All Obituaries

Clara Lee Leasure of Woodsfield Ohio passed away peacefully January 13, 2021 at the home of her daughter LeeAnn Stan, surrounded by loving family. She was born June 25, 1929 to late Frederick Delano Ricer and Sarah Elizabeth Moore Ricer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; James K (Jim) Leasure June 24, 1993, one grandson Aaron Griffin July 11, 2009, step-mothers; Marie Cox Ricer and Mary Smith Ricer, one sister; Dorothy White, six brothers; Raymond...

Walter Lee Kemp, 81 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Woodsfield February 8, 1939. Walter was a truly caring and compassionate man, who will be missed by many.  He thoroughly enjoyed working in his garden, yard and flower beds.  Many enjoyed his beautiful flowers at Woodsfield True Value throughout the years.  Walter will be remembered as someone who would always help anyone in need. Walter was the...

Candy (Mahoney) Jefferis, 71 – has been called home to take her heavenly place next to her beloved Jim on December 31st, 2020.  Candy was a lifelong resident of Woodsfield and Barnesville, Ohio.  She was proceeded in death by her husband of 44 years James “JJ” Jefferis, her sister, Becky Mahoney and her very special sister of the heart and friend, Patricia Rydosh. She is survived by her 2 children Doug (Michelle) Jefferis of North Carolina, Rebecca Jefferis of...

  Jean Bosley, of Woodsfield, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84, on December 23, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1936 in Ozark, Ohio to the late Albert and Rachel Hartline.  Jean was a beloved member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ and dispatcher for the Woodsfield Emergency Squad for over 20 years. But it was the simple pleasures in life that brought her the most joy....

Andrea Jane McClellan, age 72, of Springfield, Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield) passed away Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1947, in Barnesville, a daughter of the late Vernon and Wilda Mellott. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy McClellan; her life partner, Foster Allan Knott; and by a cousin that was as dear as a sister, Sharon Hill. She was a retired physical therapist and a devoted mother and grandmother. In...

  Cindy Lea Haney age 64, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at Riverside Hospital Columbus, Ohio.  She was born in Monroe County Ohio August 11, 1956 a daughter of the late Ralph and Betty Hanlon Haney.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a member of the Eagles Lady Auxiliary lodge #2302. She loved going to bingo and spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Carl Eugene Ludolph Jr., 73 of New Martinsville, West Virginia passed away peacefully with his family Friday, December 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born in Sistersville West Virginia September 23, 1947 a son of the late Carl & Wilma Henthorn Ludolph.  He graduated from River High School in 1965, was a member of the Unity Baptist Church, USAA, AARP, American Legion of New Martinsville, American Legion of Duffy, Ohio and the Moose Lodge of New...

Shirley L. Selvy, 79 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.   She was born in Round Bottom, Ohio January 21, 1941 a daughter of the late Delbert & Helen Shaw King. Shirley was a seamstress having worked at Bobbie Brookes of Bellaire, LGAM of Woodsfield, and Good Stuff Sportswear of Woodsfield.  She enjoyed and loved her grandchildren and family, gardening, flowers and puzzles.   She will be deeply missed by her...

Richard Lewis “Bud” Betts, 81 of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Acuity Specialty Hospital Wheeling, West Virginia.  He was born in Calais, Ohio June 20, 1939 a son of the late Earl & Jessie Wehr Betts. He was a retired Coal Miner UMWA member and worked for Murry Energy #6 mine. Bud enjoyed suburban tractor pulls, all sports and his farm.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge # 972.  He is survived by his wife Vickie Mercer Betts of...

Donna Mae Knowlton, 89 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 8th, 2020 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.   She was born at Whigville, Ohio July 31, 1931 a daughter of the late Howard & Stella Reed Archer.  Donna retired from the Ohio Lottery as a Regional Manager and since then she volunteered her time lovingly to the causes close to her heart. She was an active member of the Eastern Stars for over 50 years and the VFW where she served also for many years....