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.
Sallie Ann Stubbs Boord, 79, beloved mother of Stacie and Stephen Boord, passed away on November 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Stanley Boord.
Sallie was born on February 5, 1941 in Cincinnati to Paul Stubbs and Vera Stubbs McCarty and was a graduate of New Richmond High School, Class of 1959. Sallie had a lifelong passion for learning and education. Stan and Sallie moved to Marietta, Ohio in 1975, and Sallie began her career as a teacher at Barlow-Vincent Elementary School in the Warren Local School District. She dearly loved her students and colleagues. Fellow teachers describe her as a caring and compassionate teacher, well-organized, with a bubbly personality that lit up the teacher’s lounge. Sallie was active in Marietta as a member of the First Congregational Church, Junior Reading Club, WDI, and served as chair of the environmental committee for Marietta’s Vision 2020 initiative.
Billie Jean Bennett (B.J.), 63, of Williamstown, WV passed away at her home after a long illness on November 2, 2020. She was born August 1, 1957 in Marietta, OH to William and Carol Dennis of Newport, OH.
James Gregory Harris, Sr., 60, of Belpre passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on Monday, November 2, 2020.
He was born January 13, 1960 in Parkersburg to William Delbert and Maglean (Wilson) Harris. James had been employed at Smitty’s Pizza in Belpre for several years. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR and listen to old country music especially Hank Williams.
Eugene Westfall, 70, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home.
He was born on August 17, 1950 in Marietta a son of Carl and Betty Seevers Westfall.
Frances E. Harris, 88, of Marietta passed away on Monday, October 25, 2020, at Cambridge Care Center, Cambridge, Ohio.
She was born on May 25, 1932, in Wadsworth, WV a daughter of Ocie Brandon Morehead. Frances was a retired nurses aid.
Benny D. Dye, Sr., 76, of Marietta passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1944, in Marietta a son of Herman Gosset, Sr. and Sarah Dell Dye. Benny was raised by his grandparents, Clayton and Mary Dye.
He was a graduate of Waterford High School in 1964 and served in the U.S. Army stationed in Panama during the Vietnam War. Benny worked for Marietta Concrete and later Marietta Structures and retired from Carr Concrete. He loved watching football, especially Dallas Cowboys. When he was younger he enjoyed playing basketball.
Charles W. Simmons, 63, of Cutler passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 9:28 am at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1956, in Parkersburg, WV a son of George William Wesley and Ruby Irene Rogers Simmons.
