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Abbott,
Payton Christian Abbott
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online - 4
Nov 2020
Payton Christian Abbott, 28, of Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina, formerly of Marietta, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 25,
2020.
He was born in Glendale, West Virginia, on Aug. 6, 1992,
and the son of Deborah J. and the late Bradley Jay “Burrhead”
Abbott.
Preceding Payton in death was his father, Bradley Abbott,
on Oct. 29, 1992; his grandparents, Edward and Hilda Abbott and Paul E. Smith
and Sandra Hester Smith; as well as his uncles, Gary Abbott and Paul E. Smith,
II.
Payton attended Marietta High School and Myrtle Beach High
School, obtaining his GED thereafter. While at Marietta High School, Payton was
an active member of the high school’s crew and football teams. Those that knew
him well knew him to be a kind soul with a goofy and loving personality. He
always had an infectious smile that could light up any room. Payton loved music
and was talented in playing guitar and enjoyed singing his heart out.
Through his Judeo-Christian upbringing in the Messianic
Jewish Church in Marietta, Payton learned the love and compassion of Christ’s
teachings and shared it with all who knew him. When he was only in fifth grade
he was so excited with his faith that he regularly led a Bible study with his
peers during lunch. Even when he walked in the dark, he still carried the light
to many.
While Payton helped many homeless people and addicts, he
too suffered from an addiction that began five years ago. With the help of his
family and friends, Payton sought rehab to help end his addiction.
Unfortunately,
his enthusiasm for life and boundless optimism to succeed were not enough to
help him become free of his addiction.
If there is one message our family wants to say to those
who still have a chance to prevent the heartache we now face, it is this: if
you have had any amount of time in sobriety and you are about to relapse,
understand that your next dose could be your last. Please reach out to those
around you who can give you the love, support, and the care that you need to
become free of your addiction.
In addition to his mother, Deborah, Payton is survived by
his brothers, Logan (Iliyana) Abbott and Landon
Abbott. He is also survived by his uncles, Roger (Jenny) Abbott and Douglas
Abbott; aunt, Debbie Abbott; uncle, Mark Smith; and aunt, Melissa Smith Monich; in addition to numerous cousins.
Friends were received until time of funeral service Tuesday
Nov. 3, 2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield,
with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial followed in Jerusalem Cemetery,
Jerusalem.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for
friends and family in Myrtle Beach.
Ackerman,
Edward H. Ackerman
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 5
Aug2004
Edward H. Ackerman, 97, of Lewisville,
died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at The Arbors in Woodsfield.
He was born near Lewisville (Monroefield) on Dec. 13, 1922, a son of the late Benjamin
P. Ackerman.
Edward was a 1940 graduate of
Lewisville High School. He attended the Calais Church. He was a 78-year member
of the Farm Bureau in Monroe County.
He was a farmer, mechanic and longtime
member of the carpenters union. After retirement he enjoyed woodworking. He
liked reading the Bible, word searches and keeping his daily diary.
In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Beula (Delong)
Ackerman, whom he married Nov. 4, 1942; a granddaughter, Krista; and his three
brothers, George, Walter and Lester Ackerman.
Surviving are his children, Jimmy
(Carolyn) Ackerman, of Danville, Mrs. Eric (Patricia) Dowler, of Davisville, West Virginia, Junior (Sheila) Ackerman, of
Lewisville, Mrs. Roger (Phyllis) Claus, of Lewisville, Phillip (Lisa) Ackerman,
of Massillon, Ben (Karen) Ackerman, of Lewisville and caregiver Donna Pyles; seven grandchildren, Travis, Jason, Carey, Pam,
Russell, Casey and Brittany; two step-grandchildren, Stacey and Missy; and
several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Following Edward’s wishes there will
be no visitation and graveside services will be held at the family’s
convenience.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Adams, Norma Jane Wilson
Adams, nee Wetzel
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 27
Aug 2020
Norma Jane Wilson Adams, 92, of
Zanesville, (formerly of Woodsfield) passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
She was born near New Martinsville,
West Virginia on Sept. 24, 1927, a daughter of the late George and Mary
Catherine Butler Wetzel.
Norma
was a former home health aide and a member of the Praise Pentecostal Church,
Woodsfield.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Wilson; two sons, Elmer Wilson
Jr. and Eric Wilson; four brothers, Bob, Glen, George and Charles Wetzel; a
son-in-law, Charles Schwaben.
Surviving are her husband, Frank
Adams, of Zanesville; four sons, Alonzo (Sherry) Wilson, of Woodsfield, Steve
(Sherry) Wilson, of Miltonsburg, Jeff (Marsha)
Wilson, of Woodsfield, and Greg (Cara) Wilson, of Jerusalem; two daughters, Wilda ( Dan) Weyrick,
of Cameron, West Virginia, and Brenda Schwaben, of
Woodsfield; a daughter-in-law, Michele Wilson, of Woodsfield; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
At Norma’s request there will be no
visitation or service. Internment will be held at the
convenience of the family at the Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Source: The Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio
(online); 21 Jan 2020
January
17, 1928 - January 19, 2020
Robert Allen (Bob) Adams, 92, of Cadiz, died
Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville,
Ohio. Bob was born January 17, 1928 in the family home on Deersville
Ridge, near Cadiz, Ohio to the late Madison Paul and Dessie Hazel (Garner)
Adams. Bob was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the U.S.
Army. He was a member of Scott United Methodist Church and Harrison Lodge #219,
F.&A.M. He also enjoyed attending the events at
the Ourant School House on Deersville
Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Madison Paul and Dessie Hazel (Garner) Adams; a sister, Doris Louise
Arnold; and a brother, Richard Madison.
Surviving are a son: Robert Allen Adams
Jr. (Susan Lynn (Moser) of Grove City, Ohio; his stepchildren: Mitchell Alan
(Lori) Hauber and Denise Sue Hauber;
Wife, Rosemary Louise; a sister, Virginia May (Adams) Johnson and several
nephews and nieces. His Grandchildren: Abigail Mary and Robert Garner Adams,
Heather (John) Grafton, Heidi (Brooks) Snodgrass, Maria (Arren)
Osteen, Jamie Snodgrass, Emily (Chris) Trevino. Kelly (Jeff) Johnson, Kyle
(Rachel) Hauber, Kayla Hauber,
Kari Hauber. Great Grandchildren: Jack, Grayson,
Baker and Campbell Hauber; Cash Fitzmier,
Penelope Grafton, Emma Sensibaugh, Leah and Eden Brooks.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday,
January 23 from 7-9, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00
p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz with Rev. David Lee and Rev. Ed Kovacik officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union
Cemetery. Masonic Service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral
home. Military honors will be conducted by the Cadiz American Legion.
Memorial Contributions may be made to
Scott Women in Mission; c/o Scott UMC, attn: Barb
Hoffman, 817 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 3 Sep
2020
Charles T. “Chuck” Adamski,
91, of Hopewell Township, passed away from a long illness with kidney disease
on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
He was born on March 16, 1929, in
Clarington, the son of the late Josef and Krystyna Kempa
Adamski.
Chuck retired from J&L Steel in
1982, and then served as a school bus driver for Hopewell and Quaker Valley
School Districts. Chuck also owned and operated a TV repair business for many
years. Chuck was an active member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church where he
was a trustee and an elder. Chuck was also appointed to the Hopewell Board of
School Directors; at which time, he was president for three years. He had a
love for his family farm in Clarington, where he would spend lots of time. It
was his happy place and his home. He was a member of the St. James F. & A.M.
Lodge #457 and a member of the Syria Shrine.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ann Adamski,
in 2001; three brothers, Emil, Frank and Joe; a son-in-law, Chuck Cicero and a
stepdaughter, Janice Holt.
He is survived by his wife, Janice
Swan-Adamski; two daughters, Linda Cicero, of
Cranberry Township; and Janet Cronin (Gary), of Center Township; six
grandchildren, Julie (Russell) Gribbell, Jillian and
Max Cicero, Christopher (Mary) Cronin, Stefanie (Joe) Brennan, and Bryan
Cronin; six great-grandchildren, Alice, Harrison, Ellie, Arya, Nathan and
Sofia; three stepchildren: David (Julie) Swan, Michele (Jim) Kernick, and Mark Swan; five step-grandchildren: three
step-great-grandchildren; a niece, Ruthanne Samaras; and a great-nephew, Austin
Samaras.
Friends were received Thursday, Aug.
27, 2020, in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa,
2345 Mill St. The funeral service was private, but was able to be viewed via
the Ohio United Presbyterian Church’s Facebook Page.
Private interment took place in
Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney. org.
The family wishes to thank the staff
at Franciscan Manor for the wonderful care they gave Chuck, also to Kindred
Hospice for their help and comfort.
Source: The Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, West
Virginia; 1 Jun 2020
Arlie C. Addington, 79, of Cowen,
passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Hospice House at CAMC after an extended illness. He was born
August 8, 1940 in Camden on Gauley, a son of the late Chester and Edith Plummer
Addington.
Arlie was a former U.M.W.A. coal miner
last having worked for the Hobert Mine. He was a
former business owner, having owned Cowen Stores and the Cowen Texaco. Arlie
was also a former wine distributer for the state of West Virginia. He was a
1960 graduate of Cowen High School, and a former member of the Cowen Volunteer
Fire Department, Cowen Lions Club and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Arlie attended the
Emmanuel Assembly of God Church and enjoyed hunting and wood working.
Surviving is his loving wife of 59
years, Rena Sue Morris Addington, children, Craig (Lisa) Addington of
Charleston, Todd Addington of Cowen and Lisa (Jim) Hamrick of Cowen, sister,
Joyce (Keith) Fletcher of Charleston, brother, David (Vanessa) Addington of Pax, grandchildren, Jaqueline (Bernard) Hickman of
Valdosta, Georgia, Ashley Addington of Charleston, Josh (Katharyn)
Addington of Steven City, Virginia and Arlie Junior Hamrick of Cowen,
great-grandchildren, Scarlett Hickman, Theodore Hickman and soon to be Jeremiah
Hursel Addington and many other extended family and
friends.
In addition to his parents, sisters,
Willa Dean Nichols and Connie Bennett preceded him in death.
Services will be held at 2:00pm
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Marty Cowger officiating. Burial will follow at the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Cowen. Friends may call from 12:00 until the time of service
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic we
encourage following the CDC and State guidelines for social distancing and
face coverings.
Services entrusted to the care of
Morris Funeral Home.
Albus, Richard Albus
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 23
Apr 2020
Richard “Rick” Albus , 61, of Clarington,
died, Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home.
He was born Feb. 21,1959,
in Bellaire, a son of Juanita Miller Albus and the
late Ralph Albus.
Rick was a member of Sunsbury Lodge #362, F&AM and was employed as a
construction heavy equipment operator for many years.
Left to mourn his passing in addition
to his mother, Juanita, of Clarington, are a daughter, Maria Albus, of Clarington; two sons, Joey Albus,
of Steubenville, and Shannon Stump, of Akron; a brother, Ralph Albus, of Clarington; a sister and brother-in-law, Pam and
Jay Headley, of Lebanon; the joys of his life, his grandchildren, Rylan,
Arabella, and Melany; a niece and three nephews; also many friends and extended
family.
In addition to his father, Rick was
preceded in death by a brother, Randy; also his dear friend and the mother of
his children, Maria Belli Albus.
A private family gathering was held on
Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville.
In keeping with Rick’s giving spirit
and his involvement with the charity Poker Run, “Beallsville Remembers All Who
Gave,” honoring the Veterans Benefit Fund of American Legion Post 768, his
family asks that in lieu of flowers and gifts, you might consider making a
memorial contribution to BRAWG, c/o WesBanco
Beallsville, P.O. Box 138, Beallsville, OH 43716.
Aleman, Brenda Kay Aleman,
nee Keyser
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 25
Mar 2021 [She died in 2020.]
Brenda Kay Aleman, 69, of Antioch,
passed away June 8, 2020, at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, West
Virginia.
She was born at Akron on May 4, 1951, a
daughter of the late Leroy and Eunice Klein Keyser.
Surviving are a son, Chris Aleman, of
Akron; a brother, David Keyser, of Akron; and a sister, Gloria Boggs, of
Woodsfield.
Cremation has taken place and inurnment
will be held at the Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Aliff, Maralyn
Elaine Aliff, nee Deck
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
24 Nov 2020
Maralyn
Elaine Deck Ailiff, age 83, of Woodsfield, Ohio
passed away Monday November 23, 2020 at her home. She was born October 2, 1937 in Bryan, Ohio a
daughter of the late Clay E. and Gretchen Schaffer Deck.
Maralyn retired
from the Spangler Candy Company at Bryan, Ohio.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her brothers James and Ned Deck, and great grandson
Nicholas Christopher.
Maralyn is
survived by her husband William Franklin Ailiff who
she married December 17, 1955, daughter Kathy (Tim) Christopher of Albion, Indiana,
sons Donald James Ailiff of Woodsfield, and Mike
(Kristie) Ailiff of Woodsfield, one sister Melba
English of Sylvester, Georgia, six grandsons Justin (Kelli) Christopher of
Diamond, Ohio, Joe Christopher of Plainfield, Illinois, Jim Christopher of Albion,
Indiana, Josh (Niki) Ailiff of Shaker Heights, Ohio
Casey (Amanda) Ailiff of Mantua, Ohio and Michael Ailiff of Akron, Ohio, and three step grandchildren
Trinity, Olivia, and Erit, nine great grandchildren
Josh, Meghan, Bryce, Noah, Molly, Anna, Summer, Ally, and Gavin.
There will be no visitation. Interment at the convenience of the family at Cameron Cemetery
Cameron, Ohio. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul
St. Woodsfield, Ohio
Allen, Larry Eugene Allen,
Sr.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 6 Aug
2020
Larry Eugene Allen Sr., 72, of New
Matamoras, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at his son’s residence
surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 5, 1948, in Beavertown, to the late Kenneth Eugene and Ruby Mae (Heddleston) Allen.
Larry graduated from Matamoras High
School and was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1970-1974. He retired
from Ormet Corporation Lower Plant formerly Conalco, 31 years of orneriness. He was a member of the
United Steelworkers Local 5760 and Parr Hill Community Church.
Larry was an avid outdoorsman. He
enjoyed hunting ginseng, morels, and most anything outdoors. His most valued
time was spent with his children. He loved his family picnics! Larry passed
away after a short battle with lung cancer.
He was divorced from Cindy Lea Haney,
of Woodsfield, whom he married on March 23, 1974, and they were married for 30
years.
He is survived by his children, Betty Jo
(Shawn Murphy) Ulrich, of Blacklick, William (Kendra)
Allen, of Woodsfield, Marlana (Christopher) Hart, of Woodsfield, and Larry (Kaylene Myers) Allen Jr., of Gibsonburg; grandchildren, Shannan, Zach, Brianna, Gretchen, Logan, MacKenzie, Cole, McKaya, Kayley,
Emily, Cameron, Bryson, Layla; great-grandchildren, Bentley, Kyan, Liam, Aleah, Lukis, Adalyn, Lane and Lily; siblings,
Betty (Mike) Resseger, of New Martinsville, West
Virginia, Judy Binegar, of Newport, Kenneth (Leslie)
Allen, of Newport, and Karen Shreves, of Beavertown; a special friend, Linda Danver,
of Beavertown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a brother and his spouse, Jim and Lynn Allen and a
brother-inlaw, Eugene Binegar.
