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.
Gary E. “Bud” Warne, 78, of Marietta passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Gary was born September 19, 1941, in Marietta a son of Joseph and Lillian Hill Warne. He was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School, a Veteran of the U. S. Navy and had been employed by Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Gary T. Ritchie, 77, of Marietta passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at Heartland of Marietta. He was born August 20, 1942, in Marietta a son of Leslie “Les” and Myrtle Marietta Shears Ritchie.
Gary was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He loved to talk…no one was a stranger to him. He loved to play his guitar and sing those country songs. He would sing and play his guitar for anyone for hours and hours. He loved it and was very good at it.
Marilyn June Carrel, 65, of Marietta died 10:55am, April 13, 2020 at Selby Hospital. She was born in Marietta on April 12, 1955 to the late Lawrence Jefferson and Genevieve (Starkey) Carrel. Marilyn was a 1973 graduate of Marietta High School and had worked as a receptionist for 45 years for Drs. Powell and Stickrath and continued on working for Drs. Danford and Tilton and later for Drs. Danford, Heiner and Johnson. Marilyn loved camping, working in her yard especially in her garden, and cooking. She was a member of the 6th and Washington Street Church of Christ.
Raymond Lee Scarbrough, 64, of Marietta passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Selby General Hospital.
According to his wishes, he was cremated and a memorial services will be held at a later time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
William Cletis West, 94, of Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12th, 2020 at Heartland of Marietta. He was born on March 28, 1926 in Vickers, WV to Ivy West and Edna Harris West.
He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army serving in the 813th 1st Allied Airborne Division, where he served in the European Theater with rank of Staff Sergeant. He participated in the Rhineland Campaign in central Europe and received an EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, a Victory Medal World War II, an Army of Occupation Medal Germany and a Good Conduct Medal.
Stephen K. Schofield, 63, of Whipple passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marietta on August 11, 1956, a son of Jack and Ramona Schofield.
Steve was a graduate of Fort Frye High School. He was employed at the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. He was a past member of the Salem Township Fire Department. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, genealogy and his family and grandchildren.
Gary E. Cheeseman, 76, of Marietta passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, at his home.
Private committal services will be held at the convenience of the family and a public memorial services will be held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.
