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.
Samuel Pugh, 84 of Parkersburg passed away at his home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 5:04 pm.
He was born August 18, 1936, in Williamstown, WV a son of Roy Pugh and Iona Dye Pugh. He was retired from Public Debt and was a member of the Williamstown Masonic Lodge #129.
William Logan “Bill” Starr, 92, of Marietta passed away on Saturday (Oct. 24) at his home. He was born on August 5, 1928 in Noble County, OH, a son of Benjamin Clark and Hazel Dell Blake Starr.
Bill graduated in 1946 from Belle Valley High School where he was Valedictorian and lettered in basketball and won numerous awards. He joined the U. S. Army and served from 1947 until 1949. He then graduated from Ohio University. He retired from UnionCarbide/Elkem in 1984.
Nellie Ruby, 78, of Marietta passed away October 24, 2020 at Waterview Pointe Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Marietta on April 4, 1942 to Leo Clark and Sarah Alice (Stage) Hufford.
Nell was a 1960 of Marietta High School and had worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Richard Chociej and later for Dr. Christopher Linscott. Nell loved to write and was a member of the Sacred Way Poets.
Preceding Nellie in death was her special friend of 43 years Marilyn Carrel.
Nellie will be greatly missed by many people, especially her close friends Chris, Shawna, and Sophia Linscott.
Kenneth Leroy Morrow, 85, of Marietta, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2020.
He was born in Marietta, Ohio on November 22, 1934 to Leslie and Oma Morrow.
He retired from the City of Marietta after 33 years. He enjoyed attending church service, reading his Bible daily, gardening, sitting in his rocking chair, going for walks, listening to gospel music, and the quality time that he spent with his family and friends, especially his great grandchildren. He was an active member at Marietta Bible Center Church for 52 years.
Allan Lee Mann, 69, of Marietta passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
His wish was to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Delmar E. Thomas, 86, of Marietta passed away peacefully in his sleep at 1:45 am, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home. He was born June 15, 1934 in Newport a son of George and Hallie Burton Thomas.
Delmar was retired from RJF International and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of VFW Post 5108 and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Candi M. Townsend, 47, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away at 7:45 pm, on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born on June 2, 1973, in Marietta a daughter of Vicki Scott of Marietta.
