Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Teresa Lehman
Nov 18, 2023
Teresa Lehman THE PLAINS—Teresa Lehman, 62, of The Plains, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Athens, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 1, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Kermit Ruble and the late Janet Sue Roberts Hatfield. Teresa is survived by her father, Kermit and Linda Ruble; daughter, Meggan Lanham; son, Chase...
Timothy Anthony
Nov 18, 2023
Timothy Anthony PARKERSBURG—Timothy Anthony, 61, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Luther and Vera Belle Anthony. Timothy was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired as a Sales Associate from Southside Walmart with 20 years of service. He played...
John William "Jack" Moquin
Nov 14, 2023
John William "Jack" Moquin, 64 of Athens, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, with family by his side, after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on November 28, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jack was the son of William Henry Moquin and the late Mary Elizabeth Kinzel Strang. At the age of 11, Jack...
Charles E. Hoisington
Nov 14, 2023
ATHENS—Charles E. Hoisington, 75, of Athens, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Painesville, OH, son of the late Donald and Catherine Carpenter Hoisington. Charles was a retired 20 year Army Veteran, retiring as a Kentucky Colonel. He was a lover of Conns Potato Chips and Spam. He is...
Cynthia L. Finnearty
Nov 11, 2023
Cynthia Finnearty
ATHENS—Cynthia L. Finnearty, 73, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1950, in Logan, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice Lash Brandon. Cynthia was an avid reader and loved her grandchildren and her fur babies.
She is survived by her husband, John Finnearty; 3 daughters,...
Lisa Jo Stone
Nov 11, 2023
Lisa Jo Stone Middleport - Lisa Jo Stone, 56, of Middleport, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis Born on October 9, 1967 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Flo Phillips Couchie and the late Richard Eugene Stone. Lisa is survived by her mother, Flo Couchie; her fiancé Clyde Blankenship; three uncles, Virgil...
Kathryn Sue Cremeans
Nov 6, 2023
Kathryn Sue Cremeans July 21st, 1947 – November 6th, 2023 TUPPERS PLAINS—Kathryn Sue Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away on November 6th, 2023, following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Jeanette Whitlock; husband, Everett Rodney Cremeans; brother, Don Whitlock and son, Rodney Cremeans. She is survived by sons, Reece (Lora) Cremeans and...
Randall Cowdery
Nov 4, 2023
Randall Cowdery Randall Cowdery, 54, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1969, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Lee Cowdery and the late Joyce Cowdery. Randy was a truck driver for 5 Star Trucking. In addition to his father, Lee, Randy is survived by 3 sons, Jon Cowdery, Cody...
Alice M. Ratliff
Nov 2, 2023
Athens- Alice M. Ratliff, 66, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus.
She was born on November 4, 1956, in Richardson, Kentucky. Alice was a hair stylist in the Athens area for over forty-five years. She was recognized by her peers receiving many awards for her abilities. She was also known for her solid...
Donald E. Bennett
Nov 1, 2023
Donald E. Bennett
Athens - Donald E. Bennett, 81, of Mush Run Road in Athens, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born February 7, 1942, in Bedford, Ohio, he was the first child and son of the late Donald David and Doris Eloise Finsterwald Bennett. His early childhood was spent in Maple Heights, Ohio. He...
Howard Keith Dorst
Nov 1, 2023
Howard Keith Dorst POMEROY—Howard Keith Dorst, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1960, in Gallipolis, OH, son of Helen Hoffman Wilson and the late Robert A. Dorst. Howard was a 1979 graduate of Eastern High School and worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific for 37 years. He is survived...
Lauren Smith
Oct 30, 2023
PORTSMOUTH—Lauren Smith, 34, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born Nov 11, 1988, in Athens, OH, daughter of Ron Smith and Shari Gillette Gillispie.In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by her son, Logan Simmons; brother, Zeke Smith; stepfather, Allen Gillispie and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson
Oct 30, 2023
Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson passed peacefully at home on October 30th, 2023 in Vincent, Ohio at the age of 63. Mitchell was born on December 4th, 1959 in Mason, West Virginia to Edgar Judson and Ruby Backus. He graduated from Warren High School in 1978 and married Tammy Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio on February 20th, 1983 and welcomed three...
John Wayne Jackson
Oct 28, 2023
ATHENS—John Wayne Jackson, 83, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Millfield, OH, son of the late John Wesley and Evelyn Jean Nance Jackson. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid motorcycle racer and a retired truck driver. John is survived by 3 sons, Kirt and Bonnie...
Teresa Benedum
Oct 28, 2023
Teresa Benedum REEDSVILLE—Teresa Benedum, 62, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Francis and Margie Sampson Benedum. Teresa is survived by 4 sons, Matthew Whitlock, Scott Whitlock, Steven Whitlock and Jordan Benedum; a sister, Diana Walker and a brother, Dennis Benedum. In...
Nancy Riegel Matthews
Oct 27, 2023
Nancy Riegel Matthews
Nancy Riegel Matthews, 88, of Athens, passed away October 27 with family by her side. She was known for her vibrant personality, was fully present in the lives of family and friends and active in the community for over 73 years. She lit up every room, gave generously of her time, and was passionate about a...
William Workman
Oct 27, 2023
William Workman STEWART--William Stanford Workman ("Bill"), age 93, of Stewart, OH, born October 28, 1929, in Zanesville, OH, peacefully passed away Friday, one day before his 94th birthday. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Bill was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Workman (Zanesville, OH), and the husband of Dessie Workman (Stewart, OH). Including his...
Mary Maxine Antonetz
Oct 27, 2023
Mary Maxine Antonetz, 65, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home. She was born December 8, 1957, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Collins) King. She was one of four children.
Mary loved her children and animals unequivocally. She was a passionate in-home healthcare provider. Mary was previously a licensed...
Charles E. Lucas
Oct 25, 2023
Charles E. Lucas COOLVILLE—Charles E. Lucas, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 17, 1944, in Augusta, GA, son of the late James and Geneva Harrelson Lucas. Charles was a member of the Torch Baptist Church and the IBEW Local 776 in Charleston, S.C. He is survived by his wife,...
Phyllis Regina Stoncel
Oct 22, 2023
Athens - Phyllis Regina Stoncel, 82, of Athens, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence after a brief illness.
Born July 21, 1941, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Garrett and Delores Darby. Phyllis was an avid quilter, belonged to several quilt clubs and was a volunteer at the Dairy Barn. She retired...
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