A graveside service
with full military honors were held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Matamoras
Cemetery with Pastor David “Packy” Beaver
officiating. Friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers please feel free
to donate to Parr Hill Community Church, c/o David Beaver, 1125 Parr Hill Rd.,
New Matamoras, OH 45767.
Altizer, John S. Altizer, Jr.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 27
Feb 2020
John S. Altizer Jr., 90, of
Woodsfield, Ohio (Cameron community) passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at
his home.
He was born in Belle, Missouri, October 9, 1929, a son of
the late John Altizer Sr. and Elsie Sutherland Altizer.
He was a retired harness horse trainer and driver. He was a
member of the United States Trotting Association and was a U.S. Army veteran of
the Korean War.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Virgil and Robert Altizer; two sisters,
Alice Formea and Virginia Dixon; and a
daughter-in-law, Jodi Altizer.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Sue Johnson Altizer, whom he married September 16, 1963; one son, John Altizer of Cameron; one daughter, Laura (Michael) Dolan of
Fredericksburg, Virginia; one brother, Johnnie Altizer
of Buffalo, New York; one sister, Lanora Walker of
Trenton, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Sonya Altizer,
Tanya Altizer, Bradley Heater, Lindsay Dolan and John
Michael Dolan; four great-grandchildren, Crimson Altizer,
Braxton Heater, Jaxon Heater and Louisa Heater.
There will be no visitation or service.
Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral
Home, Woodsfield.
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
7May 2020
Carl Edward Antill,
89, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Riverside
Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in New Concord, Ohio on March
10, 1931 a son of the late Clarence and Edna Davis Antill.
He was a retired employee of the former Ormet Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio and formerly worked for
Dave Rubel installing T.V. cable many years ago. He
was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield Ohio and served in
the Ohio National Guard.
He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing
and playing his guitar.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Paul and Larry Antill;
a daughter-in-law, Cindy Antill.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Grosklos Antill whom he married
in July 1955; three daughters, Carla (Brian) Rose of Woodsfield, Ohio, Barb
Backus of Lewisville, Ohio, Tammy Matz of Medina,
Ohio; two sons, Tom (Kathy) Antill of Caldwell, Ohio,
Jody Antill of Newark, Ohio; one sister, Bonnie Hill
of Marietta, Ohio; one brother, Wilbert (Joyce) Antill
of Warner, Ohio; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
Private visitation for family only will be
held at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Graveside services will be
held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio with Scott McFarland officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Covenant Christian Academy, 185 Shady Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.
Arehart, Helen
Patterson Arehart, nee Kyle
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 20
Feb 2020
Helen Patterson Arehart, 94,
formerly of Woodsfield, and most recently of Stuart, Florida, passed away
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.
She was born in Scotland, the daughter of James and Janet McKie Kyle.
Helen was a member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church
and the Woodsfield Garden Club.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Robert E. Arehart; her sisters, Margaret
Smith and Janet Downey; and her brother, William Kyle.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon (Rod)
Bannister, of Lake Placid, Florida, and Jan (Butch) Mondy,
of Hobe Sound, Florida; one grandson, Ryan (Shannon) Havasi,
of Jupiter, Florida; and one great-grandson, Aaron Havasi,
of Jupiter, Florida; three brothers, John, David and Jim Kyle, of Scotland; and
one sister, Nancy Davidson, of Scotland.
Private services will be
arranged at the convenience of the family.
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Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 16
Sep 2020
Robert Dale “Bob” Ault, 83, of Woodsfield, passed away
Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia.
He was born in Cameron, on March 1, 1937, a son of the late
Floyd and Lucinda Stewart Ault.
Bob was a 1955 graduate of Woodsfield High School,
Woodsfield, and was a retired maintenance worker with 23 years of employment at
the Rolling Hills Local School. He was a member of the Woodsfield Church of
Christ, Woodsfield, and formerly attended the Stop Nine Church of Christ,
Byesville. He was a charter member of the Church of Christ for Christian
Scouting and was a Scout Leader since 1963 for Scout Troop #542. Overall he
served 55 years in Scouting having received many prestigious awards.
Bob enjoyed being around other people and was always
willing to help out others. He loved his blood children, stepchildren, honorary
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with an enormous passion,
encouraging each to fulfill their potential using their God-given gifts and
talents. He also enjoyed playing euchre, bible study and was considered to be
the honorary mayor of the Arbors of Woodsfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Betty Lou Gillogly Ault in June 2004 and a
brother, Stephen Daniel Ault.
Surviving are one daughter Marla Jean Miller, of Ruskin,
Florida; two sons, Brad (Missy) Ault, of Mena, Arkansas, and Douglas (Denise)
Ault, of Anchorage, Alaska; two step-sons, Charles Clifton and David Clifton,
both of Cambridge; two step-daughters, Debra Price, of Apache Junction,
Arizona, and Barbara “Bunny” Whittle of Claysville, Ohio; two sisters, Doris
Lude of Woodsfield, Ohio, Betty (Jim) Mercer, of Jerusalem; several
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Friends were received Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, where social distancing
was observed and face masks encouraged in accordance with the State of Ohio
Covid-19 regulations.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at
the Guernsey County Memory Gardens, Cambridge, with Mark Beras
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please support
the future of our communities by investing in our youth to Troop #520, Bob Ault
Campership Fund, 1127 Beatty Ave., Cambridge, OH
43725.
Bartilson, Edwin
Wendell Bartilson, Jr.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 15
Oct 2020
Edwin Wendell “Eddie” Bartilson,
Jr., 80, of Columbia, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home Saturday,
Oct. 3, 2020.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at
Fairview Road Church of Christ, Columbia, Missouri.
Eddie was born April 23, 1940, in Springfield, Ohio, the
son of Edwin Sr. and Mildred Wareham Bartilson.
As a young man, he served as a volunteer fireman, then
served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962.
On April 28, 1963, he married Jean Ault in Woodsfield. He
worked many years for Scotch Plaid Inc., and retired as warehouse manager. He
and Jean moved to Columbia, Missouri in 2005 to be closer to family.
He was very active in his church, taking many opportunities
to teach, mentor and serve others; filling many roles such as preacher, deacon
and elder. Ed loved working with youth and teens. He had a positive personality
and a friendly smile. He was known for his great sense of humor and
storytelling, and was always sure to personally thank any service member he
came across. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, of 57 years, Jean; four
children, Jeffrey (Sarah) Bartilson, of Searcy,
Arkansas, Randy (Carol) Bartilson, of Woodbury,
Tennessee, Teresa Hendrickson of Columbia, Missouri, and Tiffany (Andrew) Lough
of Columbia, Missouri; three brothers, William (Ruth) Bartilson,
of Akron, Matt (Mary) Bartilson, of Hilliard, and
David Bartilson, of Southfield, Michigan; 15
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and many friends and family for whom
he cared greatly.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, and a granddaughter, Sydney Lough.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Fairview Road Church
of Christ youth ministry program, 201 S. Fairview Rd., Columbia, MO 65203.
Bartimus, Clara Bell Bartimus, nee Gallaway
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 20
Feb 2020
Clara Bell Bartimus, 78, of
Beallsville, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home. She was born August
14, 1941, in Marshall County, West Virginia, the first-born of six children of
the late Harley and Mabel Parker Gallaway. Clara was
retired from 5B’s Sewing Factory in Barnesville where she worked as a
seamstress. She was a proud member of Beallsville American Legion Auxiliary
#768.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Charles Bartimus, on December 24,1995; and a grandson, Shawn Mallett,
on May 18, 2019.
Clara is survived by a special friend, Cliff Rush; three
children, Linda (Mark) Duvall, Randy Bartimus and
Karen (Lance) Kuhlwein; six grandchildren, Tiffany
(Matt) Milhoan, Jessica (Tyler) Davis, Alexa Bartimus, Cole Bartimus, Rachel Kuhlwein and Cameron Bartimus;
six great-grandchildren, Aiden Milhoan, Camden Milhoan, Brilynn Milhoan, Brielle Chaney, Teagan Davis and Tytus Davis; a sister, Helen Ankney;
also many friends.
Visitation and American Legion Auxiliary services were held
February 13 at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where funeral services
were held February 14, with Wayne Clark officiating. Burial followed in
Beallsville Cemetery.
Baumbusch, Cora E. Baumbusch,
nee Cochran
Source: The Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, West
Virginia; 7 May 2020
Baumbusch,
Cora E., 90, of Moundsville, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in
Moundsville.
She was born April 1, 1930 in Wetzel
County, WV, the daughter of the late Earl and Ola (Staley) Cochran.
In addition to her parents she was preceded
in death by her husband, Frank Baumbusch, a grandson,
Rob Howell, and a brother, Lloyd Cochran.
Surviving are three daughters, Ruth
(Charlie) Howell of Pine Grove, WV, Winnie Lowe also of Pine Grove and Diana
Miller of North Carolina, eight grandchildren, Chrystal (Greg) Dulaney, Tamara Stansberry, Mike Stansberry, Pam Lowe, Brian Lowe, Danny Hartwig,
Scott Hartwig and Richard Yoho, and ten great
grandchildren.
A private visitation and funeral will
be held for family only on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine
Grove, WV. A public graveside service will be held also on Friday at 2:00 PM at
the Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Hastings, WV.
Beardmore,
Nada Eileen Beardmore, nee Saffell
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio; 5
Apr 2020
Nada Eileen Beardmore, 96, of Woodsfield,
Ohio passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Arbors of Woodsfield, Ohio.
She was born in Alledonia,
Ohio on August 23, 1923 a daughter of the late Francis and Eva Moore Saffell.
Nada was a homemaker and a member of the
Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was also a former member of
the Happy Heart Singers and a former volunteer at the Monroe County Care
Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. Nada enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing and playing
the piano.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edison “Eddie” Beardmore on June 19,
2001; a son, Thomas Brent Beardmore; two sisters, Geneva Beardmore and Juanita
Wright; and a brother, Russell Saffell.
Surviving are one daughter, Marilyn
(Herman “Eddie”) Martin of Woodsfield, Ohio; one son, Ronnie (Kathy) Beardmore
of Woodsfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Tereca
(Brian) Rubel, Perry Martin, Jason (Angela)
Beardmore, Jeremy (Aimee) Beardmore, Justin (Nathan Holtsclaw)
Beardmore; eight great-grandchildren, Regan and Spencer Rubel,
Alivia and Hannah Beardmore, Gauge, Acacia and Andy Clamore,
and Dakota Beardmore.
Abiding with the State of Ohio
recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, a private
visitation and funeral service will be held for family only at Watters Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Beaver,
Norman R. Beaver
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 31
Dec 2020
Norman R. Beaver, 71, of Fly, passed away Thursday, Dec.
24, 2020, at the Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, West Virginia.
He was born on Dec. 19, 1949, in Dayton, the son of Norman
Jack and Leota Brock Beaver.
He was the owner and operator of Beaver Oil Company and had
been employed by North American Coal, B & D Drilling Company, Monroe County
Engineering Department and was a Jackson Township trustee for 30 years.
On July 6, 1973, he married Kathy Lohr,
his wife of 47 years, and she survives along with his mother, Leota Beaver Brock; two brothers, Jeff and Jim Beaver, of
New Matamoras; two sisters, Judy Tuel (Gordon), of
Marysville, and Peggy Eubanks, of New Matamoras; a special nephew, Jimmy
Beaver; and several other nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29,
2020, at the Matamoras Cemetery with David Beaver officiating.
In lieu of flowers friends are asked to make a donation to
the Midway Community Center, in care of Linda Colvin, 42555 Trail Run Rd.,
Sardis, OH 43946.
Online condolences may be made at hadleyfh.
Source: The Loyless Funeral Home, Land O'Lakes, Florida; March, 2020
James “Jim” Beazel, 76 of Land O’Lakes, passed away March 8, 2020.
He is
survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Donna; son and daughter-in-law,
Michael and Fidelia; daughter and son-in-law, Marti
and Brian; 2 brothers, William and David Beazel. Also
surviving are 6 grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney, Kimberley, Ashley, Alexander
and Sophia and 5 great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Joseph Lee, Kamden, Paisley and
Jaylen.
Jim was a
retired Air Force veteran and worked as a budget analyst for many years; he was
also a Mason and Shriner, attended Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church, was an avid
golfer and loved milkshakes.
A Memorial
Service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1 o’clock pm at Loyless Funeral Home 5310 Land O’Lakes Blvd. Land O’Lakes,
Florida 34639 with military honors being rendered at that time. He will be
placed at Florida National Cemetery at a later date.
The family has entrusted care and
services to Loyless Funeral Home.
Beckett,
Bess C. Beckett, nee Wright
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 5 Apr 2020
Bess C. Beckett, age 90 of Louisville, Ohio passed away
Saturday April 4, 2020 at the Arbors of Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born December 20, 1929 Sardis, Ohio a
daughter of the late Charles & Cora Wohnhas
Wright.
She
was a retired LPN with 30 years of service at Timken Mercy Hospital in cardiac
care, and a member of the Peace United Methodist Church at Louisville, and also
a member of several different committees at the church.
In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Everett
Beckett, son Clay Beckett, two brothers Ralph and Harold Wright, and one sister
Arlene Weisend.
She is survived by her children Dennis Beckett of
Louisville, Ralph (Joyce) Beckett of Sardis, Ohio, and Spring (Robert) Ridgeway
of Antioch, Ohio, seven grandchildren Josh Beckett, Bobby (Jaycee) Ridgeway,
Cory Ridgeway, Mike Ridgeway, Adam (Tabetha) Beckett,
Diana (Nick) Hamilton, and Amy (Seth) Dolvin, ten
great grandchildren Cadance and Clay Beckett, Khloe
and Brantley Ridgeway, Hayden, Dwayne, Kaycie, and
Hadley Beckett, and Garrett and Eli Hamilton.
Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday April 6,
2020 at the Antioch Cemetery Antioch, Ohio with Don Thompson officiating. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St.,
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Source: The Ashland
[Ohio] Times-Gazette - Tuesday, May 19, 2020
ASHLAND -
Michael Bedwell, 68, of Ashland, died Wednesday May
13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
Mike was born
February 8, 1952 in Ashland to Robert Leroy and Emojene
Martha {Harrison} Bedwell.
He married
Joyce Ann Thompson on November 25, 1984.
Mike was a
correctional officer at Lorain Correctional Institution. Mike was a member of
Emmanuel Methodist Church. He enjoyed football, baseball, and going on long
rides on his motorcycle. Mike was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles,
VFW Post 1067, and the AMVETS Post 96.
Mike will be
deeply missed by his son Clinton Bedwell of Portland
OR; step-children Chris (Kevin Entrup) Bennett of
Mobile, AL and Matt (Christina) Bennett Saint Louis, MO; brothers Steve and
Bruce Bedwell; sister Sharon Bedwell.
Michael was
preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Gary.
Services were
held at Roberts Funeral Home - Ashland Chapel. Interment will be held at
Ashland County Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later
date at the Ashland VFW. Online tributes may be made at www. RobertsFuneralHome. com. Memorial contributions may
be made to Cleveland Clinic at P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655.
