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.
Carol J. Carpenter, 91, of Parkersburg passed away at 6:55am, Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Brookdale Marietta. She was born August 6, 1926, in Marietta to Talbert and Elizabeth McKee Roach
Date of Death: Sun, 06/17/2018 Services: Wed, 06/20/2018 10:30 am Read More
Steven D. Wright returned to active duty into God’s Army, June 16, 2018, at his home unexpectedly. Steve was born July 28, 1949, to the late James and Garnet Wright.
After school following in his father’s footsteps, Steve joined the United States Army and fought two tours in Vietnam in the 173rd Airborne. Upon returning from Vietnam, he worked at Corps of Engineers and Kardex and remained active in the National Guard.
Alice V. Bertram, 82, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Alice and her husband James D. Bertram made their home in the Oak Grove community.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (June 18) at 10:30am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in Warren Chapel Cemetery. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 until 4. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Cecil Frederick Sarver, 82, of Marietta passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, in Harmar Place. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Marietta a son of Rollie and Tillie Best Sarver.
Date of Death: Mon, 06/11/2018 No Services Planned at This Time Read MoreBetty Lou Wright, 80, of Beverly passed away at 7:58 pm, Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 22, 1938, in Williamstown, WV, to James T. McGuire and Gwendolyn Hoselton McGuire.
Betty Lou was a homemaker and a member of Beverly Baptist Church. She loved her family and was an accomplished artist.
Etta M. Ritchie, 93, died on June 10, 2018. She was born Oct. 23, 1924 in Waterford to Alva W. and Mattie Ewing Burchett.
She has been a member of the Church of Christ since 1951. Etta was employed at the American Pottery in Westview for 5 years and in 1951 she begin working at the Fenton Art Glass Co. in Williamstown WV. After her retirement in 1991 she became a volunteer working Ohio Dept of Insurance (OSHIIP), the OSU Extension Office, Caring Connection and the O’Neil Senior Center. In 2006 Etta moved from Marietta to Chino Valley, AZ.
Helen Eileen Nolan, 82, of Marietta, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, June 9, 2018. She was born January 8, 1936, in Dart, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Dorothy Binegar Brooks.
Helen was a member of the Sixth and Washington Church of Christ.
