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1956 - 2025
Myrtle May Barber
WHEELERSBURG-Myrtle May Barber, 69, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday May 26, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Myrtle was born May 12, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late James Wicker and Sarah Horton Wicker. Myrtle was employed as a nurse at Best Care in Wheelersburg. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy (Charles) Harkless and Phyllis Wicker; three brothers, Ralph (Eddie) Wicker, James Wicker and Mart Wicker. Myrtle is survived by her husband, Gerald Barber, whom she married June 21, 1997 in Lyra, Ohio. She is also survived by step children, Angelia (Bryan) Renken, of Hebron, KY and Christopher Barber of Arlington, TX and a special niece Sarah Gee of Wheelersburg to whom she was like a second mother. Myrtle was also survived by many other nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. Myrtle is also survived by brothers, Gary (Connie) Wicker of South Webster, Danny of Wheelersburg and Fred (Kim) of Wheelersburg; sisters, Beulah Gee and Brenda (Roy) Lore of Wheelersburg and Omedia (James) Spriegel of Gallipolis and two grandchildren, Alysa and Bryson. Myrtle spent her life in service to others. She received her nursing degree in Oklahoma and worked many years in area nursing homes. Myrtle volunteered in the community by working in thrift shops, food pantries and organizing community Christmas parties. One of Myrtle’s greatest joys was preparing holiday meals for extended family. She also loved growing and preserving food to share with her family and friends and working in her flower gardens.
Services for Myrtle will be 1:00 pm Friday, May 30, 2025 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. Interment will be in Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 11:00 am until the 1:00 pm service. Condolences to the family may be made at www.harrison-pyles.com.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Stan & Diana Claxon Stonerock, South Webster
Friday May 30, 2025 at
3:12 PM
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Love & prayers for all of Myrtle’s family & friends….she had a big heart of compassion to help where needed and did it in such a caring way. She will be remembered with smiles & precious memories by all who knew her🙏❤️
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Deskins Family
Wednesday May 28, 2025 at
11:04 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. We all know how much Myrtle has done to help this area. Memories we all share.❤️
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Anita Wadford
Wednesday May 28, 2025 at
1:22 AM
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Omedia and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Myrtle’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you peace and comfort.
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Sharon Brady
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at
7:56 PM
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Iam so sorry to hear this. I worked with her and enjoyed working with her3
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Patricia Thacker
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at
7:14 PM
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My condolences to Myrtle’s family. She was a very beautiful soul. I have a good memory of her which I’ll always cherish
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