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.
Jennifer L. Biddle, 69, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1954 in Marietta a daughter of Samuel Lee Biddle and Irene Mangold Biddle.
Jennifer was a graduate of Williamstown High School and was employed at the Biddle Tomato Farm.
Joseph Mark Fliehman, 81, of Marietta passed away at 9:10pm, Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his home. He was born December 17, 1942 in Germantown, OH, a son of Kelton R. Fliehman and Frieda C. Pitzer Fliehman.
Joseph served in the U. S. Army. He retired after 32 years as an electrician from DuPont Company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Marietta Shrine Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elk 477, American Legion Post, VFW Post 5108, and Marietta Moose Lodge.
Eugene Harold Zimmer, 89, of Belpre passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Marietta on November 9, 1934, a son of the late Harold and Laura Zimmer.
Eugene retired from Evonik in the early 2000’s. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Belpre Area Ministries.
Neil E. McDougal, 89, of Marietta passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Elison Assisted Living. A quiet, humble man, Neil was born on May 23, 1934 in Bealsville, Ohio, to Erma (Reed) and Raymond McDougal.
Neil was a graduate of Clarington High School and a 1956 graduate of Marietta College Phi Beta Kappa. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from Union Carbide where he was a Chemist and Laboratory Supervisor. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Carl Glen Morgan, 85, of Lowell, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Elison at Marietta.
He was born on June 20, 1938 in Marietta to Floyd R and Katherine (Smith) Morgan. Carl was a 1956 graduate of Marietta High School and had served in the Ohio National Guard. He had been employed at the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Parkersburg before becoming a warehouse manager for 7up of Marietta.
We are devastated to announce the unexpected passing of Linda M. Greathouse-Carpenter. She left this world to join her beloved Dad on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the age of 54.
Linda was born December 4, 1968, in Marietta a daughter of Marjorie A. Sparks and the late James L. Greathouse. She was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Madison “Maddie” and a sweet, beautiful grandson Calum. They were her everything, she loved them both with her whole heart and was so proud of Maddie. She was a devoted wife of John Carpenter, who she found her home with and loved unconditionally. Upon their marriage, she gained a bonus daughter, Maddie Carpenter, whom she also loved very much.
Melvin ‘Mel’ E. Erb, 77, of Lower Salem, Ohio passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was a beloved neighbor and friend to many.
Melvin was born October 31, 1946 in Elk Township, Noble County, Ohio to the late Roman and Marjorie Greathouse Erb. He married Shirley Groves (who preceded him in death in 2016) on August 29, 1969 in Tucson, Arizona. The two were married 47 years.
Throughout his life, Melvin was well-known for his physical strength and tenacity having owned and operated a successful timbering business, Erb Logging, for nearly 50 years and cutting his last trees when he was nearly 75 years old.
