Obituaries

• Nancy L. Murphy

  Nancy L. Murphy, 66, of Newport passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Belpre Landings.

  She was born on November 19, 1959, in Marietta a daughter of Charles C. Benson and Gertrude Matheny Benson. Nancy was a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed taking care of everyone she knew, especially her family. She was a “Big Time” Steelers fan, but loved spending time with her grandchildren.

   

  Date of Death: Thu, 06/11/2026 Services: Tue, 06/16/2026 01:00 pm Read More
• Judy K. Casto

  Judy K. Casto, 85, of Marietta passed away at 11:05am, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

  Judy was born August 27, 1940, in Marietta a daughter of Andrew Barth and Genevieve Siley Barth. She was a 1958 graduate of Marietta High School and had been employed at Hayes Insurance. Judy especially enjoyed her pet cats.

   

  Date of Death: Wed, 06/10/2026 Services: Mon, 06/15/2026 11:00 am Read More
  
• Patricia Ann Siler

  Patricia Ann Siler, born August 24th, 1929 to Charles Morrow and Erma Bastian Morrow in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 6th, 2026 in Marietta, Ohio. Pat had made Marietta her home for the past 20 years, where she had moved to be just down the street from her family as she aged.

  Date of Death: Sat, 06/06/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
  
• 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
  
• Delores “Faye” Farmer

  Delores “Faye” Farmer, 72, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, 2026. She was born in Marietta to the late Ray and Virginia Farmer.

  Faye, “Gram”, or as many others knew her as Grandma Faye or Aunt Faye was known for her dedication to providing love, care, protection and a safe environment to many. She had a one-of-a-kind personality that left a positive and lasting impact on all who knew her. She was fierce, compassionate, giving and had an ornery side that brought joy to many.

  She had a strong devotion to raising her 2 granddaughters and was one of the first grandparents in Washington County to receive custody of her grandchildren. After raising her granddaughters, she had the privilege of being a great grandmother and being involved in their everyday lives. She shared a special bond with each of them.

  Date of Death: Wed, 05/27/2026 No Services Planned at This Time 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