Barnesville Area News

Randy Louden

Randy Louden, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in OSU Hospital’s James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born November 30, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Cyril and Wilma Thomas Louden, Randy was a proud US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of the former Ohio Valley Coal #6 Mine. He was a member of American Legion Post #768, Beallsville. Randy enjoyed going to auctions and he will be remembered by many for his collection of knives and guns.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Mundy, also two sisters, Dorothy Law and Patty Hudson. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 55 years, Connie Decker Louden; a daughter, Randa Louden; two sons, Eric Louden and Scott (Talisa) Louden; two brothers, Gerald (Cathy) Louden, and Mike (Beth) Louden; the joys of his life, his five grandchildren, Harlie, Koty, Bryce (Rylan), Brandon, and Marky and seven great-grandchildren, Carter, Banks, Kohen, Lilly, Wynston, Rowan, and Grayson; a sister, Shirley Harper; also many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9 at 11am with Wayne Clark presiding.

Burial with Full Military Honors by American Legion Post #768 will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.