Senator James E. Carnes Obituary

The memory of Senator James E. Carnes of Saint Clairsville, Ohio, who passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward A. Carnes and Avis E. Carnes (Hoop) of Flushing; and his wife Frankie Lee Carnes. He is survived by: his children, Kelly Anne McCabe (Wally) of St. Clairsville, Jeffrey J. Carnes of Hilliard, Leslie Marie Kutchell (Bill) of St. Clairsville, J. Scott Carnes (Shelly) of St. Clairsville, Karen J. Large (Jim) of Belmont and Kristi Lee Lipscomb of St. Clairsville; his grandchildren, Ashley Sands (Doug), Amanda Schrum (Brad), Morgan Large, Jessica Kennedy (Matthew), Kayla Dixon (Andrew), Matthew Carnes (Gabrielle), Kristen Patterson (Shafique), Julie Lipscomb and Rebekah Large; his great grandchildren, Elizabeth Sands, Isabelle Schrum, Katherine Sands, Eliana Schrum, Ezra Dixon, Ella Kennedy, Elsie Kennedy, Milo Carnes and Luke Dixon; his sister Cheryl E. Eberhart (Donald) of Barnesville, Ohio; and his brother-in-law John L. Martin (Alida) of Richmond, Virginia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tea of Hope Ministry or the Building Fund at First Christian Church of Barnesville, 219 West Church Street Barnesville, Ohio 43713.