Marriage Licenses

April 7, 2023

The following applications for marriage licenses have been filed at the Washington County Courthouse: ¯ Luticia Lynn Thompson, 39, of Beverly and Russell Eugene Babb, 44, of Marietta, March 31. ¯ Jaimin Jagdishchandra Bhatt, 27, of Marietta and Vrushti Bhavikkumar Patel, 28, of Marietta, March 31. ¯ Noah William Huffman, 23, of Waterford and Madison Jayne Kuhn, 23, of Waterford, March 31. ¯ Grace Alea Bailey, 27, of Marietta and Spencer Kehl Parks, 28, of Marietta, April 4. ¯ Maggie Marie Bennett, 32, of Belpre and Wesley John Groves, 30, of Belpre, April 5. Divorces and ...

Stockport man charged with attempted murder

March 28, 2023

A Stockport man was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with attempted murder after pointing a loaded gun at his ex-wife in Wesley Township, according to a release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Dale Henry Pugh, 70, 5765 Patten Mills Road, Stockport, called a family ...

Andrew G. Benson

March 24, 2023

May 9, 1966 - March 22, 2023 On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Andrew George Benson passed away at age 56. He was born May 9, 1966, in Flint, MI, son of Andrew C. and Ann C. (Gollinger) Benson. Andy loved to hunt, fish, golf and enjoy time with friends and family. He always had a silly joke, a funny nickname, and a big smile for anyone he knew. Andy graduated from Swartz Creek High School, Class of 1984. He has resided in Williamstown, WV since his graduation from Central Michigan University. Andy is preceded in death by his mother, Ann (Larry). He is survived by wife Celeste, his ...

Larry Byers

March 24, 2023

Larry Byers, 80, of Newport, Ohio, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s disease Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 10, 1942, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Harris (Bud) and Margaret (Peg) Byers of Trail Run, Ohio in Monroe ...

Barbara Ann Flesher

March 24, 2023

9/20/52 – 3/21/23 Barbara Ann Baker Wriston Flesher, 70, went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on March 21, 2023, at 2:22 pm at Heartland in Marietta. The family’s rock, friend and greatest blessing was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Selma Baker and her husband John Flesher. Left to carry on her memories and the love she felt for all is Lee (Jennifer) Wriston, Jennifer Flesher and Jason Wriston, her cherished grandchildren: Cody Wriston, Zach Wriston (Danelle Lamp), Laken (Justin) Cochran, Lexie Wriston (Travis Sterm), Lance Flesher (Katelyn Rathburn) ...

Ralph Martin

March 24, 2023

Ralph Martin, 63, of Beverly, passed away March 21, 2023, at his residence with the loving care of his family and Amedisys Hospice of Marietta. A private cremation will take place at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.