Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Kevin Dragoo
Mar 9, 2025
The Plains - Kevin Dragoo, 69, of The Plains, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born September 14, 1955, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Nelson and Virginia Brannick Dragoo. Kevin was a 1973 graduate of Springfield South High School and an avid sports fan. He was a die hard Ohio State...
Connie Moyer
Mar 8, 2025
POMEROY—Connie Moyer, 84, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
She was born June 29, 1940, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Carl Wesley and Betty Louise Johnson Walton.
Connie is survived by 2 daughters, Karen Lodwick Roush (Steve); Leesa Lee (Jim Wilson); a son, Gregry Reed and several grandchildren and...
Stephen Tatterson
Mar 7, 2025
Pomeroy - Stephen Tatterson, 73, of Pomeroy, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Abbyshire Place in Gallipolis.
Born December 9, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur Leon and Joanne Raub Tatterson. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Meigs High School and in his early days liked to frequent the Corner Bar. He retired from...
M.L. "Peggy" Adelsberger
Mar 5, 2025
M.L. "Peggy" Adelsberger, 93 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. Born July 9, 1931 in Marysville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Noel and Bertha Kramer Brown.
Peggy retired from Ohio University after 20 years of loyal service. She loved all animals and the many family, friends, &...
Michael Kubisek, Sr.
Mar 3, 2025
COOLVILLE—Michael William Kubisek Sr., 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Danbury, CT, son of the late Edward A. and Theodora Merrilees Kubisek. He was a retired school teacher for Alachua Florida County Public Schools, a sign language interpreter and a member of Americorps. Michael was also a...
Joan Luann Brown
Mar 2, 2025
Tuppers Plains—Joan Luann Brown, 71, of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH.
She was born December 13, 1953, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Glenden and Helen Noreen Fogle Bates. Luann loved horses and was a member of the Appalachian Riding Club and Turner Ridge Riding Club. She was also...
Lena Pullins
Mar 2, 2025
REEDSVILLE—Lena Belle Pullins, 88, of Reedsville, OH, left this earth Sunday morning to enter the gates of Heaven.
Lena was well known for her cooking and baking talent and always entertaining family and friends. You could smell her love and joy from the aroma in the kitchen.
She was born March 10, 1936, to the late William Pooler Sr. and Ida Inez...
Paula G. Norman
Mar 1, 2025
ATHENS—Paula G. Norman, 84, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 3, 1940, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Lester and Naomi Stanley Weatherby. Paula attended South Canaan Baptist Church and loved taking pictures and shopping.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leland Norman; 4 sons, Danny Norman,...
Patricia Ann Skinner
Feb 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Skinner, 85 of The Plains, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Carecore at Westmoreland in Chillicothe, OH. Born October 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Ivan and Helen Eloise (Young) Jackson.
A 1956 graduate of The Plains High School, Patricia went on to dedicate her life to family, friends, and...
Sandra Spencer
Feb 25, 2025
REEDSVILLE—Sandra Spencer, 72, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at her residence.
She was born April 19, 1953, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Andrew Dunfee and Opal Blake Cole. Sandy retired from Ohio University in 2020.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Kenny Spencer; son, Michael (Angel) Spencer; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, David (Tanya)...
Daniel Clark
Feb 22, 2025
New Marshfield – Daniel Joseph Clark, 66, of New Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1959, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Jim and Wanda Clark.
Daniel was a graduate of Alexander High School in 1977. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his...
Joe Cole
Feb 21, 2025
GUYSVILLE—Joe Cole, 90, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Coolville, OH, son of the late Worthy and Anna Reed Cole. Joe was a road worker and retired from the Athens County Engineers Office in the Road Division. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Joe is survived by...
Martha Platt
Feb 20, 2025
Martha Ellen (Campbell) Platt, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Born on November 2, 1933, in Logan, Ohio, Martha lived a life filled with love, faith, and kindness.
On June 7, 1953, she married Lloyd James Platt, beginning a beautiful journey together. Martha had a passion for sewing, reading, and playing the organ, sharing her gifts...
Christopher Michael Beasley
Feb 20, 2025
ATHENS— It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Christopher Michael Beasley, 38, of Athens, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
Christopher was born Feb. 2, 1987, in Marietta, OH, son of Gail Beasley-Angus and the late David Michael Beasley. He was a graduate of Federal Hocking High School and held various jobs including The Athens...
Voyd C. Spurlock Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
COOLVILLE – Voyd C. Spurlock Jr., 63, of Coolville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2025.
He was born July 28, 1961, in Huntington, WV, to Voyd and Inez Harper Spurlock.
Voyd is survived by his son, Shane Spurlock; three brothers, Daniel, Rodney (Deborah), and Donald Spurlock; four sisters, Wanda Lanham, Kathy (John) Walker, Carol (Fred) Dodge, and Pamela (Mark) Boyd;...
Gladys Ethel Schall
Feb 18, 2025
GUYSVILLE- Gladys E. Schall, 76, of Guysville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1948, in The Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dick and Edith Finnearty Moore.
Gladys was a 1965 graduate of Shade High School. She had a passion for crafting, particularly making blankets, as well as gardening, working outdoors, baking, and...
Richard Jewell
Feb 18, 2025
Richard L. Jewell, 63, of McKenzie, Tennessee, formerly of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Ronald and Della (Cook) Jewell.
Richard was a 1979 graduate of Athens High School and later earned a degree in ceramic engineering from Hocking College. He was a former...
James R. Thomas
Feb 16, 2025
James R. Thomas, age 83, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Jackson, Ohio.
He was born May 7, 1941, in Point Pleasant, WV, to Paul and Garnet (Babcock) Thomas. Jim lived and worked at Arizona's Boys Ranch in Queen Creek, Arizona most of his adult life, before moving back to Chester, Ohio with his parents to retire.
Jim was preceded in...
Victor Chevalier Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
PARKERSBURG – Victor Chevalier Sr., age 88, was a godly man, loving father, grandpa and husband to his beloved Grace, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, peacefully after years of battling dementia.
He was born July 14, 1936, at home, in Hockingport, Ohio, to parents Rose and Roy Chevalier. He graduated from Eastern High School, retired from Ohio University as a...
Eva D. Walls
Feb 11, 2025
Eva Dawn Walls, 82, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Laurels of Athens. She was born on September 22, 1942, to the late Don and Lavada Malone.
Eva was known for her deep love of family, always cherishing time spent with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ted Walls; one son,...
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