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Billy Lee Douthitt

Billy Lee Douthitt, 84, of Lowell, OH, formerly longtime resident of Marietta, OH, went to be with the lord on September 21, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1941, in Marietta, to the late Millard and Margaret Douthitt. Billy was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School who went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. Billy later worked for Amoco, where he retired after many dedicated years. He was a man of many interests, a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 64, and longtime member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). On ...

Linda Jeannene Board Smith

Linda Jeannene Board Smith, 89, formerly of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Jeannene was born on May 5, 1936, in Palestine, West Virginia, along with her identical twin sister, Cinda Jeannette Board Crede. They were born to ...

Joe Veraldo

A Celebration of Life for Joe Veraldo, who died July 27, 2025, will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the Betsey Mills Club in Marietta.

Madlynne Rae Webber

Madlynne Rae Webber, age 85, of New Matamoras, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Born on January 3rd, 1940, in Ottawa, Illinois, Madlynne lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and deep compassion. Through God’s grace, she touched the lives of many with her unwavering faith and pastor’s heart. She married the love of her high school sweetheart James C. Webber on June 21, 1958. Known for her particular leadership skills and love of the Bible, Madlynne poured her life into women across the East Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. ...

Funerals

Helen Irene Longwell - Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Terry Lynn Wetz - Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Lowell, Ohio.

Helen Irene Longwell

Helen Irene Longwell, 83, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday. Calling hours 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield.