Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2023

Madeline Caroline Schultheiss Price Muntz, 100, of Marietta, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Elison Assisted Living.  She was born on July 2, 1923 in Newport to Edwin and Georgia Schultheiss.  Madeline was a graduate of Newport High School.

She is survived by, three step-daughters: Judith Spence (James) of Newark, Victoria Brown of Williamstown WV, and Pamela...

Oct 30, 2023

Marilyn Ruth Grisez Staudt of Williamstown, WV, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at the age of 88.  Born in 1935 in Willowdell, OH, she was the daughter of Henry and Helen Grisez.

Marilyn attended high school in Versailles, OH, and college at the Ohio State University.  She was a member of the OSU choir, past president of...

Oct 29, 2023

Jack Franklin Hill Sr., 91, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1932 in Marietta Township, Ohio to late Harold and Laura Wagner Hill.

Jack was a 1949 graduate of Marietta High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Oct 27, 2023

Our precious Mason Brody Skidmore, 21, of Stockport, Ohio was fatally injured in a tragic automobile accident on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Mason was born in Parkersburg, WV on Tuesday, May 4, 2002, along with his twin sister, Matti.

Mason graduated from Warren High School in 2021. He had been employed by Skinner Firestone in...

Oct 17, 2023

Susan “Chris” Fraser Unroe, 76, of Marietta, OH and Zionsville, IN, was born September 29, 1947, and passed away peacefully at her home in Zionsville, on October 17, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Larry of 54 years and cherished mother of Mark (Kathleen) and beloved grandmother of...

Oct 14, 2023

Jonathan Michael Christy, 46, of Vero Beach, Florida disappeared on Saturday, October 14, 2023, while swimming in the ocean.

Born in Marietta, OH, on June 9, 1977, Jonathan was the son of Mary Lou (Heron) and Frank L. Christy, of Vero Beach, FL. He grew up in Marietta, OH, and Vero Beach, FL, and was a 1995...