Obituaries

• Kenneth Eugene Saxton Sr

  Kenneth Eugene Saxton Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Arbors at Marietta in Marietta, Ohio. A lifelong adventurer, Ken had called nearly a dozen states home over the years.

  The oldest of eight children, Ken was born on March 18, 1943, in Jamestown, Ohio, to the late James Herschel and Marjorie Louise (Stackhouse) Saxton.

  At 17, Ken left high school during his junior year to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1960 to 1967. During and shortly after his service, he worked as a head cook, delighting in creating meals and feeding groups of friends. Ken went on to work with a nationwide moving company, which evolved into his lifelong career as an over-the-road truck driver. His CB handle was “Casper,” a nickname from his Marine days.

  Date of Death: Mon, 03/16/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
  
• Frank E. Davis

  Frank E. Davis, 74, of Marietta passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 29, 1951 in Alameda, California, a son of the late Lester Paul Davis and the late Mildred Lillian Cordano Davis.

  Frank was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1970 and had worked at Fenton Art Glass before going to work at Pactiv in Mineral Wells. He loved to repair and fix things. He was a Catholic by Faith and loved God.

   

  Date of Death: Mon, 03/09/2026 Services: Fri, 03/13/2026 10:00 am Read More
• Michael Dale Valentine

  Michael Dale Valentine, 48, of Marietta passed away on March 7, 2026, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1978 in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Randall Valentine and Carolin Brooks Valentine of Marietta.

   

  Date of Death: Sat, 03/07/2026 Services: Thu, 03/12/2026 11:00 am Read More
• Edward Allen Engle

   

  Edward Allen Engle, born July 12, 1943 in Franklin PA passed away on March 4, 2026, following a short illness. Ed is preceded in death by his bride of 48 years, Cathy Stratton Engle, his mother Florence Engle, and sister Linda (Lu) Lackore.

  Ed is survived by his daughters Erica (Nathan) Booth and Emily (Tim) Dodds, his grandchildren, Kylie (Konstantin) Booth, Amanda Booth and Matthew Booth, Troy Dodds and Leah Dodds, his sister Nancy (Charlie) Weinstock, sisters-in-law Laura (Lanny) Sheffield, Annette (Bill) Lyle, and Peggy (Darren) Bracknell, numerous nephews and nieces, and his special puppy Woody.

   

  Date of Death: Wed, 03/04/2026 Services: Mon, 03/09/2026 02:00 pm Read More
  
• Bessie I Heslop

  Bessie I. Heslop, 91, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Harmar Place Extended Care. She was born on February 17, 1935, in Lawrence Twp, the daughter of Benjamin and Mabel Oliver.
  Bessie was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidery, sewing and gardening, volunteering with the Newport Food Pantry, working on Lower Newport Election Board, and was a member of Moss Run Community Church after being a member of No. 9 Community Church for 45 years.

  Date of Death: Tue, 03/03/2026 Services: Sat, 03/07/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Sat, 03/07/2026Visitation Details: 9 am to the hour of service Read More
• Howard Franklin Hunter

  Howard Franklin Hunter, 97, of Marietta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1928, in Vincent, OH, a son of the late William Leslie Hunter and Alberta Alice Doan Hunter.

  Howard served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Howard was a barber in Marietta and for 60 years owned Pioneer Barber Shop and then Heyrock Barber Shop. He loved golf, bowling, checkers and especially loved watching and supporting his sons with their school events and athletic teams. He was caregiver for his loving wife in her declining years.

  Date of Death: Tue, 03/03/2026 Services: Sat, 03/14/2026 01:00 pmVisitation Date: Fri, 03/13/2026Visitation Details: 5 pm to 7pm and from 11 to the hour of the service on Saturday Read More
  
• Scott Bryan Reynolds

  Scott Bryan Reynolds of Fleming, Ohio, died February 28, 2026 at his home on Warren Chapel Road after a long illness. He was a beloved husband, son, and uncle with many close cousins and friends, who enjoyed his sense of humor.

  He was born in 1963 to R. Keith Reynolds and the late Sara Baker Reynolds. He graduated Warren High School in 1981 and Marietta College with a BA in accounting in 1998.

  Date of Death: Sat, 02/28/2026 Services: Thu, 03/05/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Wed, 03/04/2026Visitation Details: 5pm until 7 pm Read More