All Obituaries

William “Bill” Ward, 84, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, November, 21, 2022 in Barnesville Hospital. He was born October 12, 1938 in Belmont County, a son of the late Delbert and Florence Wallace Ward. Bill was a retired Heavy Equipment operator for Reed Excavating, and also for the former Y & O Coal and R & F Coal companies.  He loved spending time with his family; hunting and trips to the Amish Country were two of his...

Carolyn Elaine Deaton, 79, of Alledonia, Ohio died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born January 25, 1943 near Beallsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Datkuliak and Hazel Miller Datkuliak Lucas.  Carolyn retired after working many years at the sewing factory in Barnesville, Ohio.  She loved spending time with her family, friends, church family, and crocheting.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Taylor Scout Taylor, 30, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at his home on Friday, November 4, 2022.  He was born January 21, 1992 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a son of Melissa Hurst Broadwater and the late Jack W. Taylor, Jr. Taylor loved spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed movies, food of all kinds, TikTok, and being surrounded by nature. Listening to birds and visiting his favorite place, the Raven Rocks near Beallsville, were...

Carol Irene Fisher, 72, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born June 16, 1950 in Beallsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harley and Ruth Morris Boughner. Carol was a Registered Nurse and worked at the former State Hospital in Cambridge, Ohio for many years.   Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kara (Donald) Moats of Woodsfield and Lea Fisher of Beallsville; seven grandchildren, Carah (William) Bayly, Harley...

The Reverend Dr. Donald Eugene LaFaber, 76, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Maryland.  He was born March 13, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Myles and Virginia Perkins LaFaber. Don grew up in Beallsville, Ohio on the family farm and was a 1964 graduate of Beallsville High School.  He received a Bachelors of Science Degree from Asbury College and his Masters of...

Mathew Edward Holiday, 40, of Cameron, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home, following a long and brave battle with cancer.  He was born May 20, 1982 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of Debra Gallaher Holiday and Paul Holiday.   Mathew attended the Church of Christ. He enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, spending time in the woods, and he was interested in all things concerning wolves.  He loved...

Robert J. Wilson, 90, of Marietta, Ohio and formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, answered his final call in the early hours of September 5, 2022 after a short illness.  Robert was born June 3, 1932, along with his identical twin, Richard, to Charles “Dutch” Wilson and Alice Moore Wilson of Jerusalem, Ohio. Robert was a proud US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War as a member of the 422nd Air Police Squadron.  It was there that he got his first...

Thomas Williams, Jr., 88 years young, of Jerusalem, Ohio boarded his final train August 15, 2022 in the comfort of the home that he loved.  Tom was born October 15, 1933  in Wayne Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a son of the late Thomas and Eula Phillips Williams. Tom was a proud US Air Force Veteran.  He enjoyed trains, wood working, antiques, and spending time with his family.  After his retirement from the former ORMET Corporation near Hannibal, Tom and his...

Helen Larew, 76, of Malaga, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 12, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 16, 1946, near Malaga, a daughter of the late Fred and Betty Persons Vaness.  “Mammy,” as Helen was lovingly referred to by everyone who knew her, was happiest when she was spending time with family and extended family, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, and watching the Cleveland Indians.  Left...

Joyce Marie Orr Kroll, 60, of Fennville, Michigan, formerly of Alledonia, Ohio died Monday, August 08, 2022 in Michigan.  She was born May 20, 1962 in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and Susanna Jacobs Orr.   Joyce’s greatest joy came from spending time with family.  Left to cherish her memory are a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Philip Perkins of Beallsville, Ohio; the light of her life, her only grandchild, Datavion “DJ" Perkins;...