Dianne R. Kirkbride – Athens County Independent

Dianne R. Kirkbride – Athens County Independent

Dianne R. Kirkbride, 79, of Malta, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 1, 1946, in Logan, to the late Levi and Delsie Smathers Wade. She was a member of the Bishopville Church of Christ. Dianne was known for her cooking, especially her baking, and for her creativity and skill in crafts. She is survived by her husband, Edward E. Kirkbride of Malta; a daughter, Jerri Kay Brown of Glouster; a son, Shannon (Gle…