T. Chase Milburn
President/Funeral Director
Chase Milburn is a 2009 graduate of Barnesville High School and a 2012 graduate of Ohio University. In September of 2013, Chase graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he was the recipient of the Arthur J. Russler Memorial Award for Embalming. Just prior to graduation he passed his Board Exams and received National Board Certification. Meeting the requirements for the state, he completed his Bachelors Degree from CCMS in December of 2013.
Chase returned to the family business where he began serving a twelve month apprenticeship in January of 2014. After completion of his apprenticeship in January of 2015, he went on to take his Ohio Laws & Rules test. Chase received his Funeral Directors and Embalmers License in February of 2015. He received his Limited Lines Funeral Expense License in 2015 to better serve the community being able to write pre-planned funeral arrangements.
Chase is an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 71 in Barnesville, where his commitment to service and leadership first took root. He is a member of Friends Church: East Richland—an important part of his life and spiritual growth over the past year.
Dedicated to his community, Chase is a member of the Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM. During mortuary school, his academic achievement earned him induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Outside of his professional life, Chase enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. His love for nature and his deep ties to the community continue to shape both his personal life and the care he provides to the families he serves.
He is married to Brandi (Gregor) Milburn of Bethesda. Chase and Brandi have four daughters, Hadley, Saylor, Naivy, and Walker.
T. Chase Milburn
President/Funeral Director
Chase Milburn is a 2009 graduate of Barnesville High School and a 2012 graduate of Ohio University. In September of 2013, Chase graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he was the recipient of the Arthur J. Russler Memorial Award for Embalming. Just prior to graduation he passed his Board Exams and received National Board Certification. Meeting the requirements for the state, he completed his Bachelors Degree from CCMS in December of 2013.
Chase returned to the family business where he began serving a twelve month apprenticeship in January of 2014. After completion of his apprenticeship in January of 2015, he went on to take his Ohio Laws & Rules test. Chase received his Funeral Directors and Embalmers License in February of 2015. He received his Limited Lines Funeral Expense License in 2015 to better serve the community being able to write pre-planned funeral arrangements.
Chase is an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 71 in Barnesville, where his commitment to service and leadership first took root. He is a member of Friends Church: East Richland—an important part of his life and spiritual growth over the past year.
Dedicated to his community, Chase is a member of the Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM. During mortuary school, his academic achievement earned him induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Outside of his professional life, Chase enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. His love for nature and his deep ties to the community continue to shape both his personal life and the care he provides to the families he serves.
He is married to Brandi (Gregor) Milburn of Bethesda. Chase and Brandi have four daughters, Hadley, Saylor, Naivy, and Walker.
Mel Milburn
President Emeritus
Mel is a 1970 graduate of West Liberty State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business Administration. In 1971, he married Pamela Ball Milburn, beginning a devoted marriage that has spanned many years.
He continued his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. During his studies, he received the prestigious Mu Sigma Alpha Award and the Bowsher Award for Excellence in Restorative Art. He achieved National Board Certification that same year.
In 1975, he was licensed as an Ohio Funeral Director and Embalmer, followed by licensure in West Virginia in 1979.
He served his community faithfully as President of the Board of Directors of Barnesville Hospital and is an active member of Barnesville First United Methodist Church. He is also a proud member of Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM in Barnesville and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland.
Mel Milburn
President Emeritus
Mel is a 1970 graduate of West Liberty State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business Administration. In 1971, he married Pamela Ball Milburn, beginning a devoted marriage that has spanned many years.
He continued his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. During his studies, he received the prestigious Mu Sigma Alpha Award and the Bowsher Award for Excellence in Restorative Art. He achieved National Board Certification that same year.
In 1975, he was licensed as an Ohio Funeral Director and Embalmer, followed by licensure in West Virginia in 1979.
He served his community faithfully as President of the Board of Directors of Barnesville Hospital and is an active member of Barnesville First United Methodist Church. He is also a proud member of Friendship Lodge #89 F&AM in Barnesville and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland.
Brianna Willis
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Brianna (Cook) Willis is a 2004 graduate of Barnesville High School, a 2006 graduate of Belmont Technical College, and a 2008 graduate of The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science. Bri completed her Funeral Director and Embalmers Apprenticeship in February of 2021.Â
Bri and her husband Matt live in Barnesville with their two sons Cale and Madden.
Brianna Willis
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Brianna (Cook) Willis is a 2004 graduate of Barnesville High School, a 2006 graduate of Belmont Technical College, and a 2008 graduate of The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science. Bri completed her Funeral Director and Embalmers Apprenticeship in February of 2021.Â
Bri and her husband Matt live in Barnesville with their two sons Cale and Madden.
Jeff Touvelle
Unlicensed Assistant
Jeff Touvelle
Unlicensed Assistant
Rick Clift
Retired Assistant
Rick Clift is a 1972 graduate of Barnesville High School and retired after 39 years from Murray Energy Corporation. He joined the staff of Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home in April of 2012.
