Joseph Dwight “Brownie” Brown

Joseph Dwight “Brownie” Brown, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Emerald Pointe. He was born at his home in Tacoma, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Ralph and Grace (Wiley) Brown.

Brownie was a 1950 graduate of Barnesville High School and a proud veteran of the United States Army and United States Navy, having honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, he made his home in Richfield, Ohio.

Brownie dedicated his working career to the trucking industry as a member of the Teamsters Union, driving for Consolidated Freightways. He took great pride in his accident-free driving record and retired at the age of 52.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon.

In addition to his parents, Brownie was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine (Dillinger) Brown; his second wife, Doris (Pekari) Hissom Brown; and sister, Nancy Gallagher.

Brownie is survived by his sister, Rosemary Ballard of Hickory, North Carolina; step-sons, Dave (Jeanette) Hissom and Joe (Linda) Hissom; three step-grandchildren, Denise (JIm) Hissom Jones, Jill Hissom, and Matt (Megan) Hissom; several grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Military honors by the Belmont County Veterans Association will take place at 6:45 p.m., followed by a memorial service officiated by Pastor Van Fisher and Rev. Tom Detling.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brownie’s name to First United Methodist Church, 123 West Church Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713 or Meals on Wheels c/o Senior Services of Belmont County, 67650 Oakview Drive, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.