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.
Pamela S. Hess 75, of Marietta died peacefully at 3:45 am on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born in Marietta on May 7, 1947, to Neil Franklin and Helen Meredith Decker Green.
She attended school in Marietta and Duncan Falls, Ohio, before returning back to Marietta and graduating in 1965. While in high school, she was a member of the GAA where she first started bowling. It became a lifelong hobby and sport for her lasting over 50 plus years. She was on the local WBA board in Marietta for many years as well as holding the position of Vice President. She was on many teams over the years and bowled with teammates in local and state tournaments, but the highlight was getting to travel across the country for 31 years bowling in the National Women’s Tournaments.
Dale L. Anderson, 68, of Marietta passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Dale was born November 9, 1953 In Fleming, OH, to Cleston and Flora Mercer Anderson.
Elsie Elizabeth Handschumaker, 95, of Marietta went to be with the Lord at 1:50 pm, Monday, August 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 19, 1927, in Newport Township to the late Benjamin and Luella Shook Carver.
Elsie was a homemaker and loved to cook, quilt, bake and read. She was known for her homemade noodles and caramel pie. She loved southern gospel music and attending gospel concerts. She was retired from Washington County Library after 20 years of service.
Thomas DeWayne Wriston, 74, of Marietta passed away at 10:00 pm, Saturday, August 13, 2022.
He was born February 2, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to Luther and Edith Seevers Wriston. He worked in construction.
Tom married Mary Reynolds who preceded him in death. He is survived by children: Allan Townsend of Marietta, Mark Townsend of Reno, Lelia Weyant of Broadway, NC, Joetta Wriston of Beckley, WV, Melanie Wriston of Beckley, Deidra Wriston of Marietta and Travis Wriston of Marietta; sister Linda Nibert of Robinson, WV; grandchildren: Hannah, Mackayla, Nathaniel, Dylan, Shyana, Adabelle, Hope, Rebekah and Elijah.
NORMAN RUSH WILKINSON, 84, of Marietta, Ohio, went home to glory on August 12, 2022, in the company of his wife and daughter, at the Central Ohio Hospice Center in the Ohio State University Hospital, after a long and extensive illness. NORMAN was born on March 1, 1938, in Whipple, Ohio, to William Warden Wilkinson and Helen Irene (Warren) Wilkinson Sipe. He was the grandson of William and Anna (Gutheil) Warren and Harry and Della (Green) Wilkinson.
NORMAN’s family lived in Stowe, Kent, and Akron before settling at the family farm between Whipple and Lower Salem. He attended Lower Salem High School where he enjoyed playing bass drum in the Lower Salem High School band and the All-County Band, played basketball, and participated in Rocket Club. He graduated in 1958.
Thomas J. Clark, 74, of Marietta passed away at 5:45 am, Thursday August 11, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 11, 1948 in Perry County, Ohio.
Tom had been employed by Noble County Correctional Center and was a master carpenter. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a member of Marietta Church of God.
Sonny “PJ” Reynolds, 51, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 11th in Amarillo, TX. He was born in Marietta to Harry “Sonny” Reynolds & Linda (Seevers) Reynolds. Sonny graduated from Frontier high school in 1989. He was a driver for USA Ready Mix Co. in Panama City, FL. Sonny was a fun-loving, all-around great guy, without a mean bone in his body. He’d give you the shirt off his own back even if it was all he had. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, and boating.
