We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 years. Our goal is to provide all of the families we serve a respectful and dignified service at a fair price. Whether a traditional service or more contemporary-style service, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Shawna Jo Daugherty McKnight was born March 27, 1977, to Cathy (Hill) and Glen Daugherty in Marietta, Ohio. She passed away on October 21, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital due to health issues.
She is survived by her daughter, Jacey Jo McKnight, husband, James McKnight, brother, Dustin (Mary) Daugherty, nieces, Kelsea (Sam) Bashioum and Kylie Daugherty, nephew, Kyle Daugherty, great niece and nephew, Oakleigh and Camden Bashioum, mother-in-law, Nancy (Ted) Ball, and many family members.
Warren C. Brookover, 96, of Marietta passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Waterview Pointe. He was born February 5, 1929, in Williamstown, WV, a son of Luther Brookover and Lola Lauderman Brookover.
Warren retired from Airolite. He like woodworking and love to build and tinker with things and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and his wife loved to go to the mountains in the fall.
Jimmy Dale Cooke, Jr., 69, of Vienna passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home. No services are planned at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Date of Death: Sat, 10/18/2025 No Services Planned at This Time Read MoreGage Wyatt Eddy, 18, of Wingett Run, passed away at 4:09pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at OSU Wexler Medical Center in Columbus.
He was born on August 24, 2007, in Marietta a son of Milton Eddy and Christina Myers Eddy. Gage was a Senior at Washington County Career Center in the Auto Collision and Refinishing Program and Frontier High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, 4 wheeling and trail riding, and Ohio Means Jobs CCMEP. He attended Muskingum Valley Baptist Church.
Florence Ethel Beardmore, of Marietta, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at home.
She was born October 24, 1942 in Liberty Township to Virgil Marcellus Stark and Myrtle Mae Morgenstern. Married Norman Beardmore on January 27th 1964.
Donald Badgley, 85, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 2, 1940, and was adopted by his Grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Badgley.
He married Delores Burton on October 22, 1960. They would have celebrated their 65th Anniversary on October 22nd.
Phyllis Jean Brown Offenberger, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Marietta Heights Post Acute Care, surrounded by loving staff who cared for her, following long-term health challenges.
Born on October 28, 1946, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, to Ruby Kathleen Earley and Pearley Leroy Brown, Phyllis lived a life defined by love, faith, and devotion to her family and community. A lifelong resident of Marietta, Phyllis was a pillar of strength and warmth. As a teenager, she worked diligently at Best’s Grocery, her family’s store, showcasing her strong work ethic. Later, she brought her creativity and charm to roles with Queens Way to Fashion and American Greetings. Throughout the years, she worked and volunteered in many capacities in the school system as her girls were attending various schools locally. A 50-year cancer survivor, Phyllis faced life’s challenges with remarkable resilience and grace.
