Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Dora Mae Reed
Mar 8, 2024
Dora Mae (Greer) Reed, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8th, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia.
Dora, affectionately known as "Mae" by those closest to her, was born November 28th, 1940, in Bolt, WV to her loving parents, the late Andrew and Edith (Burchette) Greer.
In 1959, Dora married the love of her life, the late...
Gerald "Jim" Nelson
Mar 6, 2024
Gerald "Jim" Nelson, 83, of Chauncey, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Select Medical in Newark, Ohio. Born July 29, 1940, in Chauncey, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fredrick Sylvester and Elizabeth Marvella Showalter Nelson. Jim attended Chauncey High School and was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for many years at ABEX in Athens and...
Marvin (Butch) Dale Hoover
Mar 6, 2024
COOLVILLE—Marvin (Butch) Dale Hoover, 70, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1953, in Malta, OH, son of the late Richard (Dick) Hoover and Esther M. Gilliland Gesterling. Marvin was a U.S. Air Force Veteran (1971-1974) and an Environmental Driller. He attended Fort Frye High School and was a Free...
Art Misner
Mar 5, 2024
COOLVILLE—Art Misner, 56, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1967, in Athens, OH, son of the late Floyd and Cledyth Brown Misner. Art was an avid hunter and dirt track racer. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Shelley Fitzgerald Misner; 2 daughters, Chelsea and Michael Pinkerton...
James Birkbeck
Mar 4, 2024
COOLVILLE—James Birkbeck, 88, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, March 4, 2023, at his residence. He was Nov. 21, 1935, in Bethel, OH, son of the late Albert and Alma Christianson Birkbeck. James was an Army veteran and a retired fishing boat captain. He enjoyed Bluegrass music, flea markets and was an avid fisherman. James is survived by a niece,...
Waylen E. Wamsley
Mar 1, 2024
Waylen E. Wamsley, 5 months of Nelsonville, passed away Friday March 1, 2024, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus. He was born September 26, 2023, in Athens.
He is survived by his mother, Tiara Wamsley of Nelsonville; stepfather, Ronald Maffin of Nelsonville; siblings, Kaylee Wamsley, Samuel Wamsley, and Aubree Mesaros; grandfather, Ron Maffin; grandmother, Tammy Exline; aunts and uncles, Edie...
Rebecca Sue Rister
Feb 29, 2024
Rebecca Sue Travis Burgess Johnson Williams Rister Oct/5/1960-Feb/29/2024 Loving wife, caring mother and sister She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Leonard Johnson to whom she was married to for 19 years, Wayne Rister whom she was married to for 15 years; her loving parents, Charles L. Travis and Merrilyn J. Travis and a brother, Charles M. Travis. She...
Pamela Sue "Bones' Shields
Feb 27, 2024
COOLVILLE-- Pamela Sue “Bones” Shields, 63, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born July 30, 1960, in Point Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Caroll Sidney and Edna Stobart. Pamela is survived by a son, Tommy and Karen Schuler; 2 daughters, Trish and Zach Kisner and Natasha Putman and fiancé, Rondall...
Wilma Jean Bulger
Feb 25, 2024
Wilma Jean Bulger, 94 of Athens, passed away early Sunday morning, February 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Paul and Edna Faye McGee Goldsworthy. A lifelong Athens resident who was born on January 11, 1930.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, William Bulger (2013) and her sister...
Charity Ann Boggs
Feb 24, 2024
Charity Ann Boggs Charity Ann Boggs, 50, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born Oct. 22, 1973, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Sharon Turrill Powell and the late Alan J. Boggs. Charity was a member of the Coolville Vol. Fire Dept. and the Amazing Grace Church. She was also a former member...
Clyde Steven Randolph
Feb 23, 2024
COOLVILLE-- Clyde Steven Randolph, 83, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Norma Randolph of Coolville. Clyde retired as a Plumber Steamfitter from UA local 577, where he was a lifetime member. He became a member of...
Millie M. Jenne
Feb 20, 2024
Millie M. Jenne COOLVILLE—Millie M. Jenne, 89, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born March 14, 1934, in Stewart, OH, daughter of the late Herman and Rose Buck Bowers. Millie is survived by 4 sons, Robert Jenne, Joseph Jenne, William and Joyce Jenne and Jerry and Caroline Jenne; 3...
Mary Ellen Britton
Feb 18, 2024
Mary Ellen Britton
RUTLAND-- Mary Ellen Britton of Rutland, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 18, at Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born March 24, 1945 in Hamilton County, Ohio, but raised in Vinton County daughter of the late Irvin L. and Winnie (Ankrom) Rinehart.
Mary graduated from Allensville High School in 1963, and lived most of her...
Johnny L. Newell
Feb 15, 2024
Johnny L. Newell LONG BOTTOM—Johnny L. Newell, 79, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Belpre Landing Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 18, 1944, in Columbus, OH, son of the late Hobart Vincent and Inzy Mae Curtis Newell. Johnny attended the Chester United Methodist Church and was a member of the Big Bend...
Roger Eugene Kidd
Feb 13, 2024
Roger Eugene Kidd, 84, of Millfield, went to heaven to see Jesus on February 13, 2024 at home with family by his side.
Born October 7, 1939 in Millfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Crystal Morgan Kidd. Roger graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School in 1957 and joined the United States Army. He retired after...
Virginia Lee Brannon
Feb 10, 2024
Virginia Lee Brannon REEDSVILLE—Virginia Lee Brannon, 81, of Reedsville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 10th, 2024. Virginia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved by many. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, James W. Brannon; her loving children; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There will be no services per...
Bobby J. Barringer
Feb 6, 2024
Bobby J. Barringer REEDSVILLE—Bobby J. Barringer, 62, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at his residence. Bobby was born on Jan. 4, 1962, to the late Ernie and Ferra Lou Barringer. He went to Eastern High School and was a volunteer fire fighter for Olive Township Station 9 Fire Department, with over 35 years of service. Bobby...
Dana Ruth McGraner
Feb 2, 2024
Dana Ruth (Robinson) McGraner, 90, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, with her family by her side.
Dana was born on July 9, 1933, in Athens County, OH to the late Francis and Mary Geneva (Gose) Robinson. Elected homecoming queen in her senior year, Dana graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School in 1951. After graduation she went to work at...
Brayden Lee Lipp
Feb 1, 2024
Brayden Lee Lipp, a brave soul who graced this world for a short but impactful time, passed away at his home at the age of 3 days. He was born on January 29, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
Brayden was a fighter from the moment he entered this world, battling against the challenges imposed by Dandy Walker Syndrome, Double P9...
Forrest Glenn Jarvis
Jan 31, 2024
Forrest Glenn Jarvis, 63, passed away the evening of January 31st, 2024 in his home. Without a doubt, the love of his life, Denise, was waiting for him with open arms. Something his family knows he has been waiting for for almost 20 years.
Born June 23, 1959, in Stewart, OH to James and Victoria Jarvis, the baby of...