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.
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.
Tina M. Sims, 57, of Fleming passed away at 11:13am, Saturday May 29, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 28, 1964, in Clarksburg, WV, the late John Lynch Goodwin, Jr. and Geraldine Simmons Goodwin of Grafton, WV. Tina was a homemaker.
Betty L. Duff of Marietta passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Marietta, July 2, 1934, to the late Daniel and Frieda Wagner Zimmer.
Always a loving mother, she was known for her love of God and family and will always be remembered for her beautiful quilts. Betty graduated Marietta High School in 1952 and was employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation until her retirement in 1995.
Ervin Edward “Ed” Antill of Wingett Run, OH, passed away May 21, 2021, at OSU in Columbus, OH. He was born on February 18, 1953 to Ed and Georgia “Brown” Antill.
Ed was a 1971 graduate of Fort Frye High School. Ed was employed at several jobs including Marietta Hospital and later retired after 30 years as a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator with Liberty Township.
Ethel H. Wagner, 86, of Fleming passed away at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1935, in Washington County, Ohio.
Ethel was a graduate of Lowell High School and attended Marietta College. She was a good farm wife and loved working on the farm. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing and making special birthday cakes.
