Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Bonnie Nestor
Apr 8, 2026
VIENNA—Bonnie Nestor, 78, of Vienna, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Selby Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH.
Bonnie was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Simon and Nellie Ball Davis. She was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church in Parkersburg, WV.
Bonnie is survived by a son, Brian and Angela Bennett; daughter, Kimberly Wilson;...
John Ferris Thabet
Apr 2, 2026
Mason - John Ferris Thabet, 62, beloved resident of Mason and The Bend area, passed away April 2, 2026 in Charleston, WV. Born November 29, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the fourth child of John Fredrick and Mary Ruth Forman Thabet.
John was an avid boater on the Ohio River. He had an excellent work ethic and could be very creative....
Micah Kenneth Nimmer
Apr 2, 2026
Micah Kenneth Nimmer was born and passed on April 2, 2026 at O’Bleness Hospital. Micah was born to Reggie and Sophia (Hower) Nimmer and was welcomed to the world with an abundance of love. For the few moments he was here, Micah made an insurmountable impact on the lives of his parents and extended family. A gathering of Micah’s bright...
Tony Sylvester
Apr 2, 2026
Athens - Anthony “Tony” Sylvester, beloved Athens tavern owner, community fixture, and friend to generations of locals and Ohio University alumni, passed away peacefully April 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 12, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Barbara Sylvester.
Tony arrived in Athens in 1979 to manage the local Ponderosa restaurant. What began as a...
Sally Welsh
Apr 2, 2026
Pomeroy - Mary “Sally” Welsh, 85, of Pomeroy, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born January 21, 1941, in Widen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Harry Payne and Freda Halcomb Payne Carsey (Joseph Carsey). Sally was a 1959 graduate of Harrisonville High School. She was a caring and loving mother...
David Jay Laney
Mar 29, 2026
David Jay Laney
Athens - David Jay Laney, 77, of Athens, formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his residence.
Born January 27, 1949, in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late William and Clora Davis Laney. David graduated from Thomas R, Brown High School in 1967, attended the University of Kentucky and retired from AK Steel...
Dorsel Eugene Larkins
Mar 29, 2026
Dorsel Euguene Larkins met his Lord and Savior face to face on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was 92 years old. He was the son of Dell Larkins and Ethel (Taylor) Larkins, both of whom were descended from Meigs County pioneers. Dorsel was the ninth of ten children, and he was the last surviving sibling of an unnamed infant who...
Mary Clem
Mar 23, 2026
LITTLE HOCKING—Mary L. Clem, 82, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
She was born Oct. 24, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Lester and Beulah Cain Little. She was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ. Mary loved spending time with her family and spoiling...
Daniel Murphy
Mar 22, 2026
COOLVILLE-- Daniel W. Murphy, 32, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.
He was born Oct. 5, 1993, in Columbus, OH, son of Timothy W. and Chelisa Murphy. Daniel was a 2012 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and also attended Tri County Vocational School. He loved cooking, playing video games and...
Frankie Carol Newell Davenport
Mar 19, 2026
The Plains - Frankie Carol Newell Davenport, 71, passed on March 19th, 2026 surrounded by family in The Plains, OH. Frankie was born in Prestonsburg, KY on March 31st, 1954. The family later moved to Ohio and Frankie attended Linden McKinley and Westerville South High Schools.
Frankie married at a young age and had two children, later she enjoyed bodybuilding and worked...
Richard Brand
Mar 15, 2026
GUYSVILLE-- Richard Brand, 74, of Guysville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 20, 1951, in Zanesville, OH, son of the late James Ralph and Daisy Abrams Brand. He worked for Big Bear in Columbus and Athens and Kroger in Athens with 28 years of service and was a bus driver for Alexander...
Betty Lou Coen
Mar 14, 2026
Betty Lou Coen, 93, of Frost, Ohio, with her children at her side, peacefully left her blessed life and entered her heavenly home on March 14, 2026.
Betty is survived by daughters Judith (Steven) Williams of Coolville, Deborah (Scott Bearhs) Zimmerman of Guysville, Penny (Michael) Nutter of Belpre, and sons Steven (Barbara) of Guysville, and Gregory (Malissa) of Stewart, 16 grandchildren...
Leah “Cricket” Graham Rose
Mar 12, 2026
TUPPERS PLAINS—Leah Raye “Cricket” Graham Rose of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Leah was born May 4, 1949, in Antiquity, Ohio.
She retired from Kroger and Walmart some 20 years ago. Cricket loved decorating for all of the holidays, especially Christmas. She loved putting puzzles together and...
Danny Yoho
Mar 11, 2026
Dayton - Danny Yoho, 65, of Dayton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Born August 10, 1960, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald E. Yoho and Carrie M. Dowler. Danny was a 1979 graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio State School of Cosmetology from 1982-1985. He had a...
Jerry Edward Russell
Mar 8, 2026
Millfield - Jerry Edward Russell, 67, of Millfield, died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens surrounded by his family.
Born May 15, 1958, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late John William and Goldie Mae McCune Russell. Jerry was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School.
If you have ever been to Seaman’s Grocery on...
Rodney Baker
Mar 7, 2026
Pomeroy – Rodney Baker, 69, of Pomeroy, OH, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on August 8, 1956, in Pomeroy, OH, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Watson) Baker. Rodney was a 1974 graduate of Eastern High School and was a lifelong pipe fitter. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
Gary Richard Martin
Mar 5, 2026
Athens - Gary Martin, 64, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2026.
He was born on March 23, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard and Joyce Jordan Martin. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and found himself seeking a quieter place to call home. Southeast Ohio and Athens was the that place. He...
Barbara Buck
Mar 5, 2026
Vinton -Barbara Kay Fuller Buck, 76, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Holzer ER in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Born October 12, 1949, in Kermit, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Fuller and Mary Jo (Messer) Cole. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She loved...
Ronald Flanders
Mar 4, 2026
Guysville - Ronald Flanders, 83, of Guysville, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Parkersburg, WV.
Born April 9, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Myrtle Calaway Flanders. Ronnie was a 1960 graduate of Shade High School and retired from DuPont Chemical in 2001 after thirty-six years of service. He loved to farm, bail hay, and...
Snoopy Holliday
Mar 3, 2026
Snoopy Holliday, our precious breathless baby, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10 weeks gestation. Snoopy is the deeply loved child of Robert and Sarah Cremeans Holliday of McArthur.
Though our time with Snoopy was far too short, the love for this little life had already filled our home and our hearts. Snoopy was dreamed of, talked to, and...
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