Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Melodie E. Weaver
Aug 27, 2013
Melodie E. Weaver Melodie E. Weaver, 58, of Oxford, passed away August 27, 2013. She was born in Coolville, OH on March 16, 1955 to Blake and Joanna Meade Weaver. Melodie had been a recipient of the Jennings Scholarship, had taught music and choir in the Talawanda School District and received the Oxford Rotary Club Educator of the Year Award....
Mary Lou Milam
Aug 25, 2013
Mary L. Milam Mary Lou Milam, 82, of Coolville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on August 25, 2013, quietly at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Leroy Herchel Graves and the late Eva Yocum Graves in 1932. She relocated to Oakland, California when she was four years old...
Sophia Madyson Sheets
Aug 7, 2013
ATHENS – Sophia Madyson Sheets, 3, of Athens, has gone to lay with God on August 7, 2013 from injuries received in an accident. Born June 21, 2010 in Athens, she was the daughter of Jennifer Burleigh. Besides her mother, she is survived by two sisters, Nicole Willison, Savannah Willison; maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Burleigh; two uncles, Matthew (Maryann...
Otis Wade Allen
Aug 3, 2013
Otis Allen Otis Wade Allen, 81, of Coolville, OH, went to meet the Lord with his family surrounding him on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born July 28, 1932 in Carthage Township, Coolville, OH son of the late Ralph and Itha Gaston Allen. Otis was a graduate of Troy High School and...
Betty J. Buck
Aug 2, 2013
THE PLAINS – Betty J. Buck, 83, of The Plains, died Friday, August 2, 2013 in Walnut Creek, California. Born August 7, 1929 in Athens County, she was the daughter of then late Floyd and Annabelle Heightland Bolin. She was a lifelong child care provider and a member of The Plains United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters,...
Alice L. Parsons
Aug 2, 2013
ATHENS – Alice L. Parsons, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Athens, died Friday, August 02, 2013 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Born February 23, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Gollero Mikeale. Alice was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Athens VFW, Athens AmVets and Athens American Legion. She is...
Violet Richardson
Jul 23, 2013
MILLFIELD – Violet “Vi” Richardson, 81 of Millfield passed away Wednesday evening, July 23, 2013 at her home. Born October 17, 1931 in Millfield, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice Simpson Theisen. She was an active member of The Millfield Christian Church and previously employed with several area businesses for many years. She is survived by...
Ray Karns
Jul 21, 2013
ATHENS - Ray Karns, 89, of Athens, died late Sunday evening, July 21, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital of Nelsonville. Born August 28, 1933 in Athens, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Ada Karns. He is survived by three children, Sally Adkins, Bryan Karns, Karen Karns; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a brother...
Reta Lewis
Jul 21, 2013
Reta Lewis Reta Lewis, 61, of Belpre, OH passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1951 in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of Donna Jean Halsey Watson and the late Everett Watson. In addition to her mother, Donna Jean Watson, she is survived by 2 sons, Brad and Jennifer Barnhart of Amesville and Barry...
Emerson F. Everett
Jul 20, 2013
ALBANY – Emerson F. “Red” Everett, 69, of Albany, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born March 7, 1944 in Athens County, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen Thompson Everett. He was a graduate of Ames-Bern High School and retired from Meigs 2 coal mine. He is survived by a daughter, Lyn (Todd)...
Frank Shumway Jr
Jul 19, 2013
THE PLAINS – Frank Shumway Jr., 91, of The Plains, died early Friday morning, July 19, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born November 7, 1921 in Millfield, he was the son of the late Frank and Mattie Phillips Shumway, Sr. He was a Chauncey High School graduate and a US Army Veteran of WWII. He was retired from Abex. He...
Nancy S. Blake
Jul 17, 2013
ATHENS – Nancy S. Blake, 46, of Athens, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at her home. Born December 21, 1966 in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late David and Bernice Mary Danner Thomas. She was a graduate of Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati and received her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University. She recently had started working at...
Billyjo Pitts
Jul 16, 2013
ATHENS - Billyjo Pitts, 59, of Athens died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born July 29, 1953 in Athens County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mildred Lucille Hunt Pitts. He is survived by his siblings, George Pitts, Ivajean Marrow, LaDonna Peck, and Edward Pitts. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...
Joseph Edwin Godwin
Jul 15, 2013
Joseph Godwin Joseph Edwin Godwin, 60, of Coolville, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 15, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He was born March 5, 1953 in Aiken SC, son of the late Joseph B. and Vivian C. Cook Godwin. He was a 1970 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and a drywall finisher....
Rev. Carl Gillilan
Jul 14, 2013
Rev. Carl Leslie Gillilan Rev. Carl Leslie Gillilan, son of Stanley Alfred and Florence Mae Stout Gillilan, was born on August 17, 1915 in Coolville, OH. He graduated from Belpre High School in 1934 and married Frances Cathleen Blake on Friday, May 15, 1942. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army Air Force with...
Donald M. Carsey
Jul 9, 2013
Donald Carsey Millfield - Donald M. Carsey 78, of Nelsonville, formerly of Millfield died Tuesday July 9, 2013 at Riverside Methodist hospital. Born August 9, 1934 in Crown, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph Carsey and Ethel Cullison Carsey. He is survived by his children; Danny Carsey of Chauncey, Randy (Diana) Wycuff of Columbus, Georgie Fennell...
Letha Dishong
Jul 3, 2013
AMESVILLE – Letha Dishong, 88, of Amesville, died Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born December 30, 1924 in Amesville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jessie Finch Keirns. She was a graduate of Ames Bern High School and a member of the Amesville Grange. She is survived by three children, Joy (Steve) Schroeder...
Joseph A Sinkowski
Jun 30, 2013
POMEROY – Joseph A. “Pepper Joe” Sinkowski, 64, of Pomeroy, Died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born June 27, 1949 in Carle Place, New York, he was the son of the late John A. and Catherine I. Breen Sinkowski. He was the 1967 New York Heavy Weight Wrestling Champion and attended Ohio State University in 1967 and...
John W. Donaldson
Jun 28, 2013
ALBANY – John W. Donaldson, 88, of Albany, formerly of Nelsonville, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born November 13, 1924 in Athens County, he was the son of the late Lewis and Lucille Rupe Donaldson. He was retired from Ohio University after 31 years of service and was a member of the Pentecostal Faith Church in...
Betty Jean Reed
Jun 26, 2013
Betty Jean Reed Betty Jean Reed, 74, of Athens, OH went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born June 4, 1939 in Memphis, TN daughter of the late James William and Donna Louise Bird Garey. She is survived by 3 daughters, Cindy Buck Williams, Pamela Tim Johnson and...
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