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.
Michael Lee Rice, 71, of Marietta, peacefully passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 30, 1961, a son of Robert (Red) and Margaret (Peg) Boston Rice in Wheeling , WV and raised in Sistersville.
Mike retired from Solvay Advanced Polymers as Lab Technician. He was past owner of Mike’s Sport Bar and Mr. Pizza in St. Mary’s and Parkersburg, WV. Although cut short, Mike fulfilled his dream of retiring to fish from his dock and boat on the Gulf in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Joni Renee Borman, 63, of Marietta passed away May 16, 2023 at Riverside Landing Nursing and Rehab in McConnellsville.
She was born in Marietta on September 28, 1959 to Jerry and Mary (Taylor) Borman. Renee was a Marietta High School graduate and a veteran of the US Army.
Curt Edward Shaw, 63, of Marietta passed away May 8, 2023 in Newark, Ohio, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of James A. Shaw and Mary K. Hannum Shaw.
Curt was a graduate of Marietta High School and was a member of Highland Ridge Community Church. He was employed by Washington Electric Cooperative.
Frederick Clarence Sims, 97, of Fleming passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville.
He was born on August 17, 1925 in Wood County, WV, to the late William and Lilly Sims. Before his retirement, Mr. Sims was employed as a certified welder and machinist.
Doris “Dee” Blair Smits, 82, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
She was born on January 2, 1941, in Washington County, OH, a daughter of Marion A. Blair and Blanche Wallenfeltz Blair. Dee was employed by State Farm Insurance before her retirement.
Gloria M. Seevers Hockenberry passed on to her eternal home in Heaven April 28, 2023 at 91 years of age. She was the first born of Harry O. and Hilma M. Myers Seevers, born October 12, 1931, at home in Reno.
She married James Hockenberry on October 1, 1985. They shared 28 years together. She was preceded by her parents, husband, sister Mary M. Simmons and brothers, Charles T. Seevers and Larry O. Seevers.
Mabel M. Morgenstern, 99, passed away on April 23, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born July 04, 1923, the only daughter of Grover and Bertha Hendershot.
On June 23, 1946 she married the love of her life, Dean E. Morgenstern, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2011.
