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Brian Christopher Martz

Brian Martz Obituary

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MARTZ, Brian Christopher 23, left us on the morning of March 25, 2010 to go home to be with the Lord. Brian was loved by many and will be missed by all. He is survived by his father, Mark Martz; mother, Martha Woodruff and step father Scott Woodruff; sister, Kristina Martz; two sets of grandparents and many close aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by grandma, Clara Cupp and great grandma, Norma Minton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM til time of services at 1:00 PM at the Colligan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Colligan Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.colliganfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News on Mar. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Martz

197 Entries

Mom

March 25, 2024

Brian, You are missed and loved beyond words by all who knew you. You are forever in our hearts never to be forgotten.

Ray

March 22, 2021

Hey B, this year makes 11 years since I've seen you or heard you laugh. I got an email notification this morning telling me to share a memory, I dont know how many years it's been since I received one of those emails, but I guess I needed to see it. I decided to go through and read some again and look at the photos and I cried and smiled and cried more. I still miss you, I always will in some ways. Something sent me here this morning, I needed to speak to you. I've been overwhelmed for a long time now and I guess I just need you to keep an eye out for me if ya could. Much love B. Miss ya.

Aunt Cindy

May 22, 2015

HI Brian Just wanted to say hi love and miss you Bubba Teeth LOL I will never forget the way you would make me smile.Always in our hearts and never forgotten

Love always, Mom

May 20, 2015

Hi Brian, it's been so hard lately. Smokey has cancer he had surgery , but it's still not good. We don't know how much time we have with. I would like to think you will be waiting on Him when he crosses rainbow bridge. He has been a good companion to us. He has been with us through the hard times, he has always listened to me when I've been here by myself always offering comfort and a wagging tale. We lost belle earlier this year... It will be very difficult when the time comes to let go. The doctor said yesterday she thinks the cancer is back and she is not sure how much time he has. This has also affected his eye it's almost swelled shut. She said Smokey will let us know when he is ready. I love you Brian, I miss you so bad... I'm trying to go on and be everything God created me to be.. until later son I love you very much love mom

Mom

April 3, 2015

Dear Brian, I love you & miss you...

Raysha

March 26, 2015

Oh how I miss that smile and your laugh. I miss you still all the time. I can't believe its been five years already, the pain is still there but I smile now when I think of you because I know that's what you would want. I love you and miss you always.

Mom

March 24, 2015

Dear Brian, it's hard to believe 5 years ago tonight we had dinner a cook out. It would be the last time I ate dinner with you, the last time I kissed you good night,the last time I saw you breathing. My heart had never known such pain as when the doctor said you had passed on the morning of March 25, 2010 Our lives never the same again. This world is much different now. Jesus has changed my life he has touched those broken places in my heart. He has given me hope. I know you are okay you are with him. He has given me signs that no one can take away from me. I love you son, I so miss you. I miss our talks and walks in the woods going on adventures the laughter we all shared. I know you are no longer suffering with the cares of this world. I will celebrate your life everyday. I will carry on and fulfill my destiny that God has for me. I long to be with Jesus but His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I wait till He calls me home. I love and miss you Brian. I will continue to come here and write to you it is comforting. till next time ...

Mom

March 8, 2015

Hey Brian, it's me again. I love and miss you. I find a little comfort coming here to talk with you. I know you can't answer me but it's still helps me somehow ..... I get overwhelmed in this world sometimes. There is so much pain around me. Some of your friends are fighting addiction it's so scary I'm afraid for them....All I can do is pray for them. This world is so different without you here son, I keep hoping you will walk through the door yelling my name.. The dreams I have of you are so real it hurts when I wake up and realise it was just a dream.I'm not sure what that is all about. until next time I love you to the moon and back then beyond that... Love Always

Mom

March 7, 2015

Brian, I love and miss you son.

Raysha

February 20, 2015

Hey B its me again. I had no clue this was still up here but I'm glad it is. I was just thinking about you the last couple days and i got an email saying there were new entries on here, I figured it was a mistake. So I checked and well I pretty much just sat here reading and crying for about twenty minutes. Anyway I still miss you everyday, and some days are still hard. I miss your smile so bad. I wish I could hear your voice one more time. If I don't stop I will just keep talking, anyway I love you always miss you tons. Until next time.

Mom

February 18, 2015

Thinking of you my son love and miss you.

