All Obituaries

BRENDA P. BOWERSOCK Brenda P. Bowersock of Barnesville, Ohio, left this world on October 16, 2021 at the age of 71, from her home, while surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born to the late George and Lois (Bates) Andrews on September 1, 1950. She will join her brother, George W.  Andrews II and sister, Cheryl Lynne Burr.  She leaves priceless memories to those who survive: her loyal husband, Charlie L. Bowersock of fifty three years; daughters, Kimberly (Mickey) Smith of...

MARY ANN MCMILLEN Mary Ann McMillen of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, October 14, 2021 at the age of 71.  She was born to Harold and Mary Ann (Zonker) Anderson on March 28, 1950 in Barnesville, Ohio. She joins her husband, David; her parents; brothers, Raymond and Ernie; and sister, Linda, in Heaven.  She leaves cherished memories to those who survive; daughter, Christie (Allen) Jones of Barnesville; sons, James (Paula) Blon, David (Missy) McMillen, Brad (Bobbi) McMillen all of...

LARRY GEORGE “PICKLE” GREAR Softly in the morning of October 12, 2021, Larry George “Pickle” Grear took the hand God offered him and quietly left us all. Born October 12, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the grandson of the late John and Mattie Grear.  In addition to his grandparents, he was also preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Grear Browning; stepfather, Leroy Browning; father-in-law, Jim Cook; and brother-in-law, Eugene Milhoan.  A 1958...

LAURATTA MINNIE VICTORIA RONEVICH Lauratta Minnie Victoria Ronevich, 68, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on October 11, 2021.  Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Olive (Rider) Hutchison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Ronevich in September of this year; sister, Laura Jean Hutchison; and brothers, James and Lonnie Hutchison. A very kind and warmhearted person, Lauratta always...

PAUL JAMES TUCKER Paul James Tucker, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Bannock, Ohio November 7, 1926 to the late Hugh and Freda Gauth Tucker. Together with his parents, preceding Paul in death was his daughter, Karen Taylor; sons, James and Michael Tucker; four brothers; and three sisters. A good and decent man devoted to his family; Paul made an impact on those he loved. Never asking too much of anyone, he led with faith and wisdom. He was...

Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Paul Jack Stubbs, passed away September 30, 2021 at Barnesville Hospital.  Born August 12, 1934 in Hendrysburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Winland) Stubbs. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Lou Stubbs; daughter, Lori Ann Stubbs; sisters, Betty White, Cindy Kitlak, Pauline DeMartin, and Bonnie Winner. Working many years in the coal industry, Jack enjoyed fishing, crossword...

MARY ELIZABETH POLAND ORR Mary Elizabeth Orr, 96, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away September 30, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Fairpoint, Ohio on December 12, 1924 to parents, Harry and Lucy (Dayton) Poland. She was greeted by her loved ones who preceded her in death; husband, Albert Dempsey Orr; sons, Brenton “Butch”, Harry “Spike”, Norman “Russ”; four brothers; and four sisters. A Flushing resident most of...

MARTHA L. WADE Peacefully in the morning of September 25, 2021, Martha Wade, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away.  She was born January 19, 1927 in Bethesda, Ohio, to the late Everett and Alice (Nabb) Turner.  Together with her parents, Martha will be greeted by her husband of 71 years, Charles “Don” Wade and sisters, Dorothy West, Ester Fogle, and Shirley Jozwiak. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her family was her greatest blessing and she...

SANDRA K. “SANDY” SMOLIRA Sandra K. “Sandy” Smolira, 76, of Bethesda, Ohio, was welcomed into the hands of her Lord, September 23, 2021.  She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, January 17, 1945 to the late Charles and Melba (Coe) Belyk. Preceding Sandy in death was her best friend and husband of 54 years, Joe Smolira. Sandy’s memory will forever be cherished by those who survive; sons, Joe Smolira of Nashville, Tennessee, Kurt (Melissa) Smolira of...

NINA MAUDE CHRISTMAN Nina Maude Christman, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born on May 5, 1933, to the late Charles W. and Pearl Dunfee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Jane Howiler and Daisy Dunfee; infant brother; and brother-in-law, Marvin Howiler. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James C. Christman; daughters, Jeanette (Art) Mengon, Susan (David) Cook, and Pamela (Steve)...