Beery,
Donna Louise Beery, nee Hedge
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 3 Sep
2020
Donna Louise Hedge Beery, 95, of Woodsfield, passed away
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at The Arbors at Woodsfield.
Born Oct. 30, 1924, in Canfield, she was the daughter of
the late James Clay and Marie (Kohr) Hedge, the
youngest of six children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 34 years, Neal C. Beery; her four brothers, James Franklyn
Hedge, of Worthington; James N. Hedge, of Canfield; Glenn E. Hedge, of Dublin;
infant brother, Hugh Clay Hedge, of Strasburg; her sister, Eileen Crouse
Groves, of Salem; her brother-inlaw, Robert Pontious, of Lancaster; son in-law, Dr. Henry Alan Ker, of
Woodsfield; and grandson, James Ker of Valparaiso, Indiana.
Donna’s memory will forever be cherished by those who
survive: her daughter, Luann (Mark) Forni, of
Woodsfield; sons, Edward (Donna Jean) Beery, of Windermere, Florida, and Ronald
(Kimberly) Beery, of Gahanna; grandchildren, Amanda Forni,
of New York City, New York, Jacob Forni, of Tokyo,
Japan, Joshua Forni and Kelly King, of Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, Maryland, Kenneth Beery, of Franklin University,
Columbus, Garrett Beery of West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia,
and Timothy Ker of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Shirley Hedge of
Dublin, and Bonnie (Beery) Pontious, of Lancaster; along
with numerous nieces, nephews, their children, grandchildren, and their
extended families.
Donna was a graduate of Canfield High School, Canfield, and
attended Kent State University and the Columbus School of Business. At the
completion of her education, she became a professional bookkeeper for the
Huntington National Bank and the Columbus Pharmaceutical Corporation. Upon her
marriage to Neal, Donna took a break from her professional career to raise her
family and later returned as the bookkeeper for the Monroe County District
Library until her retirement.
A devoted mother, grandmother and homemaker, Donna was a
very strong-willed and determined woman, who never gave up easily. She enjoyed
her faith, time with family and friends, and football (an avid Ohio State
football fan). She was extremely active in the local community throughout her
life. Donna was a life-long member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church where
she served in numerous roles that included more than 20 years as church
treasurer, active member of the Presbyterian Women’s organization, and
coordinator of the church’s card ministry. (She became known as the “Card Lady”
by so many.) Donna served the local community for more than 30 years as the
county’s treasurer of the American Heart Fund Association. She was active in
the OSU Extension Service’s Homemaker’s program both at the local club and
county committee level. She assisted, along with other community members with
establishing a local AARP chapter and was awarded their prestigious 2003 Andrus
Award for volunteer community service.
One of the proudest achievements of her community
involvement was her more than 36 years as an American Red Cross volunteer at
the Barnesville Hospital as part of their “Gray Lady” program. Along with a
variety of individuals from the Woodsfield and Monroe County area, the ladies
would drive weekly (without fail) to volunteer friendly, personal services of a
non-medical nature to the patients, while providing support assistance to
hospital staff.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, 100 South Paul Street, Woodsfield.
A private service will be held with Rev. Susan Lehosky officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield. A public memorial celebration
of her life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
Donna’s name to the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, 100 Cherry Alley, Woodsfield, OH 43793. As a cancer survivor of more than 30
years, contributions may also be made to the local Cancer Gas Card Program,
48397 Keylor Hill Rd., Woodsfield, OH 43793, or to
the charitable organization of your choice in her name.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 17
Dec 2020
Richard Lewis “Bud” Betts, 81 of Jerusalem, passed away
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Acuity Specialty Hospital Wheeling, West Virginia.
He was born in Calais, on June 20, 1939, a son of the late
Earl and Jessie Wehr Betts.
He was a retired Coal Miner UMWA member and worked for
Murry Energy #6 mine.
Bud enjoyed suburban tractor pulls, all sports and his
farm. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #972.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Mercer Betts, of
Jerusalem; daughters, Sharon Huffman, of Woodsfield, and Darlene (Dan) Sims, of
Woodsfield; stepchildren, Larry Phillips, of Beallsville, and Cheryl Moore, of
Jerusalem; and grandchildren, Richard Huffman, Chad Huffman, Josh Ault and
Lauren Sims; brothers and sisters, Eva Jean Sampson, of Bethesda, Robert Betts,
of Somerton, Kenny Betts, of West Virginia, and Sheryl Pierce, of Barnesville.
There will be no visitation. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family.
Biedenbach,
Bernard L. Biedenbach
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
Apr 2020
Bernard L. Biedenbach,
82, of Lewisville, Ohio passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio
He was born near Lewisville, Ohio on
January 22, 1938 a son of the late Edmund and Stella Miller Biedenbach.
He was a retired employee of the former Conalco Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio and was a member of St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio. He also honorably served his
country as a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post 5303 and the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Woodsfield, Ohio.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his dogs.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife Barbara Barnett Biedenbach
on September 29, 2014; five sisters, Viola Burkhart, Clara Schumacher, Mildred Nau, Mary Francis Schoeler,
Evelyn Wasilewski; and five brothers, James, Roger,
Arthur, Norbert and Dennis Biedenbach.
Surviving are one daughter, Molly Biedenbach of Caldwell, Ohio; two sons, Brian Biedenbach and Kathy Coon of Chillicothe, Ohio, Brad Biedenbach; one brother, Donald (Rita) Biedenbach
of Woodsfield, Ohio; and five grandchildren.
Abiding with the State of Ohio
recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, a private
visitation for family only will be held Monday, April 13, 2020 at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill
Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.
Source: The Times,
(Munster, Indiana) - Sunday, October 11, 2020
MERRILLVILLE,
IN - Richard "Dick" Marvin Binder, age 84, of Merrillville, IN passed
away October 8, 2020. Survived by his wife of 36 years Beverly, his children
Sandra (Gregg) Pellot, John (Michael) Binder, Kristen
Binder-Mitcheltree; five grandchildren Jennifer,
Brian, Zach, Lukas, Amanda; four great-grandchildren; two sisters Diane (Tony) Hirsth, Judith (Dean), sister-in-law Carolyn (Craig) Meinbresse, foster sister* Mary Lynn Wallace; many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the First
Presbyterian Church (7898 Taft Street) Merrillville, IN; Rev. Paul Anderson
officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit
with the family on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chapel
Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue (1/2 mile south of U.S. 30) Crown Point,
IN. Friends may also visit at the church Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:30
AM (time of service).
Per Governors mandate masks are
required and please practice social distancing.
*Submitter’s
Note: Mary Lynn Wallace may have been a
foster sister-in-law. She was mentioned
in the obituary of Angelina Delores (Ioppolo) Keller’s
obituary as a daughter: Survived by three daughters, Beverly (Richard) Binder,
Carolyn (Craig) Meinbresse and Mary Lynn Wallace, all
of Merrillville, Indiana….
Source: The McVay-Perkins
Funeral Home, Caldwell, Ohio (online) - 9 Jan 2020
Thomas C. Bird, age 62, of Caldwell,
Ohio, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at his home. He was born November 15,
1957, in Marietta, son of the late Jerry William and Mary Jean Sanford Bird. He
was a 1976 graduate of Caldwell High School, where he played trombone in the
band. He was also a graduate of Mideast Career Center, where he was enrolled in
the Auto Mechanic Program. Tom retired as an operator for Plastech
in Byesville. He was a little league baseball coach and T-ball coach for Noble
County Recreation, and he was a member of the First Church of Christ in
Caldwell. He loved mowing yards, collecting hats, and he was an avid fan of the
Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
He is survived by his wife, Corissa D. Teters Bird, whom he
married January 20, 2001; his children, Marlena J. (Doug) Forshey,
Mindy J. Bird, and Travis D. Connolly, all of Caldwell; his step-children,
Jason (Alicia) Clift, Jennifer Chambers, and Joseph (Dawna) Clift, all of
Caldwell; three grandchildren, Westin Forshey, Connor
Forshey, and Allie Thomas; two sisters, Jacqueline (Lendel) Byrd and Sue (Joseph) Archer, all of Caldwell; and
several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call Saturday, January 11,
2020, from 2-4PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416
East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will follow visitation at 4PM
with Ken Perkins officiating. Inurnment will take place at Olive Cemetery at a
later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Noble County Ripples Cancer
Support Group, P.O. Box 54, Belle Valley, Ohio, 43717, or to PAWS, Inc., Humane
Society of Noble County, P. O. Box 4, Caldwell, Ohio,
43724.
Bishop,
Violet E. Bishop, nee Gray
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio
[online]; 13 Feb 2020
Violet E. Bishop, 91, of Lewisville,
Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at her daughter’s home.
She was born in Clarksburg, West
Virginia, on April 8, 1928, a daughter of the late John Avery Gray and Margaret
Evelyn Britton Gray.
She was a former employee of B.F.
Goodrich, Marietta, and was owner of the former Hi Lo Wine Cellar in Marietta.
She enjoyed eating pie and going out to eat.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband, Glenn D. Bishop, on July 14, 2001; three
brothers, Eugene, Golden and Harold Gray.
Surviving are two daughters, Geneva Forshey, of Lewisville, and Nancy Kaye (Haskell) Dornan, of
Mesa, Arizona; one son, William L. Bellville and his companion, Judy, of Mesa,
Arizona; eight grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren.
As per Violet’s request, there will be
no visitation or service. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the
family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 21
May 2020
Timothy D. Black, 55, of New Matamoras, passed away on
Saturday, May 16, 2020, at O.S.U. Wexner Medical
Center.
He was born on July 30, 1964, in Canton, to the late Robert
and Ednita Deitz Black.
He is survived by his fiancé,
Anita Belford; two daughters, Ashley Belford and Katelyn Garn; a son, Jordan
Belford; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Kim Black; a sister, Tammy Ragsdale; and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
sister, Tina Marchuck, and a nephew.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation will be observed
with private family services.
Online condolences may be made at www.
hadleyfh. com.
Blattler,
Mildred Elaine Blattler, nee Huston
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 30
Apr 2020
On April 27, 2020, Mildred Elaine Blattler,
loving mother of six children, passed away at the age of 92.
Mildred was born in Sistersville, West Virginia, on Sept.
22, 1927.
She has lived in Clarington
and New Martinsville, West Virginia and is the late daughter of Ralph Huston
and Dorothy Couston Huston.
She retired from Servomation, a
job she enjoyed for many years. She was a member of The Golden Links at
Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarington and had a great love for plants,
birds and animals.
Mildred is preceded in death
by siblings, Gertrude Mitchell, Madeline Shreves,
Ralph Huston Jr. and Juanita Cecil.
She is survived by her “six wonderful children” (as Mom
would say), Sandy Zink, John Blattler, Ron Blattler, Donnie Blattler, Denise
Shade and Teresa Little; three sisters, Josephine
Cunningham, Ruth Owen and Romana VanDyne;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is lovingly known as Grandma, Gram, Nan and GG by her
nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was loved by many and
especially her friend of 75-plus years, Jenny Bell.
A public memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please
direct memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes, 960 Penn Ave., Suite 1000,
Pittsburg, PA 15222.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell
Funeral Home, Clarington.
Block, Deborah E. Block, nee VanSkiver
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 11
Nov 2020
Deborah E. VanSkiver Block, 69,
of Miltonsburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at
the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia due to complications of
COVID-19.
She was born at Baltimore, Maryland on Dec. 8, 1950, a
daughter of M. Maxine Bookhammer Keevert,
who survives of Woodsfield, and the late Walter VanSkiver.
Deb was a homemaker and day care provider. She was a member
of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg,
where she was a member of the Catholic Womens Club; a
member of the American Legion Post 87 Ladies Auxiliary; Noble County Cruisers;
and the central Ohio GTO Club.
She enjoyed baking and
spending time with her grandkids, who were a big part
of her life.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her
step-father, Ralph Keevert; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Francis and Edith Block; three brothers-in-law, Virgil Block,
Charles White and Terry Neff; and a niece, Christina Nixon.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her loving and
devoted husband, Joseph Block, whom she married June 6, 1970; two daughters,
Maria (Shane) Mauger, of Westerville, Teresa (David)
McMillan, of Miltonsburg; one son, Joe (Christi)
Block, of Pickerington; seven sisters, Jeanneane
(Darren) Robbins, of Woodsfield, Cathy (Gordon) Bippus,
of Woodsfield, Bonnie (Steve) Cook, of St. Petersburg, Florida, D. Rebecca
(Thomas) Stephen, of Miltonsburg, Jennifer Woodell, of Columbus, Buffy (Joe) Heran,
of New Matamoras, and Bobet King, of Marietta; two
brothers, Walter VanSkiver, of Tennessee, and Shawn
(Elaine) Howell, of Woodsfield; step-siblings, Ronnie Keevert,
Patty Maddux and Dewane Evans; 13 grandchildren,
Erica Sims, Lyndsie Fortin, Tyler Sims, Zachary Sims,
Thomas Block, Olivia Merew, Jessie Block, Cullin Smith, Samantha Merew,
Wyatt Mauger, Avery Fortin, Wesly
Mauger and Kayla Block; two great-grandchildren, Jadeyn Jackson and Paisley McGregor; and several nieces and
nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14,
2020, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg,
with Fr. Chester Pabin as the celebrant, where social
distancing will be observed and face coverings are encouraged.
Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sylvester School,
119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.
The family wishes to thank Wheeling Hospital and staff for
everything they did while Deb was in their care.
Block,
Thomas Sylvester Block
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 1
Jul 2021 [died in 2020]
Thomas Sylvester Block, 22, of Union, (formerly of
Pickerington) passed away December 9, 2020, and was found deceased March 7,
2021, near Austin, Nevada.
He was born at Dayton, on September 30, 1998, a son of
Joseph and Christi Cuzzort Block, who survive of
Pickerington.
He was a former security guard and was a Catholic by faith.
Thomas struggled with mental health issues and getting the proper treatment
that he needed. The family wants others to know that help is available for
those suffering a mental illness by contacting The National Suicide Prevention
Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother,
Jessie Block of Pickerington; one sister, Kayla Block, of Pickerington; a
paternal grandfather, Joseph Block, of Woodsfield; great-aunt, Sharon (Rex) Rettig, of Dayton; aunts, Maria (Shane) Mauger,
of Columbus, Teresa (Dave) McMillan, of Woodsfield; cousins, Tana (Tony)
Rodriguez, Juan Sotelo, Lance Cpl. Nadia Rettig, Anali Rodriguez, Llandel
Rodriguez, Jodi Rettig, Erica Sims (Jade), Tyler
Sims, Zach Sims, Olivia Merew, Samantha Merew, Avery For tin, Wyatt and Wesley Mauger;
step-grandmother, Nancy Cuzzort, of Union; step-aunt,
Amber (Bill) Riley and step-cousin, Mitchell Riley all of Englewood;
great-grandmother, Maxine Keevert, of Woodsfield;
numerous friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Randy Cuzzort, Billie Ann Hill and Deb Block.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic
Church, 1051 South Waggnor Road, Reynoldsburg, OH at
10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Graveside services will be held at St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
July 10, 2021, with Fr. David Gaydosik officiating.
