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Reports/Washington County ¯ A deputy began an investigation July 1 into identity fraud in Warren Township. ¯ A deputy began an investigation July 2 in Adams Township in reference to a domestic incident. The investigation revealed this to be unfounded. ¯ A deputy filed charges July 3 of fugitive from justice on Charles Raymond Cody Miller, 26, of 910 Caywood Road, Marietta. Miller was a Washington County Jail inmate and a Wood County warrant was received charging Miller with grand larceny in Wood County. ¯ A deputy began an investigation July 4 into a theft that occurred in ...

Doris Jean Plaugher

Doris Jean Plaugher, 58, of Marietta passed away at 12:09 pm, Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 15, 1963 in Marietta to Sheldon Eugene Plaugher, Sr. and Minnie Mae Starlin Plaugher. Doris was a dispatcher for Valley Cab Company. She is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters: Sheldon “Buggy” (Melissa) Plaugher of Athens, OH, Richard (Sonja) Morrow of Marietta, Julie (William Treadway) Simmons of Marietta, Patricia (Bryan) Carvell of Parkersburg; Uncle Andy Grayson of Vincent and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents and ...

Marriages

The following individuals recently filed for marriage licenses at the Washington County Courthouse: ¯ William B. Budget, 65, and Sarah Jane Dye, 66, both of Marietta; July 6. ¯ Morgan Frances Mercer, 31, and Benjamin Dean Allen, 29, both of Parkersburg; July 7. ¯ Casey Daniel Parsons, 24, of Marietta, and Camdyn Elyse Starkey, 23, of Mingo Junction; July 7.

Agnes Jeanne Crowe Sercer

Agnes Jeanne Crowe Sercer of Roswell, GA, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 28th, one day after celebrating her 90th birthday, and surrounded by her loving children. By all accounts she was a beautiful, caring person who never met a stranger. Agnes was born on June 27th, 1932, in ...

Betty Jo Slaughter

Betty Jo Slaughter, 76, of Marietta, OH passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1946 in Indiana to the late Pearl and Ann Goodwill. Betty was a member of the V.F.W. #5108 Ladies Auxiliary and the B.P.O. Elks #477. She had worked as a bartender at ...

Larry Elmer Williams

Larry Elmer Williams, 74, of Graysville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday July 7th, 2022. He was born on March 4th, 1948 to Gerald and Viola Williams and was one of four children. Larry was married to Alma Jane Williams (Janey) for 53 years. Together, they had 3 children Tim ...