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.
Michael Allen Brown, 70, of Lowell passed away at the Chillicothe VA Hospital on September 3, 2020 after fighting a service illness for several years.
He was born January 24, 1950 to the late Robert and Doris Brown. Mike graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1968 and had served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1975.
Jason Lee Taylor, 38, of Newport passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Pleasants County, WV.
His family requested that he be cremated and a service will be held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Donations to the funeral home to assist will arrangements will be appreciated.
Sheila Paulette Farley, 70, of Marietta passed away on August 29, 2020, at the Belpre Landings. She was born July 8, 1950, in West Virginia a daughter of Paul and Mamie Stephenson Snider.
Paulette was a graduate of Meigs High School. She was a devoted homemaker and housewife and later in life became a caregiver for others.
Herman Edwin Thomas, 89, husband of the late Eileen M. Thomas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 28, 2020. Herman was surrounded by his loved ones as he made his journey home.
His journey began on August 12, 1931, in Little Eight Mile in Marietta, Ohio with his parents Oscar and Sara (Skinner) Thomas. Herman was raised at Newell’s Run in Newport, Ohio with his five siblings – Edward Thomas, Edith Neely, Gertrude Cameron, Ruth Bewley, and Howard Thomas.
Linda Darlene Gray, 67, of Newport passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at her home. She was born March 1, 1953, in Marietta to Raymond and Mary E. Tidd Hanes.
Linda graduated from Frontier High School and worked for The Arbors until her retirement after 23 years of service. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church.
Betty L. Davis, 92, of Marietta passed away at 6:03 am, Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 8, 1928, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of Charles and Thelma Debee Coleman. Betty was a homemaker.
Betty is survived by her 4 children: Sondra Venham, Bill (Annette) Morgan, Kathy Marshall and Vicki Moore all of Marietta; 10 grandchildren: Billy Offerman, Justin Morgan, Andrew Morgan, Emily Sams, Jeremy Holden, Brandi Wittekind, Amy Williams, Tammy Morgan, Stacia Dyar and Morgan Dyar; 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Craig Thomas Coughlin, 33, of Marietta passed away at his home on August 23, 2020. He was born May 8, 1987 in Marietta to the late Brian and Kimberly (Craig) Coughlin. He was a graduate of Warren High School. He loved golfing, watching all types of sports especially NASCAR, listening to music, cooking and playing guitar.
Date of Death: Mon, 08/24/2020 Services: Fri, 09/04/2020 03:00 pm Read More