The family wishes to thank Kim Schacht, Shannon Thiss, Billie Otteson and the Red
Rock Search and Rescue for bringing Thomas home, assisted by the Nevada Highway
Patrol, Lander County Sheriff’s Dept., Lander County S.A.R. Team, Austin Fire
Department, Kingston Fire Department, Washoe County K-9 Unit, Eureka County
Sheriff’s Dept., Eureka County S.A.R. Team, and Nye County Sheriff’s Dept.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Austin Volunteer
Fire Department, P.O. Box 26, Austin, Nevada 89310, please reference Thomas
Block, the Kingston Volunteer Fire Department, 112 Gold Knob Road, Austin,
Nevada 89310, and the Red Rock Search and Rescue, www. redrocksar . org and also reference Thomas
Block. Arrangements are being entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield.
Bolen, Nancy Isabel Bolen, nee Drake
Source: The Care
Funeral & Cremation Service, Moundsville, West Virginia; 19 Dec 2020
Nancy Isabel
(Drake) Bolen, 88, of Moundsville, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at
home.
Nancy was born October 5, 1932, in Glen
Dale, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ada (Lewis) Drake.
Nancy was a
homemaker and a Christian by faith.
Surviving is
her husband Donald N. Bolen Sr.; a son Donald N. Bolen Jr. four daughters
Cynthia Whorton (Jerry), Barbara Rice, Brenda Freeman
and Sandra Burge (Rick) ; seven grandchildren Jennifer Henderson (Brad), Dawn
Nicole Allen (Ron), Mirinda Gump, Christopher
Freeman, Corey Rice, Kelly Novel, and Jamie Wade Sheperd;
thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her best friend
Esther Powell.
Friends will
be received on Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 2-6 pm at Care Funeral &
Cremation Service, 1500 2nd Street, Moundsville. Services will be held on
Monday, December 21, 2020, at 11 am with Dr. Rev. Lawrence Kline
officiating. Interment
to follow at Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, who helped us through this
difficult time, especially Nurse Shannon Stout, who was a Godsend.
Source: The Myers
Funeral Home, Sistersville, West Virginia; July, 2020
Rena Bolen,
93, of Sistersville, WV, passed away July 26, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical
Center.
She was born
August 30, 1926, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of the late George Rood and
Mary Curvin Rood.
Rena was a
homemaker. She started the National Day
of Prayer in WV. She deeply loved her
husband, children, grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
She is
survived by her sons, S. Gregory Bolen of Indianapolis, IN and Jon Bolen of
Sistersville, WV; daughters, Sally (Ron) Anderson of Jacksonburg,
WV, Pam (David) Cooley of Temecula, CA, Cindy Webb of Waxhall,
NC and Camille Mace of Sistersville, WV; ten grandchildren, twenty-five
great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
In addition
to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bolen and
sons-in-law, John Mace and Ray Webb.
There will be
a private graveside service at the convenience of the family.
The family
will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at myersfuneralhome wv.
com.
Bolin,
Nanette Bolin, nee Williamson
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 6
Feb 2020
Nanette “Nan” Williamson Bolin, 61, of
Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the Stellar Care
Center, formerly the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
She was born in Barnesville November 19, 1958, a daughter of Ray and Eleanor
Lucas Williamson. Nan was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Williamson, and
grandparents, Floyd and Wilma Crum Lucas.
Surviving in addition to her parents of
Beallsville, are her children, Andrew (Ann) Bolin of Martins Ferry, Antoinette
“Toni” Bolin (Lewis Hutchison) of Beallsville, Zachary Bolin (Judi Easterday) of Woodsfield; two brothers, Roger Williamson of
Beallsville and Mac Williamson of Morristown; two sisters, Kerry (Bern) Hill of
Summerfield, Sally Sipperley of Cincinnati; five
grandchildren, Azrael, Clarabell, Lenore, Lindzi, and Paige; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins; also a very special niece and great-niece, Erica Pyles
and Nikole Pyles.
In keeping with Nan’s wishes, there
will be no visitation. Private inurnment with graveside services officiated by
Nan’s sister, Sally, will be held at a time of the family’s choosing.
Nan’s family would like to thank
Stellar Care Center of Woodsfield and Stonerise at
Home Hospice, St. Clairsville, for the excellent and
compassionate care they gave Nan.
Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 23 Jul 2020
David Craig Boron II, 37, of Canton passed
away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born May 2, 1983 in Canton
Ohio.
David graduated from Coshocton High
School in 2001. He loved playing, coaching and teaching baseball. David was
most recently employed at Meyers Lake Barber Shop.
At the age of seven David was saved and
he is now in heaven with his dad and Christ.
He is preceded in death by his father
and best friend, David Boron; grandfather, Henry Morgan and grandparents,
Arthur and Norma Jean Boron.
David is survived by his precious son
Cooper Joseph; devoted mother, Debbie Boron; special grandmother, Lovina Morgan and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends on
Monday, July 27, 2020 from 10am to 11am at Central Baptist Church, 4736
Tuscarawas St. W. Canton, Ohio 44708 with a memorial service to follow at 11am
with Pastor Randy Newcomer officiating.
At family’s request, please wear a mask
when attending the service.
Bosley, Jean Bosley,
nee Hartline
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 31
Dec 2020
Jean Bosley,
of Woodsfield, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She passed away peacefully at home,
surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84, on Dec. 23, 2020.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1936, in
Ozark, to the late Albert and Rachel Hartline.
Jean was a beloved member of the
Woodsfield Church of Christ and dispatcher for the Woodsfield Emergency Squad
for more than 20 years. But it was the simple pleasures in life that brought
her the most joy. Her faith in Jesus and the love for her family meant more to
her than anything else. It wasn’t uncommon to find her tending to her garden
and flower beds, completing crossword puzzles with ease, and swinging on her
back porch, as those were just a few of her favorite pastimes.
She was proceeded [sic—preceded] in death by her parents, her loving husband of 49
years, Walter Bosley, and eldest son, Bruce Bosley. Previously departed loved ones also include her
neighbor and best friend of 50 years, Lucy Schwall.
She is survived by her children, Pam Eichhorn (George), of Frankfort, Kentucky, Barb Carslund, of Woodsfield, Trish Bosley-Guinther
(Byron), of Glouster, Brent Bosley,
of Woodsfield, and Jennifer Childress, (Tim) of Lewisville. Jean is also survived
by 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and her beloved pets, Zorie and Winston.
Friends were received Monday, Dec. 28,
2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where funeral service were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield
Condolences may be expressed online at
www. bauerturner. com.
Bowers,
Mary Jane Bowers, nee Snider
Source: The Review, East Liverpool, Ohio; 10 Oct 2020
CHESTER — Mary Jane Bowers, 75, of
Chester, WV, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 8,
1945, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Geraldine (Shuman) Snider.
Mary graduated from Oak Glen High
School, class of 1963. She was a member of the Virginia Ave Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband, Harold
Bowers of Chester; and her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Daniel Mehlmauer of Chester.
Visitation is Monday, October 12, 2020
from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1 p.m., at the Nixon Funeral
Home, Newell, WV.
Interment will be held at Locust Hill
Cemetery, Chester, WV.
Bowersock, Lawrence
L. Bowersock
Source: The McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home,
Marietta Ohio; 15 Nov 2020
Lawrence Leroy Bowersock,
of Bloomfield, Ohio, fought the good fight and went home to his reward on
November 12, 2020, after 89 years and 360 great days on earth. He was born at
home on November 17, 1930, on Eight Mile to Henry William and Lillie Skinner Bowersock. In 1950, he graduated from Lawrence High School
after displaying his talent on the basketball court.
On August 18, 1952, he eloped with the
love of his life, Phyllis Lucille (Binegar) and
together they raised their 3 children on the family farm: Roy (Judy) Bowersock, Susie (Ted) Patterson, and Ronnie (Kim) Bowersock. Also surviving are his grandchildren Steve, Tony
and Rick Bowersock; Melinda Crone and Jeremy
Patterson; Josh, Zach, Ben, Pete and Jill Bowersock.
Additional survivors include those that he claimed made him great, 15 great
grandchildren. He was also a trusted and loved friend, neighbor, brother, and
uncle, among many other things.
His hard work ethic began on the farm
with his parents. He plowed everything from Marietta to Woodsfield and started
his own dairy and beef cattle farm in Bloomfield in1960. He gradually added
running water, multiple buildings and barns. He spent many hours on his
tractors and used that experience to fix anything his son Ronnie tore up. Off the
farm he worked for Ludlow Township, drilled oil and gas wells, drove a school
bus, and retired from the Ormet plant after 28 years
of service.
He was a lifetime member of the
Bloomfield United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School
for many years.
He was preceded in death by his
siblings: Charles Bowersock, Ethel Weinstock, Mary DePuy and Dorothy Lankford.
A special thanks to
Dr. Kelli Cawley, Amedisys
and the many other caring nurses and doctors.
Private visitation will be held at
McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Friends are invited to gather at the
funeral home on Monday at 11:30 for a processional to East Lawn Memorial Park
for a graveside service. Covid guidelines will be
observed. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www. Lankfordfh.
com.
Breeden, Irene Breeden, nee
Miller
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio
Jul 2020
Irene Breeden, 85, of Lewisville, Ohio
passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West
Virginia.
She was born on August 18, 1934 at Spurlockville, West Virginia a daughter of the late Hallie
and Vickie Adkins Miller.
She was a retired foreman for Precision
Metals, Euclid, Ohio. She enjoyed bird watching, traveling, gardening and
gambling.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a step-daughter, Sherry Breeden and a sister, Evelene Leasure.
Surviving are her husband, Billie Breeden
whom she married on August 5, 1989; two daughters, Sandra (Thomas) Sell of
Chardon, Ohio, Marsha Bacon of Painesville, Ohio; one step-son, Billy Breeden
of Willowwick, Ohio; three sisters, Eleanor Walker of
Zanesville, Ohio, Minda Williams of Longs, South
Carolina, Beulah Wolf of Carolina Shores, North Carolina; eight grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation or service.
Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family in Mentor Cemetery,
Mentor, Ohio.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 7 May
2020
Roger Lynn Briggs, 77, of Norfolk,
Virginia, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
He was born in Woodsfield to Roger W.
and Grace Vivian Briggs.
He attended Woodsfield High School.
Roger honorably serves his country as
a member of the United States Navy and retired as a Machinist Mate Senior Chief
after 23 years of service. He then worked for the United States Postal Service
as a mail carrier for 17 years.
He was a kind and generous man known
for his quick wit, his infectious smile and his caring and compassionate
spirit. He was a proud United States veteran with a deep love for his country.
Roger loved playing the game Call Of Duty and leaves
behind many friends from his Call Of Duty clan who loved him dearly.
Roger leaves behind his loving wife
and best friend of 39 years, Betty J.; their two cherished pets, Bandit Buddy
and Bella Ann; and his nephew and wife, Tim and Nancy Clift.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and his beloved sister, Linda Kay Clift Kurtz. He will be missed greatly by
family and friends.
A private interment will be held at
the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; Aug 2020
Darren Lee Bright, 46 of Reynoldsburg,
Ohio passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Marietta, Ohio a son of the
late Edward S. Bright Jr. and Sue Ellen Hines.
Darren was a Semi truck mechanic, and
loved baseball, coaching, and enjoyed the shooting range.
He is survived by his children Darion
Bright of Hilliard, Ohio, Derrick Bright of Pickerington, Ohio and Laurissa Bright of Pickerington, Ohio and their mother
Laurie Christman Bright, siblings Shaun Bright,
Darrell Bright, Karla Bright, Johnny Hines and Shasta Hines McKee.
Private burial will be held at the
Friendship Cemetery Lewisville, Ohio. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St.
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Bright, David W. Bright
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
17 May 2020
David W. Bright, 70, of Woodsfield,
Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Acuity Specialty Hospital of
the Ohio Valley in Wheeling, West Virginia.
He was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on
September 19, 1949 a son of the late Harry and Mary Thomas Bright.
Dave was a former manager for Riesbeck’s Food Market for 48 years. He was also a life long farmer and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam
War. He enjoyed going to auctions, flea markets and telling a good story.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his three brothers, Robert, Donald and Byron Bright; one
sister, Donna Bright.
He is survived by his significant
partner of 15 years, Cheryl Daugherty of Lewisville, Ohio; one daughter, Daisha
North of Barnesville, Ohio; three sons, David Bright and his companion Danetta Knowlton of Woodsfield, Ohio, Derek Bright and his
companion Josie Mahoney of Woodsfield, Ohio, Dustin Bright of Woodsfield, Ohio;
three sisters, Wilda Paden of New Martinsville, West
Virginia, Clara (Alvin) Claus of Wooster, Ohio, Janet Clark and her companion,
Dave Weyer; four brothers, Paul (Ruth) Bright of
Ashland, Ohio, Richard (Karen) Bright of Shreve, Ohio, Ralph (Vicky) Bright of
Lucas, Ohio, Ronald (Claudia) Bright of Ashland, Ohio; former wife and mother
of his children Tanya Bright of Barnesville, Ohio; one grandson, Garrus North of Barnesville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation or
service.
Inurnment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the care
of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Britton, Rhonda Jean Britton,
nee Mellott
Source: Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, Ohio; 27
Nov 2020
Rhonda Jean Britton, 70, of
Beallsville, Ohio died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home. She was born
January 20, 1950 in Barnesville Hospital, a daughter of the late James and Jane
Palmer Mellott.
Rhonda was active in the Beallsville Football and Wrestling Boosters, also she was a member of the Beallsville E-Squad
Auxiliary. She was an advisor for both
the Beallsville GWA and Beallsville Majorettes.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband
of 46 years, Sammy Britton; three children, Michael (Lora) Brock, Chad Britton,
and Samantha Brewer; seven grandchildren, Cameron Brock, Reba Brewer, Craig
Brewer, Emily Brewer, Nichole Farnsworth, Jennifer Lake, and Jonothan Carpenter; three great-grandchildren, Brianna
Kinney, Brayden Harris, and Lilith Eddy; five siblings, Randy Mellott, Gary Mellott, Rusty Mellott, Robin Merritt, and Scotty Mellott;
several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
According to the guidelines of the
State of Ohio regarding public gatherings, facial coverings will be required
for visitation at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville on Saturday, November 28
from 3-7 p.m. and also for funeral services on Sunday, November 29 at 1 p.m.
Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.
Brown, Helen Margaret Brown,
nee Dittus
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 31
Dec 2020
Helen Margaret Brown, 91, of Sebring,
passed away at 3:27 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center at
Copeland Oaks which had been her home for more than 21 years.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1929, as the
only child of Leslie and Bonnie Dittus in the Kenton
area.
She graduated from Kenton High School
in 1947 and pursued her college degree at Marion College in Indiana. After a
year there she returned to Ohio where she attended Ohio Northern University,
graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. It was at Ohio
Northern University that she met her future husband Rev. Walter Paul Brown whom
she married on Aug. 17, 1951. She loved teaching all ages but especially loved
the third grade classes that she had over the years because they understood her
jokes. As a pastor’s wife she got to experience many things, including moving
to new areas mostly in rural Ohio. She was a supportive and encouraging wife
and helpmate over the years as they served charges in Stafford, Sonora,
Pleasant Grove, Hannibal, North Fairfield, New Haven, Marengo-Fulton as well as
living in New Concord and Bethesda. Each move meant finding a new school where
she could share her talents as an elementary teacher. Helen loved deeply and
had a very compassionate heart. One of her many gifts was
creativity, which she shared with yearly homemade Christmas cards and the
annual Brown Daze newsletter. Over the years she shared her artistic abilities
with others through watercolors, quilting, counted cross stitch, and
embroidery, as well as creating beautiful greeting cards. She loved reading and
had a notebook recording every book she had read from 1949 to 2017. During her
lifetime she was involved in many groups including PTA, AAUW and UMW, as well
as attending many Minister’s Wives retreats. She was
happiest when she was with friends and family. During her time at Copeland Oaks
she loved volunteering in the library and being a part of the Chorale.
