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Patti Jo Patton

Patti Jo Patton, a beloved resident of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on May 21, 1954, in Bluefield, WV, Patti was a cherished daughter of the late Presley and Jo Ellen Coon McKisic. She was a proud graduate of Marietta High School and ...

Vikki Lee Swartz

Vikki Lee Swartz, 72, of Marietta, passed away May 25, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. Memorial service, 4 p.m. Monday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Visitation, 3-4 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Services

Donna Jeanne Batten - Visitation, 1-3 p.m., Friday, McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Burial, Dalzell Cemetery. Carole Virginia Whinery Garrison - Celebration of Life, 1-3 P.M. Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 501 4th St., Marietta.

Donna Jeanne Batten

Donna Jeanne Batten, 78, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026. Visitation, 1-3 p.m., Friday, at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Friday. Burial, Dalzell Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

Delores “Faye” Farmer

Delores “Faye” Farmer, 72, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, 2026. She was born in Marietta to the late Ray and Virginia Farmer. Faye, “Gram”, or as many others knew her as Grandma Faye or Aunt Faye was known for her dedication to providing love, care, protection and ...

Carole Virginia Whinery Garrison

September 15, 1937 May 26, 2026 Our dear mother, Carole Virginia Whinery Garrison, of Marietta, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 15, 1937, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Carole was the daughter of the late S. Evelyn (Park) and Joseph ...