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.
Floyd R. Duff, 84, of Marietta went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 12:03 pm at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1937, in Marietta a son of Ottimire and Margaret Kitts Duff.
Floyd graduated from Lawrence High School and was employed by the Ohio Division of Transportation and previously had worked for Fenton Art Glass. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his grandchildren. He was a member of Moose Lodge, Masons and Pinehurst Christian Church.
Jerry Lee Bennett, 84, of Williamstown, WV, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Camden Clark Hospital.
He was born August 28, 1937 to Evelyn and Floyd Bennett of Williamstown WV.
Gene M. Cokeley, 84, of Pleasants County, WV, went home to be with the Lord September 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He retired from DuPont Washington Works in 1991, and enjoyed farming & gardening. He was a member at Willow Island Baptist Church.
Date of Death: Sat, 09/04/2021 Services: Wed, 09/08/2021 11:00 am Read MoreRuth K. Cline, 78, of Marietta passed away at 11:10 pm, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1942, in Marietta a daughter of Clarence and Edna Jones Thrasher.
Ruth is survived by her children, George Cline and Tony (Stacy) Cline; 5 grandchildren: Dusty Bland, James Edward Bland III, Alex Bland, Cadence Cline, MaKinzie Cline and great granddaughter, Hollie Bland. She is also survived by brothers and sisters: Marie McKenna, Margaret Fryman, Diane Siance, Janice Richards, Donnie Thrasher, Ronnie Thrasher.
Peggy Sue Bland, 53 of Marietta passed away 3:55 am Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 2, 1967 in Marietta to Paul Henry and Ruth Kay (Cline) Tullius. She was employed at the Marietta Center.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm Sunday, (Sept. 5) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial to follow in Gravel Bank Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 on Saturday. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Tana Marie Plechaty of Marietta died at home Tuesday morning August 31, 2021.
Tana was born to Joseph (Pepi) and Frances (Frannie) Plechaty on February 3, 1953 in Abingdon, VA. She graduated from Frontier High School in New Matamoras and Ohio University in Athens before moving to the east coast to pursue her dreams of teaching. Tana returned to the Mid-Ohio Valley 25 years ago and continued to teach for Frontier Local Schools until retirement.
David Henry Kilmer, 90, of Marietta passed away at 8:00 pm, Monday, August 30, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marietta on January 10, 1931, a son of Henry David and Marian Iams Kilmer.
Dave graduated from Marietta High School, class of 1949, was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force from 1951-1955, and was a member of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 169 retiring January 1, 1993. He was a member American Legion Post 64, Devola Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years, serving as Chief from 1981 to 1994.
