Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Danny Yoho
Mar 11, 2026
Dayton - Danny Yoho, 65, of Dayton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Born August 10, 1960, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald E. Yoho and Carrie M. Dowler. Danny was a 1979 graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio State School of Cosmetology from 1982-1985. He had a...
Snoopy Holliday
Mar 3, 2026
Snoopy Holliday, our precious breathless baby, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10 weeks gestation. Snoopy is the deeply loved child of Robert and Sarah Cremeans Holliday of McArthur.
Though our time with Snoopy was far too short, the love for this little life had already filled our home and our hearts. Snoopy was dreamed of, talked to, and...
Leah “Cricket” Graham Rose
Mar 12, 2026
TUPPERS PLAINS—Leah Raye “Cricket” Graham Rose of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Leah was born May 4, 1949, in Antiquity, Ohio.
She retired from Kroger and Walmart some 20 years ago. Cricket loved decorating for all of the holidays, especially Christmas. She loved putting puzzles together and...
Jerry Edward Russell
Mar 8, 2026
Millfield - Jerry Edward Russell, 67, of Millfield, died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens surrounded by his family.
Born May 15, 1958, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late John William and Goldie Mae McCune Russell. Jerry was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School.
If you have ever been to Seaman’s Grocery on...
Rodney Baker
Mar 7, 2026
Pomeroy – Rodney Baker, 69, of Pomeroy, OH, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on August 8, 1956, in Pomeroy, OH, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Watson) Baker. Rodney was a 1974 graduate of Eastern High School and was a lifelong pipe fitter. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
Gary Richard Martin
Mar 5, 2026
Athens - Gary Martin, 64, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2026.
He was born on March 23, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard and Joyce Jordan Martin. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and found himself seeking a quieter place to call home. Southeast Ohio and Athens was the that place. He...
Barbara Buck
Mar 5, 2026
Vinton -Barbara Kay Fuller Buck, 76, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Holzer ER in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Born October 12, 1949, in Kermit, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Fuller and Mary Jo (Messer) Cole. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She loved...
Ronald Flanders
Mar 4, 2026
Guysville - Ronald Flanders, 83, of Guysville, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Parkersburg, WV.
Born April 9, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Myrtle Calaway Flanders. Ronnie was a 1960 graduate of Shade High School and retired from DuPont Chemical in 2001 after thirty-six years of service. He loved to farm, bail hay, and...
Allan Marshall Showalter
Mar 2, 2026
Allan Marshall Showalter, a man of profound intellect, unwavering kindness, and a devoted husband and father, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Athens, Ohio. He was 69 years old.
Allan was born November 23rd, 1956, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to loving parents, Evelyn and Marshall “Bud” Showalter. Allan and his brother Keith grew up in Pennsylvania where Allan went on...
Gloria J. Rood
Feb 24, 2026
COOLVILLE—Gloria J. Rood, 83, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at her residence.
Gloria was born Aug. 13, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Sam and Evelyn (Kennedy) Shafer. She was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from Appalachian Visiting Home Nurses. She loved gardening and raising her chickens.
She is survived by...
Ronald L. Swain
Feb 24, 2026
COOLVILLE—Ronald L. Swain, 85, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Delmar Jake and Edith (Baker) Swain. Ronald was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Prior to joining the military, he attended Eastern High School. He attended Eden United Brethren Church and was an...
John L. Damewood
Feb 21, 2026
John Lynn Damewood
REEDSVILLE—John L. Damewood, 76, of Reedsville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on February 21st, 2026.
John was born in Gallipolis, OH, on April 23rd, 1949, to the late Wallace and Myrtle Damewood.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda (Evans) Damewood of Reedsville, OH; a daughter, Angela (Michael) Barker of Washington, WV; a son,...
Johnny Joe "John" Snyder
Feb 19, 2026
Johnny Joe "John" Snyder lost his battle with colon cancer and heart failure and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born November 3, 1965 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio. On the day of his birth, his Uncle Joe sent him a telegram welcoming him to the world and since they now shared a birthday, they...
Mark Alan Berryman
Feb 18, 2026
Mark Alan Berryman of Athens, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on August 1, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, to Gail and Kathleen Berryman. He graduated from Westminster High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and his doctoral degree from the University of Virginia. He completed his...
Elma Castle
Feb 18, 2026
Elma Castle, 65, of Guysville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 1, 1960, in Chesterhill, OH, she was the daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Wilson) Merrill. She worked at Reed & Baur Insurance in Athens, OH as an office manager.
Elma is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer (Lane) Sams and...
Edith Gae Bruce
Feb 18, 2026
Athens - Edith Gae Bruce, 99, of Athens, died February 18, 2026 at her daughters residence in Chauncey where she has lived since 2013.
Born June 30, 1926 in Arlington. WV, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Della Siers Weekley. Edith was a longtime Athens County resident having graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School. She was formerly employed in...
Jerald Clem
Feb 18, 2026
Jerald Clem, 83, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
Born on October 1, 1942, in Torch, OH, he was the son of the late Hall and Frances (Scott) Clem. Jerald was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ and retired from Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 after...
Bill Watkins
Feb 17, 2026
Bill “Hippie” Watkins, born April 10, 1954, passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, loyalty, and love for those closest to him. Bill shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dona. Together they built a...
Carl “Ed” Farley
Feb 15, 2026
Guysville - Carl “Ed” Farley, 71, of Guysville, died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab in Athens, Ohio.
Born February 24, 1954, in Caldwell, Ohio, he was the son of Reba Landaker Farley and the late Carl Farley. Ed was a lifelong truck driver hauling cattle out west. He enjoyed horses and traveling in his RV to Arizona.
Besides...
Larry Olen Young
Feb 13, 2026
Larry Olen Young, 88, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 surrounded by the quiet comfort of those who loved him.
Born on October 13, 1937 on Success Road in Reedsville, Ohio. Larry lived a life defined not by grandeur, but by steady devotion, honest work, and simple joys. He believed in doing what needed to be done, lending a hand...
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