Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
James "Herb" Herbert Spears
Nov 24, 2025
COOLVILLE—James Herbert Spears (Herb), of Coolville, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by the love of his family. Herb was born on December 12, 1941, in Walker, WV, and as a proud American, he served four years in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.
His dedication...
Josh Rubin
Nov 22, 2025
Josh Rubin passed away on November 22, 2025, after more than 13 years of fighting cancer, with his wife Kathy by his side. He was 69.
Josh was born on March 9, 1956, in Queens, NY, and lived in New York City for most of his life. He attended Bronx Science High School and MIT and finished his bachelor’s degree at...
Richard Smith
Nov 17, 2025
COOLVILLE—Richard Smith, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Nov 17, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Belpre Campus.
He was born June 15, 1945, in Gay, WV, son of the late Ralph and Glada Riddle Smith. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Coolville Masonic Lodge 337 F&AM, a retired concrete finisher and retired from the Laborers Local Union...
Jeffrey Hardesty
Nov 16, 2025
HOCKINGPORT—Jeffrey Hardesty, 64, of Hockingport, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 23, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Barbara Bailey Story and the late Larry Hardesty. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired carpenter and a member of the Forked Run Gun Club.
In addition to his mother, Barbara Story, he is survived...
Linda Ruble
Nov 13, 2025
COOLVILLE – Linda Ruble, 72, of Coolville, OH, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on July 7, 1953, in Canton, OH to the late Robert and Gladys (Sampson) Barton. Linda retired from Dupont after many years of service and attended the Amazing Grace Church in Tuppers Plains, OH.
She is survived by her husband of...
Mary L. Dixon
Nov 9, 2025
Mary L. Dixon, 68 of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. Born March 12, 1957 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Alva C. and Alice C. Leedy Robinson.
Mary was considered a mother to anyone she knew and willing to help whoever needed a hand. She attended Alexander High School where she was...
Marie L. Douglas
Nov 3, 2025
Chauncey - Marie L. “Sharma” Douglas, 82, of Chauncey, went into the arms of Jesus with loved ones by her side, on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio after a year long illness. Born February 14, 1943, in Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Thompson Everett.
Marie was...
Erik Jason Sams
Oct 31, 2025
PARKERSBURG - Erik Jason Sams, 54, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away on October 31, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and spent his childhood and adult life in the Mid-Ohio Valley, a community he loved and served throughout his life.
Erik was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert E. Sams and Judith A....
Homer Vernon Jeffers
Oct 31, 2025
COOLVILLE - Homer Vernon Jeffers, 78, of Coolville, OH, walked into the arms of his Savior from his home on Oct. 31, 2025, after extended health problems.
He was born on July 16, 1947, in Guysville, OH, to Homer and Dorothy (Bowers) Jeffers. After high school he served in the US Army. He married Shirley Barreiro in 1971 and together they...
Leland Norman
Oct 28, 2025
ATHENS—Leland Norman, 88, of Athens, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH.
He was born Aug. 25, 1937, in Pikeville, KY, son of the late Herbert Lewis and Effie McGraw Norman.
Leland is survived by 4 sons, Danny Norman, Jack (Lisa) Norman, Richard (Tina) Norman and James Norman; 4 daughters, Carolyn (James) Milligan, Cindy Norman, Virginia...
Shirley Linda (Barber) Wells
Oct 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Linda (Barber) Wells, 80 years old, who left us peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 7, 1945, in Reedsville, OH, Shirley lived a full life, full of love, laughter and generosity. She was known for her kind spirit, unwavering strength, and deep...
Kristin Dale Crump (Smeeks)
Oct 26, 2025
Kristin Dale Crump (Smeeks), age 53, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at her home in Ashley, Ohio, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Kristin was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving with honor from 1993 to 1997. Following her military service, she pursued her passion for language and literature, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Angela Sue Craig
Oct 25, 2025
Angela Sue "Angie" Craig, 59 of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. Born September 27, 1966 in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of Reta Elaine Mount Mash and the late Jerald Richard Mash.
A 1984 graduate of Alexander High School where she also attended Tri-County Career Center for horticulture, Angie would work for...
Donna Davis
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious Mom, Donna Elizabeth Jones Davis on October 23rd, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center. Born July 10, 1938, in Pomeroy, Ohio to William Clinton Jones and Elsie Lenora Christy Jones of Pomeroy, Ohio. Donna lived 87 years surrounded by family and friends and her church family.
Donna met Jesus...
Paul Bragg Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
COOLVILLE – Paul W Bragg Jr, 75, of Coolville, OH passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Marietta, OH.
He was born on April 21, 1950, in Charleston, WV, to the late Helen and Paul Bragg Sr.
Paul enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by those left to cherish his memory.
He is...
Rhonda Keener
Oct 19, 2025
VIENNA—Rhonda Keener, 69, of Vienna, WV, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 13, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Lloyd and Louise Null Mason. Rhonda was a Nurse’s Aide at Arcadia Nursing Center and loved going to the beach.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Robert Keener; 2 sons, Scott and Michelle Burton...
Debbie Whitlock
Oct 17, 2025
ATHENS—Debbie M. Whitlock, 66, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital.
She was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Germany, daughter of the late Clyde E. and Creszentia Weismeyer Barnhart.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Mike Whitlock; 2 daughters, Tracy Dailey and Courtney Mace; 4 grandchildren, Brian, Cyrus, Skyley and Rusty; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Darlene (Rick)...
Sammy Huwe
Oct 15, 2025
Sammy Huwe, aged 89, passed away on October 15, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio after a short illness.
Born Semiramis William Shabbas in Baghdad, Iraq on October 27, 1935, she was the oldest daughter of William and Olga Shabbas. A member of the Assyrian community, Sammy graduated from the Presbyterian School for Girls and then decided to attend college...
Tira Smith
Oct 14, 2025
Parkersburg—Tira Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, WV formerly of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born July 28, 1943, in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Charles W. and Greeta Harris Roberts. Tira was a member of the First Baptist Church in Grantsville, WV and...
Lewis Morgan Tippie
Oct 13, 2025
BELPRE—Lewis Morgan Tippie, 85, of Belpre, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Harmar Place in Marietta, OH, surrounded by his family and friends.
Lewis was born at his home in Little Hocking, OH on Oct. 24, 1939, and the family soon moved to Belpre. He was a 1957 graduate of Belpre High School and soon after graduating went to...
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