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John “Johnny” Caldwell Dunn

John “Johnny” Caldwell Dunn

John “Johnny” Caldwell Dunn, 96, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Parshall Dunn and Dessa Quieterra (Huff) Dunn; his siblings, Dorothy Kolter, Mary Margaret “Peggy” Strahl, and Don Conway; son-in-law, Greg Christakis. John was born […]

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Allen R. Eschbaugh

Allen R. Eschbaugh

Allen R. Eschbaugh, 93, of Salesville, Ohio went home to meet the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on October 18, 1932, in Batesville, a son to the late Clarence J. and Leona (Carpenter) Eschbaugh. Allen was a 1951 graduate of Quaker City High […]

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Thomas “Tom” Kevin Cranston

Thomas “Tom” Kevin Cranston

Thomas “Tom” Kevin Cranston was born in Wheeling, WV to Rita and Jack Cranston on February 14, 1951. He died on September 12, 2026. Raised in Guernsey County, he was a graduate of Barnesville High School and law school. He practiced law for many years. No services to be held. Read full obituary at Wackerly […]

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Howard “Doodle” Clay Forsythe

Howard “Doodle” Clay Forsythe

Howard grew up on Fair Street in Quaker City and attended the First Christian Church of Quaker City. In high school, he played drums in the band and was a member of the Quaker City basketball team. After graduating high school as a young man, he hitchhiked north to visit his aunt and uncle, and […]

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Kay Marie Mankin

Kay Marie Mankin

Kay Marie Mankin, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1960, in Barnesville, Ohio, to Charles William “Bill” Gibson and the late Judith Lee (Rowley) Gibson. In addition to her mother, Judy, Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Michael “Gibby” Gibson. […]

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Nancy Jane Schmidt

Nancy Jane Schmidt

Nancy Jane Schmidt, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born in Illinois to the late Walter and Cleo (Miller) Zeh. Nancy was a seamstress for 5 B’s. She enjoyed hand quilting. Nancy was a longtime Sunday school teacher. She loved to read and was […]

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Helen Emma Bamfield

Helen Emma Bamfield

Helen Emma Bamfield age 95, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026. Retired CPA. She was a devout OSU Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by husband, Everett Bamfield, Jr.; parents, Ralph and Hallie Triplett; sister Lois Triplett. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:30 […]

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Steven Curtis Petrey

Steven Curtis Petrey

Steven Curtis Petrey, 27, of Morristown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1998 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Dewayne and Pia Petrey. Steven was a 2017 graduate of Union Local High School. Following high school he attended Kent State University where he excelled […]

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Donna Jane McLeish

Donna Jane McLeish

Donna Jane (Agin) McLeish passed away at home on Tuesday August 4, 2026. She was 87. Donna married the love of her life John Franklin McLeish on June 29, 1957. They were married 69 years. Together they raised 5 children. Donna enjoyed her family, watching the Detroit Red Wings, and her favorite show, General Hospital. […]

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Jonelle Edith Callahan

Jonelle Edith Callahan

November 12, 1939  –  September 7, 2026 Jonelle E. Callahan, age 86 of Canton, Ohio died on September 7th, 2026. A proud graduate of Barnesville High School, class of 1957; she was a “Shamrock” through and through. She was born to John Alfred and Eleanor Mae (Carpenter) Pauls on November 12th, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio. […]

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