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.
Lenore (Nodie) Harris Smith Schmal of Marietta went home to be with Jesus on Jan 23 2023 after a long illness.
She attended Marietta City Schools and throughout her adult life she proudly worked a total of 49 jobs and loved each one of them. She never knew a stranger and loved life. Norie was born in Marietta on December 27, 1951 to Paul and Ruth Harris who along with 3 brothers Dave, Ron and Richard Harris and 1 Sister Rosemary Treadway preceded her in death.
Glenna R. Nichols, 92, former resident of Marietta passed away on January 19, 2023 in Homestead, Florida. She was born April 9, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio.
On December 19, 1948, she married Dwight Oliver Nichols who preceded her in death on June 11 , 2013. She is survived by her daughter Rona Arlane (Paul) Slaboda and son Donald Alva Nichols; grandchildren: Penny Ann Slaboda (Jim Smith), Stephen Lewis Slaboda (Beth) and great grandchildren, Zoe and Myla. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 2 sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (Feb. 13) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday (Feb. 12) from 2-4 and 6-8. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Velma W. Lowe, 96, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 3:58 am at Harmar Place. She was born on December 27, 1926 in Marietta a daughter of Chester Green and Bessie Wagner Green.
Velma graduated from Marietta High School and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was a past Treasurer and past President of United Methodist Women. She enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, reading, playing cards, flowers, puzzles and spending time with her family.
Donna J. Irvine, 85, of Watertown passed away at 8:55 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born on December 14, 1937, in Marietta a daughter of Howard A. and Mary Alice Green Bohl. Donna was a graduate of Waterford High School and was employed at the Ohio State Nursery and was a member of Watertown Presbyterian Church. She was a caring Mom and helped care for her mother, Mary.
Betty Lou Wright, 90, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday Jan 18, 2023 at her daughter Sharyn’s house in Gilbert, WV.
She was born in Piney, WV on September 6, 1932 to parents Nelson and Bertha Nolan. Betty grew up in Williamstown and was the seventh of twelve children.
Carolyn Ann Hanshaw Sheesley, 81, of Marietta, passed away at 1:30 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Heartland of Marietta.
She was born on June 20, 1941 in St. Marys, WV and attended school there. She was employed at Shoney’s Restaurant in Elkins then was a trainer for Shoney’s for 14 years.
Garnett Mae McKnight, 92, of Marietta went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:30 pm, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Harmar Place. She was born July 5, 1930, in Williamstown, WV, a daughter of Roy and Iona Dye Pugh.
Garnett had been employed by New System Bakery. She was a charter member of Open Door Baptist Church. She enjoyed crochet, playing cards and quilting.
