Obituaries

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

Lisa Jo Stone

Lisa Jo Stone

Nov 11, 2023

Lisa Jo Stone Middleport - Lisa Jo Stone, 56, of Middleport, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis Born on October 9, 1967 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Flo Phillips Couchie and the late Richard Eugene Stone. Lisa is survived by her mother, Flo Couchie; her fiancé Clyde Blankenship; three uncles, Virgil...

Kathryn Sue Cremeans

Kathryn Sue Cremeans

Nov 6, 2023

Kathryn Sue Cremeans July 21st, 1947 – November 6th, 2023 TUPPERS PLAINS—Kathryn Sue Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away on November 6th, 2023, following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Jeanette Whitlock; husband, Everett Rodney Cremeans; brother, Don Whitlock and son, Rodney Cremeans. She is survived by sons, Reece (Lora) Cremeans and...

Randall Cowdery

Randall Cowdery

Nov 4, 2023

Randall Cowdery Randall Cowdery, 54, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1969, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Lee Cowdery and the late Joyce Cowdery. Randy was a truck driver for 5 Star Trucking. In addition to his father, Lee, Randy is survived by 3 sons, Jon Cowdery, Cody...

Alice M. Ratliff

Alice M. Ratliff

Nov 2, 2023

     Athens- Alice M. Ratliff, 66, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus.

     She was born on November 4, 1956, in Richardson, Kentucky. Alice was a hair stylist in the Athens area for over forty-five years.  She was recognized by her peers receiving many awards for her abilities.  She was also known for her solid...

Donald E. Bennett

Donald E. Bennett

Nov 1, 2023

Donald E. Bennett

 

    Athens - Donald E. Bennett, 81, of Mush Run Road in Athens, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

     Born February 7, 1942, in Bedford, Ohio, he was the first child and son of the late Donald David and Doris Eloise Finsterwald Bennett.  His early childhood was spent in Maple Heights, Ohio.  He...

Howard Keith Dorst

Howard Keith Dorst

Nov 1, 2023

Howard Keith Dorst POMEROY—Howard Keith Dorst, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1960, in Gallipolis, OH, son of Helen Hoffman Wilson and the late Robert A. Dorst. Howard was a 1979 graduate of Eastern High School and worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific for 37 years. He is survived...

Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith

Oct 30, 2023

 PORTSMOUTH—Lauren Smith, 34, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born Nov 11, 1988, in Athens, OH, daughter of Ron Smith and Shari Gillette Gillispie.In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by her son, Logan Simmons; brother, Zeke Smith; stepfather, Allen Gillispie and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson

Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson

Oct 30, 2023

Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson passed peacefully at home on October 30th, 2023 in Vincent, Ohio at the age of 63. Mitchell was born on December 4th, 1959 in Mason, West Virginia to Edgar Judson and Ruby Backus. He graduated from Warren High School in 1978 and married Tammy Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio on February 20th, 1983 and welcomed three...

John Wayne Jackson

John Wayne Jackson

Oct 28, 2023

ATHENS—John Wayne Jackson, 83, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Millfield, OH, son of the late John Wesley and Evelyn Jean Nance Jackson. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid motorcycle racer and a retired truck driver. John is survived by 3 sons, Kirt and Bonnie...

Teresa Benedum

Teresa Benedum

Oct 28, 2023

Teresa Benedum REEDSVILLE—Teresa Benedum, 62, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Francis and Margie Sampson Benedum. Teresa is survived by 4 sons, Matthew Whitlock, Scott Whitlock, Steven Whitlock and Jordan Benedum; a sister, Diana Walker and a brother, Dennis Benedum. In...

Nancy Riegel Matthews

Nancy Riegel Matthews

Oct 27, 2023

Nancy Riegel Matthews

 

   Nancy Riegel Matthews, 88, of Athens, passed away October 27 with family by her side. She was known for her vibrant personality, was fully present in the lives of family and friends and active in the community for over 73 years.  She lit up every room, gave generously of her time, and was passionate about a...

William Workman

William Workman

Oct 27, 2023

William Workman STEWART--William Stanford Workman ("Bill"), age 93, of Stewart, OH, born October 28, 1929, in Zanesville, OH, peacefully passed away Friday, one day before his 94th birthday. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Bill was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Workman (Zanesville, OH), and the husband of Dessie Workman (Stewart, OH). Including his...

Mary Maxine Antonetz

Mary Maxine Antonetz

Oct 27, 2023

Mary Maxine Antonetz, 65, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home. She was born December 8, 1957, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Collins) King. She was one of four children.

Mary loved her children and animals unequivocally. She was a passionate in-home healthcare provider. Mary was previously a licensed...

Charles E. Lucas

Charles E. Lucas

Oct 25, 2023

Charles E. Lucas COOLVILLE—Charles E. Lucas, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 17, 1944, in Augusta, GA, son of the late James and Geneva Harrelson Lucas. Charles was a member of the Torch Baptist Church and the IBEW Local 776 in Charleston, S.C. He is survived by his wife,...

Phyllis Regina Stoncel

Phyllis Regina Stoncel

Oct 22, 2023

Athens -  Phyllis Regina Stoncel, 82, of Athens, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence after a brief illness.

Born July 21, 1941, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Garrett and Delores Darby.  Phyllis was an avid quilter, belonged to several quilt clubs and was a volunteer at the Dairy Barn.  She retired...

Philip D. Moxley

Philip D. Moxley

Oct 20, 2023

Philip D. Moxley, 79, of Pomeroy passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 20, 2023 at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Phil was the son of Harry Moxley and Helen Hamilton Yost. He was born in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Utica High School. He served in the US Navy and was a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in...

James Franklin Eddy Sr

James Franklin Eddy Sr

Oct 19, 2023

James Franklin Eddy, Sr. LITTLE HOCKING—James Franklin Eddy, Sr., 85, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 7, 1938, in Torch, OH, son of the late James William and Lulu Bell Jenkins Eddy. James was a disabled Air Force Veteran, retired ironworker and loved repairing lawn mowers. He is survived...

Mark Van Dyke

Mark Van Dyke

Oct 15, 2023

Mark Van Dyke, 66, of The Plains, died peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Born December 21, 1956 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dorrise VanDyke and Eleanor Gibson VanDyke Rinehart.  He was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and a former member of the The Plains...

Ronald Purves

Ronald Purves

Oct 15, 2023

Ronald Purves COOLVILLE—Ronald Purves, 77, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Toronto, Canada, son of the late George and Mary Stewart Purves. Ronald is survived by two grandsons, Quentin Dulaney and Aiden Dulaney and a brother, Stan Purves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

James Lee Conn

James Lee Conn

Oct 12, 2023

It is with deep anguish and heavy hearts that we regret to inform you that our James Lee Conn, suddenly passed away Thursday, Oct 12th at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital at 6:30P.M. Although he is gone away from this world, his Christ-like personhood left a beacon of light for all in his community.

James, fondly known as Jim, was born to...