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Bernard “Jimmy” Sephfus

Bernard “Jimmy” Sephfus, 90, of Amesville, passed away Weds, Nov. 6, 2024, at Rockland Ridge in Belpre. He was born Jan. 3, 1934, to the late Howard “Judy” and Emma (Kennedy) Sephfus in Plantsville, OH. He was a Laminator Operator for 35 years at Kisor Aluminum in Belpre and attended Bethel Wesleyan Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Terry and Jerry Sephfus, both of Vincent, 3 daughters, Gloria Winters of Veto, Joyce Flowers of Glouster, and Renee Nichols of Glouster, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, ...

Patrick Tim Shaw

Patrick Tim Shaw, 58, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a member of District 53, Local 93, Painters Union for 33 years. He also refereed wrestling for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Shaw, son Timothy (Jhoanna) ...

Funerals

Ruby Brown - Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses at 4635 State Route 60, Marietta, Ohio. Jerry Dean “Weiner” Coleman - Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly. Burial, Dale Cemetery. Visitation, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the funeral home Thursday. Donna Jean (Walters) Krigbaum - Visitation, 3-8 p.m. Friday, at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Saturday, at Beverly Cemetery. George E. Molden - Memorial service, 6 p.m. Friday, at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Visitation, 4 - 6 .m. Friday at the ...

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson dies at 64

NEW YORK (AP) — Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, her son President Nelson confirmed to The Associated Press. She was 64. A cause of death was not immediately available, and President Nelson said he doesn’t expect to know “for a couple of days.” Born to jazz musician John L. Nelson and Mattie Della Shaw in 1960, two years after Prince, Nelson was a singer-songwriter, releasing four albums across her career, starting with 1988’s “Royal Blue.” That album produced her biggest ...

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95. Marcus died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, according to a Home Depot spokesperson. Marcus was Home Depot’s CEO as it grew rapidly during its first two decades, and was chairman of the board until his retirement in 2002. In recent years, he became an outspoken supporter of former president Donald Trump. “We owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to ...

Ruby Brown

Ruby Tice Murphy Brown entered eternal rest on 10.31.24. She was born in Rinards Mill, Ohio, on 11.14.1927 to Mary and Dorsey Tice. She now joins her 13 siblings. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1945 the government recruited her to work in Marietta to assemble small indicator lights for WW 2 airplanes. She married George R. Murphy of Newport on 2.14.46 when he returned from the war. Ruby is survived by 3 of her six children. James Murphy of Newport, Roger Murphy (MaryAnn) of Parkersburg. Cindy Murphy Stewart (Edwin) Friday Harbor, WA. Ruby’s 3 predeceased children are ...