Survivors include her children: Paula
(Carl) Archdeacon, of Newark, Chris (Shari) Brown, of Ashland, Mark Brown, of
Yuma, Arizona, and Beth Ann (Chris) Chiles, of Brevard, North Carolina. She is
survived by six grandchildren: Thomas (Kristin Proctor) Archdeacon, of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carla Jo (Christopher) Morris, of Newark, Rachael
(Nathan) Youmans, of Sparks, Nevada, Micah (Wendy Hu) Chiles, of Jersey City,
New Jersey, Rebekah Brown, of San Diego, California, and Aaron (Erin Maxwell)
Chiles, of Raleigh, North Carolina. She also was the proud great-grandma to
Harper Morris and Theodore Hu Chiles.
She was preceded in death by her
beloved husband, Paul, in 1994 and her parents, Leslie and Bonnie Dittus in 1980 and 1993 respectively.
A
celebration of life will be held at a later date due to health safety concerns.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Copeland Life Care Fund at THE OAKS FOUNDATION,
715 S. Johnson Rd., Sebring, OH 44672 or to Christ United Methodist Church, 470
East Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601.
Services have been entrusted to Brown
Funeral Home, Sebring Chapel, 330-938-2526.
You may sign the guest register and
view the obituary online at www. grfuneralhome.
com.
Source: The Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton, Ohio;
Jan 2020
Russ Brown passed away peacefully the
evening of January 24th, surrounded by the most important thing in his life -
his family. He was 85. Raised in Wintersville, Ohio,
Russ was the sixth of seven children: Jim, Dave, Chuck, Avis, Laura (Hobson),
and Margaret (Lutz) - the youngest and only living sibling.
During his life Russ worked at American
Electric Power for 20 years, moonlighted wiring houses with his own crew, then
designed and sold commercial and industrial lighting with his own agency, Russ
Brown and Associates for more than 20 years. After which he
and his wife Marty, established and ran a rental business, Brown Properties,
for over 30 years. Marty and Russ were married for 36 years. Russ Brown lead [sic—led]
a full and meaningful life. Some of the things he was most proud of
include enlisting and serving in the Army from 1955-57, obtaining a Business
Degree from BGSU and giving back to his community through numerous clubs and
organizations like the Fremont Jaycees, Moose Club, Kiwanis, and Elks. Russ was
also a member of Trinity Methodist Church, as well as both the Port Clinton and
Marblehead Chambers of Commerce. One of his proudest accomplishments was
purchasing and restoring the huge old Armory in Port Clinton and opening it as
a Community Center for kids. He was a soldier, a pilot, a master electrician, a
teacher, a landlord, a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a dad and a
grandpa. Russ Brown always did things his own way, unapologetically, with one
personal goal in life: help at least one person every day. But as many
resources and as much energy as he put into his own community, Russ always put
his family first.
He leaves behind his wife, Marty Brown
(Humphrey), his sons Paul Brown with wife Gwen (children Cori & KimAnn) and Ben Roberts with wife Jen (children Hannah,
Ella & Sam), daughter Jen Swiczkowski
(Roberts) with husband Shawn (children Zack, Paige Gedeon
& Molly Gedeon).
Visitation hours will be Friday, January 31,
from 2-4 and from 6-8 at Walker Funeral Home, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, at 11 am at Trinity
United Methodist Church, 135 Adams St, Port Clinton.
To continue his spirit of giving, the
family asks donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in lieu of
flowers.
Brownfield, Roger Vernon
Brownfield
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 18
Jun 2020
Roger Vernon Brownfield, 70, of
Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home.
Roger was born in Calais on September
29, 1949, to the late James Oscar and Myrl
(Carpenter) Brownfield.
Roger is a graduate of Shenandoah High
School and he worked in Labor Unions.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers,
Pirates and Ohio State Buckeye Fan.
In addition to his parents, Roger was
preceded by his wife, Frances Brownfield; and a sister, Sharol
Maynard.
Roger is survived by a step-daughter,
Martha Carpenter; three grandchildren, Annie (Michael) Harriman, Amy Jo (Andy)
Hughes and James Carpenter; six great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; brother, Randall Brownfield; sister, Betty (Paul)
Stewart; and nieces and nephews.
In following with the COVID-19
restrictions, visitation was held on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville. A graveside service followed at Calais Cemetery
in Calais.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 1 Oct 2020
Vernon L. Burke Sr., age 91 of
Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday September 30, 2020. He was born August 18, 1929 at New Matamoras,
Ohio a son of the late Clyde & Alice Cline Burke.
Vernon was a truck driver for 55 years
and visited 48 states, and was a member of the VFW, Eagles, and Moose
Lodge. He was also a deputy for the
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Vernon
had enlisted in the US Army June 1, 1947.
He was stationed at Presidio, San Francisco as a Military Policeman and
was selected as personal guard for President Truman during his speech at
Berkeley, California.
Preceded in
death by his children Leroy Burke, Rick Burke, Peggy Coleman, and Holly Burke,
three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Billie Jean
Murphy Burke of Woodsfield whom he married March 18, 1950, children Steve
(Nancy) Burke of Newcomerstown, Ohio, Randy (Karen) Burke of Dennison, Ohio and
daughters-in-law Glenda Burke of Dennison, Ohio and Lesa
Burke of Perrysville, Ohio, siblings Mary Lee Munday
of Wooster, Ohio, Bob Burke of Massillon, Ohio and Janet Sweeney Burke of
Coshocton, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the West Union Cemetery at
the convenience of the family.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 21 Jun 2020
Everett R. Burkhart, 69 of Woodsfield,
Ohio passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 at his home. He was born October 1, 1950 in Cleveland,
Ohio a son of the late Everett Burkhart Sr., and Dorothy Burkhart Wilson.
Everett was a member of St. Paul’s
United Church of Christ in Woodsfield, American Legion, and Monroe Central
Sideliners. He was a US Navy Vietnam
Veteran and member of the Navy Honor Guard.
He worked at No. 6 Coal Mine, and retired from Conalco/Ormet after 28 years.
He taught for AmeriDrive in Woodsfield, and coached many little league,
baseball and basketball teams, and was a super father and outstanding Dad.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his brother Edward Burkhart, step-father Bruce Wilson.
He is survived by his wife Adrianne Osbourn Burkhart of Woodsfield, son Ryan (Yvette) Burkhart
of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Whitney (Zachary) Bedwell
of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, sisters Norma (Ronald) Rucker of Beallsville,
Ohio, Nancy (Dennis) Miller of Miltonsburg, Ohio and
Tammy Rush of Miltonsburg, granddaughter Elizabeth,
and another granddaughter on the way.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later
date. Arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.
Burkhart, Otto G. Burkhart
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 23
Jan 2020
Otto G. Burkhart Jr., 77, of
Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Arbors at
Woodsfield.
He was born at Canton December 22,
1942, a son of the late Otto George Burkhart Sr. and Murl
Starr Burkhart.
Otto was the former owner of Cardinal
Well Service and Burkhart Excavating, Woodsfield. He was also a retired farmer
and a retired employee of the former Ormet
Corporation, Hannibal.
He was a member of St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg; a member of the
N.R.A. and Monroe County Farm Bureau.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by three sisters, Carol Hunter, Doris Headley and Patty
Sharrock.
Surviving are his wife, Luella
Mayberry Burkhart whom he married January 5, 1963; two daughters, Tammy (Randy)
Graham of Lewisville, Kelly (Jeffrey) VanDyne of
Beallsville; two sons, Terry (Etta) Burkhart of Jerusalem, Daniel (Odeta) Burkhart of Woodsfield; two sisters, Kay Robb of
Barnesville, Charlotte Morris of Colorado; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends were received from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,
Woodsfield, and again from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23, at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church, Miltonsburg, with Fr. Tim Davison as the
celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Miltonsburg.
Vigil
services will be held at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 16
Apr 2020
Dale Butler, age 67 of Clarington,
passed away Sunday April 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Dec. 13, 1952, in New
Martinsville, West Virginia, a son of the late James and Minnie Ueltschey Butler
He was a retired equipment operator
and welder for Monroe Drilling. The family belongs to Mount Olive Methodist
Church in Sardis.
In addition to his parents, he is
preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Litman.
He enjoyed spending time with his
family having cookouts, and walks with the grandkids and his dogs; Bandit and
Katie. He liked to spend his Sunday mornings at the flea market and the summer
evenings on the porch watching the hummingbirds with his sweetheart.
He is survived by his loving wife of
45 years, Karen Butler; two daughters and a son. Traci (Tim Langsdorf)
Wax, of New Matamoras, Scott (Dagny) Butler, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia,
and Heather (Russell) Kingry, of Sardis; a brother,
Dannie (Rose) Butler, of Clarington; 10 grandchildren, Erica, Josh, Chelsea,
Zack, Kaysha, Mikayla, Ashley, Dane, Chad and Chloe; and five
great-grandchildren, Caleb, Carlie, Madison, Melanie and Ryan.
Private services will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home Sardis, OH.
Butler,
Zella Eileen Butler, nee Roe
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 10
Dec 2020
Zella Eileen Butler, age 88, of
Bethesda, passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 6, 2020.
Zella was born in Calais, to the late
Clarence and Olive (Brown) Roe.
Zella married Gerald Butler, of
Temperanceville, on June 26, 1954, in Temperanceville. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Butler; and brothers,
John Roe and Dellano Roe.
She is survived by her eight children,
Gregg (Debbie) Butler, of Stow, Brent (Doreen) Butler, of Burlington, Kentucky,
Tim (Marsha) Butler, of Lafferty, Tom (Cathy) Butler, of Barnesville, Caryma (Bryan) Gal lagher, of
Barnesville, Crystal (Steve) Nagy, of Belmont, Vaughn (Lisa) Butler, of
Morristown, and Cory (Gaby) Butler, of Hilton Head, South Carolina. Zella has
23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held
at the convenience of the family. Burial will occur in Calais Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to
Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut
St., Barnesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in Zella’s name to Amedisys
Hospice, 52171 National Road East Suite 1, St. Clairsville,
OH 43950.
Butterfield, Brian Jennings
Butterfield
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 2 Apr
2020
Brian Jennings Butterfield 49, of
Waverly, West Virginia, passed away March 21, 2020, at Camden Clark Medical
Center, following a massive brain bleed.
He was born July 24, 1970 in
Barnesville, the youngest son of Tom and Nina Butterfield, of McConnelsville.
Brian was a 1989 graduate of
Parkersburg High School. He worked for 25 years at Mel’s Diamond House as a”
Nationally Certified Goldsmith.” Brian was known for his great sense of humor
and he numbered his loyal friends by the hundreds. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and many friends. He loved working on any type of engine. His
latest love was a 6N Ford Tractor. He and his dad spent many happy hours in
restoring old vehicles and other castaway items. Brian was a member of the 36 th St. Church of Christ in Vienna.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his wife, Christa of Waverly; a daughter, Adrienne Coss, of Parkersburg, West Virginia; two grandsons who he
was raising, Lucas and Dakoda Coss, of the home; two
brothers, Mark and Paul, and one sister, Brenda, all of Vienna, Virginia; two
step-daughters, Renee Hughes (Wes) and Kayla Richards (Jason); five
step-grandchildren, Owen, Kerrigan, Rylee and Aydon
Cunningham, Harley Hughes and soon to arrive Jaxon Hughes; plus several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one
stepson Jacob Cunningham and one step-grandson Edward Thompson, Jr.
Brian will be sorely missed by all who
knew him! The family would love to hear from his many friends. Please keep them
in your prayers!
A celebration of Brian’s life is being
planned and will be announced by Lambert-Tatman
Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, West Virginia.
Butts, Marlene Ada Butts, nee
Ward
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 4
Mar 2020
Marlene Ada Butts, 82, of the Ozark
community near Beallsville, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the Arbors at
Woodsfield.
She was born July 28, 1937, near New
Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph and Esther Phillips Ward.
Marlene was a member of the Ozark
Church of Christ and was a retired employee of the US Postal Service, having
worked in the Beallsville Post Office for many years.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Tom” Butts, and a brother, Donald
Ward.
Marlene is survived by her twin
brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Betty Ward of Beallsville; Paula, Steven,
and Trisha Eikleberry of Woodsfield; Tracy, Shane and
Piper Bondy of Malaga; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, March 3,
2020, at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where funeral services were held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, with Minister Jeff Gallaher officiating.
Burial followed in Ozark Cemetery.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 6
Feb 2020
Jimmie R. Byers, 72, of Sardis, Ohio
(Trail Run Community), passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Arbors at
Woodsfield.
He was born at his family home on July
10, 1947, a son of the late Harold and Wanda Frobish
Byers.
He was a retired chemical worker at
Mo-bay in New Martinsville, West Virginia, and was a member of St. Paul’s Trail
Run Church at Trail Run, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War,
having served two tours. He was also a member of the V.F.W., Duffy.
Jimmie enjoyed hunting, camping and
spending time with his family.
Surviving
are his wife, Vicky Betten Byers, whom he married on
October 15, 1971; one daughter, Tonya (Matt) Adkins of Fresno; one son, Steve
(Julie) Byers of Proctorville; three sisters, Bonnie (Bill) Parsons, Debbie
Dye, Marcia (Stanley) Stalder, all of Sardis; one
brother, Danny Byers of Powhatan, Virginia; two grandchildren, Zade Adkins, Avery Byers; several nieces and nephews.
Friends received from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,
Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6,
with Pastor Terry Pringle officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Paul’s
Trail Run Cemetery, Sardis, with full military graveside services.
Byler, David A. Byler
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
ca 14 Nov 2020
David A. Byler, 4, of Quaker City, Ohio
passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home. He was a
special needs child and in his short life he was lovingly cared for by his
parents and family.
He was born at Cambridge, Ohio on
June 8, 2016 a son of Andy and Emma Byler.
Surviving in addition to his
parents are two brothers, Monroe and Willis Byler; two sisters, Rosalee and Hannah Byler all of the
home; paternal grandparents, Dan and Rose Byler; maternal grandparents, Ben and
Amanda Byler; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends will be received anytime at
the family residence at 56615 Poplar Drive, Quaker City, Ohio. Funeral services
will be held Sunday at the family residence.
Interment will follow in the Pine
Ridge Cemetery, 54119 Dorset Lane, Quaker City, Ohio.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Cadmus, Rose Marie Cadmus,
nee Unterzuber
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St.
Woodsfield, Ohio; 7 Feb 2020
Rose Marie Cadmus, 82, of Miltonsburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday February 4, 2020 at
her home. She was born July 5, 1937 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of Charles
& Edith Bonar Unterzuber.
She was a retired Unit Secretary at
Barnesville Hospital. She attended the St. John Catholic Church and bowled on
the Princess Bowling League of Woodsfield.
