We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 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, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Elbert J. Cox, 87, of Marietta passed away at 10:16 am, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 18, 1933 in Sharpsburg, Ohio a son of William C. and Stella Cline Cox.
Elbert was employed at B. F. Goodrich (RJF) for 43 years. He was a member of Ronnie W. Davis Memorial Veterans of Foreign War Post 5108, American Legion Post 64, Bartlett Masonic Lodge #293 having received his 60 year membership award, Eastern Star #59, former honorary Military Order of Cooties, was inducted into Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame, former member of The Moose Lodge #1823, faithful member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict.
Randall Lee Fox, 64, of Marietta passed away at 8:41 am, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home following a long illness.
He was born December 20, 1956, in Marietta a son of William Jennings and Elma Pearl Prine Fox. Randall was employed in the construction field.
Randall Dale Valentine, 67, of Marietta passed away at 11:55 pm, Wednesday June 9, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on November 14, 1953, in Zanesville, OH, a son of James and Nellie Valentine. Randall was an oilfield worker.
Karen Lynn Knight Warne, 72, of Marietta passed away at 2:03am, Tuesday, June 08, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital
She was born June 12, 1948, in Marietta a daughter of Denver “Jack” Knight and Alberta “Maxine” Neville Mackey. Karen was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1966.
Brenda Joyce Palmer, 79, of Fleming passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
She was born on August 25, 1941, in Marietta a daughter of the late Mark and Hazel Ritchie Plaugher. Brenda was a graduate of Marietta High School and had worked for Shoney’s and Marietta Laundry and volunteered as an EMT for Warren Volunteer Fire Department and the fire department’s auxiliary. She loved to sew and make clothing and was known for the cookies and cakes she baked. She really enjoyed singing Karaoke with her sisters.
Kathleen Alice Baker Allphin Gray, 97, of Marietta passed away at 5:59 am, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Elmcroft Assisted Living. Born, December 5, 1923 in Marietta, Ohio, to Grace Agnes Cozzens Baker and Isaac Hanson Baker. Kathleen was the eldest of six siblings, Donald Baker, Betty Schwarz, William Baker, Carol Harper, all deceased, and survivor, Pamela Sewell of Marietta.
“Granny Kay” loved her family. A fabulous cook, Kay could make a delicious meal from whatever was in her pantry. Her fried chicken is legendary; her main secret was to use lot of butter. G.K. loved her flower gardens. She enjoyed bringing home an ailing miniature rose plant on sale from the grocery store and watching it flourish in her garden. One of her joys was to sit on her porch swing in Williamstown with a grandchild or great grandchild, and visit.
A graduate of Marietta High School, Kathleen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamstown, WV. She worked as the church secretary for a number of years, and served as a leader for the Women’s Association. In her later years, she attended worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, having kept membership with her First Baptist family, and enjoying their monthly senior luncheons. Kathleen was employed as bookkeeper for Smith and Burrows Roofing Company in Marietta for 29 years, and later worked for Sprague Electric Company. She also worked in the office of the Betsey Mills Club.
William D. Reese, Jr. “Doug”, 58, of Marietta passed away at 5:32 am, Sunday, May 30, 2021.
He was born on December 18, 1962 in Rhonda, WV, a son of the late William D. Reese and Deloris Connolly Reese of Newport News, VA. Doug was Assistant Manager at Hampton Inn.
