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PHYLLIS NELMS

Phyllis A. Nelms, 88, of Shadyside died Monday, November 14, 2022, at Shadyside Care Center. She was born September 3, 1934 in Bellaire ,Ohio, a daughter of the late Delmas and Elsie (Burda) Nelms Phyllis was retired from the Switzerland of Ohio School District, where she taught for many years. She was a member of the Belmont County Retired Teachers and the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edison Nelms and sister, Delma Schmitt. Surviving are her children, Amie (Aaron) Purman, and Thomas (Leslie) Nelms, grand- children, ...

JEANINE ZEARFOSS

Jeanine L. Calhoun Zearfoss, 53, of Salem, Virginia died November 13, 2022. Visitation at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home Bellaire, November 20, 6-8pm.

PHYLLIS EWING

Phyllis Ann Ewing, 68, of Lafferty, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022, at her son’s home. She was born June 9, 1954, in Bannock, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis Senakievich and Delora “Doris” Moore Senakievich. Phyllis was a retired Nurse Aide from Park Health Center and the former Oak View Belmont County Home. She was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she enjoyed singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, John and Dickie and four sisters, Kathleen Beal, Mary ...

GERALD “JERRY” SMITH

Gerald Eldwood “Jerry” Smith, (5/19/58 -10/20/2022) passed away peacefully with his wife, at his side. He is survived by his devoted wife, Trease Dishman Smith, son, Michael (Tracy) Bell, step-children, Jennifer (Ronald) Kimble; Michael Roberts (Robin) Laney; Wesley (Brittney) Roberts; Beverly (Patrick) Biaf, and 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Leon (Peggy) Smith; Don (Maureen) Smith; Steven (Kathy) Smith; Scott (Sharon) Smith and sister, Lisa (David) Platt. Jerry was a man of faith and a member of the Shadyside church of Christ. He was an Army veteran and ...

MARCI JO WARE

Marci Jo Ware, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on 11/14/22. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered as someone who always put others first and would help anyone in any situation. Marci loved the beach, the Buckeyes, and her “Bink” (her grandson Liam). She was a country girl who enjoyed spending time on the family farm, supported the red, white, & blue, and fiercely loved her family and her dog, Diesel. She will be missed most by her husband Jeff, daughter Megan, son-in-law Will, grandson Liam, her siblings, nieces, nephews, and ...

THOMAS LUCAS

Thomas W. Lucas, 71, of Centerville, went to be with the Lord November 14, 2022, after a brief illness. Tom was born July 25, 1951, to the late Kenneth and Mary Edna Lucas. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by brothers, Roger Lucas (Ruth Ann) and Robert Lucas, a sister, Nancy Wilson, a granddaughter, Gracie Lynn Lucas and his father-in-law, Charles Foster. He was a devout Christian, husband, father and grandfather. Tom and his wife Brenda had 46 wonderful years of marriage with two children, Kenny and Doug (Jennifer) Lucas. He enjoyed spending time with ...