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.
Rex Carl Williams, 71 passed at his residence on December 26, 2019. He was born August 11, 1948 to Carl and Jessie (Coleman) Williams. Rex enjoyed going to WASCO workshop, and various outings. He was an avid fan of older country music, playing his guitar and singing.
Rex was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother Delbert A. Williams Sr., sisters Gloria Ruth Staats, and Sherry Sue (Coughenour) Stutler and a nephew Robert “Bob” Williams.
He is survived by one sister Roma Howdyshell and half sister Aloha Keylor. Also surviving are nephews Delbert (Penny) Williams, Bill Williams, Jeremy Coughenour, and Joel Howdyshell all of Marietta and Robert (Sabrina) Staats and Joseph Staats of NJ, nieces Debi (Staats) Brack of NJ, Christie Williams of TN, Janelle Chidester of Marietta and Jennifer (Greg) Tackett of Byesville, along with several great nephews and nieces.
Our family would like to thank the many care givers from the Montgomery & Garfield homes, that took care of Rex after his mother passed, with a special thanks to Georgia Dunn, Shanda Erb and Carla Miller.
Gerald L. Armstrong, Sr., 64, of New Matamoras passed away at his home at 8:40 am, Monday, December 23, 2019.
At his request, he will be cremated and no services are being planned at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Roger Allen Eddy
Roger Allen Eddy, 70, of Marietta passed away December 23, 2019 at his home. He was born September 24, 1949 to the Oran and Wilda Martin Eddy.
He was 1967 graduate of Marietta High School and a 1971 graduate of Marietta College. Roger taught with the Marietta City School system for 16 years, and later worked for Barengo Insurance for 13 years before leaving to concentrate on his oil and gas business. Roger was a former crew coach for MHS Tiger Navy and Marietta College Pioneer Rowing, active with the Marietta Kiwanis Club and had been awarded the Kiwanian of the Year.
On August 7, 1971 he married Linda Hall who survives with his sister Deanna (Herb) Williams and brother David (Susan) Eddy. Also several nieces, nephews and cousins survive.
Lena Faye Wolfe, age 92, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Lena was born in Jackson County, Ohio to Roscoe Virgil and Laura Ruth Love Tennant. She attended Jackson County Schools but graduated from Barberton High School in 1944.
On April 24, 1948, she married Charles “Eldred” Wolfe and lived in Akron until 1983 when they moved to Florida after Charles retired in 1998. They moved to Marietta to be near their daughter Susan, grandson Scott and son-in-law Daniel Hale. Lena worked in payroll and accounting for many years.
Norman D. “Norm” Pape, 79, of Marietta passed away Saturday evening, December 21, 2019, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Norm was born July 27, 1940, in Marietta a son of George F. and Ruth L. Giffen Pape.
Norm was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1958, and Marietta College, Class of 1968. He was employed for 38 years as Controller at the Ford Dealership.
Margaret Westbrook, 93, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Delbert Westbrook and her five children: Carolyn (Peter) Carr; Don (Cindy) Westbrook; David (Patricia) Westbrook; Darryl Westbrook and Tracy Campbell; and Carmen Westbrook.
She was born October 4, 1926 to Leatha and Dow Athey of Zion Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry (June) Athey.
Larry “Scrapper” Leroy Carpenter, 51, of Marietta passed away at his home after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at 7:09 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1968 in Marietta a son of Robert (Vickie) Carpenter, Sr. and Shirley Bailey Green of Parkersburg.
Larry attended Marietta High School. He was most known for his love of the color pink, junking, and being outdoors. He enjoyed motorcycles, his 6 dogs, fishing, Tramps, Toy for Tots Toy-Run, VFW, and VGAP but most of all making kids happy. Larry loved Christmas, Christmas trees and playing Santa Claus.
On September 12, 2014, he married his loving wife, Barbara Mugrage who survives with their daughter Kelly Mugrage. He is also survived by his brothers, Todd “Toddie” (Tina) Carpenter of Marietta, Robert Jr. (Brenda) Carpenter of Fayetteville, WV, and William (Melissa) Clendenin, Jr. of Mt. Lookout, WV; sisters: Penny (Scott) Reynolds of Williamstown, Shirley (Terry) Griffin of North Carolina, Susan (Jeff) Smith of Marietta, VickyAnn (Dana) Nixon of Danese, WV, and Patricia (Tim) Vance of Lewisburg, WV and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
