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Susan Bradfield Phifer

Susan Bradfield Phifer

Susan Bradfield Phifer, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, while staying at the family cottage on Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio, a place that held her heart for nearly a lifetime. Born on April 26, 1930, in Barnesville, Susan was the daughter of John and Margaret “Madge” Bradfield. Though life and […]

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Charles Brian Kimble

Charles Brian Kimble

Born on May 5th, 1959, to Charles E. Kimble and Jeanlyn Frohnapfel Kimble, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Brian was a Catholic by faith, and graduated from Wheeling Central in 1976. He worked many years for Warwood Tool and was a beloved barman at The Ranch on Big Wheeling Creek. Near his home in nature where […]

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Kathryn Mathena Ragland

Kathryn Mathena Ragland

Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Mathena Ragland, 57, of Gray, passed away, Sunday June 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2617 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, Georgia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to All About Animals, Macon Georgia. Kathy was born June 28, […]

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Melissa Sue Keen

Melissa Sue Keen

Melissa Sue Keen, 57, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1969, a daughter of the late Jack Hindman and Carol (Adkins) Day. Missy worked for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels for over 20 years before she retired to be a caretaker for several family […]

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Penny (Johnson) Kirk

Penny (Johnson) Kirk

Penny (Johnson) Kirk, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at WVU Medicine – Barnesville Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1947, to the late Ralph Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson. She was a graduate of Barnesville High School and dedicated many years of her life to […]

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Michelle Elaine Taylor

Michelle Elaine Taylor

Michelle Elaine Taylor, 49, of Lore City, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Michelle was born on July 10, 1976, in Zanesville, a daughter of Connie (Whiteley) Taylor and the late Roy Taylor. Michelle was a 1994 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School. She worked as a cleaner and drove […]

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Lisa Marie Ashby

Lisa Marie Ashby

Lisa Marie Ashby, 55, of Salesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her home. Lisa was born on September 28, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter to William “Bill” and Moska (Toundas) Blattner. Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Cambridge High School. She loved watching all her children play sports; you could find her […]

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Bradley Keith Wees

Bradley Keith Wees

Bradley Keith Wees, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2026, following a rapidly progressing cancer diagnosis. He is survived by his husband and partner of 28 years, Tom Morgan; his father, Dennis Wees of Barnesville, Ohio; his twin brother, Brian Wees; and his younger brother, Brent Wees. Bradley’s love of theater began at […]

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Carol Lee Rosario 

Carol Lee Rosario 

Carol Lee (Hare) Rosario, 75, of Cambridge, passed away Monday (June 15, 2026) at her home. She was born September 29, 1950 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Jerry and Loretta Hare. Carol graduated from West Tech High School. She was a devoted member of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, and her faith in the Lord […]

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Richard C. Swallie

Richard C. Swallie

Richard C. Swallie, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully at Liza’s Place on June 16, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1944, a son of the late Leroy and Goldie (Huntsman) Swallie. Rich enjoyed being outdoors. He liked hunting and fishing. He played ball as a boy and loved watching his children and grandchildren do […]

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