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.
Velma W. Lowe, 96, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 3:58 am at Harmar Place. She was born on December 27, 1926 in Marietta a daughter of Chester Green and Bessie Wagner Green.
Velma graduated from Marietta High School and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was a past Treasurer and past President of United Methodist Women. She enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, reading, playing cards, flowers, puzzles and spending time with her family.
Donna J. Irvine, 85, of Watertown passed away at 8:55 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born on December 14, 1937, in Marietta a daughter of Howard A. and Mary Alice Green Bohl. Donna was a graduate of Waterford High School and was employed at the Ohio State Nursery and was a member of Watertown Presbyterian Church. She was a caring Mom and helped care for her mother, Mary.
Betty Lou Wright, 90, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday Jan 18, 2023 at her daughter Sharyn’s house in Gilbert, WV.
She was born in Piney, WV on September 6, 1932 to parents Nelson and Bertha Nolan. Betty grew up in Williamstown and was the seventh of twelve children.
Carolyn Ann Hanshaw Sheesley, 81, of Marietta, passed away at 1:30 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Heartland of Marietta.
She was born on June 20, 1941 in St. Marys, WV and attended school there. She was employed at Shoney’s Restaurant in Elkins then was a trainer for Shoney’s for 14 years.
Garnett Mae McKnight, 92, of Marietta went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:30 pm, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Harmar Place. She was born July 5, 1930, in Williamstown, WV, a daughter of Roy and Iona Dye Pugh.
Garnett had been employed by New System Bakery. She was a charter member of Open Door Baptist Church. She enjoyed crochet, playing cards and quilting.
Mary Sue Holpp, 88, former resident of Newport, Ohio, passed away at 12:43 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023 at Harmar Place.
She was born on May 13, 1934, in Newport a daughter of Elmer and Matilda Farnsworth Riggs. She was a homemaker and was a member of Newport Baptist Church and had been a volunteer for the Newport Food Pantry.
John D. Fleming, 46, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home.
He was born September 10, 1975, in Marietta a son of Jayne Abicht Tornes and John A. Fleming. John spent many years in Japan where he taught English and was a Japanese commercial fisherman. John loved being a father and adored his girls. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, was an avid reader and enjoyed music.
