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ARTA HAYES

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our mother, Arta Phoebe Hayes on October 27, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born on February 23, 1938. She worked as a telephone operator at Ohio Bell in Barnesville, Ohio. She married our father, Larry Hayes on August 28, 1961. ...

LARRY LEACH

Larry Dale Leach, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1956, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Thomas P. Leach and Sarah "Mabel" (Lough) Spragg. Larry was a graduate of Cadiz High School and went on to earn associate ...

LLOYD NORRIS

Lloyd Richard Norris, 77, of Scio, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2026. Born on June 27, 1949, of son of the late Lloyd D. Norris and Georgia Opal Young Norris. Lloyd dedicated much of his life to service and hard work. He proudly served in both the United States Navy and the United States ...

JUDITH BRUNEY

Judith Nadine (Butler) Bruney, 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2026. Judy was born in Bellaire, OH on February 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Kathleen (Morrison) Butler. She was a retired Victim Assistant Advocate at Belmont Co. Prosecutors Office. She was a Christian by Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Goff and Helen Hoff; brother, Maynard Butler, Jr., her husband, Bob. She is survived by her three boys, Thomas L. (Shannon) Bruney, Phoenix, AZ; Robert D. (Ellie) Bruney, ...

SHIRLEY TOLLETT

Shirley Maxine Tollett, 92, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026. She was born June 15, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio to William and Myrtle (Albus) Eikleberry. Shirley enjoyed gardening, bingo, watching NFL games, Nascar races and bird watching. Above all, her greatest joy came from time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Thomas) Schroeder, Linda (Timothy) Barritt, and Jo (Carl) Krieger; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home ...

BRENDA J. (SMITH) MCELWAIN

Brenda J. (Smith) McElwain, 73 of Wheeling formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away, Tue., Oct. 27th. Family and friends will be received on Sat. Oct. 31st from 11 till time of service at 1pm at the Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935.