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.
Sharon L. Wilson, 80, of Lowell, passed away at 1:15am, Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Legacy of Marietta.
She was born May 23, 1943, in Washington County a daughter of Merle Carpenter and Reva Wittke Carpenter. Sharon retired as a bookkeeper from Weiser & Cawley Furniture.
Sandra Lee Lathey Cokeley departed earth for her Heavenly home March 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was born May 13, 1939, in Tyler County, WV, to Harry Clark Lathey and Garnet Sheets Lathey. She was a 1957 graduate of Sistersville High School, and married the love of her life Gene Cokeley on April 11, 1958.
Sandra worked hard all her life and enjoyed living on the farm. She loved her Lord and Savior, her family, church, neighbors and friends. She was an outstanding wife, mother, cook, homemaker, alto singer, and a godly example for others. Sandra was a member of Willow Island Baptist Church.
Robert L. Brown, 87 of Marietta (203 Brittigan Circle) passed Thursday evening, Feb. 29, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 27, 1937 and had been employed at Morrison Refrigeration. He was a member of Gilman United Methodist Church.
Fred Taylor, Sr., 83, of Marietta passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1940, to the late Clinton and Georgia Dearth Taylor of St. Marys, WV.
He is survived by his long time companion, Lori Taylor of Marietta, two sons: Steve Taylor (Marcia) of NC and Freddy Scarbrough (Stephanie) of Marietta; four daughters: Carla Miller of Marietta, Tammy Taylor of Lowell, Patty Best (Wid) of Marietta and Crystal Reynolds of Marietta and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James (Jim) Edward Kuroski Sr, 85 of Marietta, OH, passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2024. He was born in Farmington WV, July 10, 1938, and lived in Fairmont WV before moving to Marietta, OH in 1968. Jim was a graduate of East Side Fairmont High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. In 1950 he was on the first Little League All Star Baseball All State team advancing to the State Championship. At East Side Fairmont High School Jim was a pitcher and infielder, considered one of the best pitchers in his time.
Date of Death: Mon, 02/26/2024 Services: Sat, 07/06/2024 02:00 pm Read More
Franklin “Frank” Chidester, 73, of Marietta passed away February 19, 2024 in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Marietta on December 27, 1950 to Kenneth Forrest and Ruth Naomi (Burns) Chidester, Sr. Frank was a Marietta High School graduate and had served in the Ohio National Guard. He worked numerous jobs throughout the years until he was injured. Frank liked shooting pool and traveling out west and he really loved his fur babies.
Eloise F. White, 98, formerly of Vincent, OH, passed away at 9:25pm, Friday, February 16, 2024 at the home of her daughter. She was born March 23, 1925 in Lowell, OH, a daughter of Joseph H. Burke, Sr. and Vesta Chandler Burke.
Eloise graduated from Lowell High School. She joined the Woman’s Air Corps in 1945 and was the first woman of color from Washington County to join the military. While in the military, she met her husband Edward T. White who was a Major in the U. S. Air Force.
