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Lillian Ruth Gildow

Lillian Ruth Gildow, 86, of Macksburg, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell, Ohio. She was born on February 7, 1940, in Harrisville, WV, to Troy Knight and Audra Nicholson Knight. Lillian was a very special lady who was loved by her family and friends and all who knew her. Lillian was married to Walton Gildow who preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 brothers, Troy and Kenny Knight and 2 sisters Linda Fogle and Donna Kennedy and two special friends, Cindy McCune and Betty Estadt and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are ...

Richard P. “Rich” Hahn

Richard P. "Rich" Hahn passed away on August 18, 2026 in Novi, Michigan. He was born on October 2, 1943 to Phil and Mary Hahn in Wadsworth,Ohio. Rich was preceded in death by his parents; brother Phil Hahn, and sister Marlene Redhead. He is survived by his wife, Jan, of 63 years, and his sons ...

Martha Louise Huettel

Martha Louise Huettel, 92, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Barlow, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1934, in Marietta, Ohio, to Clark and Margaret Samples. Louise graduated from Marietta High School and Marietta College, later dedicating her career to ...

Ward “Butch” Murrey Jr.

Ward “Butch” Murrey Jr., 86, of Caldwell, passed away Tuesday at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. Cremation will be observed at this time. Burial, at a later date with a private family graveside service in Olive Cemetery, Caldwell. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell, has been entrusted to care for the family.

Funeral Services

Carolyn Jane Allen - Visitation, 3-6 p.m. Friday at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly. Service, 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, Chesterhill Cemetery at a later date. Joseph E. McCurdy - Funeral, 11 .a.m. Friday, McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly. Burial, Beverly Cemetery. Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Sherrie Parsons - Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta. Funeral, noon Friday at the funeral home. Burial, Gravel Bank Cemetery, Marietta, Ohio.