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.
James Harold Hill, 60, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Marietta, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He was born in Marietta on August 13, 1958, a son of Billy Eugene and Bertha Louise Danner Hill.
Jim was employed by B. F. Goodrich, aka RJF, aka Profusion for 42 years as an operator. He was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1977. He was a member of Marietta Moose Lodge 1823 and a member of Freedom Gate Church. Jim enjoyed watching sports and dancing and spending time with family.
Donald E. Morrow, 93, of Fleming died Friday, June 28, 2019, at Harmar Place in Marietta. He was born December 5, 1925, in Vincent, Ohio to Leslie and Nettie Morrow. Donald graduated from Vincent High School in 1944 …
Date of Death: Fri, 06/28/2019 Services: Wed, 07/03/2019 01:00 pm Read More
Ireta Fay (Ridenour) Copen went to her Heavenly home on June 28, 2019.
She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on March 31, 1935 to Charles Edgar and Jewell Fay (Williams) Ridenour. She moved to Vienna, WV in 1945 where she lived until she was married on October 4, 1970 to John W. Copen and lived in Marietta, Ohio.
She graduated from Parkersburg High School class of 1953 and later went to Shenandoah College in Virginia for about one and a half years. She worked for Dils Department Store in Parkersburg. She loved to do crafts, scrap booking, play on the computer and was an avid reader and prayed for those in need. She was a very outgoing, beautiful lady and loved to make people laugh.
Deborah Jo Reiter Malcolm, 67, of Marietta passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at 1:55 pm at University Hospital Parma Medical Center in Parma, Ohio. She was born July 2, 1951, in Marietta a daughter of Billy F. and Betty Jo Immel Reiter.
She was a graduate of Caldwell High School and Washington State Community College with a degree in Business Management. She was employed as a business manager for Harmar Place and retired in June, 2018 from Crescent & Sprague. Deborah loved to bowl and was very active in Relay for Life and was a breast cancer survivor.
Specialist Christian Duaine Ward passed away, surrounded by family, on June 28, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on January 26th, 1996 to Gary D. Ward and Heather A. Perry.
Christian Ward enlisted into the United States Army on July 21, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Advanced Individual Training for the 15T UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic Course at Fort Eustis, Virginia. His duty assignments include UH-60M Crew Chief and ALSE Technician with Charlie Company and 2-4th General Support Aviation Battalion located in Fort Carson, Colorado with whom he deployed once to Romania and Bulgaria while assigned to Task Force Comanche in support of Atlantic Resolve. His military education includes Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician, Helicopter Repairer, and the Combat Lifesaver Course. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Aviation Badge.
Marshia L. LaFollette, 62, of Williamstown, WV, passed away at 12:15 pm, Monday, June 24, 2019, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1956, in Marietta a daughter of the Harold Burdette and the late Sandra Wilson Burdette. Marshia was employed for 37 years at Fenton Glass Gift Shop.
Emerson R. Shimp, 75, of Marietta passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at his home. Emerson was born on September 4, 1943, in Baltimore, Ohio, a son of Floyd and Laoma Hilty Shimp. Over the years, he was a Washington County Extension Agent dealing with natural resources, community development and then Economic Development. He retired from Washington Extension services to become the Director of the Small Business Development Center located at Marietta College where he served for 10 years.
Date of Death: Mon, 06/24/2019 Services: Sat, 06/29/2019 10:00 am Read More
