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ANNA EDEN

Anna R. Eden, 93, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away peacefully at Country Club Retirement Campus in Bellaire, Ohio, on January 26, 2025. Born on December 4, 1931, a daughter of the late John W. and Dora Bell Bates Shreve Anna was a cherished homemaker, dedicating her life to her family, which ...

CLARENCE “LARRY” SIMPSON

Clarence Vincent Simpson, known to all as “Larry,” was born on February 26, 1937, in Bellaire, Ohio, and passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He spent his last 54 years in Texas, and the majority of that time in Azle, where he raised his family and was an active member of the Azle ...

LAWRENCE HABIG

Lawrence E. Habig, 89, of Shadyside, Oh died January 26, 2025 at Arbors at Woodsfield, Oh. He was born on July 9, 1935 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia (Rose) Habig. He was a retired employee of Ormet Aluminum Plant, Hannibal, OH, a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran serving aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) aircraft carrier. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene (Krieger) Habig, brothers, James, Roland, Richard, Charles; sisters, Sylvia (Sis) Habig, Gertrude O’Conner, ...

THOMAS WRIGHT

Thomas Edward Wright, 77, of Bellaire, OH died January 24, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born January 30, 1947, in Bellaire, OH a son of the late Harold and Evelyn McMahon Wright. Tom was a former owner/operator of Wright’s Construction for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Neffs American Legion Post 77 and the St. Joe Road Church of Christ in Bellaire, OH. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, William Waller; a sister, Doris Otto; a grandson, Tommy ...

JERRI GALLAGHER

Jerri A. (Wilkins) Gallagher, age 86 of Westerville OH, formerly of Viera, FL, Lawrenceville, GA and Columbus, OH, passed away January 26, 2025. She is survived by her Son John (Missy) Gallagher, grandsons Quinn and Dane; and sister Linda (Wilkins) Archer along with numerous nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry OH where friends will be received Friday January 31,2-4 and 6-8 pm. The Elders of Grace Presbyterian Church will hold a short service at 7pm. Services will be held Saturday, ...

SALLY FRANCIS

Sally Rinderer Francis completed her earthly journey on Jan 16, 2025. She was 79 years of age and led a fulfilling life. She goes on to meet with her parents Margaret and Joseph Rinderer and her sister Karen Sue West. She leaves behind her loving family, husband of 59 years Walter Glen, sons ...