Preceded in
death by her husband Donald P. Cadmus, infant daughter Jennifer Cadmus, 2 brothers
Brian & Richard Unterzuber, 2 sisters Vera Delong
& Virginia Fabry.
She is survived by 4 sons, Michael Patrone of Woodsfield, Christopher Patrone
of Columbus, Vincent Patrone of Columbus, Rory (Tina)
Patrone of Harker Heights, Texas 4 daughters Monica Patrone Dennison of Woodsfield, Janet Cadmus of Portland,
Oregon, Gigi (Rick) Gallagher of Dayton, Mellisa Patrone of Woodsfield, brothers Douglas & William Unterzuber, sisters Nancy Lyden,
Barbara Richardson, Eva Delbrugge, 16 grandchildren
& 8 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 4:00
p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday February 9, 2020 at the
Bauer~Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield,
Ohio with Rusty Atkinson officiating. Interment at the
convenience of the family.
Carpenter,
Marcella R. Carpenter, nee Stephen
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 24
Dec 2020
Marcella R. Carpenter, 94, of
Barnesville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at her home.
She was born near Temperanceville, on
Nov. 5, 1926, a daughter of the late William and Othello Powell Stephen.
Marcella was a homemaker. She enjoyed
bowling, playing softball and was an avid bingo player. She loved watching
sports on T.V. and most especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting
events.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Helmer Edmund Carpenter on Oct. 5, 2013; an
infant son; three sisters, Lucy Stephen, Amelia Hayes and Cinderella Butler;
and three brothers, Jerome, Girdon and Hobart Stephen.
Surviving are one daughter, Karen
Bates and her companion Gary Morris, of Senecaville;
one son, Kevin D. Carpenter and his companion, Micki Moore, of Beallsville; six
grandchildren, David Carpenter, Rachael Butler, Kyle Carpenter, Cory Bates,
Crista Bates and Cheyenne Moore; and five great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route
78 West, Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 24, 2020, with Rev. Tom Detling officiating.
Social distancing and facial coverings are encouraged at all times, thank you
for your cooperation.
Burial will follow in the Calais
Cemetery, Calais.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Guernsey, 9711 East Pike Rd., Cambridge, OH 43725.
Source: The Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Caldwell, Ohio; March, 2020
Charles A. “Chuck” Carter age 61, of
Caldwell, OH passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 21, 2020. He
was born March 20, 1959 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Robert and
Bertha Norris Carter.
Chuck will always be remembered as
someone who loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded
in death by 3 siblings Linda Lee Mazgay, Robert
“Bobby” Norris, and Becky Miller.
Those left to cherish his memory are 2
sons Codey (Kimberly) Carter of New Concord, OH and Cole (Briann)
Carter of Caldwell; 4 grandchildren Camren, Kailie,
Cason, and Leighton Carter; 2 step-grandchildren Wyatt Williams and Carlie Nezbeth; 3 sisters Cheryl (Paul) Keith, Deb (Dave) Cartell, and Kay Reed all of Caldwell; 1 brother Mike (Jan)
Carter of Caldwell. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.
A cremation will be observed with no
additional services held at this time. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 has been entrusted to care for the
family.
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 7 May 2020
Sam T. Christman,
87, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away May 6, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Woodsfield December 14, 1932 a
son of the late Ronald “Dick” Christman and Irene
Withers Christman.
Sam was a proud member of the
Woodsfield Church of Christ. He retired
from Ormet Aluminum Corp. Hannibal, Ohio
Preceded in
death by one son Brian Keith Christman, one daughter
Jill Painter, three sisters Doris Smith, Lorna Good, and Zola Slawter, and three brothers Ronald Christman,
Burris Christman, and Jack Christman.
He is survived by his wife Nina Witcherman Christman of
Woodsfield, three sons Brett Christman of
Bellefontaine, Ohio, Randy (Michelle) Christman of
Woodsfield, David Christman of Gainesville, Florida,
daughter Vicki Christman of Marietta, Ohio, one
brother Ray Christman of Alabama, and several
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Burial at the convenience of the family. Arrangement
by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.
Claus, Clara Jean Claus, nee
Bright
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 18
Jun 2020
Clara Jean Claus, 86, of Wooster, was
called home on Monday, June 15, 2020, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus after a
brief illness.
Clara
was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Woodsfield to the late Harry and Mary (Thomas)
Bright and was a 1950 graduate of Woodsfield High School.
On
Dec. 10, 1955, she married Alvin V. Claus and they shared nearly 65 years
together. They had made their home near Moreland since 1957 and Clara retired
from Rubbermaid Inc. after 28 years of service. She was a member of Moreland
United Methodist Church and had been a former Cub Scout Leader. Clara enjoyed
quilting, baking, gardening and working in her flowerbeds and she will be
missed.
Surviving are her husband, Alvin;
children and their spouses, Debbie and Doug Snell and Dennis and Sandy Claus,
both of Wooster; grandchildren, Walker (Tyler) Claus, Jarrod (Meghan) Snell and
Jessica Snell; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Aiden, Ellie and Milah Snell; brothers, Paul (Ruth) Bright, of Ashland,
Richard (Karen) Bright, of Millersburg, Ralph (Vicki) Bright, of Lucas, and
Ronald (Claudia) Bright, of Ashland; sisters, Wilda
Paden, of Paden City, West Virginia, and Janet (David Weyer)
Clark, of Ashland; and many nieces and nephews.
Clara was preceded in death by three
grandchildren, Nick Claus and Cassandra and Christina Snell; brothers, Robert,
Don, David and Harry Byron Bright; and a sister, Donna Lou Bright.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Moreland United Methodist Church with Pastor
Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Moreland Cemetery. Friends may
call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the church. Please practice personnel
safety and distancing during this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Moreland United Methodist Church, 138 E. Moreland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 2 Dec
2020
Joshua David Clegg, 26, of Marietta,
died Nov. 25, 2020, at his home.
Josh was born Oct. 8, 1994, in
Marietta to Arthur “Art” Clegg and Cathy Venham Clegg
McMullen.
He was a 2013 graduate with honors
from Marietta High School. Josh attended Washington State Community College
while in high school, and began at the University of Akron as a sophomore where
he majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Growing up, Josh participated in
T-ball, baseball, martial arts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Later he played
football in Junior High and was a member of the Marietta Wall of Sound
Drumline.
Josh first worked for the Original
Pizza Place in Marietta as a delivery driver and later worked for Napoli’s in
Belpre as a cook. He then worked for Wincore Windows
and Doors as a window manufacturer and was currently an associate at Southside
Wal-Mart where he was often a doorman. Josh enjoyed playing his drums but his
love was playing his bass guitar in a local band.
He will be deeply missed by his
parents, Art Clegg, Cathy Clegg McMullen and Butch McMullen; aunts and uncles,
Charles (Barbara) Clegg, Roy (Jane) Clegg, Henry (Janet) Clegg, Wanda (Gary)
Gilmore, Earl (Betty) Clegg and Linda (Marlon) Workman; one very special
cousin. Debbie Zimmer. Josh was also very close with his step-grandmother Agnes
“Annette” Whitlatch; his step aunt, Jaime Columbo, and her children, Greyson, Luke and Isabella; and
three step-brothers, Rob Hauber, Robert and Zachary
McMullen; as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and
many close friends; and his two little canine buddies, Rusty and GG.
Josh was preceded in death by his
grandfather, Roy Clegg Sr.; grandmother, Dorothy Clegg Sattler; half-brothers
Robert and David Clegg; grandfather, Alfred “Ed” Venham
(Josh’s pap and best friend); and grandmother, Yvonne Daugherty.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt.
7, Marietta.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at the
funeral home. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. Online tributes may be
made at www. RobertsFuneralHome. com.
Clift, William E. Clift, Jr.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 18
Jun 2020
William E. “Bill” Clift Jr., 55, of Lower
Salem, (Marr Community) passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Marietta
Memorial Hospital, Marietta.
He was born in Marietta on March 7,
1965, a son of Irene Cline Clift who survives of Caldwell and the late William
E. Clift Sr.
He was a shipping coordinator for Dimex Corporation, Reno. He was also a member of the
Lebanon United Methodist Church, Lebanon.
He enjoyed attending car shows,
camping, mowing the yard, golfing, fishing and spending time with family.
Surviving are his wife, Diane Armstrong
Clift, whom he married on Sept. 6, 1986; one daughter, Brittany (Michael)
Johnson, of Caldwell; one son, Cass (Leah) Clift, of the family farm in Marr;
three sisters, Kathy (Ed) Crock, of Caldwell, Chris (Dennis) Ward, of
Jerusalem, and Jeanine (David) Colvin, of Georgia; a special and favorite
grandson, Rylar William Clift; several nieces and
nephews; and his mother-inlaw, Naomi Armstrong, of
Brownsville.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501
State Route 78 West, Woodsfield.
Graveside services will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Masterton Cemetery, Lebanon, with Pastor
Jim Porter officiating.
Cline, Kenneth Ray Cline
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 16
Apr 2020
Kenneth “Ken” Ray Cline, 84, passed
away peacefully surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Ken was born to Paul and Blanche Cline
on October 28, 1935, in Graysville. He graduated from Graysville High School in
1953 and went on to serve as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1953
until his honorable discharge in 1956.
After moving to Akron and beginning
his career at Ohio Bell, a pretty telephone operator named Cathy caught his eye
in the cafeteria one day. The young couple wed on September 13, 1958. Ken and
Cathy raised three kids together and were overjoyed each time the family grew
with the addition of an in-law or a grandchild.
As a devoted Christian, Ken proudly
served as an ordained deacon at Green Baptist Church. He was a man who led his
life as an example for others. For his earthly career, Ken worked at AT&T
Ohio and retired after 33 years. He was able to put his intellect to good use
there when repairing transmission towers. He could even explain transmissions
to a layperson with startling clarity.
Those who knew Ken will tell you that
he always had a joke to crack, followed up with a wry
grin. Growing up on a farm taught him to appreciate horticulture and he kept a
garden for most of his life. He was loyal, as evidenced by remaining a fan of
the Cleveland Indians no matter what they did to spoil their chances of winning
the World Series. But most importantly, Ken was the epitome of a hardworking
family man who did whatever he could for those he loved. His family was the
source of his pride (especially his grandchildren).
Ken is preceded in death by his
parents, Paul and Blanche Cline; his cherished wife of 55 beautiful years,
Catherine Cline; and his eldest son, David Cline. He is survived by his children,
Cheryl and John Apazeller, Michael and Linda Cline;
his grandchildren, Elizabeth Apazeller and Bruce Gillig, Sara Apazeller, Michael
Cline, Jr.; sister, Barbara Flinn; aunt, June Mobberly; sister-in-law, Patricia Myers; brother-inlaw, Thomas Myers; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends.
Blindness. A
private service will be held for the family at Newcomer Funeral Home, and Ken
will be laid to rest at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial
contribution to the Foundation Fighting Donations can be submitted online at
donate. fighting blindness .org / web donation, or
mailed to: Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 45740, Baltimore, MD
21297-5740.
Source: The Taylor & Modeen
Funeral Home, Jupiter, Florida; Feb 2020
Collard, Russell Ward, age 99, passed
away on February 6, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens at the Brookdale Assisted
Living Facility, with his family by his side. He loved well and received the
same in return by a host of family and friends. Russ was born in Wooster, Ohio
in 1920. He was a survivor of the Great Depression and a Naval Veteran of World
War II (South Pacific: LST-809). One of his most emotional and meaningful
journeys was flying to Washington, D.C. as part of the
SE Florida Honor Flight at the age of 96. Even though he lived with several
serious health issues, he lived life every day without complaint. Russ was
determined to make age 100, but God had other plans for him.
He is survived by daughters, Judy Chefan and Cindy Dryden; son, Gary Collard; son-in-law,
Mark Dryden; sister, Jean George; a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren;
and his caregiver Olive Grizzle. He was predeceased by his wife, Wilda Mae; daughters, Jean and Connie; and son, Terry. He
loved each of them dearly and had a little story to tell about each and every
one.
His loves in life included
family-first, boating, fishing, golfing, playing cards, and fixing anything.
Russ was a long-time, dedicated employee for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Palm
Beach County. He was loved and respected by all of his co-workers and anyone
that crossed his path.
Russ lived for his family and he and
his late wife Wilda hosted many family get-togethers,
where food and four generations of card playing ruled the day. Russ and Wilda never wanted you to leave, especially in their later
years; it meant the world to them for the visits. Russ was the soul and heart
of the family and will be missed greatly. His humor, great love for life, and a
positive attitude that was unwavering will be remembered for generations.
In lieu of flowers, please make a
donation to the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
Collins, Moneta Ruth Collins,
nee Davis
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 5 May 2020
Moneta Ruth (Davis) Collins, 88 of
Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2020.
Moneta
was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 5, 1931. She graduated from Barberton High
School. She was married to Darrell A. Collins for 64 years.
She loved visiting family and friends,
traveling near and far. She enjoyed being around her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She loved going to church and reading her bible. She loved
tending her flower garden.
She is preceded in death by her
husband Darrell A. Collins, her parents Charles and Gladis
(Morris) Davis, her brothers Ed Davis, Dale Davis and Ray Davis and daughter
Moneta (Billie) Talbot-Cunningham.
Moneta is survived by her sister Hazel
Colvin, her children Arlene Earlenbaugh, Burl (Tina)
Collins, Marie Talbot, Carol Ross, Don Cunningham, grandchildren Nate (Jackie)
Talbot, Josh (Nicole) Collins, Joe (Randi) Collins, Amanda Collins, Elizabeth
Talbot, Edwin Talbot, Terry Likens, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at
1:00 p.m. Saturday May 16, 2020 at the Antioch Cemetery Antioch, Ohio with
Pastor Rick Lynch officiating.
Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St.
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Colombo, David D. Colombo
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
30 Jan 2020
David D. Colombo, 44, of Beallsville, Ohio
passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 17,
1975 a son of Gerald Colombo who survives of Berea, Ohio and Sandra Cicco Colombo of Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
He was a mechanic and owner of Mobilewrench of Beallsville, Ohio He enjoyed boating and
getting together with family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his parents are
his wife, Debrina Blaich
Colombo whom he married on September 3, 2002; one daughter, Katelynn Colombo of
the home; one son, Damian Colombo of the home; one sister, Christine (Jim) Galligar of Olmsted Falls, Ohio; two brothers, Joseph
Colombo of North Olmsted, Ohio, Daniel (Gina) Colombo of Olmsted Falls, Ohio;
his father-in-law, Richard Blaich of Beallsville,
Ohio several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2, 2020. Following cremation, inurnment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Cook, Virginia May Cook, nee Moretz
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 28
May 2020
Virginia May Cook, 91, of Woodsfield,
(formerly of Hackney) passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Stellar Care
Center, Woodsfield.
She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan,
on Feb. 15, 1929, a daughter of the late Ralph and Verla
Viola Wineberger Moretz.
She was a homemaker and a former
member of the Order of Eastern Star, Reinersville.
Virginia enjoyed quilting, handwork,
gardening and flowers. Her main love was her family and other children.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her twin sister at birth, Velma Lee Moretz,
and five brothers, Ralph, Roy, Charles, John and Paul Moretz.
