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Richard T. Murphy

Richard T. Murphy, 59 of Magnetic Springs, died Friday April 3, 2026 at the Ohio State Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1966 in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late Harry and Sandra (Tilley) Murphy. Rick had worked as a machinist for UTLX in Marion and most recently at Magnetic Screw. He served our country in the United States Navy and Army. Rick tended bar at the family’s bar, Hineys in Magnetic Springs for many years. He was always tinkering with something, ready to fix whatever needed fixed. Surviving is his wife, Jodie B. Jones of Magnetic Springs, children, Jennifer Murphy of Barnesville, Sandra Murphy of Julian, Pa., Ashley (Tristen) Sessler of Richwood and Terry (Stephanie) Jordan of Richwood. Grandchildren, Jalyn and Jacob Ison, Timothy Murphy, Rayge Wells, Bethany Jordan, Dominic Sessler and Travis Jordan Services will be held Wednesday April 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Steve Brown will officiate. Military honors will be given by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call two hours prior, beginning at 5:00 m at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, PO Box 122 Richwood, Ohio 43344 to help the family with unexpected expenses. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Tom Guy & Gail DeGood-Guy  Richwood Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM To Jody and family.  We are so very sorry for your loss.   Please accept our deepest condolences.   #2 from: Brandon Smith COLUMBUS Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM It's so hard to believe that you are gone crazy Rick. We'll always remember all of the fun times at hineys saloon. You were always fun to be around and we're proud to call you a friend but more importantly family. We love you Rick and miss you fly high buddy #3 from: Jerry Moore   Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM So sorry. Rick was a great man. Prayers to all. #4 from: Ann Verity-McElfresh Kenton Ohio Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM I am so sorry for your loss.  I always enjoyed seeing him in at the bar.  He was a hard worker.  Prayers to the family. #5 from: Rona Penix   Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM Sorry to hear of Richard passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you! #6 from: pamela jividen West Virginia Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 6:23 PM Sorry to hear this news of your father passing.my condolences to you and your family #7 from: Billie Jordan   Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM We are so sorry Jodie and family sending prayers for the family. #8 from: Greg Ellinwood Marion Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM wow so sorry Jodie and family rick was a great and fun guy i could laugh and joke with at aunt jeanettes bar he have me laughing for hours #9 from: Dan and Darlene Foos Richwood, Ohio Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM We send you our sympathy ,  I always enjoyed seeing Rick as our paths used to cross often around Magnetic.  We are very sorry for your loss. #10 from: Ruby Faye and Fosse   Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 7:58 AM Jodie, we are so sorry for your loss.❤️ and 🙏to you and yours. #11 from: Shelley Ridge   Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM So sorry for your loss Jodie. #12 from: Sam Foos   Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM Sorry for your loss. He was always friendly person #13 from: Leon and Tia Moss   Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM Jodie, we are sorry for your loss.  You are in our thoughts  during this  difficult time. Hold  tight to your memories and keep talking about  him often. #14 from: Bob Welch   Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM Sorry to see the passing of Rick. Always enjoyed seeing him and the short time he was at Parrott Implement. Condolences to Jodie and family. #15 from: Shelley Ridge   Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM So sorry for your loss Jodie.

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