Our History
Harbert Funeral Home was moved to its current location on January 2, 1965. During the previous year Mr. & Mrs. Harbert completely remodeled the premises for use as a funeral home. A new chapel was built which allowed for a more spacious viewing and visitation area and ample seating during services.
The funeral home has had periodic remodeling since with the latest addition of the family lounge in 2005.
R. Edward Harbert, Jr. "Eddie", Tim Holtz and their staff continue to operate the funeral home in the tradition of Eddie's parents with a high standard of care and compassion for the families they serve.
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Tim Holtz Manager, Licensee-in-Charge
Tim Holtz is a 1975 graduate of Doddridge County High School. He attended Fairmont State College and is an honors graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Tim holds a West Virginia Funeral Director & Embalming License and a West Virginia Insurance License. He is a member of the Fellowship Bible Church and the West Union Lions Club. He is the son of the late Clarence and Eleanor VanScoy Holtz. Tim and his wife, Connie Yeater Holtz, have three sons, Ryan, Jason and wife, Elizabeth, and Aaron. They have one grandson, Jackson Lucas Holtz.
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R. Edward Harbert Licensed Funeral Director
R. Edward Harbert, Jr., "Eddie" was born in Clarksburg, W.Va. and raised in Salem, W.Va. He is a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1964. He attended Salem College and Potomac State College and is a 1971 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Eddie has been an active in the operation of the funeral home since his birth.
Eddie served in the West Virginia National Guard, 1092 Engineer Batallion, Company C at Salem for six years.
Eddie is a member of the Blennerhassett Kennel Club of Parkersburg, W.Va., a charter member of the Greater Clarksburg Kennel Club and a member of The West Virginia American Saddle Horse Breeders Futurity. He is a member of the Salem United Methodist Church. -
Linda Collins Secretary/Receptionist
Linda Collins has been a valuable staff member since January 2007. She is a secretary/receptionist. Linda has two daughters, Stacie Black and her husband, Ronald, and Leslie Underwood and her husband, Charlie. She has three grandchildren, John Michael and Aundrea Black and Dillon Underwood.
Linda was married for 39 years to the late David Collins. She attends Cascara Methodist Church and is a member of the Night Owls CEOS. Linda volunteers for HOSPICE and is retired from the WV Department of Highways as a secretary with 29 years of service. -
MaryBeth Cox
MaryBeth is one of the secretary/receptionists for the funeral home.
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Clinton Means Staff Assistant