Surviving are her husband, George
Cook, whom she married on Feb. 2, 1947; one daughter, Janice (William) Massey,
of Malta; two sons, Gary (Judy) Cook, of Woodsfield, Mike (Gail) Cook, of
Daniels, West Virginia; three sisters, Jane Grubb, of Clinton, Tennessee,
Estelle Dinan, of Zanesville, and Kay Moretz, of Mt. Holly, North Carolina; five brothers, Glenn Moretz, of Arlington, Texas, Ray Moretz,
of Boone, North Carolina, Jerry Moretz, of Clinton,
Tennessee, Jimmy Moretz, of Boone, North Carolina,
Edwin Moretz, of Charlotte, North Carolina; six
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; nine
step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. Family
and friends are welcome to attend graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May
27, 2020, at the Malta Cemetery, Malta, with Rev. David Cottrill
officiating. Please keep in mind that social distancing will be observed and
facemasks are encouraged.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Janice Massey, 5400 West Poplar Ridge Rd., Malta, OH 43758 to be used toward the purchase of a monument for
George and Virginia.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, OH
43793.
Cooper, Mary Frances Cooper,
nee Roberts
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 28
May 2020
Mary Frances Cooper, 83 of Valley
Grove, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020, while
in Marietta Memorial Hospital hospice care.
Born on Dec. 11, 1936 in Valley Grove,
West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Nellie Mae Roberts.
She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Kenneth L Cooper; her sister, Barbara Welker; and husband, Wilson
Welker.
Mrs. Cooper was a loving wife, mother
and grandmother. She was a 1954 graduate of Triadelphia High School and called
Valley Grove Assembly of God Church in Valley Grove, West Virginia and
Woodsfield Christian Church in Woodsfield home during her time with us. Mary
was a long-term caregiver for many years. She enjoyed reading newspapers to
keep up with current events and never missed a chance to play bingo.
Mary
also blessed the communities of Valley Grove, West Virginia and Woodsfield in
her lifetime. Lifetime friends from Valley Grove, Doris Smith
and Betty Jane Myers, spent hours at a time on the phone talking about family
and faith. Upon moving to Woodsfield in 2008, she was adopted into the
community and became friends with Vernon and Cora Blackstone, Mary Basset, Roy
and Judy Pittman, Howard and late wife Norma Williams and Richard and Betty Hopton.
Surviving are two sons, Day (Regina),
of Valley Grove, West Virginia; Dr. Kenneth (Karena)
Cooper, Jr., of Woodsfield; one daughter, Connie (Mark) Haggerty, of Valley
Grove, West Virginia; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Mary and Garrett Cooper
Haggerty, and Alex Walter Cooper, and one sister, Marlene (James) Everson, of
St. Clairsville and Naples, Florida. Also surviving
are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service and interment were
conducted at the West Alexander, Pennsylvania Cemetery with immediate family
attending and Rev. Anthony McSwords officiating.
Condolences and personal reflections to
the family may be left on the Bauer & Turner Funeral Home of Woodsfield,
website, www. bauerturner.
com.
Coplan, Donna Mae Coplan, nee Haught
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 19
Mar 2020
Donna Mae Coplan,
91, of Laings, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020,
at Wheeling, Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. She
was born in Monroe County October 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Henry and Myrta Gray Haught.
She was a member of the Goudy Church
of Christ.
In addition to her parents she was preceded
in death by her husband, James J. Coplan; daughter,
Pamela Coplan Ebert; siblings, Garnet Mull, Donald Haught, Marjorie Mitchell, Ruby Cline, June Cochran; and a
great-grandchild.
She is survived by her children, Larry
Coplan of Dallas, Texas, Vickie (Roger) Nething of Melbourne, Florida, Linda Smith of Woodsfield,
and James A. Coplan of Columbus; eight grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
Friends will be received 2–5 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St.,
Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16,
2020, with Paul Eddy and Tim Fleeman officiating.
Burial will follow in the Goudy Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Coughlan,
Eileen Ann Coughlan, nee Emig
Source: The Altmeyer
Funeral Home, Wheeling, West Virginia; 31 Dec 2020
Eileen Ann (Emig)
Coughlan, 89, of Wheeling, WV., passed away peacefully
Sunday December, 27, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Kathleen, in Gilbertsville,
PA.
She was born March 24, 1931 in
Wheeling, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kirchgessner)
Emig.
Eileen was a loving wife and wonderful
mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time as a
volunteer at Easterseals. She later worked in the
office at Greenwood Cemetery until retirement. She was a Catholic by faith and
a lifelong member of St. Michael Parish Church where she sang with the choir
for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, oil painting, playing piano and
spending time with her family. She had a love for horses and enjoyed horseback
riding in her younger years.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Elmer F. Coughlan, a brother, Jack Emig, and an infant grandson, Michael Coughlan.
She is survived by her four children:
Patrick (Diane) Coughlan of Wheeling, WV; Kathleen (John) Miller of
Gilbertsville, PA; Kara (Steve) Quickel of Wheeling,
WV; and Sean (Stacy) Coughlan of Wheeling, WV. She is also survived by her
sister Kay Wetzel of New Martinsville, WV; nine grandchildren: Kevin, Brian and
David Coughlan; Brenna Miller; Lauren, Kristen and Ryan Quickel;
and Jacob and Brianna Coughlan.
Friends will be received on Friday,
January 1, 2021 from 3-6 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home,
154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 2, 2021 at 11:00 am at the
Cathedral of St. Joseph. Interment to follow at Greenwood
Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Easter Seals, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, WV., 26003 or Alzheimer's
Association,225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL,., 60601
Source: The Sarasota [Florida] Herald-Tribune -
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Feb 4, 1947
- Dec 16, 2020
Earl
"Butch" Lee Cramer, 73, of Sarasota, Florida, died on Dec 16, 2020.
Funeral arrangements by: National Cremation and Burial Society of Sarasota.
Crum, Jennylinde
Sue Crum, nee Westfall
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
20 Mar 2020
Jennylinde Sue
Crum, 62, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the
Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College,
Pennsylvania.
She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia
on March 7, 1958 a daughter of the late James Perry Jr. and G. Sue Whiteside
Westfall.
She was a retired bus driver for the
Centre Area Transportation Authority, State College, Pennsylvania and was a
member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg,
Ohio. She was a collegiate swimmer at the Rio Grande College and also at the
Ohio University. Jenny was also a needle artisan receiving awards at the Ohio
State Fair, Columbus, Ohio and county fair awards in Centre County,
Pennsylvania. Her hobbies were playing cards and watching her grandson playing
hockey.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Crystal Crum.
Surviving are her husband, Robert P. Crum
whom she married on October 15, 1977; one daughter, Jessicalinde
Sue (Jonathon) Ah Kit of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; one son, Paul Hobert Crum of State College, Pennsylvania; one brother,
Brian Westfall; four sisters, Vicky (Tom) Amburn,
Judy (Dave) Moore, Barbara (David) Toole, Edith (Daniel) Westfall; a grandson,
Landen Crum; her mother-in-law, Stella Crum of Woodsfield, Ohio.
Abiding with the State of Ohio
recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, a private
Mass of Christian Burial for family only will be celebrated 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio with Fr. Timothy Davison as the
celebrant.
Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill
Cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.
A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June
13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio.
Cruse, Kathleen Cruse, nee
Smith
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; Apr 2020
Kathleen Cruse Smith, 77 of Woodsfield,
Ohio passed away in Woodsfield Saturday April 11, 2020. She was born at Dover, Ohio August 29, 1942 a
daughter of the late Otha Ralph and Florence Hebb
Smith.
She retired from the Monroe County
Sheriff’s Department as a cook and jailer.
Preceded in death by
two sons Joel and Randy.
She is survived by a son Alan (Joyce)
Cruse of Woodsfield, and daughters Kathy (John) Coffey of Woodsfield, and
Bonnie Allen and Tammie Platz, 17 grandchildren, and
several great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Arrangements by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.
Cunion, Jerry R. Cunion
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 1 Oct 2020
Jerry R. Cunion,
69, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial
Hospital Morgantown, West Virginia. He
was born October 20, 1950 at Zanesville, Ohio a son of the late Ronald and step
mother Clara Cunion and Pauline Foreman.
Jerry was a US Army Vietnam veteran,
and a member of the Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene, member of the NRA, and
the local chapter 12-84 Glory Riders - Christian Motorcycle Association. He was a driver for MCPT, substitute bus
driver for Switzerland of Ohio school district, former employee of Bloomer Candy
at Zanesville, and a volunteer at Wheeling Country Day School.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by a sister Libby Boykin.
He is survived by his wife Susie Smithberger Cunion of Woodsfield,
daughter Samantha (Cody) Miller of Woodsfield, brother Randy (Emily) Kelly,
sisters Teresa (Emmett) Cohyers, Tina Clarke, Diana
Forsythe, Tammy (Matt) Yinger, and Ronda Samczuk, grandson Bexley Jett
Miller, two children from a previous marriage Stephanie and Jeremey, and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends received from 2-8 p.m. Sunday
October 4, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio where funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday October 5, 2020 with Pastor Joe Hise officiating.
Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery
Woodsfield, Ohio with luncheon to follow at Ruble Park.
Curtiss, Frank D. Curtiss
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 23
Jan 2020
Frank D. Curtiss, age 65, of Hannibal,
Ohio, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his very
caring family.
He was born November 28, 1954, in
Calhoun County, West Virginia, son of the late Charles and Audrea
Curtiss.
Frank retired from Ormet
in 2014 with 36 years of service. He was a computer programmer and loved to
help others with computer issues. He was a graduate of Parkersburg South. He
loved to bowl, carried a good average and was a member of several leagues in
surrounding areas.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his sister, Diane Wells; two brothers, Ronald Curtiss and Patrick
Curtiss; a sister-in-law, Jean Curtiss; and father-in-law, Bert Shreves Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 25
years, Debbie Curtiss; three brothers, Melvin and Carl Curtiss of Parkersburg,
West Virginia, and Nobel (Delores) Curtiss of Massillon; several nieces,
nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; a special sister-in-law, Candy “Stacey”
Fisher of St. Marys; brother-in-law, Curtis Shreves of Fly; mother-in-law, Shirley A. Shreves of Fly; and many friends from work and around the
area.
Family received friends 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St.,
Sardis, with services being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with Evangelist Herb
Alexander officiating.
Interment will follow in Gravel Hill
Cemetery, Fly, Ohio.
Contributions may be made to Stonerise at Home Hospice, 68150 Bayberry Dr., St. Clairsville, WV 43950.
Dalrymple, Margaret
Dalrymple, nee Brown
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 28
May 2020
Margaret Dalrymple, 94 of Woodsfield,
O passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Barnesville Hospital.
She was born in Monroe County, June
24, 1925, a daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Millbaugh
Brown.
Margaret worked for GMN for several
years as a senior companion. She liked to travel and go to Georgia to see her
sister and relatives. Margaret was a great sister and really enjoyed all of her
nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, James Dalrymple, on Jan. 14, 1979; four brothers, Warren, Chester, Roy
and Cecil Brown; and two sisters, Bernice Dillon and Carol Alloway.
She is survived by two sisters, Alverna Campbell, of Tennessee, and Wilma Jean Cline, of
Antioch; and two brothers, Charles Brown, of Kansas, and Kenneth Brown, of
Creston.
Graveside services were held at Sunday
May 24, 2020, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, with
Tim Fleeman officiating.
Arrangements provided by Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Davis, Robert L. Davis
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 6 Aug
2020
Robert L. “Bobby” Davis, 64 of
Woodsfield, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 25, 2020,
at Wheeling Medical Park Wheeling, West Virginia.
He was born Sept. 18, 1955, in Belmont
County, a son of the late Robert and Vivian Wallace Davis.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by an infant brother, Corwin Lee; an aunt, Mary (Auntie)
Wallace, who made her home with the family; a sister Donna; a brother Duke; and
two nephews, James Allen, and Christopher Michael.
He is survived by three sisters, Carolyn
Alleman and Janet (Gary) Holland, of Woodsfield; and
Janice (Richard) Edgington, of Graysville; one
brother, Rodney (Tracey) Davis, of England; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends were received until time of
funeral service Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100
S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Brent Roth officiating. Burial followed in the
Moffett Cemetery near Woodsfield.
Davisson,
Margaret Christine Gertrude Davisson
Source:
Pat Boyle Funeral Home, [Jane Lew, West Virginia]; Sep 2020
Margaret Cristine
Gertrude Davisson, 86, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at
Crestview Manor in Jane Lew.
She was born in Weston on September 21,
1934, a daughter of the late Hazel Harvey Davisson and Genevieve Marie Lattea Davisson. In addition to her parents, Margaret was
preceded in death by one son, Bobby Earl Davisson; one infant sister, Reva
Davisson; and one brother, Harvey Lee Davisson.
Forever remembering Margaret’s caring
nature are one son, Rycke Lee Davisson of Weston; six
grandchildren: John Baxter, Amanda Faulkner, Jill Henline,
Brian Davisson, Pete Davisson, and Darrin Davisson; six great-grandchildren;
one sister, Annie Lucille Dedrick and husband, Robert
Joseph, of Smyrna, DE; and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret graduated from Weston High
School in 1955 and was a member of Haleville Union
Mission Church in Weston. She worked for Alkan Label
Factory and retired from Weston State Hospital where she was a cook for many
years. Margaret was an animal lover especially her cats and dog. She also had
an extensive collection of feline figurines. In her spare time, Margaret
enjoyed tending to her flowers in her flowerbed.
Margaret’s request for cremation has
been honored at Pat Boyle Funeral Home’s On-Site Crematory. Graveside Services
will be held at Rock Grove Cemetery in Linn at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28,
2020. Inurnment will follow. Davisson, Margaret Christine Gertrude Davisson
Source:
Pat Boyle Funeral Home, [Jane Lew, West Virginia]; Sep 2020
Margaret Cristine
Gertrude Davisson, 86, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at
Crestview Manor in Jane Lew.
She was born in Weston on September 21,
1934, a daughter of the late Hazel Harvey Davisson and Genevieve Marie Lattea Davisson. In addition to her parents, Margaret was
preceded in death by one son, Bobby Earl Davisson; one infant sister, Reva
Davisson; and one brother, Harvey Lee Davisson.
Forever remembering Margaret’s caring
nature are one son, Rycke Lee Davisson of Weston; six
grandchildren: John Baxter, Amanda Faulkner, Jill Henline,
Brian Davisson, Pete Davisson, and Darrin Davisson; six great-grandchildren;
one sister, Annie Lucille Dedrick and husband, Robert
Joseph, of Smyrna, DE; and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret graduated from Weston High
School in 1955 and was a member of Haleville Union
Mission Church in Weston. She worked for Alkan Label
Factory and retired from Weston State Hospital where she was a cook for many
years. Margaret was an animal lover especially her cats and dog. She also had
an extensive collection of feline figurines. In her spare time, Margaret
enjoyed tending to her flowers in her flowerbed.
Margaret’s request for cremation has
been honored at Pat Boyle Funeral Home’s On-Site Crematory. Graveside Services
will be held at Rock Grove Cemetery in Linn at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28,
2020. Inurnment will follow.
Source: The Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarksburg,
West Virginia; July, 2020
Wednesday,
August 2nd, 1944 - Friday, July 3rd, 2020
Eugene R. “Tyke” Dean Sr. 75, of
Clarksburg, WV (Summit Park), passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2020 at
home. He was born in Clarksburg on August 2, 1944, a son of the late William G.
and Reva M. (Wadsworth) Dean.
