Obituaries

Jan 4, 2026

David Lee Sommers, 63 of Colerain, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  He was born on August 21, 1962, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Paul E. and Lillian Ann (Stubock) Sommers.

Dave was a manager with the Tractor Supply Company before his illness.  He was a proud graduate...

Jan 3, 2026

Lois Ruth Kemp, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at Emerald Pointe Health & Rehabilitation on January 3, 2026.  She was born in Wayne Township near Beallsville, Ohio on  September 25, 1935 to the late Harry and Eva (Perkins) Poulson.

Lois was Protestant by faith.  She graduated from Beallsville High School in 1953.  She retired from Ohio...

Jan 3, 2026

John M. "Mike" Carr 59, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday January 3, 2026, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center St. Clairsville surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1966, in Washington, PA. The son of the late Ronald Carr and Nancy Lee (Plymire) Wallace.

He was a Chef for Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino. He loved...

Jan 1, 2026

Naomi Jean Marmie, 93, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Ozark, Ohio died New Year's Day, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day,1932 at home in Washington Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Perkins) Poulson.

Naomi was known for her cooking, gardening, and her infectious smile.  Family and friends adored her.  She...

Dec 30, 2025

Lester Lee Howell, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Arbors of Woodsfield, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 16, 1940, in Beallsville, the son of the late John and Bertha (Hoskinson) Howell.

Lester was retired from the former ORMET Aluminum Corporation, near Hannibal, Ohio. He loved being in the...

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia Lee Ward, 85, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 16, 1940, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Phillip and Josphine (Markie) Ward. She enjoyed housework, cooking, restoring old furniture and spending time with her close friends the Salem family who she considered her family.

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Dec 29, 2025

Geneva L. (Plumley) McDole, 90 of Brilliant, Ohio formerly of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Ashton, WV, the daughter of the late Herman and Leona (Smith) Plumley.

Geneva was Methodist by faith, she was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant...

Dec 28, 2025

Anne Dole Bartels, 70, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at home on December 28, 2025.  She was born on September 21, 1955 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late George and Alice (Dole) Keester.

Anne was a middle school art teacher for Barnesville Schools.  She was a creative person who loved the outdoors.  She enjoyed planting flowers and...

Dec 28, 2025

Jo Ellen (Dorsey) Kolvek, 77 of Shadyside formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Liza's Place surrounded by her family. She was born on September 22, 1948, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Mary Catherine (Oliver) Dorsey.

Jo Ellen worked for many years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company...

Dec 24, 2025

Cindy Stone, 72, of Martins Ferry, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 3, 1953, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn Bauknecht. Cindy enjoyed needle point, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of over 50 years,...

Dec 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nansie Marling

We are saddened to announce the passing of Nansie Marling, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, a kind-hearted and gentle soul whose warmth touched everyone she met.  She was born on September 13, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nansie (Dienstel) Follen.

Nansie was preceded...

Dec 21, 2025

Lewis L. Martin, 81, of Sienna Hills Nursing Care Facility in Adena, formerly of Steubenville and originally from Barnesville passed away December 21, 2025.  He was born April 6, 1944, in Lansing, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Ewart and Vava (Lucas) Martin.

He was Methodist by faith and lived most of his life in...

Dec 21, 2025

Bobbi Kay Price, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio went home to our Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025.  She was born on September 9, 1955 to the late Robert F. Powell and Janett J. (Mead) Roberts.

Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She loved going to church.  She liked doing puzzles and word search...

Dec 20, 2025

Martin Ray White, age 73, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He was born on June 6, 1952 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Roland and Betty White.

Martin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose life was centered on his family. A hardworking man,...

Dec 18, 2025

Christopher Adam Capps passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on June 24, 1971, the son of his father, Ralph (Jaynee) Capps and mother, Beverly (Baker) Pettit.

He was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School class of 1990.  After graduation he moved to Canton, Ohio and...

Dec 18, 2025

Martha Ann Gonot, 95, of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 26, 1930, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Charles W.  and Margaret M. (Greer) Wardle.

Martha was retired after 45 years of service from AEP as a Supervisor, she was a member of...

Dec 17, 2025

Michelle Lynne Eikenberry

January 16, 1962 – December 17, 2025

Michelle Lynne (Hastings) Eikenberry, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Michelle was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 16, 1962, to her parents Carol (Dickerson) and the late Robert Hastings of Mt. Pleasant....

Dec 15, 2025

Wilbur William Garrison, 80, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died December 15, 2025, at home.

He was born on December 15, 1945, the son of late Wilbur and Henrietta "Sis" Hocking Garrison of Wheeling, W.Va.

Wilbur was a retired steelworker at the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Junction plant. He was a Wheeling Central High School graduate where...

Dec 14, 2025

Bonnie L. (Drake) Wolfe, 68, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, with her loving husband by her side after a long illness.

Bonnie was born to the late Dortha and Ralph Drake. She was also preceded in death by her brother Larry Drake, her beloved granddaughter Haley Wolfe, and her loyal dog Buddy....

Dec 13, 2025

Ronald Gene Pavlovic, 90, of Dillonvale, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte, and his cherished son, Kurt. He was born on August 17, 1935, in Dillonvale, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Emily Pavlovic.

A 1953 graduate of Dillonvale High School, Ron was a standout athlete whose presence on...