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JUDITH BRUNEY

Judith Nadine (Butler) Bruney, 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2026. Judy was born in Bellaire, OH on February 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Kathleen (Morrison) Butler. She was a retired Victim Assistant Advocate at Belmont Co. Prosecutors Office. She was a Christian by Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Goff and Helen Hoff; brother, Maynard Butler, Jr., her husband, Bob. She is survived by her three boys, Thomas L. (Shannon) Bruney, Phoenix, AZ; Robert D. (Ellie) Bruney, ...

SHIRLEY TOLLETT

Shirley Maxine Tollett, 92, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026. She was born June 15, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio to William and Myrtle (Albus) Eikleberry. Shirley enjoyed gardening, bingo, watching NFL games, Nascar races and bird watching. Above all, her greatest joy came from time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Thomas) Schroeder, Linda (Timothy) Barritt, and Jo (Carl) Krieger; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home ...

BRENDA J. (SMITH) MCELWAIN

Brenda J. (Smith) McElwain, 73 of Wheeling formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away, Tue., Oct. 27th. Family and friends will be received on Sat. Oct. 31st from 11 till time of service at 1pm at the Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935.

SANDRA FUCHS

Sandra Kay Fuchs, 83, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at the Continuous Care Center WVU Medicine. Born on August 30, 1943, in Byesville, OH, Sandra was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba ...

ALLEN WILCOX

Allen "Butch" "Hank" Wilcox, 82, of Somerton died Friday, October 23, 2026. Visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville. Graveside service following at Somerton Cemetery.

ARLIE JEAN THOENEN

Arlie Jean Thoenen, 94, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on January 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Edgar W. and Arlie L. Upperman Hall. Jean was a loving wife of 75 years to Herbert ...