Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Jill Hunter McKinney
Jun 10, 2026
Albany - Jill Hunter McKinney, 75, of Albany, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born July 25, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James Russell and Barbara VanDeventer Wagoner. Jim Wagoner’s job with the FBI took the family to Chicago, Colorado Springs, and Washington DC. After high school in McLean, VA, Jill followed her...
Doris Carder
Jun 5, 2026
Middleport - Doris S. Carder, 95, of Middleport, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Arbors of Pomeroy.
Born May 13, 1931, in Hartford, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Gertrude Edwards Gibbs. Doris was a member of the Middleport Church of Christ and her wishes were to be remembered as a woman of faith. She...
Lulu B. Everett
Jun 2, 2026
Lulu B. Everett
The Plains - Lulu B. Everett, 90, of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Laurels of Athens.
Born October 19, 1935, in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Loman and Pauline Vance Giffin. Lulu was a 1953 graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School. She was employed at Marting’s Department Store on Court...
Manning "Duke" Marcinko
May 30, 2026
REEDSVILLE—Manning “Duke” Marcinko, 88, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born Aug. 23, 1937, in Long Bottom, OH, son of the late Charles and Virgie Bailey Marcinko. Duke was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from General Motors.
Before his extended illness, he enjoyed traveling and supporting Eastern High School Basketball and Volleyball...
Richard E. Swain
May 26, 2026
REEDSVILLE – Richard E. Swain, 82, of Reedsville, OH, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2026, at the Willows Center in Parkersburg, WV.
Born on July 4, 1943, in Reedsville, OH, he was the son of the late Delmar Jake and Edith (Baker) Swain. Richard was a graduate of Eastern High School, and he worked as an equipment operator for Dravo...
Kathleen Embrey
May 25, 2026
Athens - Kathleen Rose (Swan) Gross D’Augustino Embrey, 79, of Athens, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 25, 2026 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.
She was born March 5, 1947, in Schenectady, New York, to Eugene Raymond and Helen Virginia (Kirk) Swan
Kathy was truly a unique individual who lived true to who she was whether anyone else approved or not. With...
Walter Dillon
May 25, 2026
Walter Dillon, 64, of Reedsville, OH, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
Born on July 1, 1961, in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Ronald Dillon Sr. and Wanda Grose Randolph. Walter was an avid fisherman, hunter, towboat operator and worked for Pool Masters.
Walter is survived by two daughters,...
Mike Walker
May 24, 2026
Pomeroy - Mike Walker, 75, of Pomeroy, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Born April 4, 1951, in Richwood, WV, he was the son of the late Major Willard and Vera Bragg Walker. Mike was a graduate from Meigs High School in 1969 and Rio Grande University. He was employed by Southern Ohio Coal Meigs Mine...
Mary Carsey
May 22, 2026
Athens - Mary Carsey, 85, of Athens, died Friday, May 23, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born April 18, 1941, in Sinaloa, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Barbara Barber Hayes. Mary graduated from Independence High School in Missouri before migrating to Athens, Ohio. She worked for many years at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens...
Carol Hart
May 20, 2026
Millfield - Carol Hart, 82, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her residence.
Born November 17, 1943, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Letha Scott Heightland.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Betty (Greg Smith) Smith and Lisa Hart; three sons, James (Tammy) Hart, Larry (Lisa) Hart and Michael (Brittany) Hart; fifteen grandchildren;...
Wanda Creamer
May 17, 2026
STEWART—Wanda L. Creamer, 84, of Stewart, OH, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Walker, WV, daughter of the late Lester and Ida Hickman Ware. Wanda loved gardening, flowers, baking and cooking for the entire Stewart area. She was a competitive fisherman with her kids. Wanda was known as the Dollar...
Howard Alan Chapman
May 17, 2026
COOLVILLE—Howard Alan Chapman, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence.
He was born March 14, 1947, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Howard E. and Maxine Valentine Chapman. Alan was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by a son, Brandon and Patty Chapman; 8 grandchildren, McKenzie Chapman, Alexei Chapman, Hunter Chapman, Melissa (Brian) Geddis,...
David Wilson Smith
May 14, 2026
David Wilson Smith
Athens - David Wilson Smith, 66, of Athens, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born June 24, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cecil Gordon Smith and Betty Perry Dickens. David attended Athens High School and was a member the painters Local Union 93 out of Marietta for over...
Shane Simmons
May 11, 2026
Shane Simmons, 59, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 20, 1967, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Judy Dawson Simmons and the late Donald W. Simmons. Shane was an avid fisherman and loved motor sports. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his mother, Judy...
George C. McElroy
May 10, 2026
George Clifford McElroy, 84, resided in Guysville, Ohio.
A great friend to many, an excellent businessman, pilot, father and proud veteran "submariner!"
Please join us for a Military Memorial Service graveside at Bethany Cemetery on September 24, 2026, at 10am, followed by a celebration of life BBQ, from 11:30am - 3:30pm, at the Hideaway on the Hocking outdoor pavilion area (20750 River...
Frank Helenberger
May 10, 2026
Frank Helenberger, 61, of Athens, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his family residence.
Born March 9, 1965, in Crestview, Florida, he was the son of James and Barbara Jones Helenberger. Frank was a 1983 graduate of Brookhaven High School in Columbus, Ohio, where he was an active member of the Drama Club, Radio Club, National Honor Society, and...
Alvie "Butch" Turner, Jr.
May 8, 2026
VINCENT—Alvie “Butch” Turner, Jr., 78, of Vincent, OH, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.
He was born Aug. 2, 1947, in Hinton, WV, son of the late Anna Mae (Rudisill) and Alvie Turner, Sr. Butch was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, where he earned a Purple Heart.
Butch will be laid to rest in the Coolville Cemetery.
Arrangements have...
Katherine Fryar
May 5, 2026
Katherine Fryar
PARKERSBURG—Katherine Fryar, 54, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
She was born Feb. 6, 1972, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late John and Geraldine Wilson Merrill. Katherine was a 1990 graduate of Alexander High School and retired from
Lowes in Athens. She loved spending time with her family and going to the beach.
She is survived by a...
Johny Pridemore
May 5, 2026
Pomeroy - Johny Pridemore, 71, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Holzer in Gallipolis.
Born May 10, 1954, in Seacoal, WV, he was the son of the late Delbert and Annetta Adams Pridemore. Johny spent his childhood in the Cleveland area which instilled his lifelong fandom of the Cleveland Browns. Johny would go on to join the United States Army....
Tiffany Smith
May 4, 2026
The Plains - Tiffany Smith, 45, of The Plains, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2026 at her residence.
Born September 1, 1980 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Teresa Holcomb Conner and the late Don Conner. Tiffany was a 1998 graduate of Logan High School and was employed at McDonald’s in Athens as an assistant manger for many...
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