William “Bill” Ray McDaniel Sr., 76 of Barnesville, OH formerly of Wellsburg, WV died of a broken heart February 15, 2026, at Liza’s Place Valley Hospice, Wheeling, WV. Bill was born August 11, 1946, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Earl McDaniel and Elizabeth Davis McDaniel. Bill went to Wellsburg High […]
Paul Sloan Nesbitt, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late William H. and Margaret (Caughey) Nesbitt. Paul grew up on his family farm just outside Barnesville, where he planted his roots. He […]
Patricia Ann Ondrick, 77, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at The Enclave in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born January 25, 1949, in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Lewis and Luetta Davis Trigg. Patricia was a long-time employee in the credit office at Kaufmann’s Department Store in St. Clairsville. […]
Andrew Mitchell Kruprzak, 87, of Maynard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home. He was born June 28, 1938 in Bannock, Ohio, a son of the late Sabastian and Alice Cuiksa Kruprzak. Andrew was a retired coal miner with the former Hanna Coal Company, District 6 as a beltline shoveler. He […]
Karen Sue Gallagher, 71, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away at Wheeling Hospital on February 13, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1954 to the late Karl and Betty (Morris) Sturgill. Karen graduated from St. Clairsville High School. She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She was a substitute teacher and […]
Barnesville schools athletes will compete in several games, matches and contests this week.
Herschel D. Watson, 82, of New Concord, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Herschel was born on August 1, 1943, a son to the late Herschel and Mary (Wadsworth) Watson. Herschel was a member of the Buggy Wheel Horse Club, the Shenandoah Riding Club, NFRA, AQHA, the […]
The Tri-State Military Veterans Museum has launched its 2026 fundraising campaign, asking the community to help preserve and share the stories of America’s military men and women while preparing for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration.
Kayla Marie Garcia-Paugh, 36 of Beallsville, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born on January 19, 1990, in Glendale, WV. She is the daughter of Joseph W. Garcia and Bobbi Jo Blake. If the only measure of a human’s life were time, it would seem short, but when […]
Barnesville claimed third place in state Division III duals wrestling at Marion Saturday.