Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Joseph Leon Wilson
Jun 1, 2024
Joseph Leon WilsonJoseph Leon Wilson, 63, of Chester died unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born July 6, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Parker. He was an avid collector of guns, knives, scale model cars, and several other items. He had many different professions including milk truck driver,...
Brian Alan Birt
May 31, 2024
COOLVILLE—Brian Alan Birt, 63, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Hubert Earl Birt and Joyce Ann Ritenour Vincent. Brian was a former bar manager and tattoo artist.
He is survived by his daughter, Cathy and David...
Michael Mollohan
May 30, 2024
SARASOTA--Michael David Mollohan, age 49, passed away May 30th, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida.
Mike was born November 20th, 1974, in Parkersburg, WV to David and Jennie Mollohan. He grew up in Coolville, Ohio and graduated from Federal Hocking High School in 1994. He liked to joke that his hometown was now called “Ville” since he no longer...
Lynann Byron
May 24, 2024
Athens - Lynann Byron, 70, of Athens, died Friday, May 24, 2024 in Canal Winchester, Ohio.Born April 2, 1954 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the. Late Tom and Rita Cooper Byron. Lynann was a graduated of Alexander High School and was employed by O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens for many years. She was very active in the...
Bula Saylor
May 22, 2024
Bula Saylor
NEW MARSFIELD—Bula Brown Saylor, 89, of New Marshfield, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Lindley Inn.
Bula was born November 23, 1934, in Carbondale, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Nila Brown. Bula was a graduate of Athens High School and a former employee of Ohio University. She was...
James Watson
May 20, 2024
COOLVILLE—James E. Watson, 73, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 13, 1950, in Pomeroy, OH, son of Donna Halsey Watson Brooks and the late Everett Lloyd Watson. James was an SP 4 with the U.S. Army, a 1969 graduate of Eastern High School and one of the...
William Henry Schall Jr
May 19, 2024
William Henry Schall Jr.
Guysville - William Henry Schall, Jr., 87 of Guysville died Sunday, May 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his residence.
Born February 20, 1937, in Rome Township, Athens County, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Henry and Etta Lonas Schall, William graduated from Rome-Canaan High School and is a United States Navy veteran. His first job...
Rebecca Marshall
May 18, 2024
Rebecca Marshall
Pomeroy - Rebecca Marshall, 68, of Pomeroy, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born October 8, 1955, in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ruth Ann Smith and the late Homer B. Smith. Rebecca enjoyed planting flowers, sewing and being a homemaker. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides...
Vernal Harold Well
May 18, 2024
Vernal Harold Well
Darwin - Vernal Harold Well, 88, of Darwin, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Darst Private Care Home in Pomeroy.
Born January 3, 1936, in Darwin, Ohio, he was the son of the late Vern and Audra Williard Well. A lifelong Meigs County resident, Vernal graduated from Shade High School and is a United States Army veteran. Vernal worked for...
Carolyn S. Linton
May 17, 2024
Carolyn S. Linton, 81, passed away Friday May 17th, 2024 in her home. She was born May 28th, 1942 to William and Helen (Laughlin) Linton. Carol graduated from Rome - Canaan High School in Stewart, Ohio in 1960. Leaving Athens, she then spent the remainder of her life in Bellevue, Ohio.
She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Joey) Elacion, and Kristen...
Pamela Reitz
May 17, 2024
Pamela Reitz
Pamela K. Reitz died unexpectedly at her home in The Plains, Ohio on May 17, 2024.
Born March 5, 1947 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert H and Esther Philbrick Reitz. She graduated from St Clairsville High School and Ohio State University. Pam was a middle school Title I Reading teacher. Her mother’s sewing...
Diana Pullins
May 13, 2024
Diana Pullins
REEDSVILLE—Diana Pullins, 65, of Reedsville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH.
She was born Sept. 22, 1958, in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of Lena Belle Pooler Pullins and the late Edgar Pullins.
In addition to her mother, Lena Belle Pullins, she is...
Bernard Browne Spaulding Jr
May 12, 2024
Bernard Browne Spaulding Jr
Athens - Bernard Browne Spaulding Jr., 79, of Athens, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 23, 1945, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bernard Browne and Bernice Snyder Spaulding. Bernie was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School and attended Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania. He was a technician for...
Mary Elizabeth Coen
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Coen
Stewart - Mary Elizabeth Coen, 92, passed away at home on May 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She went to be with the angels.
Born August 19, 1931, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Katie Burchfield. She made her home with her daughter Kathy Willison and grandsons Colton Willison and Jordan Mathena and her...
Leeman (CALHOUN) Alltop, Jr
May 11, 2024
BELPRE—Leeman Alltop Jr. (CALHOUN), 75, of Belpre formerly of Coolville, passed away due to a short battle with cancer.
Calhoun was the son of Leeman Alltop Sr. and Hattie Mollohan Alltop. Calhoun graduated from Carthage Troy High School with the Class of 67. He had been employed at Kriss Hot Spot in Parkersburg for the past ten...
Dorothy Ester Lambert Cominsky
May 11, 2024
Dorothy Ester Lambert Cominsky, 97, of Reedsville, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville.
Born December 23, 1926, in Tuppers Plains, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard Matlack and Velma Mae Swindler Matlack Cassidy. Dorothy attended Tuppers Plains Church of Christ and was employed as an office manager at a Ford...
James Mason Saltz
May 9, 2024
James Saltz
McArthur - James Mason Saltz, 54, of McArthur, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio
Born April 5, 1970, in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford and Sharon Van Cooney Saltz. He was a graduate of Vinton County High School and worked for many years at All Power Equipment in Athens...
Shirley E. Johnson
May 3, 2024
Shirley Johnson
REEDSVILLE—Shirley E. Johnson, 77, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence.
She was born July 4, 1946, daughter of the late Soleman Brent and Bonna Leep Exline. Shirley retired from Eastern High School, where she was a cook for 26 years. She was a member of the Reedsville United Methodist Church,...
Keith E. Hoyd
Apr 30, 2024
Keith E. Hoyd, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was 62 years old.Born on November 22, 1961, in Logan, Ohio, Keith was the son of the late Charles and Eileen Miller Hoyd. Throughout his life, Keith dedicated himself to the field of residential construction, specializing in hanging...
Alvin D. Williams
Apr 30, 2024
Alvin D. Williams, born on November 30, 1962 to the late Ruben and Kathleen Harbin Williams, in Cincinnati, Ohio, sadly passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 61 in New Marshfield, Ohio. Alvin was a kind-hearted man who always found joy in the company of his loved ones.He leaves behind his loving significant other, Frances Warren-Reed, and...
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