Obituaries

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

Bernice McLain

Bernice McLain

Jan 24, 2006

ATHENS -Bernice E. McLain, 88, of Athens, died Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2006 at her home.She was born December 14, 1917 in Barberton and was the daughter of the late Lloyd Clayton and Wilma Bergdorf Beichler.She is survived by three children, Kenneth McLain of New Marshfield, George (Claudia) McLain of Arcanum, and Patty (Bill) Buckley of New Marshfield; a daughter-in-law,...

Margaret Lacey

Margaret Lacey

Jan 21, 2006

ATHENS - Margaret Gwinn Lacey, 83, formerly of Athens, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2006 in Melbourne, Florida where she lived for 20 years. She was born June 27, 1922 in Barbersville, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late C.F. and Hattie Duncan Gwinn. She worked atATHENS -tate Hospital and at the Columbus State School.She was preceded in...

Zinnia Hartley

Zinnia Hartley

Jan 21, 2006

ATHENS -Zinnia Savannah Hartley, 67 of Athens, died Saturday, January 21, 2006.She was born January 18, 1939 in Franklin County, VA, was raised in Roanoke, VA, and was the daughter of the late Silas and Mae Smith Hall.She is survived by nine children, Ron (Georgia) Davis of Glouster, Linda Capehart of Athens, Floyd Hartley of Gahanna, Dennis (Darcie) Hartley of...

Greg Perry

Greg Perry

Jan 20, 2006

NEW MARSHFIELD Greg W. Perry, 44, of New Marshfield died Friday, January 20, 2006 in Florida.He was born February 13, 1961 in Nelsonville and was the son of Gene and Shirley Kimes Perry of New Marshfield.Besides his parents,  he is survived by three sons, Greg Perry Jr. of New Marshfield, Adam Perry of New Marshfield, and Ethan Perry of New...

George E. Webster Jr.

George E. Webster Jr.

Jan 8, 2006

  George E. Webster Jr. REYNOLDSBURG  -  George E. Webster Jr., 75, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Amesville died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at his home.Born Oct. 4, 1930 in Amesville, he was the son of the late George E. and Virgene Carpenter Webster.He retired from Lucent in Columbus. He was a member of University Masonic Lodge in Dublin and served in...

Bonnie Douglas

Bonnie Douglas

Jan 3, 2006

  Bonnie Douglas STEWART  -  Lavonda "Bonnie" Douglas, 50, of Stewart, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.She was born June 13, 1955 in Columbus and was the daughter of Edna Laudermilt King of Albany and the late Walter King.She was employed at Ohio University with over 17 years of service. She was a member of...

Gary Willie

Gary Willie

Dec 22, 2005

ATHENS  -  Gary Lee Willie, 55 of Sistersville, WV, formerly of ATHENS -assed away Thursday, December 22, 2005.Born November 30, 1950 in ATHENS and was the son of Rolland and Louise Thompson Willie of  Athens. He was a graduate of ATHENS High School of the class of 1969. He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1973. He loved to hunt...

Harvey Phillips

Harvey Phillips

Dec 21, 2005

 Harvey Lee Phillips THE PLAINS  -  Harvey Lee Phillips, 64, of The Plains, passed away Wednesday evening, December 21, 2005 at Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital.He was born October 27, 1941 in The Plains, and was the son of the late P. Oakey and Margaretta Phillips. Harvey spent his life on The Plains. He worked for Wayne Cochran and Bargain Billy.He is...

George Troy

George Troy

Dec 8, 2005

class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center>George W. Troy THE PLAINS George W. Troy, 84, of The Plains, Ohio, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2005 at Hickory CreekNursing Center in The Plains.   He was born November 6, 1921 in Hundred, West Virginia.  He was the son of the late Carl E. and Mary E. Milliken Troy.  He was a 1940 graduate...

Charles Millhouse

Charles Millhouse

Dec 4, 2005

align=center> Charles Edward MillhouseATHENS - Charles Edward Millhouse, 75, of ATHENS died Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2005 at Mount Carmel West, Columbus.He was born July 31, 1930 in Marion and was the son of the late Willard Henry and Edith Mae Gilmore Millhouse. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a former employee of ATHENS...

