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  • Naomi Lee Martin Smith

    Naomi Lee Martin Smith, a former resident of Williamstown, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Lowell, OH. She was born November 11, 1933 in Maryland a daughter of the late Earl Martin and Hazel Stokes Martin.
    Naomi was a long-time teller at Williamstown National Bank in Williamstown and moved to Arcadia, FL for her retirement.
     

    Date of Death: Sat, 08/16/2025 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
    Portrait of Naomi Lee Martin Smith
  • Barbara Ann Handschumacher

    Barbara Ann Handschumacher, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1947, in Marietta, Ohio, to George and Mary Forshey.
    Barb spent her career in accounting at Energizer. She loved reading, playing cards with her many friends, traveling, photography, and journalism. She was proud to serve both her community and her country as a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Marietta College, and a faithful servant of her church, Norwood United Methodist. A natural leader, Barb poured her energy into every group she was a part of and leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service.
    She will be remembered most for her resilience, her kindness to all, her deep faith, and her unconditional love.
     

    Date of Death: Sat, 08/16/2025 Services: Sun, 08/24/2025 02:30 pm Read More
    Portrait of Barbara Ann Handschumacher
  • Junior Garrett Nolan

    Junior Garrett Nolan, 90, of Marietta, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, August 14, 2025. He was born in Piney, West Virginia on December 1, 1934 to the late Nelson and Bertha Nolan.
    Junior was a member of the Sixth and Washington Church of Christ. He retired from Union Carbide in the early 70’s. He loved spending time with his family, friends, watching westerns, and enjoyed sunbathing. Junior never met a stranger and always had a story to tell.

    Date of Death: Thu, 08/14/2025 Services: Mon, 08/18/2025 01:00 pm Read More
    Portrait of Junior Garrett Nolan
  • Samuel G. Stewart

    Samuel G. Stewart, 82, of Marietta passed away at 4:01 pm on August 1, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
    Sam was born on April 28, 1943 in Washington DC to Guilford and Barbara (Burns) Stewart. He had graduated from Sterling Prep School in Craftsbury Commons, VT before graduating from Franklin University in Columbus. Sam had been employed at O’Bleness Hospital for several years before retiring from the VA Hospital in Pomroy. He loved animals and had an interest in studying and collecting rock and minerals. He had coached little league hockey and was a big Boston sports fan. Sam was a kind soul with an infectious laugh and loved being with people.

    Date of Death: Fri, 08/01/2025 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
    Portrait of Samuel G. Stewart
  • Kevin Eugene Decker

    Kevin Eugene Decker, 66, of Fleming Ohio, joined the pearly gates on his Harley on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was at Marietta Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side, after a long battle with Cancer. He was born on December 29, 1958 in Marietta, Ohio, to Richard Curtis Decker and Bonnie June Benedict.
     

    Date of Death: Wed, 07/30/2025 Services: Tue, 08/05/2025 02:00 pm Read More
    Portrait of Kevin Eugene Decker
  • John “Jake” Parks

     
     
     
    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Jake) Parks on July 26, 2025 at his home in Lower Salem Ohio with his family by his side. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 20, 1959 to Jean Parks Zimmerman and Wayne Parks.
    John was a 1977 graduate of Waterford High School and Washington County Career Center. He drove truck for Windland trucking for many years.
     

    Date of Death: Sat, 07/26/2025 Services: Thu, 07/31/2025 11:00 am Read More
    Portrait of John “Jake” Parks
  • Gary Dean Antill

    Gary Dean Antill 76 of Marietta went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 24th 2025 at 9:41am, Surrounded by the Love of his family. Gary was born November 13th 1948 to Garol and Edna Antill previously of Marietta. Gary was a faithful member of the 6th and Washington Church of Christ. Gary was enrolled in the United States Army for 3 years, he Proudly served in the Vietnam war. He retired from RJF international in 2011.
     

    Date of Death: Thu, 07/24/2025 Services: Mon, 07/28/2025 11:00 am Read More
    Portrait of Gary Dean Antill