 2014

James E. Monahan, Sr., 70, of Barnesville, Ohio died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1943 in Martins Ferry, son of the late Arthur E. and Winifred (Steiner) Monahan.

He was a good husband and father and he loved his family very much. He was a retired coal miner. He...

Jun 12, 2014

Robert V. Speicher, III, 30, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on April 25, 1984 to Robert Speicher, Jr. and the late Ada Mae (Moore) Speicher.

Robert is a veteran of the US Marines and a carpenter by trade.

He is survived by...

Jun 3, 2014

Dody L. Greenwood, 54, of Flushing, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on August 9, 1959 in Barnesville to the late Harry and Ruth (McGee) Shilling.

Dody is survived by her husband - John Greenwood; 3 children - Jessica (Tom McGuire) Greenwood of Flushing, Adam (Melody)...

Jun 1, 2014

Vivian R. (Arick) Gallagher, 94, of Elyria, Ohio formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Life Care Center of Elyria. She was born on March 21, 1920 in Quaker City, Ohio to the late Henry and Adeline (Graham) Arick.

Vivian was a graduate of Batesville High School, member of Barnesville Assumption Church, Catholic...

May 30, 2014

Jean W. Smith, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on June 20, 1923 in Barnesville to the late Charles Walter and Mabel E. (Wilson) Wilkins.

Jean was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired as a clerk for Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library for several years. She...

May 11, 2014

Eric D. Saffield, 50, of Barnesville died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  He was born in Barnesville on May 20, 1963 to Ronald E. and Sandra (Fields) Saffield of Barnesville.

Eric was a 1981 graduate of Barnesville High School.  He was a carpenter by trade.

In addition to his parents, he...

May 10, 2014

Janet Armstrong Ball passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 on her 97th birthday at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born in Barnesville to the late Henry B. and Della (Ault) Armstrong.

She was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church and former member of the Barnesville Lilac Twig, Barnesville Mother's Club and Bridge Club....

May 10, 2014

William Lee Kurtz, 70, of Somerton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1943 in Newark, Ohio to the late Theodore and Shirley (Morris) Kurtz.

Bill served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964 in Germany and in the United States Marine Corps from 1964...

May 8, 2014

Linda Sue (Wheeler) Smith, 66, of Morristown, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born on April 20, 1948 to the late Clarence and Doris "Ruth" (Whittacre) Wheeler, Jr.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion - Charles Donald Carpenter.

She is...

Apr 30, 2014

Marjorie S. "Dodgie" Hunter, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehab. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Belmont County to the late Howard and Edith (Henderson) Skinner.

Marjorie was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church and the Epworth Park Board. She was District...

Apr 29, 2014

Paula K. (Santore) Seneff, 74, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2014 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1939 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Pete and Wanda (Sosinsky) Santore.

Paula was the owner of Turk's Trophy Shop and was a member of the Senior Citizens Center, Band Bonanza, and Doll...

Apr 26, 2014

Terence L. "Terry" Carpenter, 67, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1946 to the late Paul C. and Marjorie (Allen) Carpenter.

Terry is a veteran of the US Army.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...

Apr 26, 2014

Jimmie Allen Carpenter, 77, of Barnesville went to the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2014 surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 7, 1936 in Fairview, Ohio to the late Harold G. and Sarah (Warner) Carpenter.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and the high-light of his life was his great-grandchildren Sophie and Rex. ...

Apr 23, 2014

Tony Allen Dean Gordon, Jr. infant son of Tony and Alice Gordon quietly passed from his loving family and into the waiting arms of Jesus and his Grandad Steele on April 23, 2014.

In his brief life, little Tony reminded all those who loved him of important life lessons. He taught us to keep the faith and...

Apr 21, 2014

Willis "Bud" McDonald, 93, of Barnesville, was called home by his master on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born on January 13, 1921 in Sharon, Ohio to the late Isaac and Ella (Shields) McDonald.

Willis was a Christian by faith and was a present member of the First Baptist Church.  He is a...

Apr 13, 2014

Teddie A. Steele, 62, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1951 in Akron to the late Teddy and Leah (Chapman) Hardman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son - Ronnie Steele; and 2 brothers - Clifford Smith and Michael...

Apr 8, 2014

James Corbin "Jim" Sellers, Jr., 60, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Wheeling Medical Park. He was born on July 13, 1953 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to James and Margaret (Hicks) Sellers, Jr.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife - Susan "Susie" (Cook) Sellers; 2 sons -...

Apr 7, 2014

Willis Carpenter, 80, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at The Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia. He was born on November 30, 1933 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Sherman and Gladys (Stephens) Carpenter.

Willis is a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He attended the Cornerstone Assembly of God Church. ...

Apr 6, 2014

Josh Newlen, 33, of Moundsville, West Virginia, formerly of Barnesville, passed away Sunday morning, April 6, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1981 in Marietta, Ohio.

He was a cook for Huddle House in Moundsville and was a passionate tattoo artist.

He is survived by his mother - Hanna (Gale) Francis...

Apr 5, 2014

Julia Virginia "Judy" Wheeler, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Barnesville Health Care Center. She was born on June 9, 1923 in Phillippi, WV to the late Joseph and Helen (Reed) Roque.

Judy was a Christian by Faith, member of Fairpoint Polish American Political Club, lifetime member of D.A.V. Auxillary in Bellaire,...