Founded in 1847. We often wonder if Simeon Grisell had planned on founding a six-generation family business when he began serving the folks of Rocky Run, Wetzel County as Quaker Minister and cabinetmaker. Caskets were made to order in 1847. The...
Funeral Homes in Benwood, WV
Our newest location, the Mingo Funeral Home, is situated at 101 Longview Ave., on what was formerly the location of Romano’s Grocery Store. Mr. Wheeler purchased the building in 1992, and later in 1997 he had the entire main floor remodeled to...
William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., has been serving the Washington area for over 50 years. We have grown to become the largest privately owned provider of funeral services in Washington County, trusted by more families each year than all other...
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Facts about the city
Benwood is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,420 at the 2010 census.Benwood was chartered in 1853 and incorporated in 1895. The name of the city is derived from \"Ben's Woods\", as Benjamin McMechen (1777–1855) inherited that portion of land from the estate of his father, William McMechen (1724–1797), and built his homestead upon it. The neighboring city of McMechen is named after William McMechen and his family, who were among the earliest settlers of this area.
Benwood Obituaries
It was revealed on February 18th, 2014 that Alfred Waseleski perished in Elyria, Ohio. Waseleski was 92 years old and was born in Benwood, WV. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alfred's life.
It was noted by Columbus Dispatch on February 10th, 2014 that Ann Regina Scott (Bartolovich) died in Ohio. Ms. Scott was 95 years old and was born in Benwood, WV. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ann Regina's life.
It was reported by Wheeling Daily Intelligencer <1999 on November 13th, 2013 that Dennis T Smith passed on in Benwood, West Virginia. Smith was 57 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dennis T's life.
It was disclosed on October 17th, 2013 that Ann Skvarka died in Madison, Connecticut. Skvarka was 89 years old and was born in Benwood, WV. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ann's life.
It was written by Wheeling Daily Intelligencer <1999 on September 3rd, 2013 that Edward J Satty passed on in Benwood, West Virginia. Satty was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edward J's life.
It was reported by Wheeling Daily Intelligencer <1999 on August 29th, 2013 that Amedea J Trubinao perished in Benwood, West Virginia. Trubinao was 91 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Amedea J's life.
It was revealed by Arizona Republic on August 27th, 2013 that Thelma Del Re (Meyers) passed on in Arizona. Ms. Del Re was 90 years old and was born in Benwood, WV. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Thelma's life.
It was reported by Frederick News-Post on May 8th, 2011 that James A Ramsey died in Frederick, Maryland. Ramsey was 88 years old and was born in Benwood, WV. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James A's life.
It was disclosed by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on June 7th, 1915 that Guy Hardman passed on in Benwood, West Virginia. Hardman was 30 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Guy's life.
It was reported by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on June 7th, 1915 that Dessie Robinson perished in Benwood, West Virginia. Robinson was 23 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dessie's life.
History
The population was 1,585 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Wheeling metropolitan area Statistical Area. Benwood was chartered in 1853, and its name is derived from "Ben's Woods", as Benjamin McMechen (1777 - 1855) was the original land owner. Benwood is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. .
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