Obituaries

Oct 23, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Schilling Schott, 94 of Lowell, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Waterview Point. She was born July 13, 1930, to the late Leo and Anna Lang Schilling in Marietta OH. Betty married Charles L. Schott, June 10, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marietta.

She was a member of St....

Oct 21, 2024

James “Mike” Michael McNutt passed away on Oct 21, 2024 at his long time family home on Front St. in Marietta which once belonged to his grandmother Ella, whom he treasured for all of his days. He spent many years lovingly restoring her home and honoring her memory. He was born on February 27, 1951 to Ruth and James...

Oct 16, 2024

Gene Raymond Fink, 79, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, to Pearl Raymond and Josephine Mae Harris Fink.

Gene was a printing press operator before retiring as a meat cutter. He and Wanda loved taking their 1966 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe to car...

Oct 14, 2024

Guy Gene Mullen, 81 of Marietta, Ohio peacefully went to Heaven on October 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on November 5, 1942, in the family home in Washington County, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1960. Gene enjoyed spending time with his family.  Gene worked for Archer...

Oct 13, 2024

Everett Monroe Ross, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 87. Everett was a cherished resident of Belpre, Ohio, and was born on January 14, 1937, in New Milton, West Virginia to Howard Everett Monroe and Blanche Octavia (Putman) Ross.

Everett led a life rich in...

Oct 11, 2024

James Archie Feltis, 87, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1937 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Vern William and Margaret Evelyn Hope Feltis. Jim was a graduate of Sault Ste. Marie Area High School. He served his country in the United States Navy, where...

Oct 3, 2024

Carl Richard “Pops” Smith, 82, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Fairplain, WV to Carl C. and Mary “Olive” Southall Smith on November 15, 1941.

Carl was a graduate of Bartlett High School and proudly served his country in the United...

Oct 1, 2024

Melinda Ruth Hockenberry, 61, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on February 20, 1963, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Larry Joseph and Phyllis Carol Jones Spears.

Melinda graduated from McDowell High School in 1981 and went...

Sep 30, 2024

Charles Theodore “Ted” Klima, Jr., 56, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on April 12, 1968 in New Martinsville, WV to Charles Theodore and Sharon Ann May Klima, Sr.

Ted graduated from Marietta High School in 1986 and received his Associates...

Sep 30, 2024

Marvel Joan (Alloway) Smith, 92, formerly of Lowell, was lifted from this earth by angels on Monday, September 30, 2024, at The Pines at Glenwood Community in Marietta, Ohio.

Joan was born August 28, 1932, to Charles T. and Kathinka E. (Kollman) Alloway in New Matamoras, Oh.

She attended school in New Matamoras and graduated...

Sep 20, 2024

Violet Fay Putnam Blair was lovingly embraced in the arms of her Lord and Savior early Friday, September 20, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was born September 29, 1932, in Parkersburg, WV to the late Roy Lee and Lottie Elizabeth Wilson Putnam.  On January 29, 1976, she married the late Charles W. Blair.  Together, they shared...

Sep 20, 2024

James Thomas Robinson, 89, of Fleming, Ohio, died on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1935 in Cairo, WV, to Rolan Owen and Hazel Layfield Robinson.

Jim graduated from Cairo High School in 1953 and went to Glenville State College for two years. He was a jet mechanic in United...

Sep 18, 2024

Aaron Daniel Anderson, 66, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends, as well as “Aaron’s Angels”, where he was well cared for. He was born on April 12, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to Donald Duane and Joyce Esther Boulet Anderson.

Aaron was a 1976...

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Rita Offenberger, 93, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Waterview Pointe in Marietta. She was born on October 3, 1930 in Waterford, Ohio, to the late Paul Nicholas and Mildred Catherine Meiser Bauerbach.

She was a 1949 graduate of Waterford High School. Mary Rita married Herman Francis Offenberger on October 5, 1949....

Sep 16, 2024

Michael Roger "Woody" Woodford, 66, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio, to Patricia Arlene Fouss Woodford and Roger Young Woodford.

Mike was a Fort Frye graduate at the Washington County Career Center. He worked in Lowell at Jerry's Auto Body for...

Sep 15, 2024

Peggy Ann DeVol, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away under hospice care on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio, to Dale Beaver and Pauline Marie Griffin.

Peggy graduated from Williamstown High School in the Class of 1956 and continued her education where she...

Sep 12, 2024

James William King, Jr., 85, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Marietta, to the late Alma Schwendeman King and James William King, Sr.

Jim graduated from Marietta High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marietta College, where he...

Sep 7, 2024

Linda Sue Christman passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Marietta, Ohio, at the age of 74. She was born on June 1, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio, to Paul and Marie Beardmore Christman.

Linda was a cherished resident of Marietta, Ohio, where she made a lasting impact as a devoted teacher in Marietta City Schools for...

Sep 4, 2024

Geraldine Jeanine Cooper, age 84, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born in Marietta, Ohio on July 29th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Leo Lynch and Helen Mae Lynch.

Geraldine is survived by her three children, Sheri Myers (Ron), Kristen Swain, Eric Swain (Jamie). Stepchildren - Donna Cooper,...

Sep 4, 2024

Fred Gene “Butch” Murphy, 87, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Fred P. and Nellie C. Criss Murphy.

Fred was a 1956 graduate of Vincent High School. He worked for Dominion Gas as a gas measurement specialist, retiring in 1993 after...