Mom

January 11, 2015

Dear Brian I just wanted to stop by here. I had a dream the other day about you it was so real. After I woke up it took a few seconds for me to realise it was just a dream. I was heart broken the tears started flowing. I sure miss you a lot. Life is really different without you here,we all are adjusting because that's what you got to do. I hold on to God's promises He is my strength through this life. I don't always understand things and that's ok because I trust Him. I love and miss you son... hugs & kisses

Mom -

September 12, 2014

Hello my son, I thought this was closed on here but your Aunt Cindy has kept it opened. I'm glad even though she didn't tell me. Ha ha. I can come and talk to you. So much is going in here Brian. There are bad things going on in the world around us. I have gotten really close with God, its so exciting. He has touched my heart. I love Jesus, he is my everything. Woody is doing fine. Kristina is doing ok, she makes these beautiful greeting cards. I love you and I sure do miss you. Love and hugs

Mom

April 22, 2012

Dear Brian, I just wanted to say I love you and I miss you. I will cherish the memories I have of you my son. There is so much I want to talk to you about. I miss our talks. You always knew what to say to me.I remember when we went camping in Viriginia Beach and You and I went on that ride together. It was really high up in the air and the sky was beautiful. It felt like we were on top of the world. It also was scary because we were so high up and the seat rocked. I remember saying to you don't rock the seat Brian! We started laughing. I remember screaming loud as we went in circles. When we finially stopped, we looked at each other and started laughing again. That is a good memory. Thanks my son... This will be my last entry in this book. I will see you again someday. Its never goodbye its always see you later.... Hugs and kisses my little one you will always be my baby boy. (even though you were taller than me).... I love you!

April 19, 2012

Dear Brian, I just wanted to say I love you. I sure do miss you.

Love Mom

Aunt Cindy

April 18, 2012

Hi Brian
We miss you so much! I have been dreaming of you a lot.
The dreams feel so real.I wake up crying for you.
I love you Brian and I know we will be together someday again.
xoxoxoxoxo

Izabel Ramirez

April 17, 2012

Dear brian I miss u so much I thought of you as my other dad I felt lost when u left but we will be able to see each other soon

Teresa Taylor

April 17, 2012

I feel your pain and yes your love for him. I didn't know him well, but miss him still. Much love and strength to you and yours.

Izabel Ramirez

April 17, 2012

Dear brian I miss you so much u was like a father to me I didnt know what to do when you left but I will see you agian soon

raysha

April 17, 2012

I still miss you everyday B....

Brooke

April 17, 2012

When I need you the most, I can't call. When I need that hug the most , I cant get that . I need you brian , without you its just not right. I love you with everything in my heart. You will forever be my SB. I love you, untill we meet again

Mom

April 15, 2012

Dear Brian, I love and miss you very much. Hugs an kisses

Mom

March 16, 2012

Hey Son, I love you and miss you!
Hugs and kisses till we meet again.
See ya later,

raysha

March 11, 2012

Hey B its me again I feel like I can't sleep until I talk to you right now... I can't believe that day is comin again it still feels like yesterday but I'm gettin a lil stronger everyday I don't show it when it bothers me anymore but it still does, anyway I just wanted to tell you I love you so much and I miss you every second... until next time...

March 10, 2012

I am so glad that I got a chance to meet you. You were such a good person and you had such an amazing energy. I promise I won't forget you and that we will meet again some day.

Kristina Martz

March 10, 2012

hey lil bro... the 2nd yr date of your passing is coming up and i still miss you as much as ever. its hard to come up with words to express how much its changed my life without you being in it. your in my heart and your memory stays alive through all the people that loves you. i love you! ill see you soon bub Xoxo... Kris

February 25, 2012

Hi Brian, I sure do miss you.Today has been a rough day. I don't understand alot of things but I just have to trust God that all things will work out somehow.I have been keeping myself busy with getting my GED and taking a class at church.I think you would be proud.I just wanted to stop by and say I love and I miss you terribly.I will see you on the streets made of gold my precious son.Until that day.....
See ya later,
love mom

Love Mom

February 22, 2012

Dear Brian, I was just thinking of you. I Love and miss you. Life is so different without you. You were such a blessing to me. I am so grateful that God allowed me to be your mom. I was talking to God about you last week. He heard my prayer and he answered it in a amazing way.I am so grateful to him. I love you always Brian,till we meet on that golden shore... see ya later

