Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Janis Lee Hendrix
Aug 10, 2014
Janis Lee Hendrix Janis Lee Hendrix, 69, of Middleport, died Sunday August 10, 2014 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport after an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Everett and Olga Bohn McNamer. She is survived by her husband David T. Hendrix Sr. of Middleport; three sons, Scott (Theresa) Hendrix, Dave...
Matthew Rockhold
Aug 9, 2014
Matthew Rockhold Matthew Rockhold, 46, of Little Hocking, OH passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1968 in Columbus, OH son of Julia Washburn Rockhold and the late Russell L. Rockhold. He was a 1987 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and the Program Director for REM in Boaz, WV. In addition...
Annette Martin Kastens
Aug 7, 2014
ATHENS - Annette “Netty” Martin Kastens of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Athens, died unexpectedly August 7, 2014 in Delaware, Ohio. Annette was born Feb 11, 1978 in Athens, Ohio to William (Bill) and Nancy Reeves Martin of The Plains. Annette was a 1996 graduate from Athens High School. She received her associate’s degree from Hocking College and Bachelor’s Degree from...
Rev. David "Dave" J. Dailey
Aug 7, 2014
Rev. David "Dave" Dailey Rev. David "Dave" J. Dailey, 62, of Reedsville, OH went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1952 in Ravenswood, WV son of the late Ocran and Gussie Umstead Dailey. Dave was a full time minister of the Gospel since 1993. He enjoyed spending time...
Martha Elaine Marquis
Aug 4, 2014
AMESVILLE - Martha Elaine Marquis, 82, of Amesville, quietly passed, on Monday, August 4, after a brief illness at the Pickering House, in Lancaster, Ohio. Martha Elaine was born February 3, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, William and Laura Saylor Richey, sister Wilma Gabriel and brother, Allen Richey and husband Lee Marquis. Martha Elaine is survived...
Billie E. Hoselton
Aug 4, 2014
Billie E. Hoselton Billie E. Hoselton, age 73, "Bill the Barber," 11-9-1940 to 8-4-2014, beloved son of the late William and Virginia (Reed) Hoselton; loving brother of Maralene Kimes; dearest uncle of three and great uncle of many; former husband of Patricia Hoselton. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Instructor of Barbering at All-State and Molar Barber Collegesand was...
Elias F Bails
Aug 1, 2014
ATHENS - Elias F. Bails age 96 of Athens passed away on August 01, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center in The Plains. Born on July 17, 1918 in Athens County he was the son of the late William Albert and Lenna McNeil Bails. Elias served in The Unites States Army during WWII as a Staff Sgt. and was stationed...
William Buchanan
Jul 31, 2014
William Buchanan William Buchanan, 79, of Reedsville, OH passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Reedsville, OH son of the late Alvin and Nora Randolph Buchanan. He was an Army veteran and owner of 3 T Trucking Company. He was the former owner of B & D Market in Tuppers Plains...
Palmira Legar
Jul 31, 2014
Palmira (Polly) Legar Palmira (Polly) Legar, 88, departed this life for Heaven on July 31, 2014 at the Darst Adult Group Home surrounded by her children. She was born May 18, 1926 in Barre, VT to Serafin and Emilia Lavin, who immigrated to the United States from Santander, Spain. Polly graduated from Spaudling High School in Barre in 1944 and...
Denise "Dee Dee" D. Nitz
Jul 29, 2014
Denise D. Nitz Denise “Dee Dee” Nitz, 53 of Pomeroy died Tuesday July 29, 2014 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1961 in Pomeroy, Ohio daughter of Ellen Qualls Meeks of Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1979 graduate of Meigs High School. She attended Forked Run Baptist Church. Dee Dee loved spending time with her grandchildren and riding...
Rheta L. Creeger
Jul 28, 2014
Rheta Creeger Rheta L. Creeger, 72, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, OH. She was born September 20, 1941 in Coolville, OH daughter of the late Russell and Mary Belle Bentz Cody. She was a member of Coolville United Methodist Church and a former member of the Coolville Volunteer Fire Dept. Womens...
Jeff Behrens
Jul 25, 2014
ATHENS – Jeff Behrens, 59, of Athens, passed Friday afternoon, July 25, 2014 at his home. Born November 24, 1954 in Berea, he was the son of Betty (Charles Tenwick) Warner and the late Donald Behrens. Jeff was a mechanical designer in the Cleveland area for 30 years before leaving to pursue his dream to be a teacher. Jeff received...
Donald G. Evener
Jul 25, 2014
ATHENS – Donald G. “Tink” Evener, 62, of Columbus, formerly of Athens, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. Born January 18, 1952, he was the son of Mary Josephine Willis Evener and the late Donald J. Evener. Don was a graduate of Federal Hocking High School and attended Hocking College. He served in the US Army and...
Nola R. Bradshaw
Jul 25, 2014
Nola Bradshaw Nola R. Bradshaw, 89, of Middleport, OH passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH. She was born August 7, 1924 in Summers County, WV daughter of the late Ben and Eva Kirby Shaffer. She was a homemaker and attended Pine Grove Bible Holiness Church in Vinton. She is survived by 3 daughters,...
Michael "Strider" Hayes
Jul 23, 2014
ATHENS - Michael “Strider” Hayes formerly of Athens, passed away on July 23rd, 2014 at his residence in Wellston, Ohio. He was born on April 10th, 1956 to James Dale Hayes and Ruby Ellen Thomas Hayes in Columbus, Ohio. Strider was infamous. He was known for his love of motorcycles, music, and making mischief. He was a hero several times...
Leota Birch
Jul 23, 2014
Leota Birch Leota Birch, 74, of Portland, OH passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Arbors At Marietta. She was born August 3, 1939 in Portland, OH daughter of the late Clint and Susie Jane Singer Birch. She was a member of Freedom Gospel Mission Church and the Pomeroy Senior Citizens. She attended Racine High School. Leota is survived by...
Michael Allen Rood
Jul 21, 2014
Michael Allen Rood Michael Allen Rood, 18, of Stewart, OH passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. He was born Nov. 13, 1995 in Athens, OH son of Christopher Shaun Rood and Tisha Lynn Norton Skellett. Michael loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, 4-wheeling and was always one to be remembered to have a big heart for everyone. He is surived...
Elma L. Wheaton
Jul 20, 2014
Elma L. Wheaton Elma L. Wheaton, 76, of Torch, OH passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. She was born Aug. 17, 1937 in Normantown, WV daughter of the late Clayton and Ressie Kuhl Sholes. She graduated from Normantown High School and was a faithful member of Torch Baptist Church. She is survived by a...
Wanedia Maxine Rader
Jul 15, 2014
Wanedia Maxine Rader Wanedia Maxine Rader, 89, of Coolville passed peacefully at home on Tuesday surrounded by her family. Born on October 3, 1924 in Ravenswood, WV to the late Jesse Alvin and Elsie Mae (Rardin) Sayre. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School class of 1942, worked as a telephone operator and bank teller at Tri-county Bank. She...
Tina Gillilan
Jul 7, 2014
Tina Gillilan Tina Gillilan, 50, of Pomeroy, OH passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born Jan. 25, 1964 in Zanesville, OH daughter of Jane Ratcliff of Pomeroy and the late Frank Brooks. She was a homemaker and an ordained minister. In addition to her mother, Jane Ratcliff, she is survived by her husband, Tom Gillilan;...