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Barry H. Murphy

Barry H. Murphy, 68, of Marietta, OH, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Son of the late Bob W. and Pat B. Beach Murphy. He cherished the beauty of nature, but nothing brought him greater joy than his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Paul “PD” Murphy. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marlene R. Murphy; two sons Nick W. (Megan) Murphy and Andy J. Murphy; grandchildren Rosella and Kya Murphy; and nephew Jason P. (Darlene) Murphy. Cremation will be observed with no ...

Barbara Jane (Pickinpaugh) Reed

Barbara Jane (Pickinpaugh) Reed, 83, of Caldwell, passed away April 13, 2026. Memorial visitation, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Ken Perkins officiating. Inurnment, at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.

Jessi Charles Sherwin

Jessi Charles Sherwin, 39, of Wellsburg, W.Va., passed away April 10, 2026, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Mary Ellen Francis

Mary Ellen Francis, 63, of Waterford, Ohio, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. A memorial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly handled the arrangements.

Joey M. Franklin

Joey M. Franklin, 63, of Sarahsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. Cremation will be observed with no additional services at this time. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell, has been entrusted to care for the family.

James “Jim” H. Dennis

James "Jim" H. Dennis James "Jim" H. Dennis, age 86, of Caldwell, OH passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 13, 1940 in Sarahsville, OH, son of the late Raymond W. Sr. and Helen L. Shafer Dennis.  He was a member of the Corpus Christi ...