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Mary C. Ballard

Mary C. Ballard, 92, of Woodsfield passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Calling Hours are 4-6 p.m. Wednesday with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

Ronald “Ronnie” John Lang

Ronald “Ronnie” John Lang, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 17, 1953, in Lowell, Ohio to Carl Sr. and Ruth Thieman Lang, Ronnie was a cherished resident of Marietta, Ohio, where he ...

Mattison Stewart Jr.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Mattison Stewart Jr., on September 16, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on July 5,1974 in Parkersburg, WV, to Brenda Rummer and Mattison Stewart SR. Matt was preceded in death by his father Mattison Stewart SR and grandmother Harriett Lipscomb. Matt was an Ohio State fan and thoroughly enjoyed all things sports. Matt had a laugh that infected the entire room and a sense of humor to match. There was never a dull moment when he was around. Matt leaves behind his wife Angela Stewart and children Caleb and Grace Stewart. Mother ...

Funerals

LANG, Ronald J. — Wednesday 10 a.m., funeral liturgy with mass, St. John’s Catholic Church, Churchtown. Burial to follow. Visitation 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m..Tuesday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. OFFENBERGER, Phyllis Jean Brown — Wednesday 11 a.m., memorial service, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1503 Glendale Road. Interment follows at Tunnel Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at McClure Lankford Funeral Home, 314 Fourth St., in Marietta.

Beverly Kay Easterling

Beverly Kay Easterling, 79, of Claysville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Celebration of Life, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Faith Baptist Church, Noble Township Rd 108, Belle Valley, Ohio. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell, has been entrusted to care for the family.

Ronald J. Lang

Ronald J. Lang, 72, of Marietta, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St. Rosary, 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Churchtown. Burial to follow. www.CawleyandPeoples.com.