Harper Funeral Home

06/23/2026

We join with family, “family-by-heart,” friends, and neighbors of Shirley Palmer Brown as they mourn the loss while celebrating the life of this kind, caring, lady. Shirley passed away peacefully in the home that she loved on Monday, June 22, "surrounded by the love of her family." She will be remembered by everyone who was blessed to know her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted friend. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home - Harper Chapel where funeral services will be held Friday, June 26 at 1pm. Burial will follow in Jerusalem Cemetery. To read Shirley’s beautiful tribute lovingly written by her family, to offer a condolence, share a happy memory, or to learn of an opportunity for a memorial contribution, please follow the link below …

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06/15/2026

We sadness we join together with family and friends as they mourn the loss while celebrating the life of Ronald James "Jim" Street who passed away Saturday, June 6 at UPMC in Pittsburgh. Jim will be remembered as a kind, hardworking, gentle man, a ball player, a coach, a mentor, a fan, and a friend to all. His greatest joy came from simply spending time with the loves of his life . . . his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 16 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 17 at 11am with burial to follow in Beallsville Cemetery. To read Jim's complete obituary, to offer a condolence or share a happy memory with his family, please follow the link below . . .

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05/20/2026

We join with family and friends as together we celebrate the life while mourning the loss of Ozark resident, Charlie Schaefer who passed away Monday, May 18 at his home. This hard-working, gentle, humble man will be remembered by everyone who knew him as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 21 from 4pm to 8pm at the Beallsville Church of Christ. Visitation will also be held Friday, May 22 at the church from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 11am with Jeffrey Carpenter officiating. To read Charlie's complete obituary, to offer a condolence, or to learn of an opportunity for a memorial contribution, please follow the link below . . .
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04/29/2026

In the days and weeks to come, please remember the family and close friends of Patty Lou Crum Van Dyne as they continue their difficult journey through grief. Patty will be remembered for her quick wit and her smile, along with her commitment to the family and community she loved. To read Patty Lou's complete obituary or to offer a condolence, please follow the link below . . .

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04/27/2026

With sadness, we share the news of the passing of Jerusalem resident, Denelle Bates Kinney, who passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. Denelle will be remembered by everyone who knew her as a devoted wife to Chuck, a loving mother to Chad (Jessica) and Whitney, the adoring grandmother of Lilly and Jameson. a dedicated, hard-working nurse.who loved traveling, working with her flowers, and most of all, spending time with her family. Honoring Denelle's wishes, no services will be held. To read her complete obituary, please follow the link below. May her memory be a blessing . . .

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04/22/2026

Please join friends, family, former students, co-workers, and a grateful community as we honor the memory of Lori Smithberger Wickham on Saturday, April 25 by participating in “Walking for Wickham,” a Memorial 5K Walk/Run beginning at 9am (registration begins at 8am) at the First Christian Church in Beallsville. All race proceeds will be donated to “Rally for Life,” a local charity of which Lori was both an active volunteer as well as a recipient. Lori had been a teacher in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District for 13 years. The last years of her teaching career were spent at the Beallsville Campus where she taught English and Art. In her daily life she embodied love and compassion, however her greatest attribute of all was her huge heart. Anyone who had ever met her had a story of an act of kindness and/or grace she had bestowed on them. She began each day trying to figure out how she could make the world a better place. Lori passed away July,10, 2024 at the age of 44 following a courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer, however her legacy of love will continue to be carried on in the lives she touched. “Rally for Life’s” mission is to help cancer patients throughout the entire Switzerland of Ohio School District and beyond. Maybe you're thinking, “I could never run 3 miles or even walk a mile.” ‘Not to worry, please come, bring your kids, your grandkids, your neighbor’s kids. In addition to the event there will also be face painting, Balloon Animals by "Jo’s Balloons," "Kids Sensory Play" by Laura Gehrig, Slushies and Cotton Candy will be available. To honor the memory of Lori Smithberger Wickham or maybe the memory of your own “special person,” please come, enjoy the positive energy and the camaraderie, and just maybe, like Lori, you, too will be able to make the world a better place through your donation to "Rally for Life." For more event information, please call or text Emma Turner @ 740-213-5770 or Maggie Turner @ 740-213-5690.

04/17/2026

It is our honor to serve the family, the family-by-heart, and the friends of Barnesville resident, Tanya Sells who passed away Wednesday, April 15 in The Enclave of Barnesville. A member of the East Main Church of Christ in Barnesville, Tanya loved singing hymns, Bible study, and the fellowship of her Christian family. Her faith helped her cope with her cancer diagnosis and she trusted in God to continue her eternal life with Him. Family and friends are invited to Tanya's graveside service Friday, April 17 at 2:00 pm at the Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville. To read Tanya's complete obituary, to offer a condolence, or to learn of an opportunity for a memorial contribution, please follow the link below . . .

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