He is married to Jita (Wildman) Clift and they have 3 sons - Zachary (Ashley), Tyler, and Seth.
He is a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church where he sings in the chancel choir and plays in the handbell choir. He is a member of Barnesville Kiwanis Club. Rick enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers.
Rick Clift
Retired Assistant
Rick Clift is a 1972 graduate of Barnesville High School and retired after 39 years from Murray Energy Corporation. He joined the staff of Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home in April of 2012.
He is married to Jita (Wildman) Clift and they have 3 sons - Zachary (Ashley), Tyler, and Seth.
He is a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church where he sings in the chancel choir and plays in the handbell choir. He is a member of Barnesville Kiwanis Club. Rick enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers.
Rick Lallathin
Retired Assistant
Rick has been on staff with the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral home family since February 2009. Prior to joining our staff, Rick graduated in 1971 from Barnesville High and graduated from Belmont Technical College with an Associates Degree in Business Management. He served the greater Barnesville community for 35 years as a member of the United States Postal Service.
He has been married to his wife, Cindy for 38 years and they have 2 children that reside in the greater Columbus metropolitan area.
As a member of the extended Barnesville community; Rick is an Elder at the Somerton Church of Christ, Volunteer secretary and firefighter for the Somerton Fire Department, Sexton and President for the Somerton Southern Cemetery, and he and his wife volunteer for the Barnesville Hospital.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, friends, and enjoys the great outdoors while riding his four wheeler.
Rick Lallathin
Retired Assistant
Rick has been on staff with the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral home family since February 2009. Prior to joining our staff, Rick graduated in 1971 from Barnesville High and graduated from Belmont Technical College with an Associates Degree in Business Management. He served the greater Barnesville community for 35 years as a member of the United States Postal Service.
He has been married to his wife, Cindy for 38 years and they have 2 children that reside in the greater Columbus metropolitan area.
As a member of the extended Barnesville community; Rick is an Elder at the Somerton Church of Christ, Volunteer secretary and firefighter for the Somerton Fire Department, Sexton and President for the Somerton Southern Cemetery, and he and his wife volunteer for the Barnesville Hospital.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, friends, and enjoys the great outdoors while riding his four wheeler.
Francis L. Plumly
1923 - 2019
Francis L. Plumly, 96, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. Francis was born on September 27, 1923 in Barnesville to the late Harold C. and Freda V. (Frazier) Plumly.
Francis is a veteran of the United States Army who served in WWII with the 106th Infantry Division, 422 Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company F. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and was a German Prisoner of War. Francis was a life- member of the American Ex-POW, life-member of the Disabled American Veterans, and life-member of the VFW 2792.
Francis was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a graduate of Cleveland College of Mortuary Science. He started working for Campbell Funeral Home in 1948. He became a partner in 1968 and became sole owner in 1978 until his retirement in 1988.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Campbell) Plumly on July 1, 2010; and brother, Robert Plumly.
Francis is survived by his two daughters: Nan P. (Richard) Cairney of Pataskala, Ohio and Julie (Joseph A.) Gaudio of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three grandsons: Ryan Cairney (Molly Olmstead-Uline) of Pataskala, Matt (Heather) Cairney of Granville, and Derek Gaudio (Brianna Dodd) of Akron; four great-grandchildren: Alexis, Emily, Elizabeth and Jonathan Cairney; and brother, H. Max (Marjorie) Plumly of Barnesville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4-8pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio. The service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11am with Pastor Van Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Guernsey County Veterans Council.
Francis L. Plumly
1923 - 2019
Francis L. Plumly, 96, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. Francis was born on September 27, 1923 in Barnesville to the late Harold C. and Freda V. (Frazier) Plumly.
Francis is a veteran of the United States Army who served in WWII with the 106th Infantry Division, 422 Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company F. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and was a German Prisoner of War. Francis was a life- member of the American Ex-POW, life-member of the Disabled American Veterans, and life-member of the VFW 2792.
Francis was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a graduate of Cleveland College of Mortuary Science. He started working for Campbell Funeral Home in 1948. He became a partner in 1968 and became sole owner in 1978 until his retirement in 1988.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Campbell) Plumly on July 1, 2010; and brother, Robert Plumly.
Francis is survived by his two daughters: Nan P. (Richard) Cairney of Pataskala, Ohio and Julie (Joseph A.) Gaudio of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three grandsons: Ryan Cairney (Molly Olmstead-Uline) of Pataskala, Matt (Heather) Cairney of Granville, and Derek Gaudio (Brianna Dodd) of Akron; four great-grandchildren: Alexis, Emily, Elizabeth and Jonathan Cairney; and brother, H. Max (Marjorie) Plumly of Barnesville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4-8pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio. The service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11am with Pastor Van Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Guernsey County Veterans Council.
