All Obituaries

Ella Jane Saxton, 81, of Rayland, OH, died, September 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1939, in Rush Run, OH, to the late Neil and Pearl (Fithen) Pflugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Saxton , her son, Charles “Chuckie” Saxton; three brothers, Neil, Joseph and Richard Pflugh and three sisters, Grace Melkite, Sarah Coss and Drucilla Torok. Ella is survived by her son, Ronald (Lori) Saxton; two daughters, Shirley...

Judith H. Fowler, 81, of Yorkville, OH, passed away September 16, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Tiltonsville, OH, to the late Kenneth and Helen (Sisco) Roush. Judy was a graduate of The Ohio Valley School of Nursing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Fowler Sr. She is survived by her children, Susan Edge, Cindy Fowler and Jack (Debbie) Fowler; her siblings, Kenneth Roush, Penny Roush and Mary Jo Roush and her grandchildren, who she...

Paul Faulkner, 72, of Dillonvale, OH, died, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 3, 1948, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Paul and Susie (Forrester) Faulkner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Allen Faulkner and a grandson, Briar Faulkner. Paul served in The United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was the recipient of multiple medals and was a specialist with the M-14 and M-16. Paul is survived by three sons, Shawn (Becky)...

Edsel N. Barcus Sr., 95, of Martins Ferry, OH, died, Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1925, in Rush Run, OH, to the late Edgar Barcus and Agnes (Higgs) Dale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie (Wilson) Barcus; a brother, Dale Barcus and a sister, Eunice Erickson. Ed worked at Conrail Railroad for 30 years and East Ohio Regional Hospital for 17 years, and was a member of The Church of God in Martins Ferry, OH. He is...

Donald R. Heskett, 91, of Rayland, OH, died, Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Forest Hill Care Center. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Bethesda, OH, to the late Wilbur and Rosalie (Burkhead) Heskett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Heskett and his sister, Eva Louise Schrickel. Don first job was with Belot Industries, but ultimately retired as an electrician from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was a former Board Member of Buckeye Local and a member of...

John Neilly Jr, 76, of Smithfield OH, died, Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, to the late John and Dorothy (Eakin) Neilly SR. John served in the United States Army, and was a member of The Army Security Agency. He was retired from The Labors Local 809, Steubenville, OH. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Theresa) Neilly and John (Ronda) Neilly III; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received to pay tribute to...

Judy Mary Motto, 74, of Rayland, OH, died, Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. She was born on July 29, 1945, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Arthur and Freda (Hoffman) Ferguson Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Motto Sr. and her brother, Arthur Ferguson Jr. Judy was an active member St. Lucy Catholic Church, Yorkville, OH. She belonged to the Catholic Daughters Association and was the former treasurer of the...

Karen (Vitchner) Wright, 77, formerly, of Glen Robbins, OH, died, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Laurels of Gahanna, in Columbus, OH. She was born on May 26, 1943, in Glen Robbins, OH, to the late Edward and Hazel (Woods) Vitchner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Vitchner. Karen was a Registered Nurse in Texas, for 38 years. She is survived by her son, Edward Wright; a sister, Joyce Sileargy; sister in-law, Rebecca Vitchner and several nieces...

Frank Lee Smith Sr., 58, of Martins Ferry, OH, died, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Wheeling, Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1962, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Calvin and Thelma (Deck) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Roxane Smith. Frank was a former employee of Martins Ferry Water Department. He was president of his neighborhood watch group and coordinated events for the children of his community.  He loved playing Santa at...

Rose Mary (Bell) Fetty, 73, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed on to a better place July 2, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Roy and Elizabeth (Borsos) Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Fetty Sr. and her brother Chuckie. She is survived by three children, Frank Jr., Dan Sr., and Valerie Crawford; four grandchildren, Danny Jr., Devin, Nathan and Leah; two sisters, Carol and Patty; two brothers, Richard and...