All Obituaries

JOHN MORGAN TURVEY, JR. John Morgan Turvey, Jr., of Belmont, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born to the late John Morgan and Evelyn J. (Ryan) Turvey, Sr., April19, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Together with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Turvey McGinnis. John was an avid NASCAR and drag racing fan and enjoyed football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He was a kindhearted man with great strength, and a true cat lover. John is...

CHRISTIAN LEE GOFF Christian Lee Goff, 25, of Quaker City, passed away, January 2, 2022. He was born May 28, 1996, in Bellaire, Ohio, to parents, Darrel Goff and Micheale Duffy Sampson. Preceding Christian in death were his maternal grandparents, Dennis and Patricia Perdue; uncle, Chip Duffy; and stepfather, Jamie Sampson. Christian is survived by father, Darrel (Annette) Goff; mother, Micheale Sampson; son, Ryder Goff of Byesville; paternal grandparents, Barb and Glen Goff of Elizabeth,...

LEE CUNARD Lee Cunard, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio, entered into eternal rest at his home on December 30, 2021. He was born in Barnesville on December 6, 1943, to the late Harold C. and Auddie Mae (Gibbons) Cunard. Together with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy K. (Adkins) Cunard. His memory and legacy lives on through his son, Jim “Frankie” Cunard of Barnesville; his daughter, Barb (Joe) Polgar of Follansbee, West Virginia; grandchildren, Jason and Ryan;...

WILLIAM C. “Neil” DEVAULT, SR. William C. “Neil” DeVault, Sr., 81, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away December 29, 2021, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. He was born November 5,1940, to parents Rollo and Lois (Jobes) DeVault, who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Barbara Ann DeVault; son, Edward Lee DeVault; and sister, Bonnie Vermillion. Neil is survived by his wife, Patricia A. DeVault; son, Bill (Nanette) DeVault,...

WILLIAM E. SKAGGS  William E. Skaggs, 99, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away quietly at his home surrounded by members of his family, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was born September 12, 1922, the son of the late Earl N. Skaggs and Ruth Rinkes Skaggs also of Bethesda. Bill graduated from Bethesda High School and later attended Ohio State University.  During World War II he joined the Army Air Corps as an instructor and was stationed in Texas.  While stationed there, he...

ANN M. GORBY Ann M. Gorby, 58, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at her home on December 21, 2021. She was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on August 18, 1963, to parents, Beryl and Sonja (Doyle) Gorby who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheena McEndree and brother, Michael Gorby. She worked for many years as a cook and enjoyed crafts, remodeling, and yard work. Having the courage of her convictions, she always had the confidence...

AMBER DAWN PERKINS Amber Dawn Perkins, 31, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, the morning of December 19, 2021. She was born to Becky Perkins and the late Richard Brill on March 22, 1990, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Also preceding Amber in death was her daughter, Makayla Folden. Saying goodbye and holding onto memories are children, Scott, Dallas, and Emerson Folden; mother, Becky Perkins (Lonnie Otto); sisters, Autumn Burnett and Brittany Perkins; brother, Zachary Perkins; and...

TERRY DONALD WEST Terry Donald West, 76, of Columbia, KY died Friday, December 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on December 31, 1944 in Beallsville, OH to the late John Marvin West and Hilda Dennis West Thomas. Terry was a member of the Central Church of Christ and served as minister of many churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He graduated from Barnesville High School, the West Virginia School of Preaching, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include three...

LORETTA ELAINE GEORGE Loretta Elaine George, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on December 14, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1944, in Moorefield, Ohio to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Nichols) Porter. Her husband, Harold, preceded her in death, January 2019, after 56 amazing years of marriage. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Fred Porter. Elaine, as she was known to all, was a warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her love for her family was the most...

RICK ALLEN MCCLEARY Rick Allen McCleary, 60, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away after a long illness. He was born April 27, 1961, in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late Walter A. McCleary and Catherine J. (Rogers) Vaughn. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Harlan and grandparents, Craig and Ida Rogers. His memory will be cherished by those who survive; his wife of 23 years, Shannon McCleary; daughters, Mandy McCleary, Amber McCleary, and Chelce (James) Deroam; son, Josh (Lilly)...