Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
John Casteel
Dec 30, 2022
John Casteel POMEROY—John Casteel, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Nelsonville, OH. He was born Dec. 18, 1960, in Athens, OH, son of the late Arthur and Ruby Eskins Casteel. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tammy McGrath Casteel; daughter, Tashia (Brandon) Casteel; 2 sons,...
Harold C. Boston
Dec 30, 2022
Harold C Boston, 89, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022 at Rockland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 30, 1933 in Ritchie County, West Virginia to Harvey and Grace (Vincent) Boston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Eloise Boston; three sisters, Dorothy Cunningham,...
Earl Kelly Thoma
Dec 30, 2022
Earl Kelly Thoma Pomeroy - Kelly Thoma, 60, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Friday, December 30, 2022 at his residence. Born on September 13, 1962, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl Oliver and Patsy Burnside Thoma. Kelly was a 1980 graduate of Meigs High School and was a computer enthusiast. He is survived by his sister,...
James Ray McAfee
Dec 27, 2022
James Ray McAfee left this world suddenly on December 27, 2022 at his home. James is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mildred Louise "Sis" McAfee. He will be missed and loved dearly by close family and friends.
No services are being observed at this time. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where you...
Donald Leroy Hunnel
Dec 27, 2022
Donald Leroy Hunnel Pomeroy - Don Hunnel, 89, of Pomeroy, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED in Pomeroy. Born December 11, 1933 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Nettie Smith Hunnel. Don was a 1951 graduate Pomeroy High School. After school, he served his country in the United States Navy....
Michael E. Morris
Dec 27, 2022
Michael “Mikey” E. Morris Racine - Michael “Mikey” E. Morris, 51, of Racine, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED in Pomeroy. Born August 30, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Sandra Eblin Morris. Mikey was a graduate of Meigs High School and a member of the Carpenters Local 650....
Charles Richard Henderson, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Charles Richard Henderson, Jr., a United States Air Force veteran 69 years of age of Athens, OH, passed away early Christmas morning, December 25, 2022 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital while under hospice care.
At this time, no known family of Mr. Henderson is able to be found or contacted. Please contact Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home at 740-592-6666 if you have...
Maralene Janet Kimes
Dec 25, 2022
Maralene Kimes REEDSVILLE—Maralene Janet Kimes, February 5, 1935-December 25, 2022. On Christmas morning 2022, Maralene was called home to receive her greatest gift. She has been reunited with her parents, Bill and Virginia Hoselton; her husband of 52 years, Clayton; her brother, Bill (Pat); son, Scott; granddaughter, Kristen Koster and grandson, Alan Barringer, all of which she had sorely missed....
Mary A. Moore
Dec 24, 2022
Mary A. Moore Pomeroy - Mary A. Moore, 56, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at Holzer Meigs E.R. in Pomeroy. Mary was born on October 17, 1966 in Pomeroy Ohio. She was the daughter of late Donald Lee and Betty Irene Frederick Moore. Mary had a love of music, learning to play numerous instruments and was...
Anna Catherine Olson
Dec 20, 2022
Anna Catherine Olson, 99, of Athens, died Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022 at her home after a brief illness with her family by her side.
Born October 1, 1923 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Fay and Nettie Mae Jeffers Hawk. She a graduate of Athens High School and a home maker.
She is survived...
Carolyn Elizabeth Bowser
Dec 20, 2022
Carolyn Elizabeth Bowser, 81 years old, died at her home in Jacksonville, Florida on December 20, 2022. Carolyn was born to Roy and Lucy Deeter on March 22, 1941, in their home in Southeastern Ohio and lived in Jacksonville since 1979. Carolyn served her community as an elementary school teacher at Lola M. Culver Elementary School from 1980 to 1984,...
Amanda Kay Hartley
Dec 19, 2022
New Marshfield - Amanda Kay Hartley, 36, of New Marshfield died Monday, December 19, 2022 at her residence.
Born September 21, 1986, in New Marshfield, Ohio, she is the daughter of David John and Susan Marshall Hartley. Amanda attended Alexander High School.
She is survived by three children, Hannah, Lukas and Abigail; two sisters, Sabrina (Tony) Welborn and Angel Hartley;...
Pearl Grubb
Dec 18, 2022
Pearl Grubb BELPRE—Pearl Arnold Grubb, age 93, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. Pearl started working at the Viscoe plant in 1945 and was called to fight for his country in 1950. He was in the Army from 1950-1952. He then returned home and returned to Viscoe until they closed their door in 1975. He...
Regina “Jeannie” Diane Nuzum
Dec 18, 2022
Athens - Regina “Jeannie” Diane Nuzum, 82, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Laurel’s in Athens. She was born on September 30, 1940, in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late Andrew and Sara Kovlan. Jeannie was a cheerleader and an active member of the Athens High School Class of 1958. Early in her life, you...
Debbie L. Basim
Dec 16, 2022
Debbie L. Basim LONG BOTTOM—Debbie L. Basim, 64, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born May 31, 1958, in Zanesville, OH, daughter of the late Raymond George and Lilly Brown Waters. Debbie is survived by her husband, George Basim; 3 sons, Michael and Lynn Waters, Thomas Basim...
Emmett Duane Whitaker
Dec 15, 2022
Emmett Duane Whitaker, 77, born in Venice, CA, passed away peacefully at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital on December 15, 2022. He spent his life in California, Washington, Oregon, and Ohio. From 1963 to 1971 he proudly served in Special Ops of the US Army and Army Reserves. He loved DIY projects, gardening, fishing, birdwatching, mushroom-hunting, and Youtube. He enjoyed watching his...
Judy S. Sayre Stacy
Dec 15, 2022
Stewart - Judy S. Sayre Stacy, 69, of Trimble, formerly of Stewart, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Kimes Convalescent Center in Athens.
Born June 5th, 1953 in Athens, Ohio. She was the daughter of late, Ralph and Betty Coen- Sayre.
Judy was known for being selfless, kind, funny, Dependable. She was everyone’s number one supporter. She enjoyed attending dirt...
Daileen Kay Osborne
Dec 11, 2022
The Plains - Daileen Kay Osborne, 64, of The Plains, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born June 29, 1958, in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice C. Droz Prince. Daileen loved camping, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. She found much joy and love in her family.
She...
Roger A. Brown
Dec 10, 2022
Athens - Roger A. Brown, 64, of Athens, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Embassy Logan in Logan, Ohio.
Born May 10, 1958, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl H and Donna Jean Sayers Brown. Roger worked for Kerr Distributing in Athens, retired from Ohio University and enjoyed volunteering as a youth baseball...
Carolyn Jean White
Dec 10, 2022
Carolyn White LONG BOTTOM—Carolyn Jean White, 71, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at her residence. She was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Mason, WV, daughter of the late Roy and Mary Wolfe Parker. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who is survived by her husband of 52 years, William “Bill” White; son, William...