All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” C. Cruise, 73, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Oakland V.A. Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Born June 19, 1948 to the late Carl and Barbara Taylor Cruise, Bob was preceded in death by siblings William (Billy) Cruise and Stephanie Cruise.  Bob was a proud US Army Veteran, having served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam.  He worked at North American Coal Mine for many years and had various other jobs...

Clara Credella Shriver, 90, of Beallsville, Ohio died peacefully in the home that she loved surrounded by family on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  She was born March 19, 1931 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Eugene Larmie and Mable Catherine Mace Clark.   Credella was a lady of many talents and interests.  She loved sewing, crocheting, and crafting; she also enjoyed sharing her beautiful creations with others.  For many years she crocheted hats...

Linda Irene Baker, 75, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, October 04, 2021 at the Arbors of Woodsfield.  She was born July 24, 1946 on the family farm near Beallsville, a daughter of the late Arthur and Julia Vinskovich Gabel.   In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Baker, a sister, Nancy Jane Andrews, and two brothers, James and Sam Gabel.  Surviving are two sons, Joseph Baker of Martins Ferry and Jacob Baker of Buffalo;...

Sharon Rose Baker, 79, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, after a lengthy battle with COPD. She was born August 22, 1942 in Sardis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen F. and Isabelle Claugus Smith.  Sharon enjoyed going on car rides, eating out, and spending time with her family and good friend, Cora Tomolonis and also with her special family member, Shirley Thomas.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Bertha Isabelle Brandon, 94, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 in the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio.  She was born September 16, 1927 near Beallsville to the late Frank and Myrtle (Goodrich) Riley. Bertha was always happy to spend time with her beloved family and she was a blessing to them all.  She enjoyed simple pleasures like taking walks on the family farm, gardening, and making homemade ice cream. Left to cherish her memory are a...

Marvin Friday, 88, formerly of Jerusalem, Ohio, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, Barnesville, Ohio.  He was born February 19, 1933 in Jerusalem,  Ohio, a son of the late Harold and Ruby Bennett Friday. Marvin was a member of the Jerusalem Church of Christ. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He enjoyed Country music and watching Westerns and in his younger years he loved playing softball.  Marvin will be remembered for his...

Dorothy Prichard, 101, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio (Wilson Community) passed from this earth Thursday, September 2, 2021 while residing in Homeplace at Midway Senior Center, Midway, Kentucky.  She was born June 17, 1920 in Shadyside, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charley and Elsie Sanders Danford. Dorothy was a graduate of West Liberty College where she majored in English and minored in Art.  Teaching was her calling; her teaching career began at the...

Marjorie “Marge” Blair, 91, of Beallsville, Ohio died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale, West Virginia.  She was born July 11, 1930 near Clarington, Ohio a daughter of the late George and Clara Lude Kernen.   Marge was a member of the Beallsville Church of Christ.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, on March 9, 2011; two brothers, Howard and Arthur Kernen; a sister, Eula Straub, also...

Sam Majors, 45, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away suddenly Monday, August 9, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital where he was employed.  He was born May 13, 1976 in Bellaire, Ohio, the first-born child of Jennings "JB" and Connie Kirkbride Majors.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Chlo Kirkbride and Jennings and Jean Majors.   Sam was a 1994 graduate of Beallsville High School.  He will be remembered as kind, funny, and giving; it was one...

Donald “Don” Wayne Miller, Sr. passed away on July 23, 2021 at his home just a few months short of his 90th birthday.  He was born September 27, 1931 in Clarington, Ohio, the oldest of six children of  the late George W. and Gladys Brown Miller.  Don grew up on the  family farm on Dry Ridge, enlisted in the Air Force, and married Eileen Hossman on November 13, 1954. Don and Eileen would have soon celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.  Upon...