John A. Campbell
1898 - 1978
John A. Campbell
1898 - 1978
Willard H. Campbell
1902 - 1967
Willard H. Campbell, 64, a Barnesville Funeral director, of 125 Bethesda Street in Barnesville died at 5 a.m. Saturday (March 18) at his home of an apparent heart attack.
He was born April 10, 1902, in Barnesville a son of Harley and Jessie Hunt Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a member of Barnesville First Methodist Church, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Seneca Sportsmen's Club, Belmont Hills Country Club, Friendship Lodge 89, - F&AM, Barnesville Chapter 69 of R&AM, Barnesville Council 87, R&SM, Eastern Star Chapter 206, Ohio Funeral - Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. He was associated with his brother, John A. Campbell, at Campbell Funeral Home in Barnesville.
Surviving are his widow, Marjorie of the home, a son, Don H. Campbell of Swantscott, Mass.; a brother, John A. of Barnesville; four grandchildren.
The body was taken to Campbell Funeral Home where friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Roy Hilliard and Dr. Byron Evans officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.
Willard H. Campbell
1902 - 1967
Willard H. Campbell, 64, a Barnesville Funeral director, of 125 Bethesda Street in Barnesville died at 5 a.m. Saturday (March 18) at his home of an apparent heart attack.
He was born April 10, 1902, in Barnesville a son of Harley and Jessie Hunt Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a member of Barnesville First Methodist Church, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Seneca Sportsmen's Club, Belmont Hills Country Club, Friendship Lodge 89, - F&AM, Barnesville Chapter 69 of R&AM, Barnesville Council 87, R&SM, Eastern Star Chapter 206, Ohio Funeral - Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. He was associated with his brother, John A. Campbell, at Campbell Funeral Home in Barnesville.
Surviving are his widow, Marjorie of the home, a son, Don H. Campbell of Swantscott, Mass.; a brother, John A. of Barnesville; four grandchildren.
The body was taken to Campbell Funeral Home where friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Roy Hilliard and Dr. Byron Evans officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.
Harley L. Campbell
1870 - 1934
Harley L. Campbell
1870 - 1934
Roy D. Steele
1942 - 2012
Roy Dean Steele, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2012 surrounded by family at his home. He was born on September 18, 1942 in Somerset Township, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel Marie (Farrabee) Steele.
He was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church. He was a retired Methodist Minister, EMS driver, truck driver, volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul and loyal employee and friend of Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home for 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers - John and Joe Steele.
Roy is survived by his wife - Becky (McCort) Steele whom he married on this day, 50 years ago. Also surviving are 3 daughters - Marie (Russell) Inherst of Beallsville, Joanne Steele of Jacksonville, Florida, and Yvonne Gloor of Barnesville; 3 brothers - Jim (Dottie) Steele of Akron, Bob (Sandra) Steele of Fairview, Paul (Sherry) Steele of Kimbolton; 1 sister - Mary Belle Steele of Louisville, Ohio; 4 grandchildren - William (Jess) Smith of Knoxville, Tennessee, Rebecca Inherst of Beallsville, Alice (Tony) Gordon of Barnesville, and Maggie Steele of Jacksonville, Florida; 5 great- grandsons - Austen, Micah, Roy, Eddi, and Johnny; the Milburn and Richard Justice family.
Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2012 from 2-8 PM at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio where services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11 AM with Rev. Tom Detling and Rev. Ed Eberhart officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Colerain, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barnesville Hospital, 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713 or Hospice of Guernsey, P.O. Box 1165, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Roy D. Steele
1942 - 2012
Roy Dean Steele, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2012 surrounded by family at his home. He was born on September 18, 1942 in Somerset Township, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel Marie (Farrabee) Steele.
He was a member of the Barnesville First United Methodist Church. He was a retired Methodist Minister, EMS driver, truck driver, volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul and loyal employee and friend of Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home for 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers - John and Joe Steele.
Roy is survived by his wife - Becky (McCort) Steele whom he married on this day, 50 years ago. Also surviving are 3 daughters - Marie (Russell) Inherst of Beallsville, Joanne Steele of Jacksonville, Florida, and Yvonne Gloor of Barnesville; 3 brothers - Jim (Dottie) Steele of Akron, Bob (Sandra) Steele of Fairview, Paul (Sherry) Steele of Kimbolton; 1 sister - Mary Belle Steele of Louisville, Ohio; 4 grandchildren - William (Jess) Smith of Knoxville, Tennessee, Rebecca Inherst of Beallsville, Alice (Tony) Gordon of Barnesville, and Maggie Steele of Jacksonville, Florida; 5 great- grandsons - Austen, Micah, Roy, Eddi, and Johnny; the Milburn and Richard Justice family.
Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2012 from 2-8 PM at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio where services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11 AM with Rev. Tom Detling and Rev. Ed Eberhart officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Colerain, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barnesville Hospital, 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713 or Hospice of Guernsey, P.O. Box 1165, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