Brooke Pierce

February 15, 2012

I haven't looked at this in forever, I'm in a time of need bub. And I need you to watch over me and my little one. I miss you so much, and I started crying as soon as I saw this. I'm in a tough spot and I could really use you right now, I need one of those big hugs and to see you smile. I can't believe it's almost two years, blows me away. I know your at home with the lord, and I'm glad your at peace. I love you so much, and I can't wait to see you again, when ever that may be. Forever in my heart, - Bb

My son

December 12, 2011

November 29, 2011

Dear Brian,I was just was thinking of you. I am thankful of the memories I have of you. I love you always my son. missing you everyday.
till we meet again,
Love Always,
Mom

raysha hoskins

November 8, 2011

Happy birthday B, I love you and miss you so much.

November 8, 2011

Dear Brian, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you.
Love,Mom

October 6, 2011

Dear Son,
I dreamed of you this morning.You were about 2 yrs old. Oh,how my heart swelled when I saw you in my dream the love I felt. I will shed tears for I miss you deeply,but I know you are at rest.I am so grateful to God that you were part of my life and I got to call you my son. I am grateful for the years that I did have. I love you more than I could ever say. I am fighting the good fight that Paul talks about in the bible. I love you Brian!
Love always, Mom

Mom

September 17, 2011

I was just thinking of you today. I love you

Woody

September 13, 2011

always missing you and remembering the good times love you!

September 12, 2011

Dear Son, I love you!
Love,Mom

momma

August 24, 2011

I love and miss you son. There is so much I want to talk to you about I know one day we will be together we will be happy forever with Jesus!.

August 23, 2011

I miss you B!

July 25, 2011

Dear Brian, I was just thinking about you this morning. I know I sound like a broken record but I cant help it I really do miss you terribly.I am plowing thru this life with all that I have. Jesus is my strong tower, my everything. I am longing for the day we all be together my son. I love you very much.
Love always,
Momma

July 20, 2011

Dear Brian, I sure am missing you son. I long for the day when we will see each other again. I so miss your smile,your hugs and hearing your precious voice saying 'Hi momma'. I am so tired of this world son but know that I am fighting the good fight,it is a struggle just to do simple things.I just keep plowing thru this world. I dont always understand things I dont think I ever will.I do know this brian, we are all born to do a job in this world I can only pray and do my best to fulfill God's plan for my life. I love you so much Brian
Love always,
momma

Cindy Hooker

July 8, 2011

Cindy Hooker

July 8, 2011

put them up Brian lol

July 8, 2011

mom

June 29, 2011

Waiting for the day when we will be reunited again until then my son I will keep up the good fight! I love you always....

mom

June 28, 2011

I love and miss you son!

Raysha Hoskins

June 25, 2011

I love you and I miss you so much everyday!

Mom

June 25, 2011

Hey, my son jus a lil note to let you know I miss you so very much not a day goes by that I dont think about you in some way. I wish that you could see me now my son I think you would be proud of me.I love you so very much!

Mom

June 19, 2011

Missing you so very much son! I love you very much!

June 12, 2011

Dear Brian, Jus a quick note I miss you so much.You are always in my thoughts son. i love you so much Brian!
Love always,
Mom

CeCielia Hoskins

June 7, 2011

We miss you so much B!

June 2, 2011

Dear Brian, I sure been missing you! I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile... I could use one of your big bear hugs right about now! Its been really hard without you. Kristina and Woody miss you horribly! I remember our trip to Virginia Beach,when I fell down in the water you were right there helping me.I will remember that till I die. I hold on to that precious memory.well I better go now son,I love you so much till later.. I will keep up the good fight!
Love Mom

Mom

May 29, 2011

Missing you my son! I love you very much!

May 29, 2011

Dear Brian, my great nephew. The fish are biting out back at the lake and you and your dad are there enjoying the weather and each other. If I just close my eyes and listen I can see the two of you laughing and carrying on like two school children. Miss you, love you. Aunt Zella

Aunt wendy

May 27, 2011

Love and miss you Brian

raysha

May 26, 2011

I really miss your smile today.

Patti hoskins

May 22, 2011

Hey Juicy, Just a few more lines to tell you I miss you.......I love you......:{

May 22, 2011

Hey,son just wishing you were here with us. I love you Brian.
love always,
Mom

May 16, 2011

I miss and love you Brian!

