Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Carolee Miller

Carolee Miller

Aug 26, 2025

ATHENS—Carolee Miller, 75, of Athens, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 11, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Martin J. and Alma Mae Zickefoose Schneider. Carolee was a loving mother and sister. She was a graduate of Athens High School, loved playing Bingo, going on vacations and shopping. Carolee enjoyed helping...

Gary Lynn Witte

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....

Charles Brown

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

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,...

Beverly D. Pedigo

Beverly D. Pedigo

Sep 11, 2025

Beverly D. Van Meter Pedigo, 84 of Shade, daughter of John and Octa Lonas Van Meter and lovingly raised by Grandma Ethel, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., surrounded by her family.

Beverly attended Shade High School, Class of 1958, and later retired from the Alexander School District, where she worked for many years as...

Judith Ann Kehl

Judith Ann Kehl

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ann Kehl (nee Barnes) passed away at age 90 on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Centerville, Ohio. Predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Kehl, parents Woodrow Tribe Barnes and DeEtta Loree Barnes (nee Ice) of Albany, Ohio, and brother Timothy R. Barnes of Athens, Ohio, she is survived by her daughter Wendy (Al), son Mark (Catherine), grandsons Daniel and...

David Ronald Riggs

David Ronald Riggs

Sep 5, 2025

David Ronald Riggs

Pomeroy - David Ronald Riggs, 87, of Pomeroy, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Arbors of Pomeroy.

Born June 4, 1938, in Bedford Township, Meigs County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fred and Lutchie Stacy Riggs. David was a retired union carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and train and test...

Harry Dunfee

Harry Dunfee

Sep 4, 2025

MORROW – Harry L. Dunfee, 96, of Morrow, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at The Jewish Mercy Hospital in Kenwood, OH.

He was born on March 6, 1929, in Torch, OH, to the late Virgil and Pauline (Moore) Dunfee. Harry was a US Veteran, serving in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Harry retired from Air Products...

Mary H. Matthews

Mary H. Matthews

Sep 1, 2025

BELLEVILLE – Mary H. Matthews, 75, of Belleville, WV, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on March 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Carl and Charlotte (Steed) Brookover.

Mary is survived by four sons, Jeff Null, Michael Matthews, Ernesto Matthews, and Charles Peck; a daughter, Samantha Bell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...

Rhonda J Crooks

Rhonda J Crooks

Aug 31, 2025

COOLVILLE – Rhonda J. Crooks, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH.

Born on October 31, 1957, in Tuscarawas, OH, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Quick) Snyder. Rhonda was very family oriented, but she also loved preaching and was an avid WVU fan.

She is...

Crystal Barber

Crystal Barber

Aug 31, 2025

REEDSVILLE – Crystal Faye Barber, 56, of Reedsville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH.

She was born on February 19, 1969, in Athens, OH, to the late Daniel and Barbara (Richards) McCoy. Crystal loved rescuing dogs and cats, racing, shopping and outdoor activities.

Crystal is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Ben Cowart) Barber and...

Ivan David Marcus

Ivan David Marcus

Aug 29, 2025

Ivan David Marcus passed away peacefully at home under the care of his wife Rebecca (Tong-Niinistö), an accomplished nurse, and Shivers Hospice on August 29, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harold and Helen Grossman on March 4, 1945. He attended Walnut Hill High School and graduated from Woodward High School in 1963. He received a bachelor’s degree...

Ronald Lee Robinson

Ronald Lee Robinson

Aug 23, 2025



REEDSVILLE—Ronald Lee Robinson, 74, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Pomeroy, OH, son of the late Robert Lee and Nina Wolfe Robinson. Ronald was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, a retired well tender and a member of Mercy Missionary in Chester.

He...

Donald "Donnie" Marshall

Donald "Donnie" Marshall

Aug 22, 2025

LITTLE HOCKING – Donald “Donnie” Dewayne Marshall, 52, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

Donnie was born on March 3, 1973, in Abingdon, VA, to Arthur and Georgia (Milam) Marshall. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in nature and spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Adam Keith Kirkendall

Adam Keith Kirkendall

Aug 12, 2025

Adam Keith Kirkendall, 38, passed away after a pernicious battle with ALS on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Marietta, Ohio. Born on August 26, 1986, his life was filled with warmth, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the world around him.

After living in Columbus, New York, and New Jersey for 12 years, Adam moved back to Athens and built a...

Eric Britain Miller

Eric Britain Miller

Aug 7, 2025

Eric Britain Miller, DO, 49 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home. Born April 6, 1976 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of Barbara Stout Miller and the late Herbert Charles Miller, DO, FAAO, FCA.

Eric was an Osteopathic Physician who provided care to his community through Memorial Health System and previously Ohio Health System...

Wilbert "Bill" Jennings Lowe

Wilbert "Bill" Jennings Lowe

Aug 5, 2025

Little Hocking—Wilbert (Bill) Jennings Lowe, 94, of Little Hocking, OH, entered into Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He was born to Scott and Linda Lowe on November 30, 1930, in Creston, WV. He spent his life as an over the road truck driver and as an Ordained Minister entering into the Lord’s work in 1969. He married the love...

B. Deahl

B. Deahl

Aug 4, 2025

B. Deahl, 101, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 4, 2025.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 26, 1924, she was the daughter of John and Ruth White. B. earned her degree in design from the University of Iowa, launching a lifelong career in the arts. She ran her own successful design firm for many...

William Scott Brunty

William Scott Brunty

Aug 3, 2025

COOLVILLE - William Scott Brunty, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born on October 17, 1963, to the late Ralph and Judy Brunty. Scott loved and valued his family more than anything. He was a diehard browns fan, who loved working in his garden and had an amazing “green” thumb. If he wasn’t enjoying his garden, with...

Bonnie L. Wolfe

Bonnie L. Wolfe

Aug 3, 2025

Bonnie Lyn Mineard Wolfe, 75 passed away at Darst Private Care Home, an assisted living home located in Pomeroy, Ohio, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1950 in Athens, Ohio.

She was a 1968 graduate of Alexander High School in Albany, Ohio. Then attended Ohio University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Science of Education,...