Obituaries In Marietta For The Week Of 5/1/21-5/8/21

Earl “Whitey” Wagner passed away peacefully May 2, 2021 at Heartland nursing home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1921 in Marietta, OH, son of Herman W. and Kathryn Rice Wagner, and had recently celebrated his 100th Birthday.
Earl was a graduate of Lowell High School in the class of 1939. He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1940-1945 and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After the war he was employed by the rural electric installing electric service to homes in rural Noble County Ohio. He then went to work for B.F. Goodrich in Marietta and retired in 1983 after 37 years. He was a charter member of Lowell American Legion Post 750 and had been a continuous member for 75 years. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church in Lowell where he had served many years on the Church Council in various capacities. Earl was a wonderful musician and after his retirement he was a member of the music group Four Hits & A Miss who performed throughout the area. He later formed the Earl Wagner Band and performed at all the nursing homes in the area for many years bringing music and joy to the residents. Earl was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather and valued his home, his family and his Christian faith over all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Karl Wagner, James Wagner, Walter “Gary” Wagner and sisters Jewel Burdette, Joan Young, Rosellyn Haynes, and Shirley Johnson, sisters-in-law Jean Warren, Virginia Wagner, Leanna Wagner, brothers-in-law Richard Burdette, Charles Young, sons-in-law Joseph Bonar, Adam Ruiz, nephews Steve Burdette, Reed Young, and niece Janis Wagner.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Charlotte Fouss Wagner, whom he married on September 17, 1950; his daughters, Sharon Tali of Lowell and Kristen Bonar of Marietta; his two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Bonar of Columbus and Haley Bonar of Vienna, WV; his brother, Paul Wagner; and 16 nieces and nephews. He is also survived by “adopted daughter” and former exchange student, Martha Galindo Ruiz of Miami, FL and her two daughters Eva Gagnon (Matt) of San Jose, CA, and Alejandra Ruiz of San Francisco, CA and her grandchildren Ellie Rose and Adam Gagnon.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Melody Hoskinson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Church in Lowell or the LA Fire Department. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wagner family and offers online condolences as well as many other resources by visiting their website, CawleyandPeoples.com.

Christina Diane Davis

It’s with great sadness that the family announce, Christina Diane Davis, 53, of Belpre, Oh gained her wings on May 3rd 2021. She was born September 8th, 1967 to Wayne and Judy Christopher. Christina is preceded in death by her mother, Judy. Christina leaves behind her father Wayne Christopher, her loving husband Pat Davis, her children Hannah and Aaron Anderson, Dillon Davis, and Patrick Davis, Her sister Beth Moyers, her brother Paul Christopher, and her two grandchildren Braylen and Aayan. And her nephew Kenny.Christina worked at Marietta Memorial Hospital Psych Unit for many years.She also enjoyed being a cheerleading coach at Barlow Vincent Elementary School. She loved to sing and spend time with her grandbabies. She was known for lighting up a room with her presence, her ability to make people laugh, her will to help others and to give the best advice to those who needed it. If she had got the chance, it was evident, she’d give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. In the evenings you could find her enjoying mustang rides or sitting on her porch with her hubby, Pat.Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday May 10th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial to follow in Barlow Central Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 on Sunday. There will be a memorial celebration of Christina’s mother, Judy Christopher’s at the Barlow Fairgrounds at 1pm following a reception for Christina. Messages of sympathy may be sent to 3739232@gmail.com.

Carolyn J. Becker

Carolyn J. Becker, 76, of Whipple passed away 2:10 pm on May 2, 2020 at Elmcroft Assisted Living. She was born February 15, 1945 in Marietta to the late Clarence E. and Ruth Martha (Hartline) Zimmer. Carolyn was a 1963 graduate of Marietta High School. She had served as the clerk for Fearing Township and with the Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Dept. for many years and had been active with the RSVP program. Most of all Carolyn loved her Lord and was very active at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church where she was a member for many years and had served as a facilitator with the Grief Share Ministry. On December 17, 1971 she married Dean Becker who preceded her in death on August 15, 2013.Surviving are her step-sons Calvin Dean (Stephanie) Becker of Whipple and Greg (Sherri) Becker of Marietta, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings Neil (Nancy) Zimmer, Eudora (Mike) Hilton, and Beverly (Paul) Stacy and many nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, Carolyn will be buried with her husband Dean in a private graveside service. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.