Mr. Dean is survived by two children: Lorenda June Dean Russell and companion Dustyn
McConnell of Jane Lew, and Eugene R. “Dean” Dean Jr. of Summit Park; eight
grandchildren: Brandan, Amber, Dakota, Joseph, Natasha, Morgan, Seth, and Emmakay; one great-granddaughter Amelia Rose; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
Eugene was the last surviving member of
his immediate family having also been preceded in death by nine siblings: Reva
Piggott, Robert Dean, Lester Dean, William Dean Jr., Jessie Dean, Clyde Dean,
Walter Dean, Wanda Wright, and Emogene Dean.
“Tyke,” as he was known to many, served
his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. He then worked
for Eagle Glass and then on to construction work. He loved going to flea
markets and buying and selling. Collecting cookie tins and jars was his
favorite from his many sale finds. Tyke lived in the Summit Park community his
entire life and was always willing to help his many friends and neighbors
there.
Mr. Dean’s wishes for cremation will be
honored and inurnment will take place at the WV National Cemetery, at a date to
be announced. The Davis-Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dean Family
during this time.
Decker, Dora Mae Decker, nee
Hudson
Source: The Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
Ohio; 6 May 2020
Dora “Mae” Decker, 85 of Jerusalem,
Ohio passed away on May 5, 2020 at Wheeling Medical Park Hospital in Wheeling,
WV. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Beallsville to the late Clarence “Shad”
Hudson and Hazel (Whipple) Hudson.
Mae has worked many years in the
Beallsville community before she retired. She worked as a nursing aide for a
very long time caring for others at the Beallsville Care Facility until it
closed. She also had a hand in cooking for children at a local grade school and
other businesses as well.
Her husband Clyde played local music
in different places. They frequently played at the Beallsville American Legion,
where Mae spent a lot of time helping out as a member of the ladies auxiliary.
She was the type of person that loved everyone and enjoyed the company of
others. If you needed help with something, she wouldn’t hesitate.
Along with being a loving mother,
grandmother & great-grandmother, which she enjoyed every minute of the time
spent with her family. She also enjoyed going to outings and being with her
church family. Mae was a member of the Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Church in
Woodsfield. She very seldom missed a service for many years, until her
declining health made it difficult for her to go.
Along with her parents she is
proceeded [sic--preceded] in death by
her husband Clyde Decker of Jerusalem, one son Allen Hess of Beallsville, her
only brother Clyde Hudson of Beallsville, Brothers-in-law Robert “Bob” Howell
of Beallsville and Robert “Bob” Glendening of Sistersville, WV and a dear
nephew Randy Vanness of New Martinsville, WV.
Surviving are her son Delbert Hess of Miltonsburg, her two sisters, Alice Howell of Beallsville
and Wilma Glendening of Sistersville, WV, two daughters-in-law Donna Hess of
Uhrichsville and Bonnie Hess of Woodsfield, two granddaughters, Brian (Marsha)
Dunn of Jerusalem and Dennis (Deanna) Griffith of Uhrichsville, six
great-grandchildren Brian Dunn, Jr., Anthony Dunn, Angel Dunn of Jerusalem, Ivayne Griffith, Wrex Griffith
and baby Griffith (expected to arrive in November) of Uhrichsville. Several nieces & nephews. A very dear
friend Ruth Thornberry of Beallsville. Also her
beloved church family.
There will be no visitation. Inurnment at the convenience of the family at the Beallsville
Cemetery Beallsville, Ohio. Arrangement by
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online - 4
Nov 2020
Donald “Dean” Denbow,
85, of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 15, 1935, in
Graysville, a son of the late Forrest and Almeda
Kinney Denbow.
He was a retired welder at Orrville
Products in Orrville, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Killbuck Valley Sportsmans club
and had a great love of horses.
He was preceded in death by a son,
Robert “Bobby” Baker, and a sister, Wilma Fitchpatrick.
He is survived by wife, Barbara
Brunner, of Lewisville; son, Keith Wellman, of Wooster; daughters, Deanna Denbow, of Massillon, Candy (Ray) Hathaway, of Lewisville,
Heather Brunner, of Woodsfield, and Mellisa (Tom)
Stevens, of Holmesville; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Friends were received Friday, Oct. 30,
2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where
services were held Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, with Minister Wayne Clark
officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
Denbow, Johnny C. Denbow
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon, online; 4
Mar 2020
Johnny C. Denbow,
75, of Lewisville and Wooster, passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the
Burbank Parke Care Center, Burbank.
He was born at Lewisville March 16,
1944, a son of the late Charles Irvin Denbow and
Catherine Elizabeth Baker Denbow.
Johnny was a retired fieldman for Dominion East Ohio Gas Company in North
Canton. He honorably served his country as a fireman in the U.S. Air Force
during the Vietnam War, and was a member and served as an elder of the Grace
Christian Church, Woodsfield. He was also a member of the Clinton Volunteer
Fire Department, Clinton, where he served for 25 years, 11 of which he served
as Fire Chief. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in the yard,
and being involved in the community and his church.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Stewart Denbow,
on Dec. 11, 2019.
Surviving are
one son, Kevin C. (Linda L.) Denbow of Burbank; one daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael K.) Sales of
Seville; three sisters, Evelyn McKamy of Tennessee, Helen Lovett of Wisconsin,
Sandra (Alan) Applegate of Georgia; one step-grandson, Luke Pittman of Rittman;
several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8,
where military and funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. with Herb Alexander
officiating. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family at the
West Richfield Cemetery, Richfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to a
hospice of the donor’s choice.
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online, 24 Sep 2020
Dennis “Bo” Dierkes,
79, of Woodsfield, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at his home surrounded
by his family.
He was born May 12, 1941, a son of the
late George and Grace Lallathin Dierkes, of Sykes
Ridge, Monroe County.
Bo was a devoted husband, father,
grandfather, and great grandfather. Bo loved to spend time with family
gatherings and trips to the beach. Bo was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Woodsfield. Bo enjoyed Monday night cards at the American Legion and was a
member of American Legion Post 87. He retired from United States Steel Workers
Local 5784 with almost 40 years at Ormet Corporation.
He was preceded in death by one
brother, Gary “Joe” Dierkes.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Trembly Dierkes; two daughters,
Robyn (Steve) Nowak and Heather Craycraft; two sons
Doug (Julie) Dierkes and Scott (Misty) Dierkes; sister, Cheryl Dennison; and brother, Keith (Judy)
Dierkes; seven grandchildren, Jammie
Ball, Derek London Dierkes, Laikyn
Craycraft, Kara Dierkes, Mckinzey, Grayce and Colt Dierkes; and great-grandchild, Elise J. Ball; several
nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 7
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
where services will be held at noon Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, with Pastor T.J.
Milam officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield. Military services conducted by the American Legion Post
87 with Bob Welsh officiating.
Memorial donation may be made to
Crossed Paws, 41383 Stonehouse Rd., Woodsfield, and/or the Cancer Gas Cards,
48397 Keylor Hill Rd., Woodsfield.
Dietrich, Sandra Elaine Baggette Dietrich, nee Mathis
Source: Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
30 Apr 2020
Sandra Elaine Mathis Baggette Dietrich, age 72, New Matamoras, Brownsville area
joined the realm of angels in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
on Monday, April 27th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Daddy Curtis
Mathis, her Mother Hazel Petty Mathis Gamble and her first husband Ronnie
Baggett.
Surviving is her husband, Dale
Dietrich, her daughters Angela (Bill) Ruark of
Chandler, TX, Danielle (Ted) Reisman of Deerpark, OH, stepdaughters Kimberly Dietrich Johnson of
Xenia, OH, Kristi Dietrich Crawford (Jon) Glen Easton, WV and stepson Kurt
(Danielle) Dietrich of Cincinnati, OH.
Her brother Lee (Rhonda) Mathis, Dalton, GA. Sandra is survived by
eleven grandchildren, Matthew, Paul (Autumn), and Joshua Ruark, Toria Reisman, Katerina Morris, Kendra and Brett Dietrich, Morgan
(Jon) Cleland, Kennedy (Troy) Hubbard, Emily McLean, and Harmon Crawford. She was also blessed with four great
grandchildren Luna Reisman, Adalyn Twigg, Poppy Cleland and Eviana
Hubbard.
Sandra was a member of Evergreen Bible
Church, Williamston, WV, and past member of a local herbal group. In addition
to her love of family, Sandra’s other loves were her dogs, her small tomato and
pepper plots, and her many flower plants that she acquired from her world
travels over the past fifteen years.
Private visitation will be held from
11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday May 1, 2020 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, Ohio. Graveside services
will be held on Monday, May 4th in Dalton, GA.
Dimmerling, Marvin Charles Dimmerling
Source: The Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio;
11 Apr 2020
Marvin Charles Dimmerling,
76, of Summerfield, Ohio (Carlisle Community) passed away Thursday, April 9,
2020 at his home.
He was born May 14, 1943 in Carlisle, Ohio
a son of the late Francis and Emma (Kuhn) Dimmerling.
Marvin owned and operated Dimmerling Dairy Farm for 40 years and in 1976 he was named
“Farmer of the Year” by the Noble County Chamber of Commerce. He was a lifetime
member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Carlisle where he was also a member of
the Holy Name Society. He served in the Ohio National Guard and was also a
Stock Township Trustee for many years.
Upon retiring, Marvin was able to enjoy
things at a slower pace. He was happiest outside mowing or still helping on the
farm. He valued time spent with family, friends and neighbors.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded
in death by a son Rick Dimmerling; two sisters Melba
Hupp and Ruth Warner; two brothers-in-law, Tom Poland and Mick Carpenter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his
wife of 54 years, Darlene S. (Thompson) Dimmerling,
whom he married September 4, 1965; two sons, Duane Dimmerling
and Michael (Valerie) Dimmerling; grandchildren,
Jordan (Adam) Cline, Tyson (Candice) Dimmerling,
Mitchell (Adrianne) Dimmerling, Joshua Dimmerling, Alexandrea Dimmerling,
Danyel Dimmerling, Faith Dimmerling; great-grandchildren Rixton,
Maddix, Peyton and Adalee Dimmerling; four sisters, Jean (Larry) Lowe of Caldwell,
Ohio, Jane (Virgil) Thompson of Summerfield, Ohio, Alice (Richard) Piatt of
Graysville, Ohio, and Marilyn Poland of Pleasant City, Ohio; three brothers,
Paul (Maureen) Dimmerling of Caldwell, Ohio, Bill Dimmerling of Carlisle, Ohio, and Gary (Susie) Dimmerling of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Diane
Carpenter and special friend Jerry Wheeler of Belle Valley, Ohio; special
nieces, Akerrius (Jason) Harmon, Annika Carpenter;
great- nephew, Jerrason Harmon; many nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family.
Abiding with the State of Ohio recommendations
for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, a private visitation will
be held for family only at St. Michael Catholic Church, Carlisle, Ohio on
Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00
a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Carlisle,
Ohio with Fr. Wayne Morris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, any donations or
contributions can be made to the St. Michael’s Carlisle Cemetery Fund Perpetual
Care, P.O. Box 286, Caldwell, OH 43724.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
care of Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Dougherty, Daniel Patrick
Dougherty
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online, 23
Sep 2020
Daniel Patrick Dougherty, age 68 of
Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Riverside Hospital due to
Coronavirus.
Dan was a retired police officer for
the Upper Arlington Police Department. He was a graduate of St. Sylvester's and
Woodsfield High School.
He is preceded in death by parents,
Robert and Gladys Dougherty, Woodsfield.
Dan is survived by loving wife, LuAnn;
daughter, Dani (Jon) Sisson; son, Rob Dougherty; grandchildren, Connor, Brooke,
Gwen, Evan and Eleanor; sisters, Mary (Clayton Jr.) Christman,
of Clarington, and Elaine A. Huck and Sandy (Kenny) Bach, both of Marietta;
LuAnn’s siblings and their spouses, Bobbie (Russell) Young, Donna (Bob)
Johnson, Kathy (Brian) Herbert, Carol McDaniel, Tom (Diane) Carroll, and Mike
(Sue) Carroll; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
The family received friends, Friday,
Sept. 18, 2020, at the Hilliard Church of Christ, 4300 Avery Rd., Hilliard, OH
43026, where funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
In lieu of flowers donations may be
made in Dan's memory to the Upper Arlington Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association.
Source: Imes Funeral Home, Murray, Kentucky; May, 2020
Ms. Julie K. Drake, 38, of Murray,
passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home.
Julie was born on September 8, 1981 in
Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Linda McClellan Drake.
Surviving are her sisters, Susan Drake
of Murray and Caryn Drake of Los Angeles, CA.
A memorial service is being planned for
a later date.
Arrangements are being handled at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray.
Drengacs, Teresa Drengacs,
nee Ady
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon online; 2 Dec
2020
Teresa Drengacs,
63, formerly of Powhatan Point, now residing in Rayland died, Tuesday, Nov. 24,
2020, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1957, in
Martins Ferry, to Martha (Jones) Ady and the late
Glenn Ady.
In addition to her father, she was
preceded in death by her husband, John Drengacs III.
Teresa, known as Guh-Guh
to her family, was a retired bookkeeper from the First National Bank Powhatan
Point. Also, she was a member of The Church of Christ.
Guh-Guh
loved spending time with her family and loved ones and loved them beyond
measure. She was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt. However,
she shined the most as Guh-Guh to her grandchildren.
She loved the sunshine and the warmth of a summer day. That warmth was spread
to others through her love. Guh-Guh will be missed,
greatly.
In addition to her mother, she is
survived by her daughter, Valerie (Josh) Lude; her son, Jeremy (Jill) Drengacs; two grandchildren, Rylee and Gabriel Lude; two
brothers, Mark (Theresa) and Kevin Ady and her
beloved and spoiled dog, Boone.
Friends will be received to pay
tribute to Teresa and celebrate her life Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, from 4 p.m.
until the time of memorial service of 7 p.m., with Pastor Christian Faulkner
officiating, at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to your local animal shelter in Teresa’s name.
Masks and social distancing will be
required during service hours.
Online condolences may be offered at
www. borkoskifuneralhomes. com.
Drummond,
Mary Katherine Drummond, nee Hatch
Source: The Intelligencer, Wheeling [West Virginia]
News-Register; 21 Dec 2020
Mary Katherine (Hatch) Drummond, 101,
of Martins Ferry passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Continuous Care
Center Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 9, 1919, in Martins Ferry, a
daughter of the late Ralph J. and Katherine E. (Coughlan) Hatch.
She was the retired CFO for the Bellaire
City Hospital, a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, and
the Past President of the Bellaire City Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband Robert F. Drummond, a son Robert C. Drummond, a brother Ralph W. Hatch,
and a sister Marjorie E. Drummond.
Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law
Carol F. Drummond of Bridgeport, a grandson Christopher “Bull” (Cindy) Drummond
of Bridgeport, two great grandchildren Gage and Kylee Drummond.
Private service
will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. David Stammerjohn officiating, interment in Linwood Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home Heslop Chapel, 415
Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, OH, assisting the family.
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