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.
Gailey Alvin Henderson, 97, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home. He was born August 11, 1927, in Roane County, West Virginia a son of John M. Henderson and Tressie Mae Summers Henderson.
Gailey joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served the duration of the War and upon his return he returned to school and graduated from Doddridge County High School in 1947. He had worked for Shell Chemical in Belpre, was one of their first employees, and he retired in 1984. He volunteered on the Appalachian Trail and had received a 1000 Hours Award. His hobby was attending auctions and collecting antique tools and gas engines. He could always be found at antique engine shows with his tool display, “What Is It and What Does It Do?”
Brenda Kay Long, 64, of Fleming, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1959, in Marietta a daughter of Roman Erb and Marjorie Martin Erb.
Brenda was employed as a Corrections Officer and had been a Dietary Nutritionist at Selby General Hospital.
Galen LeRoy McCarty, 80, of Marietta passed away at 5:36 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Private services 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.
Ernest O. Arnold, 76, of Marietta passed away on at 8:20 am, Monday, September 30, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Ernest was born on March 9, 1948, in Marietta a son of the late Orvin J. and Mabel Stauch Arnold. He had been employed by Union Carbide/Eramet and Hartline Dairy Farm.
Visitation from 3 to 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Theodore “Ted” Lee DeWitt, Jr., 70, of Marietta passed away at 11:20 am, Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Ted was born on June 16, 1954, in Marietta a son of Theodore L. DeWitt, Sr. and Ruth A. White DeWitt. He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of The Assumption.
Donna Jean Betts, 91, of Whipple died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
She lived near Marietta her entire life, being raised in Norwood and then always living near Stanleyville. She was a woman of varying interests and dedications over the years. She always wore her trademark black Stetson hat.
Wanda May Waite, 85, passed away peacefully and entered Heaven’s gate on September 23, 2024 to see her blessed Savior face to face and all the loved ones who have gone before her. She was born on August 18, 1939. a daughter of the late Ivan and Ada Waite.
Wanda was a graduate of Bartlett High School and retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company after 30 years of dedicated service. She loved country life, enjoyed bowling and her family that brought her great joy and happiness.
