Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Phillip Michael Jones
Sep 12, 2026
The Plains - Phillip Michael Jones, 69, of The Plains, died Saturday, September 12, 2026 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio.
Born April 24, 1957, in Claxton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Sara Zorn Jones. Phil, known as Mike to his 1975 classmates at Glenville High School was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in...
James E. Hamilton, Jr
Sep 10, 2026
COOLVILLE—James E. Hamilton, 87, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1939, in Huntington, WV, son of the late James E. Hamilton, Sr. and Louisa Sturgeon Hamilton.
James is survived by a son, James K. and Nola Hamilton; daughter, Lisa Lieving; 2 grandchildren, James E. Hamilton III and Jessie Homes.
In addition...
Lester G Lane
Sep 8, 2026
Athens - Lester Lane, 61, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Tuesday September 8, 2026 at his residence on Hocking Street in Athens.
Lester was born on August 27, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the West Union Street Cemetery in Athens, Ohio.
Ron Barnett
Sep 8, 2026
Clarence Ronald “Ron” Barnett embarked on his final great adventure on September 8, 2026, at the age of 79, at Ohio Health Hospice House in Columbus Ohio. He was born December 3, 1946, in Parkersburg, West Virginia a son of the late Clarence and Georgia Cooper Barnett.
Ron graduated from Eastern High School in 1964 before proudly serving his country in...
Sharon Wade
Sep 7, 2026
Sharon Wade, 69, of Vincent, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 15, 1957, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Roy and Jeannette Kelly Francis. Sharon was a member of the Warehouse Church. She was a big family oriented person and loved big family reunions, spending time with her family and supporting...
Jeffrey Lawrence Hurst
Sep 3, 2026
Jeffrey Lawrence Hurst, 65, of Athens, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 3, 2026 while hiking at Strouds Run State Park.
Born November 14, 1960, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Henry Eugene and Margaret Wilkins Hurst. Jeff worked as a cook for many years at restaurants in the Athens area.
Jeff will be buried in Canaan Township, Athens...
Jessie Eugene Zimmerman
Aug 29, 2026
ATHENS—Jessie Eugene Zimmerman, 85, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born March 8, 1941, in Stewart, OH, son of the late John L. and Sylvia Sutton Zimmerman. Jessie was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a retired guardrail and steel worker.
He is survived by 2...
Clarence Edward Dixon Jr
Aug 28, 2026
Clarence Dixon
Athens - Clarence Edward Dixon Jr, 72, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Friday, August 28, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born October 24, 1953, in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward and Jo Bader Dixon Sr. Clarence worked for many years in the fabricating field as a machinist.
He is survived by one daughter, Tina...
Marvin L. Keebaugh
Aug 27, 2026
On August 19, 2026, Marvin Keebaugh celebrated an extraordinary milestone—75 years of marriage to his high school sweetheart, Margie. Just eight days later, on August 27, 2026, Marvin left this earthly home for his eternal home with Jesus.
The years spent building a life and a family included many impressive chapters marked by hard work, family, friendship, laughter, and more than...
Roger E Carpenter
Aug 24, 2026
Rutland – Roger E. Carpenter, 74, of Rutland, OH, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.
Born on January 30, 1952, in Pomeroy, OH, he is the son of the late Perry and Iva (Hensley) Carpenter.
Roger is survived by three sons, Roger Carpenter Jr., Greg (Tricia) Carpenter, and Anthony Carpenter; four grandchildren, Kaylee, Brylee,...
Juanita Coon Boyd
Aug 23, 2026
Athens - Juanita Coon Boyd, 89, of Athens, passed away Sunday August 23, 2026 at her home.
Born December 25, 1936, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold L. and Mary Belle McDaniel Sycks . Juanita was a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and a life member of the Poston United Methodist Church. She was very...
Kimberly Ann Barnes
Aug 17, 2026
Athens - Kimberly Ann Barnes, 52, of Athens, formerly of Vinton County, died unexpectedly Monday, August 17, 2026, at her residence.
Born July 4, 1974, in Logan, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jerry and Martha Coleman Ousley. Kim was a 1992 graduate of Vinton County High School and proud to be from “The County” and she later graduated from Hocking...
Robin Lynn Null
Aug 17, 2026
COOLVILLE—Robin Lynn Null, 66, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Thurl Harley and Loraine G. (Burrows) Lantz. Robin's greatest joy was spending time with her kids, grandkids and family. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking.
Robin is survived by her husband...
Todd Jennings Wilkins
Aug 11, 2026
Athens - Todd Jennings Wilkins, 42, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5615 Washington Road in Albany.
Born January 13, 1984, in Munster, Indiana, he was the son of the late Todd Dean and Renate Sayre Smith.
Graveside services will be in the Alexander Cemetery at a later date.
Margaret Lanier Cauthorn
Aug 11, 2026
Margaret L. Cauthorn
Margaret Lanier Cauthorn died on August 11, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1933, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Margaret Foster Groce and John Lanier Groce. They moved to Long Bottom, Ohio in Meigs County after World War II and she graduated from Chester High School in 1952. In 1959, she married Curtis...
Donald Young
Aug 10, 2026
GUYSVILLE-- Donald Young, 73, of Guysville, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born Dec. 27, 1952, in Columbus, OH, son of the late Thomas and Garnette Preece Young. Donald was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and served on the U.S.S. Forrestal. He loved being a jokester and was a friend to...
Roger Summerfield
Aug 10, 2026
BELPRE—Roger W. Summerfield, 85, of Belpre, OH, formerly of Murrysville, PA, passed away Aug. 10, 2026, at Harmar Place in Marietta, OH.
Roger worked as a draftsman for U.S. Steel in the Pittsburg area, doing design work for steel mills.
In his early days, he enjoyed drag racing, golf, bowling, playing baseball and going to car shows.
He was preceded in death by...
Lucille Atherton
Aug 7, 2026
Lucille Helen Atherton, 91, of Longbottom, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1935, to Roy Russell Johnson and Mabel Elizabeth Trimble.
Lucille was a devoted Christian whose faith was an important part of her life. She cherished her family deeply and found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and watching her...
Rickie Causey
Aug 7, 2026
REEDSVILLE--Rickie Causey, 69, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1957, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late John and Sylvia Westfall Causey. Rick was a retired Supervisor for Paul Peterson Construction Company and a member of the Forked Run Gun Club.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years,...
James Wheatley
Aug 6, 2026
Athens - James Wheatley, 75, of Athens, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born December 28, 1950 in Marietta, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ralph and Evaline Vannoy Wheatley. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Athens High School and a United States Army Veteran. He worked for American Electric Power at Mine 31...
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