Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Kenneth Lunsford
Jan 18, 2026
Racine - Kenneth Lunsford, 86, of Racine, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell, Ohio.
Born September 19, 1939, in Chapmanville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Leonard and Catherine Allshire Lunsford. Ken was a United States Army veteran having served in West Germany from 1956-1959. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt,...
Patty Powell
Jan 22, 2026
REEDSVILLE—Patty Barringer Powell, 83, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 13, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late James and Ruth Barber Barringer. Patty was a graduate of Eastern High School and married Delbert Dale Powell in 1966. She attended Eden United Brethren Church
She is survived by a brother, Carl...
Kenneth Allen Fausnaugh
Jan 18, 2026
Kenneth Allen Fausnaugh, 78, of Belpre, OH, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Columbus, OH.
Born on July 7, 1947, in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Carl and Cecilia (Hush) Fausnaugh. Kenneth was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran and a member of the DAV of Wood County. He retired from AT&T where he worked in telephone...
David Joe McClain
Jan 18, 2026
CUTLER—David Joe McClain, 78, of Cutler, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Waterview Pointe in Marietta, OH.
He was born Aug. 30, 1947, in Cutler, OH, son of the late Albert and Glady (Burnem) McClain. David grew up in the Cutler area and graduated from Warren High School. He was a very active person working on the family farm...
Samson Darst
Jan 17, 2026
Rutland - Samson Darst, 73, of Rutland, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born October 23, 1952, in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carroll and Bonita Keller Darst. Sampson graduated from Meigs High School, enjoyed cooking and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a residential and commercial drywall contractor in the Columbus...
Tanner J. Weaver
Jan 10, 2026
With great sadness and heartbreak, we lost Tanner Weaver unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. He was a gift and a loving son to his parents, Jerry and Tammy Weaver (Powell) and so loved by his sister, Jamie Weaver.
"Your song has ended but the melody lingers on in our hearts."
A special celebration of life for Tanner is being planned for...
Wyatt Eugene Johnson
Jan 10, 2026
COOLVILLE – Wyatt Eugene Johnson, 66, of Coolville, OH passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.
Born on January 4, 1960, in Marietta, OH, he was the son of the late Boyd E. and Caroline (Collins) Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Nannie (Crum) Johnson; two daughters, Ashley and Brooklyn Johnson; two stepsons, Michael (Tiffany)...
Ida M. Boggs
Jan 10, 2026
Ida M. Boggs of Lottridge, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2026, at Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born on August 18, 1931, in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Reverand Edmond and Edna Life. She attended the Orange Christian Church, where she was the pianist and taught Sunday School for several years. She loved the garden...
Hunter B Forrider
Jan 9, 2026
Hunter B. Forrider, 16, of Washington, WV, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.
Born on April 23, 2009, in Parkersburg, WV, he is the son of Natasha (Jones) Heiss and Josh Forrider.
Hunter was a 10th grader at West Virginia Virtual Academy, an avid dirt track racing fan – especially watching his favorite driver, Freddie Carpenter; hunting; game...
Charles Robert Matheny
Jan 9, 2026
Chauncey - Charles Robert Matheny, 80, of Chauncey, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born June 16, 1945, in Chauncey, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward Leroy and Beatrice Juanita Rife Matheny. Charles was a 1964 graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School where he was a star athlete who would later be inducted...
Dana Wilfong
Jan 8, 2026
Dana Wilfong, 69, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026, after a battle with AML.
He was born March 29, 1956, in Duck Run, West Virginia. A son of Ernest Dan Wilfong and Lena Taylor Jackson, Dana was a retired Class A distribution lineman and dump truck driver. He was a member of the Coolville Peoples Club, having...
Steve Eugene Kibble
Jan 8, 2026
Stephen Eugene Kibble, aged 78, passed away January 8, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother.
Stephen Eugene Kibble was born on May 16, 1947 in Chester Hill, Ohio to Hazel Madgeline (Grandon) Kibble and August Eugene Kibble.
He married Bonnie Lou (Newberry) Kibble on June 27, 1970. He served in Vietnam aboard the LPH U.S.S....
Robert Franklin Mayle
Jan 6, 2026
CUTLER—Robert Franklin Mayle, 75, of Cutler, OH, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 25, 1948, in Cutler, OH, son of the late Perry and Jenolina Mayle. Robert loved spending time with his children and grandbabies. He was known for his infectious laughter and his caring and loving spirit. He worked for a lawn...
David E Hartinger
Jan 6, 2026
David Hartinger, 58 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. He was in comfort care in the end and passed away peacefully. Born September 15, 1967 in Athens, he was the son of the late Donald K. Douglas and Shirley L. Hartinger.
David was an Athens consumer who HAVAR served for many years. He...
Chris Rudy Melfi
Jan 4, 2026
Chris “Baws” Rudy Melfi, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, surrounded by love. Chris was a loving husband and father, a proud grandfather, a supportive brother, cousin, uncle, and a loyal friend.
Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 19th, 1951 to Millard and Bertie Melfi, where he joined his older brother, Steve, and would...
Donna J. Young
Jan 4, 2026
Pomeroy - Donna J. Young, 89, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence.
Born October 25, 1936, in Chester, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Vermont Brown Smalley. Donna was a graduate of Chester High School and homemaker her entire life. Donna was a caring and loving mother.
She is survived by one daughter, Teresa...
Cathy M. Carter
Jan 1, 2026
The Plains– Cathy M Carter, 78, passed away peacefully Jan.1, 2026 at
Hickory Creek Nursing Center.
Cathy was born July 22, 1947, daughter of the late John and Mildred
(Casey) MacKay in Providence, Rhode Island. She was a 1966 graduate
of East Providence High School. After High School she attended Johnson
and Wales College in Providence.
Cathy spent much of her adult life in Athens, Ohio....
Janet Christine McGrath
Dec 30, 2025
Janet Christine McGrath, 61, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, with her children by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Judy McFadden McClain and will be remembered for the warmth of her welcome, her fiery spirit, and the loyal love she poured into her family and community.
Janet is survived by her children,...
Katherine Riley
Dec 22, 2025
Katherine Riley, beloved pastor, friend, and family member, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at age 73.
Katherine began her life in Southwest Ohio but moved with her parsonage family all over the state. She graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School, in Union City, in 1970. She went on to Otterbein College in Westerville, and then received her Masters of...
Marjorie S. Bennett
Dec 21, 2025
BELPRE—Marjorie S. Bennett of Belpre, OH, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
She was born Aug. 13, 1939, daughter of the late Harry and Shirley (Corless) Palmer in Waitsfield, VT. They moved to Hingham, MA in 1952, where she graduated from Hingham High School Class of 1957. In May 1957 she married Donald L. Bennett, whom was stationed at the Hingham...
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