We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 years. Our goal is to provide all of the families we serve a respectful and dignified service at a fair price. Whether a traditional service or more contemporary-style service, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Gene Edwin “Smiley” Hesson, 83, of Whipple, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gene attended Dexter City High School. He served 4 years in the Marines at Camp Lejeune, SC, where his duties included supply truck driver. After an Honorable Discharge, he returned home and continued his trade as a self employed semi-truck driver.
Kathy Ann Graham, 64, of New Matamoras, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 29th, 2024 at 11:42am at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Kathy was born in Marietta, Ohio on November 29, 1959 and graduated from Skyvue High School/ Swiss Hills.
Kathy married Brian Karl Graham on August 5, 1983 and they have shared over 40 beautiful years together. Kathy is survived by her husband Brian Karl Graham, two sons Karl Daniel Graham and Nicholas James Graham, daughter Halley Foster, her mother Pauline Harmon and three sisters: Betty Britton, Susan Scarbro, and Glenda Scarbro (Leroy). Kathy was a loving grandmother to her 5 grandchildren. Kyler, Corbin, Dorothy, Zaiden and Brian Karl. Kathy is also survived by her aunts, Alice Schafer and Elaine Coy (Carol) and several nieces and nephews.
Gale L. Bartmess, 98, of Marietta passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the home of his son, John.
He was born on February 15, 1925, in Washington County, Ohio a son of John and Bertha Shook Bartmess. He had been employed at Broughton Dairy, retiring after 48 years. He was a member of Eddy’s Ridge Church of Christ.
Delores “Sissy” Brooks, 88, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in London, KY. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Washington County, Ohio.
She leaves behind her fur baby son, Bambi; three siblings, Donald Brooks and wife Sharon of Marietta, Patty Cody of London, KY, Janet Wells of Whipple; her sister-in-law, Lucille Brooks; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
Harold E. Smith, Jr., 59, of Marietta went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:47am, Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born September 16, 1964 in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Harold E. Smith, Sr. and Barbara Dillon Everson and her husband Ivan Everson of Belpre.
Harold was a veteran of the U. S. Army, 1984-88. He was a member of Mineral Wells Baptist Church, the DAV of Whipple and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, music and spending time with his family.
On June 25, 1994, he married Melinda Stollar who survives with their children: Jeremy (Kim) Smith of Arkansas, Danielle (Cody) Headlee of Marietta, Tyler (Bella) Smith of Marietta and Lydia Smith of the home; 4 grandchildren: Alora Terry and Cameron, Ryder and Hunter Barnhart. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Tammy (Roger) Newberry and Anita (Larry) Thompson, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Leslie (Les) Paul McCutcheon, 61, of Marietta, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1962, in Marietta, OH, the son of the late Leroy H. and Loretta Ward McCutcheon.
Date of Death: Sat, 01/20/2024 Services: Thu, 01/25/2024 11:00 am Read More
Mary K. Long, 92, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 19, 1931, in Bloomfield, OH, a daughter of August and Gladys Boswell Thomas. She was formerly employed at Fenton Art Glass.
