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.
Dolories Goodwin, 60 of Marietta passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Dolories is survived by her children: Robert (Dusty) Goodwin and Ruby (Shawn) Reese; her 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; 3 sisters and one brother and several nieces and nephews.
Dirk Frazier, 63, of Marietta passed away at 8:32 am, Wednesday, Feb.9, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 10,1955, in Marietta a son of Donna Frazier. Fred is survived by his son Ephriam Frazier and grandson Enoch Frazier.
At his request, he will be cremated with a memorial service held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfofordfh.com
Helen Louise Wittekind passed away at Arbors of Marietta, on February 8, 2022. She was born September 29, 1928 at Gravel Bank to the late Clarence Cecil Robinson and Mamie Belle Joy Robinson.
Helen married the love of her life, Lawrence Delbert Wittekind, of Gravel Bank on September 24,1949. She is survived by their daughter Regina Wittekind Potaracke of Arvada, CO, their son Delbert Douglas Wittekind of Marietta,;
Ralph J. Carpenter, Jr., 73 of Marietta passed away at 8:02 pm, Sunday, February 6, 2022 at MMH Hospital.
He was born June 17, 1948, a son of Ralph J. Carpenter, Sr. and Esther Mary Addlesburger Harris Carpenter. Ralph had been employed by Wetz Trucking.
Daniel A. Taylor, 36, of Marietta passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022,
He will be cremated and a memorial service 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.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
James A. “Jim” Venham, 82, of Belpre went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Jim was born on February 21, 1939, To Carl L. and Marion Preston Venham.
Jim leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Betty Lou Christopher who survives with their four children: Steve wife Donna, Wanda Schaad (fiancé Hank Elson), Morgan wife Kelly and Deb Compton (special friend Pat Davis); nine grandchildren: Andrew Schaad (fiancé Jennifer Huffman), Brad Venham wife Dawn, Zach Schaad wife Laticia, Ryan “Peach” Venham wife Dalye, Stephanie Creighton husband Dean, Travis Coy wife Nikki, Grant Venham (fiancé Amanda Allmon), Tracy Coy and Gabe Venham. He also has 23 great grandchildren, son-in-law Greg Schaad, one brother Wayne Venham wife Linda, sister-in-law Liz Venham and several nieces and nephews.
William A. Dana 96, of Marietta passed away at his home Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born November 7, 1925, in Newport a son of Dwight and Mary McConnel Dana.
Bill was retired from B. F. Goodrich. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII in Russell Island and Guadalcanal. Bill enjoyed driving stockcars, was an avid hunter and a member of the Mountaintop Hunting Club.
