Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Inez Windland

Inez Windland

Sep 12, 2025

GUYSVILLE—Inez Pullins Windland, 93, of Guysville, OH, passed away at 4:37 P.M. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 21, 1931, in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of the late Okey and Mattie Gillian Pullins.

Inez is survived by a son, David Windland of Guysville, OH; 2 daughters, Robin Thornhill of Guysville, OH and Sunshine Canter of Mt. Vernon,...

Beverly D. Pedigo

Beverly D. Pedigo

Sep 11, 2025

Beverly D. Van Meter Pedigo, 84 of Shade, daughter of John and Octa Lonas Van Meter and lovingly raised by Grandma Ethel, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., surrounded by her family.

Beverly attended Shade High School, Class of 1958, and later retired from the Alexander School District, where she worked for many years as...

Judith Ann Kehl

Judith Ann Kehl

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ann Kehl (nee Barnes) passed away at age 90 on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Centerville, Ohio. Predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Kehl, parents Woodrow Tribe Barnes and DeEtta Loree Barnes (nee Ice) of Albany, Ohio, and brother Timothy R. Barnes of Athens, Ohio, she is survived by her daughter Wendy (Al), son Mark (Catherine), grandsons Daniel and...

David Ronald Riggs

David Ronald Riggs

Sep 5, 2025

David Ronald Riggs

Pomeroy - David Ronald Riggs, 87, of Pomeroy, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Arbors of Pomeroy.

Born June 4, 1938, in Bedford Township, Meigs County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fred and Lutchie Stacy Riggs. David was a retired union carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and train and test...

Harry Dunfee

Harry Dunfee

Sep 4, 2025

MORROW – Harry L. Dunfee, 96, of Morrow, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at The Jewish Mercy Hospital in Kenwood, OH.

He was born on March 6, 1929, in Torch, OH, to the late Virgil and Pauline (Moore) Dunfee. Harry was a US Veteran, serving in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Harry retired from Air Products...

Mary H. Matthews

Mary H. Matthews

Sep 1, 2025

BELLEVILLE – Mary H. Matthews, 75, of Belleville, WV, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on March 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Carl and Charlotte (Steed) Brookover.

Mary is survived by four sons, Jeff Null, Michael Matthews, Ernesto Matthews, and Charles Peck; a daughter, Samantha Bell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...

Rhonda J Crooks

Rhonda J Crooks

Aug 31, 2025

COOLVILLE – Rhonda J. Crooks, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH.

Born on October 31, 1957, in Tuscarawas, OH, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Quick) Snyder. Rhonda was very family oriented, but she also loved preaching and was an avid WVU fan.

She is...

Crystal Barber

Crystal Barber

Aug 31, 2025

REEDSVILLE – Crystal Faye Barber, 56, of Reedsville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH.

She was born on February 19, 1969, in Athens, OH, to the late Daniel and Barbara (Richards) McCoy. Crystal loved rescuing dogs and cats, racing, shopping and outdoor activities.

Crystal is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Ben Cowart) Barber and...

Ronald Lee Robinson

Ronald Lee Robinson

Aug 23, 2025



REEDSVILLE—Ronald Lee Robinson, 74, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Pomeroy, OH, son of the late Robert Lee and Nina Wolfe Robinson. Ronald was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, a retired well tender and a member of Mercy Missionary in Chester.

He...

Donald "Donnie" Marshall

Donald "Donnie" Marshall

Aug 22, 2025

LITTLE HOCKING – Donald “Donnie” Dewayne Marshall, 52, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

Donnie was born on March 3, 1973, in Abingdon, VA, to Arthur and Georgia (Milam) Marshall. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in nature and spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Adam Keith Kirkendall

Adam Keith Kirkendall

Aug 12, 2025

Adam Keith Kirkendall, 38, passed away after a pernicious battle with ALS on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Marietta, Ohio. Born on August 26, 1986, his life was filled with warmth, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the world around him.

After living in Columbus, New York, and New Jersey for 12 years, Adam moved back to Athens and built a...

Eric Britain Miller

Eric Britain Miller

Aug 7, 2025

Eric Britain Miller, DO, 49 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home. Born April 6, 1976 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of Barbara Stout Miller and the late Herbert Charles Miller, DO, FAAO, FCA.

Eric was an Osteopathic Physician who provided care to his community through Memorial Health System and previously Ohio Health System...

Wilbert "Bill" Jennings Lowe

Wilbert "Bill" Jennings Lowe

Aug 5, 2025

Little Hocking—Wilbert (Bill) Jennings Lowe, 94, of Little Hocking, OH, entered into Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He was born to Scott and Linda Lowe on November 30, 1930, in Creston, WV. He spent his life as an over the road truck driver and as an Ordained Minister entering into the Lord’s work in 1969. He married the love...

B. Deahl

B. Deahl

Aug 4, 2025

B. Deahl, 101, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 4, 2025.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 26, 1924, she was the daughter of John and Ruth White. B. earned her degree in design from the University of Iowa, launching a lifelong career in the arts. She ran her own successful design firm for many...

William Scott Brunty

William Scott Brunty

Aug 3, 2025

COOLVILLE - William Scott Brunty, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born on October 17, 1963, to the late Ralph and Judy Brunty. Scott loved and valued his family more than anything. He was a diehard browns fan, who loved working in his garden and had an amazing “green” thumb. If he wasn’t enjoying his garden, with...

Bonnie L. Wolfe

Bonnie L. Wolfe

Aug 3, 2025

Bonnie Lyn Mineard Wolfe, 75 passed away at Darst Private Care Home, an assisted living home located in Pomeroy, Ohio, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1950 in Athens, Ohio.

She was a 1968 graduate of Alexander High School in Albany, Ohio. Then attended Ohio University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Science of Education,...

John Gary & Le-Ann Horton

John Gary & Le-Ann Horton

Jul 31, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John and Le-Ann Horton.

John G. Horton, aged 82, and Le-Ann Horton, aged 72, both from Albany, Ohio, along with their two beloved pups, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Albany.

Born in Flint, Michigan, John was a retired...

Doris Marie Jones Gordon

Doris Marie Jones Gordon

Jul 28, 2025



Doris Marie Jones Gordon, beloved mother was born in Dallas, TX, on August 20, 1932, to Marie Wyatt Jones and Simon Cleveland Jones. She passed away on July 28, 2025, in Marietta, OH. Doris spent the majority of her childhood in Edinburg, TX. While in high school she played softball and was a member of the dance team. Upon marrying...

Shirley Jean Boring

Shirley Jean Boring

Jul 25, 2025

Shirley Jean (née Bable) Boring (1938-2025)

Shirley Jean (née Bable) Boring entered eternal rest with the Lord on July 25, 2025. She was 87.

Born May 8, 1938 to Meryil Berton Bable and Carrie Opal (née Bass) Bable of Point Rock, Ohio, Shirley grew up in Middleport, Ohio, along the Ohio River, where she attended Middleport Schools before meeting the love of...

Carol Sue Rockhold

Carol Sue Rockhold

Jul 22, 2025

COOLVILLE – Carol Sue Rockhold, 76, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her friends and family.

Born on September 21, 1948, in Craigsville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah Williams Stewart. She was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Carol loved lottery tickets, bingo,...