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.
Robert Charles Vernon, 96, of Marietta, died on January 20, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was adopted by Dr. G. V. and Bernice Vernon, and grew up in Akron, Ohio. After high school, Bob learned to hand-form aluminum for airplanes, working (then training others) in the same huge Goodyear Aircraft building in Akron where the dirigibles docked. He also trained more than 100 “Rosie the Riveters”, working out the best order to assemble all the parts for a B-26 bomber. After the Pearl Harbor attack, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Marines Corps. He served in the South Pacific during World War II, attaining Master Technical Sergeant rank.
When his father became ill, Bob moved the family to Akron, changed careers to civil engineering, and became a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the early 1960s. He and Ronnie moved to Marietta in the late 1960s to work in the R/W Dept at the local Division Dept of Transportation.
Bob opened a surveying business in the early 1970s and his son soon joined him. They completed thousands of projects during the next four decades, including setting the location for a hundred miles of interstate highways in several States, and locating bridge piers and ramps for the Y bridge in Lowell and the bridge between St. Mary’s, WV and Newport, OH.
Bob was a long-time member of Christ United Methodist Church in Marietta, where he directed 3 Christian musical performances in the 1980s, and then was a long-time attendee of the First Baptist Church of Marietta.
Brant D. Brooks, 38, passed away at his home on January 19, 2020. He was born October 15, 1981 in Marietta to David and Tanja (Self) Brooks.
Brant was a 2000 graduate of Waterford High School and had been employed as a millwright with the Millwright Local 443. He was a member of SEO Sinners and Saints, Inc.
Surviving are his children Logan Tyler Brooks of Waterford and Jaden David Brooks of Williamstown, his parents of Waterford and sisters, Brandy L. Barengo of Marietta and Sarah (Andrew) Ware of Waterford. Also surviving are his grandparents Lucille and Loring Brooks of Watertown and nieces and nephews Dominick, Bailey, Josiah, Joel, Luke and Asher.
Mary A. Steorts, 78, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 26, 1941 in Wood County, WV a daughter of Delber C. and Hazel L.J. Barnet Bennett. Mary was a data processor.
She is survived by her sisters, Alice Hribinko of Fishersville, VA, Pamela Lynch of Mt. Zion, WV, and Christina Alcaraz of Lower Salem and a brother Bruce Bennett of Parkersburg, WV.
Charles William Allen, 88, of Lowell passed away at 9:45am, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 17, 1931 in Bellville, WV, a son of Okey and Ocie Province Allen. Charles was a production worker for B. F. Goodrich and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean War.
Norma Fouss, 81, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born March 3, 1938, in Marietta a daughter of Irvin Daniel and Muriel Close Fouss.
Norma graduated from Marietta High School in 1956 and worked for 40 years at Vanguard Paints. She enjoyed working puzzles, Westerns, and flower gardening.
Charlotte Armstrong, 68, of Coal Run passed away on January 15, 2020, at her home. She was born December 10, 1951, a daughter of Richard and Erma Chandler Armstrong.
Charlotte was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed animals and spending time with friends from WASCO.
Michael Eugene Wingrove, Sr, 69, left for his eternal home Sunday, Jan 12, 2020 at 3:30 in the morning at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born the second of five sons on Aug 22, 1950 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Roland Earl Wingrove and Betty Jean (Hill) Wingrove. He spent his childhood years in and around Parkersburg, WV. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1969
