All Obituaries

     Mary Ellen Francis, 63, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1962 in Dover, Ohio, daughter of Clarence and Letty Lou Norris Starcher. She graduated from the Washington County Vocation School in Horticulture and had been a Florist for many years at Dudley’s Florist. On October 3, 1999 she was married to Edwin Mark Francis who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Luticia Lynn Babb and ...

Myron “Mike/Bub” Nibert, 83, of Beverly Ohio died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving and faithful family. He was born November 7th 1942 to the late Aubrey Nibert and Clara Jane Bonecutter. He attended Point Pleasant Schools in Mason County WV. Proudly he enlisted in the United States Army where he selflessly served in the Vietnam war and was awarded several medals of honor. He enjoyed spending his time camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, ...

Gretchen Estelle Seagraves, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on February 8, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio, Gretchen was a cherished resident of Beverly, Ohio, where she touched the lives of many with her kindness and dedication. She was a proud graduate of Tri-County North High School, Class of 1998, and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Special Education from Lee University. Her passion for teaching and ...

     Carol Joann Harrington, 93, of Centerburg, Ohio, formerly of Waterford, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1932 in Woodsfield, Ohio, daughter of Raymond W. and Mazie Minger Dimit. Carol graduated from Marietta High School and had worked at Anheuser Busch in Columbus for many years before her retirement. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and ...

Kassandra Jo “Kassie” Doak, age 42, of Waterford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Kassandra was born in Marietta, Ohio, to Thomas and Lois Doak. She grew up on the family farm in Waterford and was a proud graduate of Waterford High School, Class of 2001. Kassandra will be remembered for her kind heart and the deep love she had for her family. She was a devoted mother, and her greatest joy in life was her three sons. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and ...

     Ella Rose Weckbacher, 76, of Beverly, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 17, 1949 in Bluefield, WV, daughter of Reefer Curry and Mary Emelene Justice Curry. She had been a Secretary and Receptionist most of her life. Rose was member of the Beverly Baptist Church where she had been secretary treasurer for many years and she loved to crochet and to work in her flower beds.  On December 24, 1991 she was married to Steven L. Weckbacher ...

Fern Loene McMannis Kelby, 96, of Waterford, OH, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at home. She was born November 11, 1929 in Caldwell, OH, daughter of William L. and Virgie May Rogers McMannis. She was a homemaker for many years before joining the workforce in 1973 as an L.P.N. for nearly 20 years at Marietta Memorial Hospital working as an O.R. Nurse. After retirement she volunteered on the Beverly-Waterford Township Rescue Squad and at the Strecker Cancer Center for many years. Loene ...

     Pamela E. Makris, 71, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1954 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of Donald A. and Betty Louise Biery Edge. Pam graduated from Bridgeport High School and had most recently worked at Warren’s IGA in Marietta. She was married on April 7, 1973 to Andrew Makris who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Andrew Makris Jr. and his wife Carrie of Wisconsin and Joseph ...

     John R. Atkinson, 75, of Beverly, Ohio, died on February 2, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1950 in Cambridge, Ohio, son of Carl R. and Martha E. Grier Atkinson. He had been employed at Central Ohio Coal Company for several years and later on he became a truck driver for several companies in the area. He graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1968 and attended Nelsonville Technical College. John served his country as a Sergeant in the US ...

     Carl L. Stollar, 74, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Marietta Heights in Marietta. He was born on June 21, 1951 in Watertown, Ohio, son of Doy Ray and Dora B. Harris Stollar. Carl had worked at Kardex in Marietta, had been a semi- truck driver and finished his working career at Walmart. He attended Waterford High School and later served in the US Army as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the F.O.E. in Williamstown, WV and Watertown ...