Brent Cowden

Age 76, of Minerva, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Sept. 15, 1948 in Canton to Arthur and Dorothy (McGhee) Cowden. He was currently working at Kishman's IGA in Minerva and had previously worked at Burn's Cold Forge, was a schoolteacher in the Minerva Local School District and Marlington School District having helped start the Agricultural Program.  He was a farmer and an Expediter Truck Driver.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1966, received his Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and was a member of the US Army National Guard.  He is a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Minerva, the Minerva Historical Society, Carroll County Young Farmers and the Columbiana County Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda (Stephens) Cowden whom he married Aug. 28, 1970, 2 sons, Ryan Cowden of Chicago, Neil (Michelle) Cowden of Minerva, 2 grandchildren, Laney and Deegan, aunt, Eileen (McGhee) Masters, sister-in-law, Donna (Walter) Cowden and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by a brother, Harold Cowden.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Chet Howes officiating. Burial will be in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Monday 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Historical Society. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.