Bennett, Martha
Passed:
Age: 95
Source:
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1976-07-16
Information: Mrs. Martha R. Bennett, 95, formerly of Parkersburg, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Juanita Brook of Orlando, Fla., died in Florida July 4. She was born in Jackson County, daughter of the late George and Melissa Carver Barnhart. She was a member of the Liberty Street Church of God and resided in the Parkersburg area most of her life. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Barber of Washington, W. Va. and Mrs. Pearl Upp of Vienna; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Bennett and two sons, three daughters, three brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held Saturday at the Ravenswood Cemetery with the Rev. Earl Osnes officiating. Leavitt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.