May 10, 2011

My Dearest Son, I have been thinking alot about you lately I miss you really bad. I just want one more hug ,one more kiss from you. I long to hear your deep voice saying hey mama how you doing? I just had to say a few words and cry a few tears I love you more than I could ever say till later my son
Love,Mom

Love,mom

May 2, 2011

Hi Brian, I really miss you son It hurts so bad words cant even describe the pain. The only comfort I have is knowing you are with Jesus. i look forward to the day when i will see you again I love you BUNCHES son....

raysha hoskins

April 30, 2011

Hey B its me again, I feel like I could write you everyday because in some way it feels like i'm actually talkin to you but I know i would just say the same thing over and over, I miss you and I wish you were here with us. I swear it never gets easier and I miss you more everyday I wish it were different but its not. I have said it before and i'll say it again you were a beautiful soul and you impacted so many people and its so hard for some of us to let you go because you made our lives so much better by being in them. I love you

patti hoskins

April 26, 2011

Juicy,I miss your smile....I miss you.....I love you.

CeCe

April 26, 2011

Hey B, its been so long since we've seen you. Our family still thinks about you every day. I see your sister all the time, she really misses you. Its still hard for Ray, we can all see it. I know your in heaven and god had other plans for you. I just wish he would have let you stay here with us. You are truly missed B. You'll NEVER be forgotten no matter how far away you are I'll see you again someday.

April 26, 2011

My dearest son,I love you more than I can say. I look forward to the day when I will see you again. You are always in my thoughts.Until we meet again.....

Love always Mom

Raysha

April 23, 2011

I just wanted to tell you I love you so much and I miss you everyday! I wish you were still here with us. Until then I'll be missin you B.

Jeffrey, Sarah Brown

April 22, 2011

Brian..
Nomatter how far true friendship shines brightest among a thousand stars!! I know one of the brightest of the bright is your shining smile letting us know that you are ok. Our family has been blessed to known you and we have wonderful memories that we will have forever!! You will be missed and loved always!!

The Brown Family,
Jeffrey
Sarah
Shawna
Colton
Ziggy and Duke
xoxo love you bro

Aunt Cindy And Dana Hooker

April 22, 2011

Brian I Still cant believe your gone.Dana and i think of you all the time she will say something about you and giggle.She goes carry a photo of you and her the one with her on your shoulders.We miss you Brian even though we did not talk every day you where in our hearts.We will never for get your smile.Until we see you again.WE LOVE YOU BRIAN

erica

April 20, 2011

missing you really bad today, i just thought we had it all figured out, but i thought wrong, im still pickin up the pieces and trying to make them fit back together but its just hard. i see your family at church and wish me and you were sitting there with them but that wasnt gods plan and i have to keep tellin myself that, i just miss you so much brian i love you, Erica.

The Woodmann

April 17, 2011

Hey Bri, As you probably already know Erica and i got baptised today it was very special to me to do it with her, I beleive in her like you did.She is fighting the good fight and i know its hard for her.We are both trying are best to see you again,i sure miss you its hard to fill this emptiness,but i will be strong for your momma and sis.until then love you my son. The Woodmann

homecoming 05'

erica pierce

April 9, 2011

hey brian i cant believe its been a year since u left. i dont have enough space to write all the memories we have but ill keep them close to my heart and try to find peace. i love and miss you always

Martha Woodruff

March 31, 2011

Hi Brian,I was just thinking of you this morning.I sure do miss you alot.I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus that is the only comfort I have. I dreamed of you last night you were a little boy it seems so real when I dream of you.Its hard to wake up. Please know that i love you so very much.till later my son love,mom

Raysha Hoskins

March 25, 2011

hey B its me again, well today has been a year and it still hurts so bad. I can still remember the day my mom called me and told me, every single detail is still so vivid in my mind and every single feeling still raw. I hurt for myself because all I want is to see you smile again or just hug you, but I hurt for your family the most I just wish I could make it all better but I know that I cant. I have so many memories of you and our friendship over the years very special ones we were all pretty crazy lol and I miss that about you, I miss everything about you everyday. I really honestly have no words to describe how amazing and beautiful your soul is you were the most loving person I knew and you had the best smile but that twinkle you got in your eyes when you laughed was my favorite you just always knew how to make everyone else happy, you were truely amazing and I miss you every second. I am so thankful for the time I had with you and the memories we share. I cant wait to see you again,until then I love you B!!!

