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.
Patricia Ester Beebe, 76 of Marietta, OH passed away on May 17, 2021 at Waterview Pointe Nursing Home, Marietta OH.
Patricia was born in Parkersburg, WV on July 21, 1944. She attended Warren High school and later took business courses at Washington State Community College.
Patricia worked for Triple A for several years with co-workers who she considered her friends and affectionately referred to them as her girls. After retirement she looked forward to their monthly breakfast together. She also enjoyed traveling especially on cruises with the family in her spare time. She also looked forward to her talks and visits with her sissy Sharon-Kay Southern, which involved a lot of laughter. Anybody lucky enough to witness one of these conversations or visits with her sissy had the privilege of seeing two dear family members that loved each other dearly and had a lifelong bond.
Carolyn Lee Phipps, 84, of New Matamoras, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 14th 2021, at her daughter’s home in Geneva, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born December 30, 1936, in Beavertown, Ohio, to Ralph B. and H. Marie Holdren. Carolyn graduated from Matamoras High School in 1954. She was first chair clarinet and continued to enjoy marching bands and parades throughout her life. She loved her hometown of New Matamoras as she lived there nearly all of her days. She was a member of the local historical society and enjoyed learning the history of the area. She was also a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ.
Lorena Bell Feathers, 85, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 6, 1935, in Marietta a daughter of Walter and Martha Ellison Wellspring.
She was a graduate of Marietta High School and had worked as a Retail Merchandiser for a grocery business and had worked at First Settlement Shoe Store. Lorena was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ.
Colten Roy-Thomas Tranter, 5, of Parkersburg passed away on May 11, 2021.
He was born September 11, 2015, in Parkersburg the son of Roy Thomas Tranter and Jennie Luke. In addition to his parents, Colten is survived by 2 aunts and 2 uncles: Renee Luke, Jason Luke, Toby Luke and Terri Luke.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday (May 18) from 12:00 until 2:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeal Home followed by a graveside service in East Lawn Memorial Park. Messages of sympathy may be e-mailed at: condolences@Lankforffh.com.
Garrett William Scott, 25, of Marietta passed away at 9:00 pm, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1995, in Warrensburg, MO, a son of Rodney and Angie Warne Scott.
Garrett was a 2014 graduate of Marietta High School where he was a 5 year member of “The Wall of Sound” in Front Ensemble and Drum Line. He was Teen Coordinator of Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, member of Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, drummer for Jake Binegar Band, member of Pathway Community Church where he was drummer for the Worship Band, member of the Loyal Order of The Moose #1823, former member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 200.
Roland Eugene Ziegler, 66, of Friendly, WV, passed away at 10:50 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 25, 1954, in Alliance, OH, a son of Theodore Junior Ziegler and Ruth Ellen Nicholson Mathes.
Bernard William “Pat” Worstell, 88, of Marietta (Devola) passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Caywood, OH, on September 1, 1932, a son of the late Thurman and Clara Patterson Worstell.
Pat was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. He attended school at Stanleyville Sand Hill and graduated from Marietta Senior High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and worked at B. F. Goodrich for 33 years and RJF International for 8 years and for 16 years at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Pat was a Mason and an Odd Fellow.
