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

Edna Mae Guckert Welch, 100, of Marietta, died at 10:50 p.m. Sept. 23, 2025, at Elison Assisted Living. Funeral, 3 p.m., Friday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Burial in the East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation, 1-3 p.m. Friday. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

Brian Anthony Abbott, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away Sept. 10, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Charles Kelvin Bowers, 67, of Ripley, passed away Sept. 21, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. There will be no public services at this time. Condolences may be shared with the family at castofuneralhome.com.

Billy Lee Douthitt, 84, of Lowell, formerly longtime resident of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 21, 2025. Visitation, 9-11 a.m. Friday at McClure-Schafer- Lankford Funeral Home, 314 Fourth Street Marietta, OH. Funeral, 11 a.m. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at ...

Kermit David Ellison, 82, of Millwood, W.Va., passed away Sept. 23, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. Private graveside services will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy, W. Va. Condolences may be shared with the family at castofuneralhome.com.