Obituaries

Naomi Mae (Oldaker) Barnhart

NAOMI MAE (OLDAKER) BARNHART, 83, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025 at her residence under the care of her grandson with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Naomi was born on July 2, 1942 in Buckhannon, WV. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Wilda (Wentz) Oldaker. Naomi worked for a brief time at the former Jones Nursing Home, Beech Bottom, WV. Many will remember Naomi for her love of camping all over the Ohio Valley and beyond. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Barnhart and son John Michael Barnhart. Naomi is survived by her son, Thomas A. Barnhart; grandson, Jonathon Barnhart; brother, Thomas Oldaker and his wife, Debra; niece, Jaime; nephew, Eric; and a great nephew and great niece, Austin and Ashtyn. A private funeral service was held at Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg, with Pat Ramsey officiating. Interment was held privately at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.