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William “Bones” Armstrong

William “Bones” Armstrong

William “Bones” Armstrong, 80, of Lore City, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after a sudden illness. Bill was born on October 22, 1945, in Cambridge, a son of the late Howard Burgess and Ruth LaFerne (Williams) Armstrong. Bill was a mechanic throughout his life, working on heavy equipment for companies including Sidwell Brothers, […]

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Diane Kay Tazar

Diane Kay Tazar

Diane Kay Tazar, 80, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on February 16, 1946, a daughter of the late August and Annabelle Childers Arcishewsky. Diane was a retired X-Ray Technician from East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry […]

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Nancy G. (Earley) Carpenter

Nancy G. (Earley) Carpenter

Nancy G. Carpenter, 77, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026.  She was born on March 1, 1949 to the late Horace and Elva (Phillips) Earley. Nancy retired from being a volunteer.  She volunteered for the Salvation Army and also worked in retail.  She loved caring for dogs.  Nancy enjoyed […]

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Christopher A. “Otis” Lucas

Christopher A. “Otis” Lucas

Christopher A. “Otis” Lucas, 38, of Temperanceville, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1987 in Cambridge, Ohio to Risa D. (Burkhart) Crum and Jeffrey A. “Woody” Lucas.  Otis was a 2006 graduate of Barnesville High School and worked as a truck driver for Belmont Mills. He […]

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Tanya Bernice Sells

Tanya Bernice Sells

Tanya Bernice Sells, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at The Enclave at Barnesville, Barnesville, Ohio from cancer.  Born December 5, 1963, a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Sells, Tanya was a member of the East Main Church of Christ in Barnesville.  She loved singing hymns, Bible study, and the fellowship of her Christian family. […]

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Ruth Ann (Baker) Wells

Ruth Ann (Baker) Wells

Ruth Ann (Baker) Wells age 90 passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 surrounded by family at Altercare Summit Acres, Caldwell. She was born on September 25, 1935 near Keithtown a daughter of the Late Milford O. and Hazel (Parrish) Baker. On October 21, 1955 she married Paul L. Wells and went to housekeeping on their […]

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Derek Trowbridge

Derek Trowbridge

Derek Trowbridge, 38, of Cameron, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026.He was born on February 8th, 1988, the son of Ronald and Amy (Christopher) Trowbridge.He graduated from Cameron High School in 2006, and attended First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Cameron. Derek’s favorite times and fondest memories were spent with his family, […]

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Donna Jean Price

Donna Jean Price

Donna Jean Price, age 85, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at OhioHealth Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1940, in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lester Carpenter and Mary Blanche (Schafer) Carpenter.Donna was a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School. In addition to being […]

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Tammy Renae Smith

Tammy Renae Smith

Tammy Renae Smith, 58, of Moundsville, West Virginia, formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Moundsville Healthcare Center. She was born in Petersburg, West Virginia on October 31, 1967 to the late Hugh M. and Betty Jean (Sites).Smith Jr. Tammy attended St. Clairsville High School and graduated from Bellaire […]

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Jane G. (Gordon) Bartlett

Jane G. (Gordon) Bartlett

Jane G. Bartlett, 94, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.  She was born on September 8, 1931, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha (Amos) Gordon. Janie graduated Belmont High School in 1949 and received her teaching degree from Muskingum College in 1953. She began her teaching career in Columbus […]

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