Obituaries

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

Delbert Hill

Delbert Hill

Sep 22, 2015

Delbert Hill Delbert Hill, 74, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at his home. He was born June 30, 1941 in Letart Falls, Ohio, son of Robert and Agnes Hill. Delbert is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maryann Hill. As well as five daughters, Tammy (Mike) Bush of Parkersburg WV, Tracy Gross of Coralla...

David Eugene Hardway

David Eugene Hardway

Sep 21, 2015

David Hardway David Eugene Hardway, 62, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Health Systems Belpre Campus. He was born April 30, 1953 in Glendale, WV son of the late Cecil Gail and Dorotha Long Hardway. He was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He is survived by a son, James and Jessica Hardway; a...

Wanda Jean Brooks

Wanda Jean Brooks

Sep 20, 2015

THE PLAINS—Wanda Jean (Lightfritz) Brooks, 85, of The Plains passed away following a brief illness on September 20, 2015. Wanda was born in Carbondale in Vinton County on September 3, 1930, the daughter of Pard and Bertha Dell (Sickels) Lightfritz. She was a 1949 graduate of Waterloo High School in New Marshfield. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband...

Martha Farson

Martha Farson

Sep 17, 2015

ATHENS – Martha Farson, 81, of Athens, died early Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at her home. Born May 29, 1934 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Dessie Ellis Lee. She is survived by two sons, Keith Farson and Fred (Sarah) Farson; a daughter-in-law Ibby (Mike) Martin; five grandchildren, Pamela Farson, Cheryl Slone, Ashley (Frank)...

Sharon Wingo

Sharon Wingo

Sep 17, 2015

ALBANY –Sharon Rose “Slippery Rock” Gillett Wingo, 73, of Albany, went to be with the Lord on September, 17, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Gallia County. Life-long resident of Athens County, she was born to the late Harold and Mary West Gillett December 14, 1941 in Canaan Township, Athens County, Ohio. Sharon enjoyed 51 years of marriage to Terry...

Linda D McCune

Linda D McCune

Sep 12, 2015

THE PLAINS – Linda D. McCune, 50, of The Plains, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1965 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John and Juanita Wigal McCune. She is survived by three children, a son Randall (Lindsey) McCune of The Plains, a daughter Salena...

Anita K Ulbrich

Anita K Ulbrich

Sep 11, 2015

ATHENS – Anita K. Ulbrich, 72, of Athens, died late Friday evening, September 11, 2015 at her home. Born July 16, 1943 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Garnet Bowles Ulbrich. She was a graduate of Athens High School and retired from Ohio University with over 25 years of service. She was an avid bowler...

Dortha L Smith

Dortha L Smith

Sep 9, 2015

ATHENS – Dortha L. “Dotti” Smith, 60, formerly of Athens, was welcomed by her mother and into the arms of the Lord. Born November 5, 1954 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Schall and Mary Litteral Schall Weekley. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey Schall, Kevin Austin, Matthew Buckner; two grandchildren, Danielle and Khloe; a...

Ora Marshall

Ora Marshall

Sep 9, 2015

Ora Marshall Ora Marshall, 83, of Coolville, OH passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Bull Creek in Pleasants County, WV on Sept. 25, 1931, daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Crooks Maston. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Chapel Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jean and Gary...

Annie Calaway

Annie Calaway

Sep 9, 2015

Annie Calaway Annie G. Calaway, 91, of Reedsville, OH passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born May 13, 1924 in Coolville, OH daughter of the late Alfred and Mertie Childers Cremeans. Annie loved her children and grandchildren, playing bingo and gardening. She was a member of Tuppers Plains Christian Church and a lifetime member...

Edith E. Erdman

Edith E. Erdman

Sep 8, 2015

Edith E. Erdman Edith E. Erdman, beloved grandmother, aunt and friend, 112, of Belpre, OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Arbors of Gallipolis. She was born Feb. 13, 1903 in Long Bottom, OH daughter of the late Jackson and Ida May (Green) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Belpre Church...

Billy (Bill) Gene Yeater

Billy (Bill) Gene Yeater

Sep 7, 2015

Billy Gene Yeater Billy Gene Yeater (Bill), 83, of Belpre, OH passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born May 20, 1932 in Coolville, OH son of the late Corbett and Mary Wilcoxen Yeater. Bill was an Army veteran serving in Korea. He is survived by a sister, Juanita Johnson and several nieces and nephews....

Clyde R. (Dick) Morris

Clyde R. (Dick) Morris

Aug 31, 2015

Clyde R. (Dick) Morris Clyde R. (Dick) Morris, 68, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Monday August 31, 2015 at his home following a short illness. He was born May 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, VA son of Clyde J. and Jean R. Morris. He retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers with 38 years of service. He was a...

Gary C Calendine

Gary C Calendine

Aug 30, 2015

CHAUNCEY—Gary C. Calendine, 54 of Chauncey, passed away Sunday August 30, 2015. Born November 7, 1960 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Curtis R. Calendine and Illa Mae Verity. He was also the stepson of the late Clarence Verity. He was an avid deer hunter and had a passion for collecting arrow heads. He also enjoyed wood...

Warren E. Frost

Warren E. Frost

Aug 27, 2015

THE PLAINS – Warren E. “Frosty” Frost, 57, of The Plains, died Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born June 22, 1958 in Athens, he was the son of the late Roscoe “ Rocky” and Mary Phillips. He was an avid hunter, fisher and trapper. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diane; a daughter...

Glen Douglas

Glen Douglas

Aug 21, 2015

Glen Douglas Glen Douglas, 86, of Reedsville, OH passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Parkersburg Care Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1928 in Chelyan, WV son of the late John and Clarissa Toney Douglas. He was a member of Reedsville Fellowship Church of the Nazarene and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sons...

C. William "Bill" Sanders

C. William "Bill" Sanders

Aug 14, 2015

MILLFIELD – C. William “Bill” Sanders, 80, of Millfield, died Friday evening, August 14, 2015 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born October 31, 1934 in Millfield, he was the son of the late Dr. C.N. and Lucille Bradfield Sanders. He was a Chauncey Dover High School graduate where he was involved in athletics and music. He also was an avid OSU...

Mary Maguerite Tinkham

Mary Maguerite Tinkham

Aug 11, 2015

THE PLAINS – Mary Marguerite Tinkham, 86, of The Plains, died early Tuesday morning, August 11, 2015 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center. Born September 2, 1928 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Gertrude Gilmore Douglas. She was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and retired from Doctor’s Hospital North in Columbus. She is survived by...

Mary L. Browning

Mary L. Browning

Aug 6, 2015

Mary L. Browning Mary L. Browning, 73, of Reedsville, OH passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at Worthington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born March 27, 1942 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Russell and Mildred Nutter Rose. She was a Christian by faith. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Browning;...

Margaret Russell

Margaret Russell

Aug 4, 2015

Margaret Russell Margaret Russell, 81, of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Williams Kennedy. She is survived by a son, Robert Russell; 2 daughters, Donna Henry and Rose Peterman; 3 brothers, Jim Kennedy, David Kelley and Roger Kelley;...