Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Larry Life
Jul 26, 2026
REEDSVILLE—Larry E. “Hawg” “Moose” Life, 60, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his residence after a very brief battle with liver cancer.
He was born Jan. 28, 1966, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Paul and Patricia (King) Life. Larry was a Class of 1984 graduate of Eastern High School. He worked at Cole’s Sohio in...
Jimmy Ross Deeter
Jul 25, 2026
Pomeroy – Jimmy Ross Deeter, 85, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Columbus, OH.
Born on January 6, 1941, in Reedsville, OH, he is the son of the late Freda Hill. Jimmy was an Air Force Veteran and later worked as an electrician for AT&T where he later retired.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Dixie Deeter;...
Susan Bennett Wolfe
Jul 23, 2026
The Plains-- Susan Bennett Wolfe, 69, of The Plains, OH, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 2, 1957, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Donald and Doris Finserwald Bennett. Susan was a 1975 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and Tri-County Vocational School. She was a foster parent for Athens County for...
Timothy Murphy
Jul 20, 2026
COOLVILLE—Timothy “Tim” Murphy, 68, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Chillicothe VA Hospital.
He was born on March 16, 1958, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late William Lee “Bill” and Ella Mae Sprouse Murphy. Tim was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Chelisa Murphy;...
Florine Ginther
Jul 20, 2026
Florine Ginther
LONG BOTTOM—Florine Ginther, 79, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 9, 1947, in Bald Knob, WV, daughter of the late Virgil and May Workman Price.
Florine is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Ginther; 3 grandchildren, Trace, Wilim and Jack III; 3 sisters, Charlotte Christman, Brenda Ferrell...
Nathan Michael Dowler
Jul 20, 2026
Athens - Nathan Dowler, 39, died unexpectedly, Monday, July 20, 2026 at his residence.
Born October 6, 1986, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Todd (Edlynn) Dowler and Polly Bailey (Mark) Rosser. Nate was a 2004 graduate of Alexander High School and employed as a truck driver. To say Nate was an avid outdoorsman would be an understatement. He...
Mary Frances Bowers
Jul 18, 2026
REEDSVILLE—Mary Frances Bowers, 83, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1943, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Raymond and Goldie Friend McCutcheon.
Mary is survived by her children, Tam (Max) Eichinger, Joey (Reba) Bowers, Pam Bowers, Brian Bowers; grandchildren, Angie, Joey (Shala), Katy (Kyle), Joshua (Lacey), Ryan (Kalen); great-grandchildren,...
Roger Arnold Brooks
Jul 14, 2026
Roger Arnold Brooks, 79, was born to the late Paul and Mildred (Pullins) Brooks, on June 5, 1947, in Reedsville, OH. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Ohio State University Hospital on July 14, 2026. He was a 1966 graduate of Eastern High School. Roger was a proud Army veteran that went on to be employed by...
Cheryl Diane Metcalf
Jul 12, 2026
GUYSVILLE—Cheryl Diane Butcher Metcalf, 82, of Guysville, OH, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Darst Private House in Pomeroy, OH, surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Blaine and Helen Sovel Butcher. Cheryl was a loving woman that was stern and opinionated. She enjoyed yard work and her flowers but...
Jennifer Lynn Lowry
Jul 11, 2026
ATHENS—Jennifer Lynn Lowry, 52, of Athens, OH, was called home to be with God on July 11th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, she still managed to display incredible strength and grace while also inspiring others throughout her daily life to be strong and fierce.
Jennifer was born on August 15th, 1973, to the late Maxine and...
Jeffrey B. Barton
Jul 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Barton
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Barton, a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, and dear friend.
Jeffrey was the heart of his family. He shared a loving life with his wife, Sheila, whose unwavering partnership and love meant the world to him. Together, they built a family...
Anna M Colburn
Jul 7, 2026
Pomeroy - Anna M. (Spiessl) Colburn, 94, passed away peacefully at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH surrounded by family, on Tuesday July 7, 2026. Anna was born on August 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Josef Spiessl and Anna (Karl) Spiessl in Straubing, Germany.
Anna was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, beloved sister, and treasured friend....
Charles Bowles
Jul 6, 2026
Athens - Charles E. Bowles, 82, of Athens, died Monday, July 6, 2026 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Born November 4, 1943, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elson and Lucille Dalton Bowles. Charlie was a 1961 graduate of Athens High School where he played football, basketball and a mean trumpet in the band. He retired...
Mary Ellen Andrew
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Ellen Andrew (Aunt Mennie), age 88, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born in Long Bottom, June 12, 1938, to the late Francis and Nellie (Mackin) Andrew. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Chester High School Class of 1955.
Upon graduation, she became a legal secretary to Crow & Crow, Attorneys in Pomeroy, until she became secretary...
Elizabeth M Westenbarger
Jul 2, 2026
Athens - Elizabeth M. Westenbarger, 88, of Athens, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Lindley Inn in The Plains, Ohio. Born December 17, 1937, in The Plains, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wilson and May Amorette McCullough Moore. Elizabeth graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1955 and later from Ohio University with...
Donna Gill
Jun 30, 2026
Pomeroy - Donna Marie Gill, 61, of Pomeroy, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.
Born December 4, 1964 in Franklin County Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Wesley and Mary Wertz Nichols. Donna enjoyed playing bingo at the Middleport American Legion, to cook, and to spend time with her loved ones.
She is...
Wyatt William Jarvis
Jun 29, 2026
Cutler – Wyatt William Jarvis, 20, of Cutler, OH, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Watertown, OH.
Born on September 1, 2005, he is the son of Alan Jarvis and Shawnna (Mosher) Coen. Wyatt was a 2024 graduate of Warren High School, and a 2025 Instrumentation & Electricity graduate from the Washington County Career Center. He worked as an...
Larry E. Robinson
Jun 29, 2026
GUYSVILLE—Larry E. Robinson, 71, of Guysville, OH, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 30, 1954, in Athens, OH, son of the late Alva and Alice Leedy Robinson.
He is survived by a son, Jesse and Shelly Robinson; daughter, Amy Robinson; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Stanley "Horshak" McKnight Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
CUTLER—Stanley (Horshak) McKnight Jr., 69, of Cutler, OH, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Columbus, OH, son of the late Donna (Smart) and Stanley McKnight Sr. Stanley was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired truck driver with 36 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of...
Robert Everett Jenne
Jun 27, 2026
COOLVILLE— Robert Everett Jenne, 69, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 13, 1956, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Robert Charles and Millie Mae Bowers Jenne.
Robert is survived by 3 brothers, Joseph Jenne, Bill and Joyce Jenne and Jerry and Carolyn Jenne and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
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