All Obituaries

IRENE L. KLINE Irene L. Kline, 87, of New Concord, Ohio and most recently of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019.  Born May 15, 1931 in Livermore, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Barnhart and Vernadine Hubert Barnhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kline and brothers, Lee, Samuel, and Leonard Barnhart. Irene’s memory will forever be cherished by those who survive; daughters, Kathy (John) Knoff...

JUDY BUTLER Judy Butler, 56, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born March 28, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of Janet Gibbons Whiteley and the late Harman Whiteley. Cherishing the beautiful memories Judy leaves behind are those who survive; her husband of 36 years, Tom Butler of Barnesville, Ohio; daughter, Amanda (Gary) Hagan of Barnesville, Ohio; son, Dustin Butler (Abby Peterson) of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Kara and...

TINA MARIE SECREST (HALL) Tina Marie Secrest, 60, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, April 9, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  Born February 5, 1959 in Cambridge, Ohio, she is the daughter of Mary “Fran” Thompson Hall and the late Cecil L. Hall. Tina was a graduate from Zane Trace High School in 1977.  She had worked as a waitress, served as a 4-H advisor, and worked as a food coordinator at Belmont Correctional Institution. Tina especially enjoyed the many, many family events...

PHYLLIS JANE AGAR Phyllis Jane Agar, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home, April 5, 2019.  Born September 19, 1936 in Bannock, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David Robson and Pauline Davis Robson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Dean Agar, Jr.; brothers, Denny “Tug” and Alvin “Punk” Robson; and daughter-in-law, Glynis Kinney. Phyllis’ wonderful disposition, joking manner, and...

MICHELE M. SWALLIE ROMINGER Michele M. Swallie Rominger’s journey came to an end, April 4, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on May 9, 1969, daughter of Mildred Doty Swallie and the late Donald Swallie. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Morgan Rominger and nephew, Tyler Swallie. Cherishing Michele’s memory always, are those who survive; her husband of 23 years, Paul Rominger of Barnesville, Ohio;...

LLOYD D. ANDERSON Lloyd D. Anderson, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.  Born in Caldwell, Ohio on October 19, 1945, he was the son of the late John Anderson and Mary Clark Anderson. “Dave” as he was known to all, was a good-natured, father, brother, and friend.  Working in the oil industry as a pipeliner, his specialty was laying pipe and making sure safety was the primary goal. In addition to his...

LORELL WILHELM Lorell “Tatsy” Wilhelm, 101, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Morristown, Ohio, now rests in peace after entering her eternal home March 18, 2019. Born November 10, 1917 in Morristown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar Lee and Anna Bell Medley Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wilhelm; brothers, Albert, Charles, and Dick Lee; sisters, Martha Barbe, Bertha Pettigrew, Elsie Major, Emma Calmbacher,...

GWENDOLYN A. BLANEY Gwendolyn A. Blaney, 92, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away March 13, 2019, at her home in Vincent, Ohio.  She was born on July 19, 1926 in Malaga, Ohio, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sarah (Beardmore) Moore. She was a long standing member of the Myrtle Beach Church of Christ and the Veto Church of Christ in Veto, Ohio.  Gwendolyn was a part of the greatest generation and worked for the Army Air Core at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus, Ohio....

JAMES A. POWELL James A. Powell, 45, of Dubois, Pennsylvania, passed away, March 8, 2019.  Son of the late Richard Powell and Pearl Lucas Powell, James was born September 14, 1973 in Wheeling, West Virginia. James will be sadly missed by those who survive; daughter, Abigail Powell of Pennsylvania; and brothers, Kevin (Catherine) Powell of Greenfield, Indiana and Bryon (Amanda) Powell of St. Clairsville, Ohio. James enjoyed writing poetry, as a way to express himself and tell...

FOND F. MEADE Fond F. Meade, 89, passed away March 2, 2019 at Belmont Community Hospital. Born March 13, 1929 in Pound, Virginia, he was the son of the late Oliver W. Meade and Dessie Bauguess Meade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Leora Meade, with whom he is now walking hand and hand with; brothers, Dempsey, Otto, Luther, and Tate; and sisters, Hazel, Pauline, and Lida. Fond’s memory will forever be cherished by those who survive; son,...