Who we are
We are a local family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 125 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, or just a simple cremation we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Obituaries
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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
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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.
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
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. -
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
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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 -
Malinda Gertrude Cole
Malinda Gertrude Cole, 94, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Harmar Place.
She was born, March 27, 1931 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to Andrew Hamilton Alderman and Annie Fairfax (Kern) Alderman. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake and spend time with her family. Malinda was a very active member of Gilman United Methodist Church. She always helped those in need whether it was a family member or a friend. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her church family and the ladies group at church. Whether it was cooking a meal for fundraising or for a family in need, she was always cooking or baking, and was always having a good time. She enjoyed going on short day trips with the church ladies and would always look forward to them.
Date of Death: Sat, 02/28/2026 Services: Fri, 03/06/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Thu, 03/05/2026Visitation Details: 5 to 7 pm Read More
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Rex Allen Cobb
Rex Allen Cobb, 75, of Coal Run, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born February 25, 1950 in Coal Run a son of John William Cobb and Lillian Twila Simon Cobb.
He was employed in the kitchen at the Lafayette Hotel and attended Coal Run Church of Christ.
Date of Death: Tue, 02/24/2026 Services: Fri, 03/06/2026 02:00 pm Read More -
Kevin Ebra
Kevin Ebra, age 64 of Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.
Date of Death: Fri, 02/20/2026 Services: Tue, 02/24/2026 11:00 am Read More
Born on May 18, 1961, to Phyllis Spires and the late Carlos Ebra, Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Warren High School. Over the years, he worked for Pioneer Pipe, Vadakin, Double J Drilling, and Grae Con.