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.
Vivian Gay Davis, 75, of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 4, 1945, in Austin, Texas, a daughter of Ivan Matthew and Gloria Bay Ballard Smitley, Sr.
Vivian was a graduate of Newport High School and had been employed by Peoples News. Vivian loved her family and to laugh with them and spend time reminiscing. She never forgot a birthday. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles and word Searches, and bird watching.
John C. Kirkbride, 67, of Marietta passed away February 1, 2021, at his home
John was born Sept. 1, 1953, in Marietta and the son of the late Robert W. Kirkbride and Betty Jean Poynter Kirkbride. John retired from Warren’s IGA after 44 years of service.
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George David Erb, 77, of Marietta passed away January 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born August 17, 1943 in Marietta to Virgil Reuben and Mary Ellen (Gephert) Erb.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Stewart Erb
Martha Jane “Janie” Handschumacher, 74, of Beverly passed away at her home surrounded by her family after a 2-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born in Marietta on October 31, 1946, a daughter of Dale and Ruth Schaad Strahler.
Janie was a 1964 graduate of Fort Frye High School, a graduate of Ohio University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science Education and later received her Master’s in Education from Marietta College. She taught at Fort Frye for 30 years. She loved being a teacher and touched the many lives of her students and was well remembered by them. She was honored by her students at Fort Frye to be the Home Coming Parade Marshall. Janie was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. She was a member of Red Hats, enjoyed scrap booking and loved to travel, especially with her sisters.
William L. “Bill” Kidd, 75, of Lower Salem passed away at 5:25 am, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. He was born March 31, 1945 in Bryan, Texas to Robert Whitney and Dorothy Grace Bohlen Kidd.
Bill owned his own barber shop in Lower Salem, was a self employed farmer, hauled milk for Barth Farms, worked for William Ford Trucking, drove school bus for Fort Frye School District and was co-owner of Shield Drilling Company. He attended The Ohio State University and Andrews Barber College.
James Robert Science, 78, of Fleming passed away at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Belpre Landings.
He was born on March 25, 1942, in West Virginia a son of James Albert and Madge Ellen Mankins Science. Jim had worked in construction.
Judy H. Christopher, 72, of Belpre, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1949, in Morganton, NC, a daughter of Paul Martin Davis and Bythia Helen (Conley) Davis.
Judy was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1967. She had worked for 31 years at Harmar Place starting as a Nurse’s Aide and later becoming the Activities Director. She loved to read books. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a spiritual woman.
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