Obituaries

• Donna Jeanne Batten

  Donna Jeanne Batten, 78, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 9:05pm, Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born September 22, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Woodrow Griffin and Myrtle Sparks Griffin. She was a homemaker.

  Date of Death: Mon, 06/01/2026 Services: Fri, 06/05/2026 01:00 pm Read More
• Ronald L. Rayl

  Ronald L. Rayl, 84, of Marietta passed away at 4:50pm, Friday, May 29, 2026 at Waterview Pointe.

  He was born November 22, 1941 in Ada, Ohio, a son of George Lee Rayl and Phoebe Buesinger Rayl. Ronald was an independent insurance agent and a member of the Latrobe Street Church of Christ.

   

  Date of Death: Fri, 05/29/2026 Services: Tue, 06/02/2026 11:00 am Read More
  
• Cory E. Meeks

  Corry E. Meeks, 40, of Marietta passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born June 17, 1985 in Marietta to the Late John Meeks and Mary Miller Cantwell of Marietta.

  In addition to his mother Mary Cantwell and step father Kester Cantwell, Cory is survived by a daughter Brooke Meeks (Federico), and a son Ethan Meeks, both of Marietta. Also surviving is his brother John Porter of Marietta and sisters Dustie Porter (Quinn) of Lowell, Jessica (JR) Hughey of Lower Salem, nieces Hannah Lewis and Morgan Camp, 1 great nephew and a great niece. A step-brother JR Cantwell, step-sister Heather Cantwell and best friend and fur baby Ollie also survive.

  Date of Death: Tue, 05/26/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
  
• Carl Bryan Hall, II

  Carl Bryan Hall, II, 47 of Cutler passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born December 17, 1978 in Marietta the beloved son of Carl Bryan Hall and Lynn Fryman Petty.

  After graduating Warren High School, he joined the U. S. Navy. On returning to Cutler, Carl later attended Washington County Career Center Adult Technical Training and received a certificate in Welding and Advanced Welding. Carl worked several jobs throughout his lifetime before settling at Cascade Drilling.

  Carl enjoyed life and spending time with family and friends. Although his life ended tragically and far too soon, he was doing something he always wanted to do in life and he was happy. Carl will be forever young in our eyes and live on in our hearts and memories forever.

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/25/2026 Services: Fri, 06/05/2026 10:00 am Read More
  
• Darlene I. Dobbins

  Darlene I. Dobbins, 88, of Lowell passed away at 3:19am on Monday, May 25, 2026.

  She was born February 11, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, a daughter of Clyde G. and Edna C. (Stroud) Capshaw. Darlene was employed as a Nurse for 36+ years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and shopping.

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/25/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
• Linda Jean Hall

   

   

  Linda Jean Hall passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026 at the age of 67.

  Linda was born the youngest daughter of Earl “Dean” and Hazel Stark, January 5, 1959. She grew in Rinard Mills, OH, attending school at Skyview High School graduating in 1976.

  The same year she graduated she married the love of her life, Harry “George” Hall. From this union two children were born, Jason Lynn Hall and Jessica Leann Bartlett. The family settled in Wingett Run, OH.

   

  Date of Death: Sun, 05/24/2026 Services: Fri, 05/29/2026 04:00 pm Read More
  
• Marian Sue “Susie” Jackson

  Marian Sue “Susie” Jackson, 79, of Marietta passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Alter Care in Caldwell, OH.

  She is preceded in death by per parents, Norman E. and Mary K. Jackson, and sisters, Norma and Mary Ellen.

  Date of Death: Thu, 05/21/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More