All Obituaries

     Lucy L. Barton, 88, of Coal Run, Ohio, died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 30, 1934 in Coal Run, Ohio, daughter of Charles and Asia Hughes Wallace. She graduated from Beverly High School in 1952 and had worked at Ash Hanson Greenhouse, was assistant Post Master at the Coal Run Post Office and was custodian at the Beverly Eagles Club. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #3665, Legion Auxiliary Post # 750 at Lowell...

     Cathy J. (Coler) Sparling, 65, of Waterford, Ohio passed peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2023 after a strong fight with cancer. She was born on July 4, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio and lived up to her birthday because she was a firecracker and sparkled. She grew up in Malta, Ohio with her two surviving sisters, Susan Hogue (Wes) and Rhonda Carr (Barry). She was a majorette for Morgan High School and her love for that had her put her daughters in baton and dance....

     Donna M. Dobbins, 76 of Lowell, Ohio, died on March 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and her dogs. She was born on June 28, 1946 in Gilmer County, WV, daughter of Jesse and Mary Brown. She had worked at the Washington County Home and the Ambassador Laundry for several years and was a member of the Coal Run Church of Christ. Donna was married on June 28, 1963 to Ralph H. Dobbins Sr. who died on August 24, 2017. She is survived by three daughters, Debbie...

     Gary F. Hall, 75, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. He was born on November 16, 1947 in Washington County, son of Alonzo T. Hall Sr. and Lucille Miller Burton. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1966 and served in the US Army as a Medic while stationed in Vietnam. He was retired from AEP Muskingum River Plant after many years of service. Gary was a member of the Beverly Volunteer Fire...

Floyd S. Nibert, 60, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Myron “Mike” and Mary Ann Clonch Nibert. He had attended North Gallia High School in Gallipolis and had owned and operated Nibert Insulation for twenty three years. He was a member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Beverly. Floyd loved pulling tractors and he had many of them which he pulled for many years. He loved his family,...

     Madonna L. S. Foss, 51, of McConnelsville, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. She was born on August 13, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of Francis and Janet Bolyard Silvus. She had been employed at Miba Bearings in McConnelsville for 22 years. Madonna graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1989 and the Washington County Career Center where she was taking courses in the Electrical and Millwright trades. She was...

     Samuel R. Rohrer Jr., 85, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 4, 1937 in Waterford, Ohio, son of Samuel Richard and Edith Leora Chipps Rohrer. Sam graduated from Waterford High School in 1956 and then served in the US Army. He later became a truck driver and did this for many years and his most recent employment was with MIE Trucking in Marietta. He was a member of the American Legion Post #389 in Beverly and was...

     Mary Lou Pennock, 94, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly. She was born on January 28, 1929 in Watertown, Ohio, daughter of Charles and Edna Alberry Spung. She graduated from Waterford High School in 1947 and had been a wonderful mother and grandmother to her family. She was married on January 30, 1948 to Francis W. Pennock who died on March 13, 2001. She is survived by four children, Daniel...

     Shirley J. Morris, 76, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio, daughter of Joseph N. and Doris Hendershot Hart. She graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1964 and was a wonderful homemaker to her family. Shirley enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and especially loved her grandchildren. She was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Barlow. On June 21,...

     Delores J. (Sweet) Doebereiner, 84, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1938, in Waterford, Ohio, daughter of Howard W. and Joy L. Bush Sweet. She graduated from Beverly High School in 1956 and had worked in finance for several years. Later in life she worked in the Home Healthcare Business. Delores loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She was married on July 14, 1956 to Robert W....