Matheney Funeral Home

Matheney Funeral Home, located at 165 North Kennebec Avenue in McConnelsville, Ohio, has been a pillar of the Morgan County community for over eight decades. Established in 1941 when Don E. Stone purchased George Fawcett's funeral business in nearby Chesterhill, the funeral home relocated to its current McConnelsville location in 1946 after remodeling the former Jesse Wood home and grocery store building on North Kennebec Avenue. Today, the funeral home is owned and operated by third-generation funeral director Rhett Matheney, who graduated from Ohio State University in 1991 and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1995. The business remains a family endeavor, having been purchased in 1974 by Rhett's parents, Timothy and Susan Matheney. Timothy Matheney, a 1966 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and Susan (Stone) Matheney continued the legacy of compassionate care. The funeral home also includes multiple licensed funeral directors from the Matheney family who have served Morgan County families for generations. Matheney Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional burial services, cremation services, and monument making. The facility features an on-site crematory, the Stone-Matheney Crematory, which allows for dignified and timely cremation options. The funeral home is also wheelchair accessible with designated parking, ensuring comfort for all visitors. In addition to the McConnelsville location, the family operates Stone-Matheney Funeral Home at 7465 Marion Street in Chesterhill, Ohio, extending their reach to surrounding communities. The funeral home provides a variety of modern services to meet the needs of grieving families. Tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for remote attendees are available, as well as assistance with veterans benefits and military honors for those who served in the armed forces. Pre-planning options are offered to help individuals ensure their wishes are honored and to alleviate the burden on loved ones. The funeral home also provides grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during the challenging time after a loss. Families can sign up for obituary alerts to stay informed when new tributes are posted. Matheney Funeral Home is committed to guiding families through the funeral service process with compassion, dignity, and respect. Their website features current obituaries, an events calendar, and a comfort corner with grief resources. With a Google Maps rating of 4.3 out of 5 and a longstanding family tradition of service, Matheney Funeral Home continues to be a trusted provider of funeral and cremation services in McConnelsville and the surrounding central Ohio area. They serve not only McConnelsville but also nearby communities including Barlow, Beverly, Caldwell, Chesterhill, Crooksville, Lowell, Marietta, and Murray City. The funeral home can be contacted by phone at (740) 962-2341 or by email at mfhm@embarqmail.com.