Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
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
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,...
Ellen Delores Meeks
Jul 21, 2025
Columbus, Ohio – Ellen Delores Meeks, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on March 20, 1946, in Pomeroy, Ohio, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Elizabeth James Qualls.
Ellen's life was defined by joy, humor, and dedication. A proud graduate of Pomeroy High School, she lit up the...
Mark Eugene Walls
Jul 20, 2025
Mark Eugene Walls, age 67, of Athens, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Mark was born on November 8, 1957, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Melvin Walls and Carol Hunter-Simpson.
Mark took pride in all the work he did, especially his 30 years as a mechanic with the Athens County Engineer’s Office. He also proudly served the community...
John Lee Evener
Jul 20, 2025
John Lee Evener
2/12/1950 — 07/20/2025
John Lee Evener Sr., age 75, of Athens, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025. John enjoyed life to the fullest and made the most out of every moment he had with his many family members and friends. He was a simple man who didn't need much or ask for anything, except...
Linda Sue Surber
Jul 19, 2025
Linda Sue Surber, 78 of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Chillicothe VA Center. Born August 22, 1946 in Athens, OH, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Emerson Spencer and Gertrude Elizabeth Hawk Sherwood.
A tough though loving & generous woman, Linda would help anyone who was in need. She had a quick wit and was...
Jerry Wayne Owens
Jul 19, 2025
COOLVILLE—Jerry Wayne Owens, 60, of Coolville, OH, passed away July 19, 2025, in Belpre, OH.
He was born December 17, 1964, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Wilbert Franklin Owens, Jr and Carolyn Sue Owens.
He was employed at Orion Engineered in Marietta, OH for 31 years. Jerry loved his family more than anything and was the world’s best Papaw....
John Albert Nichols
Jul 17, 2025
John Albert Nichols, known affectionately as "Nick," passed away at the age of 73 on July 17, 2025, at home with his family in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on August 21, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, he grew into a man of quiet strength, wisdom, and unwavering love, admired for his strong work ethic.
Nick served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from...
Robert Lowery Wolfe
Jul 17, 2025
Robert Lowry Wolfe, 78, passed away Thursday July 17, 2025, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, to the late Ivan and Betty Lowery Wolfe.
Growing up in Athens, Ohio, he was part of the graduating class of 1964 at Athens High School. He was a US Navy Veteran and served during...
Kenneth Allen Metz
Jul 15, 2025
BELPRE—Kenneth Allen Metz, 87, of Belpre, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
He was born June 17, 1938, in Leatherbark, WV, son of the late Cleo Edward and Dola Mae Epling Metz. Kenneth was a U.S. Marine Veteran and the owner of Metz and Sons Construction in Belpre. He was a man of...
Jeffrey Charles Holliday
Jul 14, 2025
Jeffrey Charles Holliday, 64, passed away on July 14, 2025, at his home in Guysville, Ohio. Born March 27, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Andrew Edward and Helen Mohnacki Holliday.
Jeff was a lover of all things outdoors. His affinity for nature and all its creatures was deepened by his activities in the Boy Scouts,...
Paul James Conant
Jul 11, 2025
LOGAN – Paul James Conant, 67, of Logan, OH, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur, OH.
Born on July 16, 1957, in Athens, OH, he was the son of the late Arthur and Rachel (Whan) Conant.
He is survived by one aunt, Bernadine (Larry) Campbell, and several cousins.
Paul was preceded in death by his...
Charlene Edith Hoeflich
Jul 10, 2025
Pomeroy - Charlene Edith Hoeflich, 95, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away peacefully just after midnight on July 10, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster.
Born on June 19, 1930, she grew up on a farm in rural Athens County, where her family, the Nicholsons, grew most of their own food. Friends and extended family who had nowhere else...
Thelma Bush
Jul 6, 2025
HOCKINGPORT – Thelma LucilleBush, 89, of Hockingport, OH, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025, at the Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville.
Born June 29, 1936, in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura (Lamp) McKibben. Lucille was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, held a Licensed Nurse Practical (LPN) degree, and retired after working for...
Thomas Basim
Jul 4, 2025
LONG BOTTOM – Thomas Vernon Basim, 45, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away on July 4, 2025.
Born August 1, 1979, in Athens, OH, he is the son of George and Debbie (Waters) Basim.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Belinda Basim; his father, George (Charlotte) Basim; two brothers, Ray (Stacy) Basim and Michael (Laura) Waters; two daughters, Leona Tanner and Milee;...
Daryl Malarry Davidson, PhD
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Daryl Davidson, Departed from Academia
Daryl Malarry Davidson, PhD, of Athens, OH - formerly of 362 Liberty St., Sharon, Pa.; 93 W. Union St., Athens, Ohio - passed away at 1206 p.m. on the 30th day of June 2025, in Athens. He was 57.
Daryl was born on March 13, 1968, in Sharon, Pa. A 1986 honors graduate of Sharon High...
Jerry Lee Arthurs, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
MARIETTA – Jerry Lee Arthurs, Sr., 83, of Marietta, OH, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Born July 14, 1941, in Canton, OH, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Masters) Arthurs. He was a Navy veteran during the Cuban uprise and retired from Elkem Metals in Marietta after 30 years of service. He...
John "Philip" Follrod
Jun 23, 2025
POMEROY – John “Philip” Follrod, 79, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away on June 23, 2025, at his residence.
Born December 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Errol “Jack” and Francis “Philomene” (Killinger) Follrod. Philip was a 1963 graduate of Pomeroy High School and retired from the United Auto Workers after more than 30 years of service. He was...
Joseph "Jeff" Hilleary
Jun 21, 2025
POMEROY - Joseph “Jeff” Hilleary, 67, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on April 30, 1958. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Meigs High School and spent his life working for the Daily Sentinel, delivering newspapers around Pomeroy. He was always seen with a book in one hand and delivering...
Nancy Rowland
Jun 20, 2025
CUTLER – Nancy Rowland, 83, of Cutler, OH, passed away on June 20, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 5, 1942 in Belpre, OH, to the late Aldine and Elma (Goble) Maze. Nancy loved her dog, Stitch, going out to eat with her family, and taking care of the flowers around her house. But her favorite thing of...
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