Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Cathy M. Carter
Jan 1, 2026
The Plains– Cathy M Carter, 78, passed away peacefully Jan.1, 2026 at
Hickory Creek Nursing Center.
Cathy was born July 22, 1947, daughter of the late John and Mildred
(Casey) MacKay in Providence, Rhode Island. She was a 1966 graduate
of East Providence High School. After High School she attended Johnson
and Wales College in Providence.
Cathy spent much of her adult life in Athens, Ohio....
Janet Christine McGrath
Dec 30, 2025
Janet Christine McGrath, 61, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, with her children by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Judy McFadden McClain and will be remembered for the warmth of her welcome, her fiery spirit, and the loyal love she poured into her family and community.
Janet is survived by her children,...
Katherine Riley
Dec 22, 2025
Katherine Riley, beloved pastor, friend, and family member, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at age 73.
Katherine began her life in Southwest Ohio but moved with her parsonage family all over the state. She graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School, in Union City, in 1970. She went on to Otterbein College in Westerville, and then received her Masters of...
Marjorie S. Bennett
Dec 21, 2025
BELPRE—Marjorie S. Bennett of Belpre, OH, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
She was born Aug. 13, 1939, daughter of the late Harry and Shirley (Corless) Palmer in Waitsfield, VT. They moved to Hingham, MA in 1952, where she graduated from Hingham High School Class of 1957. In May 1957 she married Donald L. Bennett, whom was stationed at the Hingham...
Sharon Lynn Ridenour
Dec 20, 2025
Sharon “Cricket” Lynn Haning Ridenour of Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday December 20, 2025, at her residence. Sharon was born on November 23, 1959, to Clarence and Clara Haning. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Sharon was a devoted Ohio State Football fan and never missed a game. She...
Al Rorick
Dec 19, 2025
Al Rorick, 75 of The Plains, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Born January 2, 1950, in Athens, he was the son of Janice Linton McGee and the late Arthur Stewart Rorick.
A United States Navy Veteran, Al was loyal in his service to our country, honorably discharged as a Vietnam Era veteran. He would...
Lonnie Starcher, Jr.
Dec 18, 2025
ATHENS—Lonnie Starcher, Jr., 57, of Athens, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Athens.
He was born Jan. 18, 1968, in Marietta, OH, son of the late Marlene (Bowers) and Lonnie Starcher, Sr. He was a 1987 graduate of Federal Hocking High School. Lonnie was a Christian, loved both of his sons, building houses and mowing yards....
Mary Rose
Dec 14, 2025
Racine - Mary Rose, 83, of Racine, died Sunday December 14, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.
Born December 23, 1941, on Owl Hollow Road in Long Bottom, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Justice Watson. Mary was a graduate of Southern High School and loved attending church. She was a lifelong...
David Gillman
Dec 8, 2025
The Plains - David Gillman, 53, of The Plains, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 8, 2025 at his residence.
Born August 1, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cecil and Gwinith Brumfield Gillman.
David is survived by his sister, Michelle Wycuff.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to sign the...
Hobart Templeton
Dec 8, 2025
Middleport - Hobart Templeton, 63, of Middleport, died unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2025, at his residence.
Born January 4, 1962, in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of Brenda Snider and the late Lawton Templeton. Hobart was a 1980 graduate of Meigs High School. He was a hard worker having been employed in the coal mine, at Facemeyer Sawmill and for...
Robert John Mullins
Dec 8, 2025
COOLVILLE—Robert John Mullins, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 18, 1945, in Grundy, VA, son of the late Jennis and Hazel Mullins Stiltner. Robert was a retired Salesman for Central Ohio Welding and love being on his farm.
He is survived by his longtime friend, Tim; a sister, Lydia Sue Justice;...
Ronald Phillips, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Ronald Phillips, Jr., 68, of The Plains, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born December 21,1956, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Ronald and Rachel Stevens Phillips. He is survived by a daughter, Brandi (Channing) Lehman of Albany, Ohio and two grandson's Ashton and Austin Lehman. He also is survived...
Denver Rhodes
Dec 6, 2025
Denver Lee Rhodes, 76, of Coolville, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with his beloved daughter, Sherri, by his side. He was being cared for by Arcadia Skilled Nursing in Coolville, OH. His family would like to thank them for his great care. In recent weeks, he has been in the care of Hospice. Thank you, Regina...
Paula "Janie" Fitch
Dec 4, 2025
LONG BOTTOM—Paula Janie Fitch, 70, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH.
She was born March 19, 1955, in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Powell Brewer. She retired from Racine Home National Bank and was a member of the Meigs County Fair Board.
She is survived by her...
Janet Marie Biggs
Dec 4, 2025
Middleport - Janet Marie Biggs, 70, of Middleport, Ohio died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Born June 18, 1955 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dorsel and Hazel Randolph Biggs. Janet was a 1973 graduate of Meigs High School.
She is survived by two brothers, Wilford (Mildred) Biggs and Denver ((Maggie) Biggs;...
Carl Chichester
Dec 3, 2025
REEDSVILLE—Carl Chichester, 84, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Violet Chichester.
He worked as a bodyman his entire life and retired from Matheny’s in 2007. Carl was a Christian by faith and attended the Eden United Brethren Church. He enjoyed hunting,...
Susan K. Neal
Dec 1, 2025
Susan K. Neal of Athens (formerly of Long Island New York) passed away peacefully at Kimes Nursing home on December 1, 2025. Born in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on November 20, 1936, she was the daughter of Emil and Florence Kotva. Susan grew up in Belleville, Illinois and later attended Fontbonne College attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English education....
Charles “Paul” Kostival
Dec 1, 2025
Charles “Paul” Kostival (77), a Chauncey boy, passed peacefully from this Earth on December 1, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Paul, born on October 5, 1948 to Andy and Martha (Knowlton) Kostival of Chauncey, Ohio, is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marguerite (Keirns) Kostival, his daughter Jill Bean (Mike), sons Kristofer (Shauna) and Paul Robert (Amy),...
Keith Allen Harter
Nov 27, 2025
Keith Allen Harter, age 69, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and love that will never be forgotten .Keith Harter was born December 25, 1955, in Columbus OhioKeith was a hardworking man who lived life his own way on his own terms. In his...
Andrew M. Evener
Nov 27, 2025
It is with profound love and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Matthew Evener, who left this world on Thursday, November 27, 2025, cradled in the arms of those who loved him. Born on June 28, 1978, Andy entered life facing challenges that only the strongest souls are given, yet he faced each day wrapped in God's...
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