Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Boyd Carl Sidwell
Oct 23, 2026
COOLVILLE – Boyd Carl “Windy” Sidwell, 90, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Parkersburg, WV.
Born on March 7, 1936, in Munday, WV, he is the son of the late Harley and Julia (Jones) Sidwell. Boyd was a United States Army veteran who served in the Korean War, and later retired from Troy Township. In his...
Doris King
Oct 19, 2026
Doris King, born September 9, 1967, passed away on October 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and loved ones.
Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by her compassion, generosity, and deep love for her family. She will be remembered for the countless ways she cared for others, the memories she created with...
Ellen Showalter
Oct 15, 2026
CHESTER - Ellen Showalter, 79, of Chester, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Thursday.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clara Hawley and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earle Showalter.
A 1965 graduate of Middleport High School, Ellen worked as a legal secretary, bank teller, and insurance underwriter and claims manager. She was also...
Barbara Millhone
Oct 12, 2026
COOLVILLE—Barbara Elaine Millhone (Wilfong), 72, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away on October 12, 2026.
Barb was born to Lena Jackson and Ernest Wilfong and grew up in Glenville, West Virginia. Above all else, family was the center of her world.
She leaves behind her daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Lance and Heather (Dustin) Passmore; her grandchildren, Andy Lance, Aaron Lance, Zachary Lance, Rhiannon (Fred)...
David Wayne McPherson
Oct 11, 2026
Athens - David Wayne McPherson, 63, of Athens, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence in Athens.
Born on November 6, 1962, in Nelsonville, Ohio, he was the son of Verna Heavener and the late Carl McPherson.
He is survived by his mother, Verna Heavener; five brothers, Dan (Rhonda) Williams, Justin (Sarah) Morrison, John (Patricia) Williams, Michael McPherson and Carl...
Sandra Kathryn Iannarelli
Oct 6, 2026
Sandra Kathryn Iannarelli
Middleport - Sandra Kathryn Iannarelli, 80, of Middleport, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 7, 1946, in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David Wesley and Margaret Gress Ohlinger. Sandy was a Meigs County Icon. You name it, she volunteered it. She...
Melissa Jeanette Coleman
Oct 5, 2026
Melissa Jeanette Coleman
June 7, 1956 – October 5, 2026
Melissa Jeanette “Missy” Coleman, 70, passed away on October 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
Missy was born on June 7, 1956, to Richard and Stella Jackson Coleman. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1974.
Missy spent most of her...
Marlene Mazur
Oct 4, 2026
COOLVILLE—Marlene Mazur was born sleeping on October 4, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Marlene is the precious daughter of Jada Mazur and granddaughter of Kathryn Mazur.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas Mazur.
Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at the Coolville Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to White Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
Mary Dorothy Kennedy
Oct 3, 2026
Mary Dorothy Kennedy passed on Oct. 3rd, 2026, at Rockland Ridge Nursing home in Belpre, OH, after a short illness.
She was born Feb. 23, 1929, on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary’s father, James, was a Veterinarian and her mother, Irene Elizabeth was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
Mary had 12 siblings. A brother, Norbert...
Donald Patrick Hedges
Sep 30, 2026
PARKERSBURG—Donald Patrick Hedges, 77, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 5, 1948, in Mason, WV, son of the late Paul J. and Lilly Mae Marshall Hedges. Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Donald is survived by 3 brothers, Ora (Ike) and Phyliss Hedges, Tony and Donna Hedges and Dave and Kathy Hedges...
Darrell Dwane Hawthorne
Sep 28, 2026
Long Bottom - Darrell Dwane Hawthorne, 90, left this earth on September 28, 2026, to worship at the feet of Jesus and sing a song the angels cannot sing.
He was born on August 19, 1936, in Apple Grove, OH, to the late Minnie Sayre Hawthorne Cunningham.
In addition to his mother, Darrell was preceded in death by his wife of nearly...
Mary Ann Riley
Sep 27, 2026
Athens - Mary Ann Riley, 68, of Athens, died peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence.
Born November 19, 1957, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norbert and Mary Cook. Mary Ann grew up in Dayton, Ohio and was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. She would later graduate from Hocking College with...
Jerry Keith Sayre
Sep 25, 2026
GUYSVILLE—Jerry Keith Sayre, 59, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born July 24, 1967, in Athens, OH, son of the late Ralph and Betty Sayre. Jerry was a 1985 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and a retired tow truck driver for Curtis Towing and AutoTech. He was loved by...
Dorothy Stage
Sep 22, 2026
Athens - Dorothy Stage, 70, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born January 28, 1956, in Mt Sterling, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Marjorie Bernhardt Coder.
Dorothy is survived by her life partner, Roger Westfall.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Morgan A Tritipo
Sep 21, 2026
Athens - Morgan A. Tritipo, 38, of Athens, died peacefully Monday, September 21, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born May 28, 1988, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Shelly Goodwin Baker. Morgan was a 2006 graduate of Athens High School where she participated in cheerleading and numerous other activities. After high school Morgan earned her bachelors degree...
Ryan Kidder
Sep 14, 2026
Tuppers Plains - Ryan Kidder, 40, of Tuppers Plains, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born November 28, 1985, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of Randy Kidder and Leslie Roberts Barber. Ryan was a 2004 graduate of Eastern High School and upon graduation he enlisted in United States Air Force. He...
Phillip Michael Jones
Sep 12, 2026
The Plains - Phillip Michael Jones, 69, of The Plains, died Saturday, September 12, 2026 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio.
Born April 24, 1957, in Claxton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Sara Zorn Jones. Phil, known as Mike to his 1975 classmates at Glenville High School was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in...
James E. Hamilton, Jr
Sep 10, 2026
COOLVILLE—James E. Hamilton, 87, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1939, in Huntington, WV, son of the late James E. Hamilton, Sr. and Louisa Sturgeon Hamilton.
James is survived by a son, James K. and Nola Hamilton; daughter, Lisa Lieving; 2 grandchildren, James E. Hamilton III and Jessie Homes.
In addition...
Lester G Lane
Sep 8, 2026
Athens - Lester Lane, 61, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Tuesday September 8, 2026 at his residence on Hocking Street in Athens.
Lester was born on August 27, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the West Union Street Cemetery in Athens, Ohio.
Ron Barnett
Sep 8, 2026
Clarence Ronald “Ron” Barnett embarked on his final great adventure on September 8, 2026, at the age of 79, at Ohio Health Hospice House in Columbus Ohio. He was born December 3, 1946, in Parkersburg, West Virginia a son of the late Clarence and Georgia Cooper Barnett.
Ron graduated from Eastern High School in 1964 before proudly serving his country in...
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