Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Mary A. Moore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Boyer

Mary Boyer

Dec 9, 2022

GUYSVILLE—Mary Boyer, 80, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at her residence.

     She was born Sept. 20, 1942, in Ne Albany, Mississippi, daughter of the late Andrew Franklin and Mary Etta Hall Lewis.

     Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Boyer; 2 daughters, Mary and Danny Tabler and Tracy Cole; 3 granddaughters, Nicole Jeffers,...

John Clark

John Clark

Dec 8, 2022

John Clark COOLVILLE—John Clark, 75, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born Jan. 4, 1947, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Victor and Betty Shanks Clark. He was a member of the Vanderhoof Baptist Church. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Sams Clark; son, Dewayne and Beth...

Justin Paul Hedges

Justin Paul Hedges

Dec 7, 2022

Justin Hedges COOLVILLE—Justin Paul Hedges, of Coolville, Ohio, born July 3rd, 1983, passed away Thursday, December 7th, 2022, along side of his dog, Jake. He leaves behind in grief, his father and mother, Tony and Donna Hedges; his brother and best friend, (Tony) Alan Hedges, niece, Georgia Hedges; maternal grandmother, Nancy Rowland; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a dear special...

Sharon Elizabeth Johnson

Sharon Elizabeth Johnson

Dec 6, 2022

Sharon Elizabeth Johnson COOLVILLE—Sharon Elizabeth (Carr) Johnson, 77, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 22, 1945, in Cedarville, WV, daughter of the late Edward Lee Carr and Nellie Ann Smith Carr. She was a former special education teacher, and was a member of the Center for Soulful Living. She studied...

Judith Kay McHaffie

Judith Kay McHaffie

Dec 4, 2022

Judith Kay McHaffie Middleport - Judith Kay McHaffie, 73, of Middleport, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED. Born March 13, 1949, in Middleport, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Butcher McHaffie. Judy enjoyed to crochet, needle point and doing crafts. She attended Silver Run Baptist Church. Judy is survived by one sister...

Roger Dean Lafollette

Roger Dean Lafollette

Dec 3, 2022

Roger Dean Lafollette, 67 of The Plains, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born December 24, 1954 in Athens, he was the son of the late James and Thelma Kasler Lafollette. He was a grounds keeper at Ohio University where he retired from after many years of service. He was also a proud veteran having served...

Charles William "Bud" Nelson

Charles William "Bud" Nelson

Dec 2, 2022

Charles William “Bud” Nelson COOLVILLE—Charles William “Bud” Nelson, 75, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 15, 1946, in Ranger, WV, son of the late Ossie and Ruth Runyon Nelson. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the Army, where he was a member of the...

Herbert "Herbie" Barker

Herbert "Herbie" Barker

Dec 1, 2022

Herbert “Herbie” Barker RACINE—Herbert Barker, 77, of Racine, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 1, 2022. Herbert was a coal miner for 39 years. After his retirement, he created ponds for himself and others, gardened, ran his sawmill, loved playing UNO with his family and his Sweetie. Herbert especially loved spending time with his 6 grandchildren....