Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Jacob P. Arnold, 83, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital under the care of Amedisys Hospice. He was born at the family home in Churchtown, Ohio to Paul Anthony and Josephine Dobbins Arnold.

Jake worked as a teenager for Marietta Concrete on numerous silo crews. He served in the U.S....

Dec 22, 2023

Patty Jean Offenberger, 64, of Fleming, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, December 22, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home in her sleep after celebrating Christmas with her family the previous evening.

She was preceded in death by her father, Denver Dale Knight and mother, Katheryn Bradley Neal; and mother...

Dec 19, 2023

Florence M. Williams, 83, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Legacy in Devola. She was born on May 25, 1940 in Eaton, WV to Francis “Frank” A. and Lura Genevieve Marshall Cameron.

Florence was a member of the Lowell Christian Church and loved to crochet. She was a housekeeper for the Washington County...

Dec 11, 2023

Marjorie Lucile Richey Stacy, 97, of Lowell, Ohio passed away peacefully at Marietta Memorial Hospital on December 11, 2023.  She was born at home on September 19, 1926 in Bristol Township, Ohio to Hamer Henderson Richey and Lucile Reed Downing Richey.

Marjorie graduated from Malta-McConnelsville High School in 1944. She attended Ohio University, pursuing a degree in...

Dec 9, 2023

Harold Ray Bohl, 81, of Lowell, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Muskingum Skilled Nursing & Rehab. He was born on November 1, 1942 in Liberty Twp, Ohio, to George Henry and Ruth Geneva Hayes Bohl.

Harold was a 1960 graduate of Marietta High School. He retired from Chevron Chemical in 1997 as a...

Dec 8, 2023

Marguerite Dolores Chipps, 93, of Whipple, Ohio, formerly of Lowell and Newport, Ohio, died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born on June 12, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to Loyal Cline and Mildred Virginia Collins Swisher.

Dolores graduated from Doddridge County High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2023

Louis “Sam” Edward Gwinn, 89, of Marietta, OH, died peacefully at his home comforted by his loving wife of 67 years on December 6th, 2023.

He was born in Meadow Bridge, WV on May 9th, 1934 to Cleatus E. Gwinn and Opal F. Gwinn. His humble beginnings instilled a profound drive in life to work hard and...

Dec 6, 2023

Donivan William “Donnie” Heiss, Sr., 86, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1937 in Beverly, Ohio, to Joseph Andrew and Delilah Pamelia Nicholas Heiss.

Donnie graduated from Waterford High School in 1956. He served his country in the United States...

Dec 4, 2023

Brenda Ann Fournier, 74, of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Monday December 4, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 27, 1949 to Fred and Nellie Crane Rowell in Haleyville, AL.

Brenda absolutely adored her family and especially enjoyed watching her grandsons during their many important events and sporting...

Dec 2, 2023

David Lowell Denius, 81, of Granville, Ohio died December 2, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Hospice Care. He was born October 10, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Paul and Ellen Denius.

David was a 1960 graduate of Batesville High School and attended Ohio University. He worked for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent Technologies for...

Dec 1, 2023

Daniel Louis Roddy, 68, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2023 after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on July 30, 1955 to Benedict and Mary Eileen Hayes Roddy.

Daniel lived in Vincent, Ohio as a child and relocated with his family to Tujunga, CA where he spent most...

Nov 30, 2023

Herb Mason, 85, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  He was born on August 25, 1938: son of the late Okey Thomas Mason and Regina T. (Ebert) Mason.

Herb was born and raised in Proctor, WV with eight sisters and one brother. He graduated from Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV.  He then...

Nov 27, 2023

Larry David Henthorn, 73, of Cutler, Ohio, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on June 29, 1950 to Earnest and Massie Blosser Henthorn.

He is survived by his significant other of over 20 years, Ruth White; two children, David and Cynthia Henthorn; one grandchild, Damian Hart; two...

Nov 26, 2023

Fredrick William Skinner, 85, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Legacy of Marietta, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1938 in Waterford, Ohio to Earl Fredrick and Bertha Elizabeth Tullius Skinner. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Waterford High School and received his degree in HVAC from Washington State. He worked...

Nov 25, 2023

Robert Anthony Taylor, 72, of Whipple, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. He was born on May 24th, 1951 to Robert Taylor and Lula Coffman Taylor. He graduated from Parkersburg High School. After graduation, he served his country in the Vietnam war. Robert was a mechanic by trade and worked for Parkersburg Dotson, Kardex, and numerous other area...

Nov 24, 2023

Louisa Mae Reed, 92, of Marietta, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 24, 2023 at Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care in Marietta, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Parkersburg, WV to Hobert and Lucy Ann Petit Cunningham.

Louisa was a member of Pinehurst...

Nov 18, 2023

I would like you to meet my mum, Karen Prigge nee Harvey.

She decided it was her turn to leave her mortal remains in Marietta on Nov.18, 2023 for somewhere better. Karen, aka Mum, came to the USA 60 years ago from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England as a maid for a family in CT.

Her...

Nov 16, 2023

Donald Ray “Red” Becker, 85, of Whipple, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1937 in Marietta, Ohio to Raymond James and Hazel Marie Willison Becker. Red attended Marietta High School until he joined the Marines to serve his country. He worked for the City of Marietta Street Department...

Nov 7, 2023

Janet Louise Wilcoxen, 70, of Belpre, Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV to William and Betty Jane Cooper Horton.

Janet was a 1970 graduate of Warren High School. She worked for Marietta Memorial Hospital in medical records for...

Nov 6, 2023

Leora M. Arnold, 96, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1927 in Lowell, Ohio to Clarence E. and Emma Bauerbach Huck.

Leora graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She worked for Marietta Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for...