Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Shirley Linda (Barber) Wells
Oct 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Linda (Barber) Wells, 80 years old, who left us peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 7, 1945, in Reedsville, OH, Shirley lived a full life, full of love, laughter and generosity. She was known for her kind spirit, unwavering strength, and deep...
Kristin Dale Crump (Smeeks)
Oct 26, 2025
Kristin Dale Crump (Smeeks), age 53, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at her home in Ashley, Ohio, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Kristin was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving with honor from 1993 to 1997. Following her military service, she pursued her passion for language and literature, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Angela Sue Craig
Oct 25, 2025
Angela Sue "Angie" Craig, 59 of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. Born September 27, 1966 in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of Reta Elaine Mount Mash and the late Jerald Richard Mash.
A 1984 graduate of Alexander High School where she also attended Tri-County Career Center for horticulture, Angie would work for...
Donna Davis
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious Mom, Donna Elizabeth Jones Davis on October 23rd, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center. Born July 10, 1938, in Pomeroy, Ohio to William Clinton Jones and Elsie Lenora Christy Jones of Pomeroy, Ohio. Donna lived 87 years surrounded by family and friends and her church family.
Donna met Jesus...
Paul Bragg Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
COOLVILLE – Paul W Bragg Jr, 75, of Coolville, OH passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Marietta, OH.
He was born on April 21, 1950, in Charleston, WV, to the late Helen and Paul Bragg Sr.
Paul enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by those left to cherish his memory.
He is...
Rhonda Keener
Oct 19, 2025
VIENNA—Rhonda Keener, 69, of Vienna, WV, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 13, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Lloyd and Louise Null Mason. Rhonda was a Nurse’s Aide at Arcadia Nursing Center and loved going to the beach.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Robert Keener; 2 sons, Scott and Michelle Burton...
Debbie Whitlock
Oct 17, 2025
ATHENS—Debbie M. Whitlock, 66, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital.
She was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Germany, daughter of the late Clyde E. and Creszentia Weismeyer Barnhart.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Mike Whitlock; 2 daughters, Tracy Dailey and Courtney Mace; 4 grandchildren, Brian, Cyrus, Skyley and Rusty; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Darlene (Rick)...
Sammy Huwe
Oct 15, 2025
Sammy Huwe, aged 89, passed away on October 15, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio after a short illness.
Born Semiramis William Shabbas in Baghdad, Iraq on October 27, 1935, she was the oldest daughter of William and Olga Shabbas. A member of the Assyrian community, Sammy graduated from the Presbyterian School for Girls and then decided to attend college...
Tira Smith
Oct 14, 2025
Parkersburg—Tira Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, WV formerly of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born July 28, 1943, in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Charles W. and Greeta Harris Roberts. Tira was a member of the First Baptist Church in Grantsville, WV and...
Lewis Morgan Tippie
Oct 13, 2025
Belpre-- Lewis Morgan Tippie, 85, of Belpre, OH, passed away comfortably surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
Arrangements and full obit will be announced later.
Charles David Frey
Sep 30, 2025
Charles David Frey, 85 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Lancaster, OH. Born October 4, 1939 in Union Furnace, OH, he was the son of the late James Oliver and Bernice Salts Frey.
A 1957 graduate of Laurelville High School, he would then go on to Ohio University where he would graduate with a civil engineering degree. After...
Johnie Ohse, II
Sep 29, 2025
REEDSVILLE—Johnie M. Ohse II, 48, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 21, 1977, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Johnie and Rebecca Gabbert Ohse. He was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church and loved spending time with his girls. Johnie was an avid artist and musician and loved playing pool.
He...
Jonathan David Sutton
Sep 24, 2025
Jonathan David Sutton, lovingly known as JD, child of God, suddenly passed away on September 24, 2025, in Athens, Ohio, at the age of 22.
Born on March 6, 2003, JD brought light, laughter, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his warm spirit, his sense of humor, and the love he shared...
Patricia Sue Depoy
Sep 24, 2025
Patricia Depoy
GUYSVILLE—Patricia Sue Depoy, 88, of Guysville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1936, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late John and Josie Cole Humphrey.
Patricia is survived by a son, Randy and Debbie Depoy; daughter, Linda and Brad Harris; 5 grandchildren, R.J. (Stacey) Depoy, Damon (Allison) Letner, Renee Depoy, Joey...
Ione Phillips
Sep 22, 2025
THE PLAINS--Ione Phillips, 86 of The Plains, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side at Doctors Hospital on September 22, 2025.
Ione was born Willa Ione Dellinger on October 14, 1938, in Cordele, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chesley and Willa (Sanborn) Dellinger. She grew up in Americus, Georgia, and excelled in school. She graduated...
Laura Cornwell
Sep 20, 2025
Laura Cornwell
WELLINGTON-- Laura Cornwell, 95, of Wellington, FL, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wellington Regional Hospital.
She was born July 4, 1930, in Letart Falls, OH, daughter of the late Ed and Caroline Barrett Miller. Laura was a retired RN, working many years in Gallipolis, OH. Later she moved to Florida, where she worked as an RN at different...
Gary Lynn Witte
Sep 19, 2025
BELPRE—Gary Lynn Witte, 79, of Belpre, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH.
He was born March 8, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Lynn Ralph and Pearl Lenore Scott Witte. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Walton High School, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and attended Father’s House Church in Belpre....
Jerry Myers
Sep 17, 2025
COOLVILLE—Jerry Jay Myers, 56, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 11, 1969, in Muskegon, MI, son of the late Gary Jay Myers Sr. and Sandra Jean Hyde Myers. Jerry was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran serving 4 years in each branch.
Jerry is survived by a daughter, Jerrianne Myers.
A military...
Charles Brown
Sep 13, 2025
STEWART – Charles “Charlie” Franklin Brown, 90, of Stewart, Ohio, peacefully passed on from this earth to be with God on September 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 13, 1935, Charlie lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for nine years. After losing his mother, Mary Marcella Cole Brown, at only 17 months of age, and his father, Elmer...
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,...
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