Obituaries

• Pastor Myron Kenneth Guiler

  Pastor Myron Kenneth Guiler went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 4, 2026. He passed at 12:24 a.m. in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

  Pr. Guiler was born at home in Whigville, Ohio on August 10, 1934. He was a 1952 graduate of Summerfield High School, he went on to obtain his teaching certificate from Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. Pr. Guiler was 19 years old when he accepted Christ then dedicated his life to the Lord. He attended and graduated from Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC. He became Pastor of Marietta Bible Center Church in 1961 when it was located on Front Street in Marietta. The current location of Marietta Bible Center Church at 4070 State Route 60 was purchased and began construction in 1972. The new church building opened its doors in the spring of 1973 where he faithfully served as Senior Pastor until he went to be with the Lord. He was involved in the founding of IBMA (International Baptist Missions for Asians) and served as President then President Emeritus for many years. Pr. Guiler had a passion for missions and training young Christians for the mission field as missionaries, pastors, and teachers. This burden for souls led to the founding of Marietta Bible College in 1977. He was President of Marietta Bible College which continues to train students from all over the world and currently has graduates serving in more than 20 countries. Pr. Guiler founded Marietta Christian School in 1980 as a KJV Bible based alternative to the public schools.

  Date of Death: Sat, 07/04/2026 Services: Wed, 07/08/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Tue, 07/07/2026Visitation Details: 3 to 7 pm at Marietta Bible Center Read More
  
• Randall Addlesburger

  Randall Addlesburger, 82, of Marietta, passed away peacefully at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Harmar Place in Marietta.

  Born on July 31, 1943, in Reno, Ohio, he was the son of Delmer and Dolores Lane Addlesburger. Randy was a lifelong resident of the Marietta area, where he was a hardworking, dependable, and family-oriented man.

  He had an exceptional mechanical mind and enjoyed maintaining and restoring equipment, vehicles, and machinery, and operating his own sawmill. Whether tending his farm, raising cattle, gardening, boating, snowmobiling, or simply working outdoors, he found pride in creating, building, and being active.

  Date of Death: Thu, 07/02/2026 Services: Tue, 07/07/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Tue, 07/07/2026Visitation Details: 9 am to 11 am Read More
  
• Ralph E. Chutes

  Ralph E. Chutes, 85, of Marietta passed away at 5:45am, Friday, June 26, 2026 at Riverside Landings in McConnelsville.

  He was born January 15, 1941, in Marietta was raised at Mile Run. Ralph was the owner of Auglaize Tree Service.

   

  Date of Death: Fri, 06/26/2026 Services: Tue, 06/30/2026 11:00 am Read More
• James A. Irvine

  James A. Irvine, 67, of Marietta passed away at 8:58 pm, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1958, in Marietta a son of the late Donna Bohl Irvine. He was employed by Wasco.

   

  Date of Death: Sat, 06/20/2026 Services: Thu, 06/25/2026 11:00 am Read More
  
• LaStella Belle Upton

  LaStella Belle Upton, 76, of Lower Salem, passed away on June 13, 2026 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1949 in Marietta to Clyde Wayne and Verneda Belle (Rumbold) Cronin.

  LaStella was a homemaker, who was always cooking and reading, but she really loved just spending time with her dogs. LaStella lived in Florida for many years with her daughter before returning back to the area.

  Date of Death: Sat, 06/13/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
  
• 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