Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Frederick Clifford Houghton
Aug 1, 2024
MASON—Frederick Clifford Houghton, 84, of Mason, WV, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Rivers Health Hospital in Pt. Pleasant, WV.
He was born March 8, 1940, in Sanford, FL, son of the late Garland and Meredith Hickman Houghton.
He is survived by his wife of 47, years, Cynthia Lance Houghton; 2 sons, Frederick C. Houghton II and James Vereen; 2 daughters,...
Clyde C. Beasley, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Clyde C. Beasley, Jr., 83 of Athens, a beloved husband, respected retired law enforcement officer, educator, and devoted member of various community organizations passed away Thursday evening, August 1, 2024 at his home. Born on September 19, 1940, in Athens County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nellie Bobo Beasley.
Clyde dedicated 33 years of his life...
Diana Kay Kinder
Jul 29, 2024
Diana K. Kinder, 68 of Shade, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Born November 19, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio at Holzer Hospital, she was the daughter of Neacil E. and Jack W. Carsey of Middleport, Ohio.
She was a 1974 graduate of Meigs High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's of Science...
Earle J. McCandlish
Jul 29, 2024
LANCASTER—Earle J. McCandlish, 82, of Lancaster, OH, passed away Monday, July 29, 2924, at Fairhope Hospice Pickering House in Lancaster.
He was born April 23, 1942, in Bremen, OH, son of the late Lee Wilson and Sarah Ruth Turner McCandlish.
Earle is survived by 2 daughters, Darletta and Martin Martinez and Dawnita and Jose Perez; 6 grandchildren, Domingo, Caroline, Julio, Catherine,...
Nancy Lee Watson
Jul 26, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Nancy Lee Watson, 93, of Reedsville, OH, was called home by her Savior on July 26, 2024. She was born in Rockport, WV, on Oct. 4, 1930, to Francis and Nancy Estella Weekley Deem.
Nancy was a member of South Bethel Church, Silver Ridge, Reedsville, OH. She loved growing flowers and a big garden, canning, family meals and get togethers.
She is...
Michael Lee William White
Jul 21, 2024
Michael Lee William White, 15 weeks gestation of age, passed away due to miscarry on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, just one day after his gender reveal party indicating to his excited family that he was a boy. Son of Jeremy William and Bonnie Elizabeth Liming White, he was a blessed surprise for the the...
Kurt Hermann Glaser, II
Jul 21, 2024
ALBANY—Kurt Hermann Glaser, II, 73, of Albany, OH, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 30, 1950, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Kurt H. Glaser Sr. and Charlotte (Wadewitz) Glaser. Kurt was a 1969 graduate of Northville High School, a 1976 graduate of Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI, where he earned an Associate...
Valorie Jean Boring
Jul 19, 2024
Valorie Jean Boring, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home by her savior on July 19, 2024.
She was born in Columbus on March 29, 1965, to Max and Shirley (Bable) Boring and moved to Grandview Heights as a teenager. She graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1984 and worked at Spencer Research for several years before working at Meijer...
Rickey Eugene Lunsford
Jul 19, 2024
RACINE—Rickey Eugene Lunsford, 62, of Racine, OH, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence.
He was born June 20, 1962, in Gallipolis, OH, son of Kenneth Lunsford and the late Carol Hall. Rickey loved muscle cars and was an avid hunter and bass fisherman. He retired from Constellium Metals in Ravenswood, WV, with 25 years of service.
He is survived...
Candy M. Taylor
Jul 18, 2024
Chauncey-- Candy M. Taylor, 66 of Chauncey, OH, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hickory Creek of Athens.
She was born Sept. 24, 1957, in Millfield, OH, daughter of the late Jack Edward and Arlene R. Stalling Taylor. Candy was a Rural Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.
She is survived by a daughter, Leta and Joe Gardella; son, Willard Hart,...
Mary Jo Evener
Jul 16, 2024
Mary Josephine “Jo” Evener, age 96 of Millfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024 at The Laurels of Athens following an extended stay. Born February 16, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John D. & Ruth Marsh Willis.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Millfield Road with her beloved husband, the late Donald...
Bryan Gibbs
Jul 14, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Bryan Gibbs, 66, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born April 30, 1958, in Parkesburg, WV, son of Doris Reed Gibbs and the late Robert Gibbs.
In addition to his mother, Bryan is survived by 2 daughters, Kayla and Erik Valencia, Ashley Gibbs and Shawn Roberson; 3 brothers, Ed and Peggy...
Elton John Horner, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
GUYSVILLE—Elton John Horner, Jr., 53, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.
He was born Sept. 7, 1970, in Riverside, NJ, son of Bonnie June Hall Horner and the late Elton John Horner, Sr.
Elton was an avid outdoorsman and boat racer. He was also a Carpenter and a Class A Mechanic.
In addition...
Rose Marie Kimes
Jul 10, 2024
Rose Marie Kimes
REEDSVILLE—Rose Marie Kimes, 60, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1963, in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Archie and Cora Parsons Kimes. She was a former employee for Core Haven Nursing Home in Pt. Pleasant.
She is survived by a special niece, Bobbi Parker and Larry Hall;...
Charles E. Mays
Jul 9, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Charles E. Mays, 76, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away July 9th, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 4th, 1948, in Belleville, WV, son of the late Everett C. and Georgia Randolph Mays. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran serving as assistant section chief in Searchlight Operations in support of the 11th Marine...
Larry Edward Douglas, Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Larry Edward Douglas, Sr., 72 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, July 6, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born August 15, 1951 in Athens, he was the son of the late Oba Douglas, Jr. And Janet McClean Lawrence.
Larry had a passion for woodworking and spent many hours at the lake fishing. He retired from...
George L. Sherman
Jul 5, 2024
George Sherman passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5th, at the age of 92 at this home in Athens, Ohio, with his children by his side. It was the completion of a long, well-lived life, guided and defined by his love of family, friends, community -- and his committed embrace of his calling as an artist, educator, advocate, and mentor.
George...
Warren G. Connolly
Jul 5, 2024
Surrounded by his family, Warren G. Connolly, 77, of Reedsville went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024, as a result of complications of emergency surgery.
The son of the late William and Erma (Sloter) Connolly, Warren was born in Long Bottom, Ohio on March 31, 1947. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1965 and married his high...
Eugene Daniel Tucker
Jul 5, 2024
Eugene Daniel Tucker
Pomeroy - Eugene Daniel Tucker. 92, of Pomeroy, died Friday, July, 5, 2024 at his residence.
Born December 23, 1931 in Marietta, Ohio, he was the son of the late Daniel and Oleta Cain Tucker. He was a veteran of the US Army where worked in the Motor Pool driving for a commanding officer. Dan attended The World Harvest...
Kenneth Edward Stewart
Jul 4, 2024
Kenneth Edward Stewart
Middleport - Kenneth Edward Stewart, 54, of Middleport died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Arbors of Pomeroy.
Born September 9, 1969 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Kenneth and Vera L Ratcliff Stewart. Kenneth was a 1988 graduate of Meigs High School.
He is survived by his parents; two sons, Kenneth Ryan Stewart and Christopher Perry...
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