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MARY FRANCES BETHEL

Mary Frances Bethel, 91, of Flushing, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Astoria Place Care Center, Barnesville, Ohio. She was born in Flushing on December 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Stephen G. and Anna Catherine Kutie Hoblick. A graduate of Flushing High School, Mary was a member of St.Paul’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s Club in Flushing. Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, Edward L. Bethel, was one son, Edward Stephan Bethel and one grandson, Willie Derifaj; four brothers: James, David, Larry and Daniel Hoblick. Surviving are three daughters: ...

STACEY MARIE HASTINGS

Stacey Marie Hastings 49, of Mount Pleasant, OH, went home to be with Jesus on October 11, 2023, surrounded by her family at Trinity Medical Center, after long hard-fought health battles. She was born on October 25, 1973, in Martins Ferry, OH, the youngest daughter of Carol and the Late Robert Hastings. Stacey enjoyed many different work environments, dental assisting, insurance billing, retail, and her favorite, nanny. Playing games, making crafts, and teaching the children in her care was her joy. She was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, and The Ohio State ...

GEORGE KIRKLAND

George “Wagon Wheel” Laverne Kirkland, 69, of Moundsville, WV passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, WV. He was born July 27, 1954, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late William A. Kirkland and Virginia L. Boyd Kirkland Bell. George was a retired coal miner and truck driver. He enjoyed cooking, cutting his grass, drinking coffee, and watching TV, especially game shows and Cops. But most of all, George loved spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles L. Bell; ...

RUSSELL HEADLEY

Russell S. Headley 66 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday. Calling hours 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

JOSEPH HORES

Joseph Francis Hores, 76, formerly of Wheeling, passed away at his home on John’s Island, SC on September 20, 2023. Condolences to the family at www. mcalister-smith.com.

JUDI NEMETI

Judith Ann Nemeti, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born December 13, 1941, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilson Everett Connelly and Vivian May Newton Connelly. Judi was a realtor with Harvey Goodman Realtors. ...