All Obituaries

Jeffrey Lee Gallaher, 69, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 after a brief illness.  He was born February 15, 1957 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of H. Lloyd and Betty Mellott Gallaher. Jeff was an employee of the former ORMET Rolling Mill in Hannibal, Ohio and was a retired coal miner having worked in both the North American #7 Mine and Schumacher Mine.  He was also a preacher for the Churches of Christ and served the congregations at Mt. Zion, Ozark, ...

  Daniel K. Wise, 62, of Marana, Arizona formerly of Belmont, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born on October 2,1963, a son of  Eileen (Hoff) Wise and the late William Wise of Belmont, Ohio.  He was a graduate of Union Local High School and the Belmont County Joint Vocational School. Dan was employed as a machinist at Best Way Electric Motor Service Company in Tucson, Arizona. He was genuinely passionate about his profession and dedicated many years to ...

  Della Mae Mellott, 88, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the widow of Glenn Frank Mellott, who passed away in 2019.  They shared 63 years of marriage together. Born July 24th, 1937 near New Castle, Ohio, she was the daughter of Monford and Edna Davis and was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. Della was a member of the East Sunsbury Baptist Church near ...

Kayla Marie Garcia-Paugh, 36, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at her residence.  She was born January 19, 1990, in Glendale, West Virginia, a daughter of Joseph W. Garcia and Bobbi Jo Blake.  If the only measure of a human’s life were time, it would seem short, but when measured in memorable moments and love, Kayla’s was infinite.  She was Christian by faith and worked at Hoops Junk Yard as a sales representative.  Kayla will be ...

  Phyllis June (Witchey) Thomas, a steadfast presence in the Beallsville community, passed away on February 1 at the age of 96. Born on June 22, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Thomas Frank and Grace (Myers) Witchey, Phyllis lived a life defined by resilience, faith, and a legendary "can-do" attitude. On December 6, 1947, Phyllis married Billy Lynn Thomas. Together they built a life in Beallsville until his passing on July 19, 1989. For 25 years, Phyllis was a familiar ...

  Chester Eugene Van Dyne, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.  A son of the late Chester Raymond “Joe” and Elsie Jane Brooks Van Dyne, “Eugene,” as he will be remembered by many friends and family, was born Chester Eugene VanDyne, on August 6, 1936 in Dover, Ohio.  Eugene retired with 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, having served as a Red ...

  William "Bill" David Habig, 78, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born January 22, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig. Bill was retired from the former Ormet as a machinist in Hannibal, Ohio.  He loved to spend time fishing, hunting, gardening, spending time with special friends, especially with his wife of 52 years, Jaqueline Habig. In addition to his ...

  Joan Jenewein, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio (New Castle Community), passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in WVU Wheeling Hospital.  A daughter of the late William and Ina Hickman Thomas,  "Joan,"  as she was lovingly known to friends and family, was born "Mary Joan Thomas" on August 23, 1936 at the family’s home near Beallsville.   Joan was a caring mother and homemaker and had also been employed at the former Woodsfield Nursing ...

  Naomi Jean Marmie, 93, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Ozark, Ohio died New Year’s Day, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day,1932 at home in Washington Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Perkins) Poulson. Naomi was known for her cooking, gardening, and her infectious smile.  Family and friends adored her.  She was a caring and loving mother to her children and three generations  of grandchildren, never forgetting a birthday. ...

  Lester Lee Howell, 85, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Arbors of Woodsfield, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 16, 1940, in Beallsville, Ohio, a son of the late John and Bertha (Hoskinson) Howell. Lester was retired from the former ORMET Aluminum Corporation, near Hannibal, Ohio. He loved being outdoors and he especially enjoyed mowing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, ...