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Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence, 66, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly in a tragic farming accident on September 21, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Mark never met a stranger and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. While his true passion was taking care of his family, he also enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and tending to the family farm. His love and kindness had no boundaries, he was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by many people who loved him dearly, including, love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Benna. Two children Bryan (Tristin) and ...

Patty K. Teters

On February 25th, 1948, in Marietta OH, Patty was born to the late Clyde and Ruth Thomas. She was raised with her sister, Shirley (Lloyd) Westbrook of Reno. Patty graduated from Marietta High School in 1966. If Patty looks familiar to you, it is likely that she waited on you somewhere in the ...

Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz great Benny Golson, a tenor saxophonist and composer of standards such as “Killer Joe” and “Along Came Betty,” has died. He was 95. Golson died Saturday at his home in Manhattan after a short illness, said Golson’s longtime agent, Jason Franklin. Over his ...

Opal Jane Sinclair

On the morning of Saturday, September 21, 2024, Opal Jane Sinclair finished her mission trip here with us on earth and danced her way into heaven to be with her beloved Jesus. Opal enjoyed time with her family, sewing, crocheting, and making crafts. She enjoyed traveling with her husband of ...

Wanda Lee Williams

Wanda Lee Williams, 69, of Marietta, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. A private cremation will take place at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Funerals

BLAIR, Violet Fay Putnam – Today 11 a.m., Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Burial in Salem Township Cemetery. HOFFMANN, Ruth Ann (Huck) – Sept. 30 noon, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Louisville, Ky. ROBINSON, James Thomas – Tuesday 1 p.m., Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Burial in Salem Township Cemetery. Burial in Riverview Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation for two hours prior to services on Tuesday. TRIPPETT, Joy E. – Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m., Williamstown Women’s Club, 112 West Seventh St.