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DARLENE HOWES

Darlene Kay Howes, 70, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born April 29, 1956 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of the late Edward D. and Yvonne G. Culver Snyder. Surviving is her husband Gary Howes, that she ...

MICHAEL FINNEY

Michael Finney, of Boardman, OH, passed away on June 17, 2026. Celebration of Life Service, from 2-5 p.m., August 8, 2026, First Christian Church, 800 S. Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry, OH. Condolences at cremateohio.com.

MARLENE BARBE

Gail Marlene Kemp Barbe, 79, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away at home on July 29, 2026. Marlene was born December 6, 1946, a daughter of the late William Kemp and Katherine Van Dyne Kemp. Marlene was defined by her faith, family, and work ethic. She spent her earlier years raising her beloved children and taking care of the home. Marlene went on to apply her accounting skills for multiple banks and companies around the Ohio Valley. She found joy in serving her community, which was seen through her work as a 4-H advisor and a Sunday school teacher. Marlene was also known for her amazing ...

JUDITH KILBURN

Judith “Judy” Ball Kilburn, 90, of Lewisville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday. Calling hours 5 – 8 p.m. Sunday, funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

MARILYN BARKER

Marilyn Agnes (Ogilbee) Barker, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends whose lives she touched. She lived a beautiful life of faith, love for family and friends, service to others, and an enduring spirit of kindness. Born on June 29, ...

RONNIE BROOKS

Ronnie Wendell Brooks, 85, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born October 9, 1940 in Powhatan Point, a son of the late John Kenneth and Margaret Armann Brooks. Ronnie was retired from the former Ohio Ferro Alloys and the Belmont County Department of Human Services. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Moriah Lodge 105 F & AM, American Legion Post 228, VFW Post 5565 Auxiliary and proudly served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Haslam Brooks in 1980; three ...