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CHARLES “MICKEY” PAXTON

Charles William “Mickey” Paxton died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Born on September 26, 1941, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bertha (Sliger) Paxton; sisters, Delores Patterson and Arlene Paxton; and one son, Jamie William. Mickey is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Gloria Jean (Hughes); sisters, Patricia Elerick, Joanne Farkas, and Midred Burskey; and children, Charles “Tim” (Kelly) Paxton and Mindy (Denis Shawn) Gallagher. The light of Mickey’s life could be seen in his children, but ...

OPAL STEWART

Opal Elizabeth Stewart, 87, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born May 7, 1935 a daughter of the late Cubert and Maggie (McKelvey) Howard. Opal was a retired Teacher’s Aide with New Covenant Academy, was a longtime member of ...

WELTHA BAKER

Weltha F. Goff Baker, 95, of Powahtan Point, Ohio, died April 30, 2023, in the Arbors at Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born November 25, 1927, in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alton and Violet Haught Goff. Weltha was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great ...

BARBARA PARR

Parr, Barbara Ailleen 89 died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home in Beallsville, OH. She was born January 9, 1934 in Sistersville, WV a daughter of the late Mary (Spencer) Kearns and Jesse Kearns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Walton L. Parr; a Daughter, Enola Phillips; 3 Sisters and 6 Brothers. Surviving are her Son, Kevin (Betty) Parr; Several Grand- children and Great- Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grand- children and many Nieces & Nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & ...

EVELYN DAVIS

Evelyn Jean Davis, 88, of Shadyside, Ohio died Thursday, April 27, 2023 in her home. She was born November 12, 1934 in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Iva Groves Dawson. Evelyn was a member of the First Christian Church in Shadyside, Ohio, Order of Eastern Stars, Bellaire and Shadyside Chapter where she served as past Worthy Matron, Companion of the Temple and Ladies of the Commandry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jean L. Davis, whom she married on June 19, 1954; her sisters, Thelma Palmer and Averetta Young; and a brother, ...

EMERSON GILLESPIE SR

Emerson E. Gillespie Sr., Lewisville, OH died April 29. Visitation Thurs, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Fri. 11 a.m., Watters Funeral Home.