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.
William Lee Pugh, 74, of Marietta passed away at 7:42 pm. Tuesday, November 8 2022, at his home.
He was born October 15, 1948 in Williamstown, WV to Harry and Goldie McNearmer Pugh. He was a farmer.
Virginia R. Via of Maple Shade Drive, Devola and Glenwood Retirement Community, Marietta died at 1:13 PM on November 4, 2022 at Harmar Place in Marietta.
Jinny was born December 22, 1924 in New Jersey to George F. and Helen Drum. She attended Ohio University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. After graduation she moved to Marietta where she and a sorority sister (both skilled seamstresses) opened a dress shop.
Dianna L. Gaskins left this earthly realm peacefully in the comfort of her home on October 30, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born to the late Dale and Mary Cline on May 1, 1952 in Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Dianna graduated Marietta High School in 1970 and got her Registered Nursing License from Hocking Community College.
inbow Cemetery in Lowell, Ohio. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Nora Ellen Moore, 94 of Oak Grove (Marietta) passed away at 4:20 am, Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born December 20, 1927 in West Virginia to Harry and Cora Mosser McCracken. Nora had been employed at Peoples Bank and Dime Bank as an Elevator Operator and at Selby General Hospital in housekeeping. She was a member of Sixth & Washington Church of Christ.
Lorna Elizabeth “Lornabeth” Wayne was granted her angel wings on October 28, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded with love by family and friends.
Ms. Wayne was born April 22, 1966 on Staten Island, New York to Charles “Chuck” Wayne and Lorna Wayne Hope.
She attended George Washington High School in Charleston, WV. She was an artist and poet who loved art, music, reading, writing and her family.
Janet S. Hill, 75, of Lower Salem, OH, passed away at 8:44 pm. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.
She was born August 21, 1947 in Marietta a daughter of Charles and Marie Koon Miller. Janet had been employed by Friendship School (now Ewing) and was a member of Paw Paw United Methodist Church.
Ronald Lee “Ron” Hazelton, 60, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at home in Marietta.
Ron was born June 29, 1962, in Somerville, NJ, to the late Ronald C. Hazelton and Carol A. Newlon.
Ron graduated from Marietta High School in 1980. He married Roberta “Bobbi” Hazelton on March 17, 2000. Ron was a devoted father to three amazing children, Ian Hazelton, Mackenzie Hazelton, and Samantha (Jared) Vaughn. He loved being “Pap” to his three grandsons, River, Canyon, and Aspen.
