All Obituaries

JOHN GERARD CAMERON, 81, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. John was born in Martins Ferry, OH on August 23, 1944, a son of the late Raymond Guy and Odette (Ernes) Cameron. He was a retired security guard at the former EORH and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, OH. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Brian C. Cameron and a brother, Gary Cameron. He is ...

CONNIE LEE CARLISLE, 80, of Sarasota, FL passed away Monday, March 2nd, 2026. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on March 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Lemoyne and Ferne (Cadora) Atwood. In addition to her husband, Wayne Carlisle she is survived by two sons, Wayne Scott (Donna) Carlisle, II, Sarasota, FL; Thomas Sean (Mary) Carlisle, Pottsville, PA; granddaughter, Carinna Carlisle, PA; grandson, Anthony Carlisle, NJ; two sisters, Joy Nihil, Leesburg, FL; Gay Bishop, Martins ...

ROSEMARY GILDOW, 87, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Friday, February 6th, 2026. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on June 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Lesley and Gladys (Duke) Staley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Robert Gildow; daughter, Leigh Ann Gross; son, Roger Todd Gildow. She is survived by son, Robert L. (Judith) Gildow, Bridgeport, OH; grandson Joseph Robert Gildow and his companion (Jolene Delong) Marietta, OH; ...

BETTY LOU DOUGLAS,  88, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.  She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on November 7, 1937,  she was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn (Kiss) Briggs. She was a retired switchboard operator at the former Sears. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Argyl Douglas, a daughter, Kathryn Reed and three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three sons, Chuck I.  ...

George Elliott Helt, 86 of Mt. Pleasant, OH and West Liberty, WV, passed away on January 20, 2026 in Wheeling, WV He was born January 15, 1940 in Flushing, OH to the late George Franklin and Ida(Elliott) Helt. George was a 1958 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. He was a retired truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He retired from Mashuda Contractors, Inc. George was active and a founding member of the Ohio Valley Street Survivors car club. In addition to his parents and his wife, ...

BONNIE JEAN MICHAELS,  83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at her residence.  She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on July 23, 1942,  she was the daughter of the late Elwood William and Virginia Fern (Scott) Hilke. She was a retired teachers aide at Martins Ferry School System. She was a member of First Christian Church of Martins Ferry, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy on December 20, 2025 and a brother, ...

DEBORAH LYNN WILSON,  74, of  Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on Oct, 13, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Richard Andrews. Debi was a beacon of warmth and joy. Her ever-present smile and compassionate nature immediately put others at ease. Debi found immense happiness in the simple things, particularly crafting and corcheting. With a crochet hook and a skein of yarn, she wove love into countless ...

COY C. MICHAELS, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Coy was born in Martins Ferry, OH on November 16, 1942,  he was the son of the late Coy and Veronica (Zomonski) Michaels. He was a retired  Iron worker at Iron Workers Local 549. and a former employee at Heslop Funeral Home. He was a member of First Christian Church Martins Ferry, OH. He served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brotther, Michael ...

Charles Thomas Coyle, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully, December2,2025, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29,1942, in MartinsFerry, OH, a son of the late Nelson Stanley and Lillian Reynolds Coyle. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Charles faithfully served his country in the US Navy and then became a pastor faithfully serving the Nazarene Church for 28 years. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved and served his Lord and ...

 JACQUELINE  WITSBERGER, 77, of Wheeling, WV passed away Monday, November 08, 2025 at her residence.  She was born in Wheeling, WV on October 12, 1948,  she was the daughter of the late Jack W. and Dolores Cecilia (Fonnett) King. She was a retired admitting clerk at the former Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Car Club both of Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, ...