Jackie Tibbits

March 24, 2011

I remember us walking to school and you just had to snatch that baby duck!! We put it in the navy water bottle an went to school all day, we thought we were so slick untill our little Anad jumped out of the bottle last period lol. There was also the time we fought over who would get to keep Smokey, you won obviously :) I miss you so much not a day goes by that yu dont cross my mind. I love you Brian I always have always will. ( by the way I think yu should send the old crew a message that we should all get together again keep our memories alive <3 )

Patti Hoskins

March 24, 2011

Juicy,it will be a year tomorrow that you went to be with Jesus and the angels.I really dont know what to say other than we miss you horribly.I thought the tears would be gone by now but their not... still cry alot.I bet that heaven is beyond words beautiful huh?I love you Juicy you were such a special person...truly had a heart of gold....to know you was to love you.Oh wow you know I still remember the first time I ever saw you,on your fronch porch shining a lazer light at me....i though you were such a little punk.LOL!!!Then the girls saw you and it was all over with LOL !!!! Ray,Krysta and Dana were hooked!!!!They thought you were the most beautiful thing that they ever layed eyes on....but then again i never met a girl that you couldnt and dindnt charm, LOL !!! Including me you were my little Juicy and got away with everything with me....I always made excuses for you.LOL !!!! So many memories of you and all the other kids that used to hang out here....Chris and i sure do miss all that... but life goes on right? Well Juicy till we meet again I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU !!!!

Beckey Cox

March 22, 2011

Wish I would of met him. He's a very good looking young man. Love u Martha u un our prayers.

Dana Simpson

March 21, 2011

I can't believe its been almost a year already... I still expect to see you walking down the street sometimes, then I remember you aren't here anymore. It broke my heart that I couldn't make it up for your funeral, but thats not the last image of you I want to remember. I'd rather remember your big smile like the last time I seen you, thats the Brian I want to remember. We all miss you like crazy, but at least we have the comfort of knowing your up there looking down on us. I haven't been able to delete your number from my phone, it makes me think about all the good times we all had when I see it in there, so I think I'll just leave it. We all love you Brian, we think about you all the time, and miss you everyday. See you again one day.

Love always, Mom

March 19, 2011

Dear Brian, I miss you so bad.It will soon be a year since you left us. It was the hardest thing I have ever done was to bury you my son. It truly broke my heart,but God gave me peace that passeth all understanding.I am so grateful for that. I know I will see you again one day. I am very grateful for the dreams I have of you my son. It's hard to wake up because they seem so real. I love you so much Brian.

Brooke Pierce

March 18, 2011

Dear S.B

It'll be a year next friday... whew.. i really cant believe its almost here. I thought about you a lot today, more then usual.. I cried a lot. Mom says that i shouldn't cry or waste days like i do because you'd want me to be happy & not cry like i do.. but its so hard to be okay without you here. i try & look at the brighter side of things and tell myself you dont feel any pain or hurt anymore.. that you're in a safe happy better place, but that doesnt stop the tears.. i just wish you were still here because everyone misses you terribly. I'm not used to not having you around, or not having your number in my phone.. I cried a lot today.. I feel like this has happened all over again. like the whole in my heart has reopened and the pain flows right back through my aching heart. I'm sure everyone probably feels the same pain maybe worse maybe not as bad.. I just wish you were here so i could tell you this and remind you of how much you mean to me and everyone else. I love you with all my heart and soul bub, i'll see you again.. keep me safe.

PATTI KELLUMS

March 17, 2011

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN GONE FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW, IT STILL SEEMS SO FRESH.THEY SAY THAT TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS.I DONT THINK THERE WILL EVER BE ENOUGH TIME TO HEAL THE SORROW I FEEL FROM LOSING YOU AND YOUR DAD,THE ONLY THING THAT COMFORTS ME IS THAT YOU TWO ARE TOGETHER.I LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH.TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER AND WATCH OVER YOUR SISTER.LOVE PATTI

February 4, 2011

Brian Christopher Martz

February 3, 2011

Woody and Brian Virginia Beach 2001

February 3, 2011

Brian doing the free fall in Virginia Beach.2001

February 3, 2011

Virginia Beach 2001

February 3, 2011

Brian with his siter Kristina. Her first navy ball.

February 3, 2011

Brian getting ready for a big blue football game

February 3, 2011

love mom

January 13, 2011

My dearest son. words cant explain how much i miss you. I know you are in a better place and for that i am grateful to god. I really miss you I think of you all the time.know i am waiting for the day i can see you again.Life is surely different now without you. I love you bunches.....