Obituaries

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

Faye Berry Klahn

Faye Berry Klahn

Jan 20, 2023

Faye Berry Klahn of Athens, OH died peacefully at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg, WV on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born in Mobile, AL on October 28, 1946, she was the daughter of Virgil and Bernell Berry. She graduated from Huntingdon College in 1968 with a BA degree in French and Art History. She earned a Master's degree in Home...

Robert Lee Varner

Robert Lee Varner

Jan 20, 2023

Robert Lee Varner, 69 of Athens, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. Born June 23, 1953 in Athens, he was the son of the late William Milton and Janet Lucille Dowler Varner.

Robert loved tinkering on things in his garage, especially lawn mowers. He enjoyed country music and always wore a smile.

He is survived by...

Herman “Pudge” Arthur Roberts

Herman “Pudge” Arthur Roberts

Jan 10, 2023

Herman (Pudge) Roberts Herman Arthur (Pudge) Roberts, 76 of Pomeroy, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his farm on Union Avenue. Herman was born on June 14, 1946 to Sherman I.and Dorothy Moore Roberts. The day he was born he was given the name “Pudge” by his sister. Pudge worked at E.D. Salmons Sawmill in Hobson until his...

Dan Meadows

Dan Meadows

Jan 8, 2023

Dan Meadows, 87, of Middleport passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The ravages of dementia took away life as he knew it, but his life was much more than that and the family want all to remember him when he was living his life to the fullest. He is survived by wife Karen; 5 children: Mitchell Meadows (Melissa),...

Betty Crum

Betty Crum

Jan 7, 2023

Betty Lou Crum, 78, of Guysville, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her home. She enjoyed Elvis, NASCAR and dirt track racing.

Born March 6, 1944 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Faye Stover.

Betty is survived by her five children, Debbie, Jean, Delbert (daughter-in-law Mary), Barbara and Nancy; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. ...

Verna Mae Tinkham

Verna Mae Tinkham

Jan 6, 2023

Verna Mae Davis Tinkham, 88 of Millfield, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Jacksonville, Ohio. Born July 21, 1934 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Stella Walton Davis.

Verna enjoyed playing cards with her family and sharing the love of birds with her great granddaughter.

Verna is survived by her daughter, Debbie Malone of...

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Jan 5, 2023

Mark Johnson BELPRE—Mark Johnson, 57, of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Columbus, OH. He was born Aug. 16, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Connie Matlack Johnson and the late Seldon R. Johnson. Mark is survived by his mother, Connie; 2 brothers, Keith (Shoma) Johnson and Clay (Kelli Rae) Johnson; niece Hannah; nephew, Benjamin and step-son,...

Dr. Daniel Alder

Dr. Daniel Alder

Jan 4, 2023

Dr. Daniel Alder passed away gently, at his home, January 4, in the company of his family. As a family, we are heartbroken to lose his embodiment of devotion to family and of kindness to his fellow human beings.

His death follows a relentless pursuit of better health and mobility following complex hip surgeries, peripheral vascular disease and the wear...

Jeffrey “L.J." Adams

Jeffrey “L.J." Adams

Jan 3, 2023

Jeffrey "L.J." Adams, 2, beloved Son, Grandson, Brother, Great-grandson, and Nephew, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. Born June 11, 2020 in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of Jeffrey Adams and Megan Koehler.

Though LJ only had two years of life with us, he had an everlasting impact on every person he touched....

Sandra Mae Glover

Sandra Mae Glover

Jan 2, 2023

Sandra Mae Glover, 75, of Athens, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home.

Born December 4, 1947 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Knowlton Perry.

She was a graduate of Waterloo High School and was an avid reader, reading thousands of books. She loved her bird figurines and was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Freda M. Hart

Freda M. Hart

Dec 31, 2022

Freda Hart MILLFIELD—Freda M. Hart, 73, of Millfield, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, OH. She was born July 1, 1949, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late James and Thelma Kasler LaFallette. Freda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe Hart; 2 sons, Joe Jr. (Debbie) Hart and Lee Hart...

Raymond Edward Klein

Raymond Edward Klein

Dec 31, 2022

Pomeroy -Raymond Edward Klein, 38, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED. Born August 4, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Raymond Eugene and Burtina Giordano Klein. Ray was a very well liked guy by everyone, loved shoes and was known as a ‘hustler”. He is survived by his parents Randy and...

John Casteel

John Casteel

Dec 30, 2022

John Casteel POMEROY—John Casteel, 62, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Nelsonville, OH. He was born Dec. 18, 1960, in Athens, OH, son of the late Arthur and Ruby Eskins Casteel. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tammy McGrath Casteel; daughter, Tashia (Brandon) Casteel; 2 sons,...

Harold C. Boston

Harold C. Boston

Dec 30, 2022

Harold C Boston, 89, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022 at Rockland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 30, 1933 in Ritchie County, West Virginia to Harvey and Grace (Vincent) Boston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Eloise Boston; three sisters, Dorothy Cunningham,...

Earl Kelly Thoma

Earl Kelly Thoma

Dec 30, 2022

Earl Kelly Thoma Pomeroy - Kelly Thoma, 60, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Friday, December 30, 2022 at his residence. Born on September 13, 1962, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl Oliver and Patsy Burnside Thoma. Kelly was a 1980 graduate of Meigs High School and was a computer enthusiast. He is survived by his sister,...

James Ray McAfee

James Ray McAfee

Dec 27, 2022

James Ray McAfee left this world suddenly on December 27, 2022 at his home. James is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mildred Louise "Sis" McAfee. He will be missed and loved dearly by close family and friends.

No services are being observed at this time. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where you...

Donald Leroy Hunnel

Donald Leroy Hunnel

Dec 27, 2022

Donald Leroy Hunnel Pomeroy - Don Hunnel, 89, of Pomeroy, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED in Pomeroy. Born December 11, 1933 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Nettie Smith Hunnel. Don was a 1951 graduate Pomeroy High School. After school, he served his country in the United States Navy....

Michael E. Morris

Michael E. Morris

Dec 27, 2022

Michael “Mikey” E. Morris Racine - Michael “Mikey” E. Morris, 51, of Racine, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Holzer Meigs ED in Pomeroy. Born August 30, 1971 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Sandra Eblin Morris. Mikey was a graduate of Meigs High School and a member of the Carpenters Local 650....

Charles Richard Henderson, Jr.

Charles Richard Henderson, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

Charles Richard Henderson, Jr., a United States Air Force veteran 69 years of age of Athens, OH, passed away early Christmas morning, December 25, 2022 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital while under hospice care.

At this time, no known family of Mr. Henderson is able to be found or contacted. Please contact Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home at 740-592-6666 if you have...

Maralene Janet Kimes

Maralene Janet Kimes

Dec 25, 2022

Maralene Kimes REEDSVILLE—Maralene Janet Kimes, February 5, 1935-December 25, 2022. On Christmas morning 2022, Maralene was called home to receive her greatest gift. She has been reunited with her parents, Bill and Virginia Hoselton; her husband of 52 years, Clayton; her brother, Bill (Pat); son, Scott; granddaughter, Kristen Koster and grandson, Alan Barringer, all of which she had sorely missed....