Richard Coffman

Richard Coffman

Nov 30, 2005

ATHENS - Richard Lee Coffman, 83, of Athens, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Kimes Nursing Home.  Born February 10, 1922, in ATHENS county, he was the son of the late Eurland and Forrest Kasler Coffman.  He was a graduate of ATHENS High School, a member of the First Christian Church in ATHENS and a member of Paramuthia Lodge #...

Larry Holley

Larry Holley

Nov 25, 2005

 ATHENS - Larry J. Holley, 61, of Rhoric Road, ATHENS died Friday morning, November 25, 2005 at his home, following a long illness.He was born February 19, 1944 in New Plymouth, Ohio and was the son of  Garland Holley of New Plymouth and the late Fern Stump Holley.Larry was a graduate of Zaleski High School. He attended Vore Ridge Church....

Vera Wallace

Vera Wallace

Nov 23, 2005

 THE PLAINS - Vera P. Wallace, 92, of The Plains, died Wednesday morning, November 23, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.Born June 10, 1913 in Orbiston, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late A.B. and Stella Whestone Lester.She was retired from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster.She is survived by her sons, Dave (Sue) Wallace of Athens, and Dan (Candy) Wallace...

Jim Storer

Jim Storer

Nov 21, 2005

 THE PLAINS - Vera P. Wallace, 92, of The Plains, died Wednesday morning, November 23, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.Born June 10, 1913 in Orbiston, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late A.B. and Stella Whestone Lester.She was retired from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster.She is survived by her sons, Dave (Sue) Wallace of Athens, and Dan (Candy) Wallace...

Bill Toadvine

Bill Toadvine

Nov 15, 2005

align=center> Bill Toadvine ATHENS, Ohio - After translating a successful pitching career as a Bobcat into a long and prosperous tenure as his alma materchr(39)s pitching instructor, Ohio Associate Head Coach Bill Toadvine succumbed to the effects of lung cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 15 and passed away at the age of 56."The Ohio athletics family is deeply saddened by the...

Gloria Winner

Gloria Winner

Nov 15, 2005

  THE PLAINS - Gloria J. Winner, 79, of The Plains, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 15, 2005 at Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital.The seventh of twelve children, she was born November 27, 1925 in Logan County, W.V. to Sarah Fannin and Lloyd Jackson Mitchem.After excelling in school, Gloria joined the WACS during WWII. It was during this time of service to...

Gary R. Gager

Gary R. Gager

Nov 12, 2005

ALBANY - Gary R. Gager, 62, of Albany, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Ochr(39)Bleness MemorialHospital. Born March 19, 1943, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of the late Doyle and Patricia C. Nelson Gager. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; five children, Wanda Gager of Detroit, Mich., William (Sara) Anderson of...

Shawn Allen Kasler

Shawn Allen Kasler

Nov 9, 2005

MILLFIELD - Shawn Allen Kasler, 33 of Millfield, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from injuries received in an accident.Born August 6, 1972, in Athens, he was the son of Ida Mae Kasler and the late Harold Eugene Kasler.Besides his mother, his is survived by a daughter, Andrea Leann Kasler, and her mother, Nikki Thomas;a sister, Carrie Marie (Doug Curtis) Kasler;...

David Allan Heightland

David Allan Heightland

Nov 1, 2005

  ATHENS - David Allan Heightland Sr., 57, of Athens, died Tuesday morning,  Novermber 1, 2005 at his residence.Born August 11, 1948 in Chauncey, and was the son of the late Floyd Delbert and Letha Marie Scott Heightland.  He was a former employee of the ATHENS -ental Health Center with 27 years of services, and retired from S.E.P.T.A. in 2000. He...

Charles Browning

Charles Browning

Oct 29, 2005

 ATHENS  - Charles W. Browning, 79, of Athens, died Saturday morning, October 29, 2005 at his residence.  Born August 6, 1926 in Flemington, GA., he was the son of the late Charles Woodward and Dorothy Ellen Thomas Browning.  He was an active member of the Living Water Worship Center, and  devoted his entire life to God.  His love and wisdom...