Obituaries

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

Barbara Bissell

Barbara Bissell

Feb 21, 2023

TUPPERS PLAINS - Barbara Jane (Spurlock) Bissell, loving mother and wife, 74, left this world to be with the Lord in Glory on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a strong nine-year fight against cancer. She was born on October 5, 1948 in Milton WV to the late Voyd and Inez Harper Spurlock. Prior to Retirement, Barbara...

Leroy Burchwell

Leroy Burchwell

Feb 20, 2023

Leroy Burchwell COOLVILLE—Leroy Burchwell, age 79, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away at his home on Feb. 20, 2023. He was born Oct. 24, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin E. and Zelda (Ferguson) Burchwell; sister, Jeannie Harrison, nephew, Martin E. Harrison, mother-in-law, Susie Meredith, brother-in-law, Paul Bolin and sister-in-law, Linda DeGregory. He was a Construction Superintendent...

Walter Alan Boggs

Walter Alan Boggs

Feb 15, 2023

Walter Boggs Coolville, OH--Walter Alan Boggs passed away at Rockland Ridge Nursing Home, Belpre, OH on February 15th, 2023. He was born July 2nd,1936 at Big Otter, West Virginia, son of Walter and Minnie Delaney Boggs. He was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church, Coolville, OH where he served as Deacon for many years, as well as Sunday School 5th...

David “Dave” Coon

David “Dave” Coon

Feb 14, 2023

David “Dave” Coon, age 70, of The Plains, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie Deeter; his daughter, Jodie and son-in-law, Bart Lewis, beloved brothers, Larry (Maureen) Coon, Chris (Lisa) Coon, foster sister Judy (Archie) Stanley, and so many more extended family and friends.

Dave was a 1970 graduate...

Claudette Hunter

Claudette Hunter

Feb 13, 2023

Claudette Hunter, 83 of Athens, passed away peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by her beloved family. Born October 24, 1939 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Britton and Kathryn Lewis. She was loved by everyone, always smiling and able to strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved baking,...

Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker

Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker

Feb 12, 2023

Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker LONG BOTTOM—Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker, 66, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Hezekiah and Norma Jean Martin Miller. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Timothy Stalnaker; son, Chad and Olivia Griffith; 2 daughters, Heather and Joe Palmer and...

Patricia Mae Stanley

Patricia Mae Stanley

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia Mae Robinson Stanley died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Born February 16, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Francis C. Robinson and Mary G. Gose.

Patricia was raised in Athens, Ohio and a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School. She married James R. Stanley October 8, 1951 and resided in...

Sondra "Sandy" Brozak

Sondra "Sandy" Brozak

Feb 9, 2023

Sandy Brozak, 82, previously of the Stewart area and most recently of The Plains passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb 9 after a brief stay at Hickory Creek. Born May 3, 1940, in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ed and Irma Price. She had been married to the late Charles Brozak for 52 years.

Sandy worked for many years...

Neal Perry

Neal Perry

Feb 8, 2023

Harold Neal Perry, 66 of Nelsonville, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. Born April 6, 1956 in Athens, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Knowlton Perry. Neal was an 18-year Army Veteran who served in Desert Storm as well as doing two tours in Korea earning the rank of Sargent E7. After separation from...

Rosa Barringer

Rosa Barringer

Feb 8, 2023

Rosa Barringer BELPRE—Rosa Barringer, 63, of Marietta, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Donohoe Barringer. Rosa is survived by 2 daughters, Kelly and Sara (Shawn) Erb; 2 sons, Jonathan Cook and Herman “Rob” Cline; 7 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; 2...

Ada Haines

Ada Haines

Feb 6, 2023

Ada L. "Cat" Haines, 63 of Athens, passed away at her home on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born January 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Delbert Karnes, Sr. and Judy (Bill) Riley.

She is survived by her son, Daniel; daughter, Julie; several grandchildren; siblings, Debbie Karnes of Athens, Sherrie (Tommy) Riley of Athens, Billy (Sherry) Riley of...

Nancy H. Rue

Nancy H. Rue

Feb 4, 2023

Nancy H. Rue, 76, of Athens, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.  

She was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 14, 1946, the daughter of Marian P. and W. Donald Huffman.  She grew up in northeastern Ohio, but spent her adult life in Athens. She graduated from the College...

Edna McCoy

Edna McCoy

Feb 2, 2023

Edna McCoy REEDSVILLE—Edna McCoy, 83 of Reedsville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born March 20, 1939, in Tiptop, KY, daughter of the late Harrison and Stella Cox Cole. Edna loved God above all. Edna is survived by a son, Jeff McCoy; daughter, Sandra and Troy Bright; 4...

Freda Grace Larkins

Freda Grace Larkins

Feb 1, 2023

Freda Grace Larkins LONG BOTTOM—Freda Grace Larkins, 81, of Long Bottom, OH, went to be with the Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. She was born Nov. 21, 1941, in Racine, OH, daughter of the late Alta Krider Dill and Ellsworth Dill. She graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Robert Larkins...

Janice Sue McClain

Janice Sue McClain

Jan 30, 2023

Janice McClain CUTLER—Janice Sue McClain, 77, of Cutler, OH, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Cutler, OH, daughter of the late Albert A. and Glady 0. Burnem McClain. Janice attended Cutler Mission Church. She is survived by 2 brothers, Tom McClain and David McClain; sister, Judy and Roy Alkire and...

James Allen Howell

James Allen Howell

Jan 27, 2023

James Howell STEWART—James Allen Howell, 77, of Stewart, OH, passed away Friday, Jan 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1945, in Frost, OH, son of the late Samuel and Helen Kinney Howell. James was a member of the Rome Township Fire Dept., where he was a past Chief, and retired from the City of Athens. He...

Mary Louise Rader

Mary Louise Rader

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Louise Rader (nee Poss), 87, formerly of Athens, Ohio, died peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home, The Ganzhorn Suites, Powell, Ohio.

Mary was born June 18, 1935, in Bensenville, Illinois, to the late Anthony and Helen Modaff Poss and was one of five sisters. She was a graduate of Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois and...

Brian K. Carpenter

Brian K. Carpenter

Jan 23, 2023

Brian Carpenter ATHENS—Brian K. Carpenter, 31, of Athens, OH, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, OH. He was born Aug. 15, 1991, in Athens, OH, son of Robert and Nancy Crum Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Bobby and sister-in-law, Samantha and 2 nephews, Chase and Cameron. He...

Dr. Larry Eugene Snyder

Dr. Larry Eugene Snyder

Jan 21, 2023

Dr. Larry Eugene Snyder, 85 of Athens, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at The Laurels of Athens. Born September 17, 1937 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Feeser Snyder.Larry spent over 40 years teaching mathematics and computer science at the University level. He received his undergraduate degree from Shippensburg University and then...

Shelby R. Eblin

Shelby R. Eblin

Jan 21, 2023

Shelby R. Eblin PARKERSBURG—Shelby R. Eblin, 50, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sept. 22, 1972, in Columbus, OH, son of Charles Eblin and Brenda Creech Cundiff. In addition to his parents, Shelby is survived by his wife, Robin Balch; 2 daughters, Britany and Michael Culp and Briana and Kenny Westfall;...