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BONNIE WORKMAN

Bonnie Joann Cross Workman, age 78, of Moundsville, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital Glen Dale, WV. She was born August 12, 1944, in Freeport, OH, a daughter of the late Melvin R. and Elva Burkhead Cross. In addition to her parents, she ...

WAYNE “BUZ” BAKER, JR.

Wayne “Buz” Baker Jr., 89, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. He was born May 1933, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and grew up in Fairpoint, a son of the late Wayne Baker Sr. and Mary Pickana Baker. Buz retired from United Airlines. He was a Flight Simulator Maintenance Supervisor. He attended E.R.E. Friends Church and served in the US Navy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna; two sons, Gary, and John; a sister, Rose Holland; brother, James Baker; brother Paul “Butch” ...

EMANUEL “MANNY” MEHALLIS

Emanuel “Manny” Mehallis, 95, passed away on January 6, 2023 at his home in St. Clairsville, OH. He was born in St Clairsville, OH, on September 16, 1927 to the late Gust and Eva Mehallis, and was a life long resident of the community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend and wife, Kiki T. Mehallis, a brother George, and a sister Mary Kerkentzes. Mehallis was a life member of the Martins Ferry Greek Orthodox Church., served years on its Board, a term as President, and thirty years was their Sunday Adult Bible School teacher. He was an Emeritus ...

RAYMOND DAVIS JR

Raymond L. Davis Jr, 52, of Glen Robbins, OH, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Canton, OH. He was born March 4, 1970, in Steubenville, OH, to Rosalie (Sempkowski) Davis and the late Raymond L. Davis Sr. Ray is survived by three sons, Raymond L. Davis III, Wayne Davis and Noah Davis; three daughters, Audra Sturm, Ashley Bell and Mikala Davis and five grandchildren, Jaiden Bell, Olivia Davis, Sophia Davis, Everlee Sturm and Abel Davis. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Ray and celebrate his life on Monday, January 9th, from 2-6 pm, at the Borkoski ...

WILLIAM SMITH

William Everett Smith, age 58 of Wheeling, WV passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at his home. He was born April 28, 1964 in Walpole, Massachusetts. William was employed at Oglebay and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid gun enthusiast and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Guinn Everett (Smith) Racheotes. Survivors include his wife, Jolinda Steiner of Wheeling; his father, William (Susan) Smith of Greer, SC; a sister, Sherri Sieminski, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a brother, Christain (Justine) Racheotes of Sandwich, MA; step-father, Greg Racheotes ...

HELEN DEMICHELE

Helen Ann DeMichele, 81, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on January 4, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 15, 1941 to the late Cyril and Helen (Spengler) Dunfee in Bellaire, OH. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Stephen DeMichele, on September 24, 2022. Helen was a homemaker, who enjoyed quilting and reading. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Bellaire. Helen will be remembered as a deeply Christian woman who loved and was loved by her family. Helen is survived by her two sons, Mark (Lori) DeMichele of Ann Arbor, ...