Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Joseph Poole
Nov 22, 2021
Joseph Poole POMEROY—Joseph R. Poole, 77, passed away Nov. 22, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born in Mobile, AL on April 29, 1944. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Parker) Poole and their son, Will Poole; sister, Jerri King of Purdue, KY and her sons, Randy and Zachery King of Austin, TX....
Shirley Hunter Kirkendall
Nov 20, 2021
Shirley Hunter Kirkendall, 83, of Athens, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Born May 22, 1938 in Vinton County, she was the daughter of the late James W and Opal Mason Hunter.
Shirley worked in retail for 35 years retiring in 1999 from Dunkin Diamonds and Gold and was a member of VFW Post 3477 Ladies...
Carlos D. “Snook” Lowry, Jr.
Nov 20, 2021
Carlos D. “Snook” Lowry, Jr., 56 of Athens, passed away at his home on Saturday November 20th, 2021. He was the son of the late Carlos D. Lowry, Sr. of Carbondale, and the late Maxine M. Clark Lowry of The Plains. Carlos never met a stranger, he was a friend to everyone he met. He will be so missed by...
Robert (Bob) White
Nov 17, 2021
Surrounded by family, Robert (Bob) Seldon White, 91, of Coolville, Ohio passed away on November 17, 2021. Born in Dayton, Ohio on July 26, 1930, Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years Dove (Copley) White and their children Robin, Bobbie Conklin (husband Jeremy), and J.T. (wife Charity). In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Hannah, Lydia, Riley, Cheyenne,...
Roger Murphy
Nov 17, 2021
Roger Murphy LONG BOTTOM—Roger Murphy, 55, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH He was born Jan. 5, 1966, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Frank and Bethel Lamp Murphy. Roger is survived by a son, Kodie (Crystal) Murphy; 2 daughters, Dusty Smeeks and Marisha Murphy; 2 step-sons, Kyle...
Oscar Causey
Nov 15, 2021
Oscar Causey COOLVILLE—Oscar Causey, 92, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Nov 15, 2021. He was born June 18, 1929, in Cutshin, KY, son of the late Dewey and Florency Joseph Causey. Oscar was a former coal miner and retired from the City of Athens. He loved farming, Bluegrass music and showing love to his family. The family wishes to...
Jesse Davis
Nov 13, 2021
Jesse Davis COOLVILLE—Jesse Davis, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 18, 1942, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Harvey Bell and Eva Marie Barringer Davis. Jesse was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from DuPont. He was a member of Forked Run Gun Club, the NRA and...
Jesse Webb
Nov 10, 2021
Jesse Webb COOLVILLE—Jesse Webb, 38, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Pomeroy, OH. He was born Feb. 17, 1983, in Athens, OH, son of Gregory Allen Webb and Sharon Starlin. Jesse enjoyed music, singing, fishing, doing tattoos but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Michael Andrew Carson
Nov 7, 2021
Michael Andrew Carson, 27, of Athens, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 of an accidental drug overdose. Born January 11, 1994 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he was the son of Lisa Diane Carson and Donald Scott Carson.
From one perspective, Michael’s life could be seen as a long history of drug use that began in early adolescence, became more...
Wayne Edward Davis
Nov 7, 2021
Wayne Davis Pomeroy - Wayne Edward Davis, 72, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born June 6, 1949 in Mason, WV, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Dorthy Darst Davis. Wayne graduated from Middleport High School in 1967, was a member of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church and he...
Nathan "Nate" Cozart
Nov 6, 2021
Nathan “Nate” Cozart Nathan “Nate” Cozart was an extraordinary father, brother, son, and friend. He passed away suddenly on November 6, 2021, at the age of 34. Nathan is survived by his loving daughter, Addyson Jade Cozart; his parents, Melody and Gerald Cozart; his grandparents, Oval and Shirley Nichols; his siblings, Hannah Cozart, Mickey Cozart, Cindy Zadorozny, Becky Buchanan; his...
Robert Dale Null
Nov 2, 2021
Robert Dale Null BELPRE—Robert Dale Null, 68, of Belpre, OH, went to join his mother, father and daughter in Heaven on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Robert C. and Velma Leason Null. Robert is survived by 4 sons, Jason Null, Casey Null, Jeff Null...
Bernice Bailey
Oct 30, 2021
Bernice Bailey, 99, of The Plains passed away Saturday morning, October 30, 2021 at her home.
Born May 24, 1922 in Lodi Township, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Florence Phillips Sloane.
She is survived by three children, Leroy Bailey, Donald Fredrick “Freddie” Bailey, Judith Kay Carl; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; two...
Willajean Janette "Jean" Rose
Oct 30, 2021
Willajean “Jean” Rose BELPRE—Willajean Janette “Jean” Rose, of Belpre, formerly of Hockingport, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2021, after a full life. Jean was the first born to the late Earnest and Beaulah Isner of Newburn, WV on October 17th, 1928. Jean attended White’s Chapel Church while raising her children and...
Tiffany McCune
Oct 28, 2021
Tiffany McCune PARKERSBURG—Tiffany McCune, 29, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1992, in Marietta, OH, daughter of Gregory Wheaton and Tammy Johnson Wheaton. She is survived by her husband, Josh McCune; father, Greg and Vonda Wheaton; mother, Tammy Wheaton; two sons, Aidyn and Kaisyn; daughter, Aubreann; brother, Colby;...
Cora E. Stanley
Oct 18, 2021
Cora E. Stanley, 87, of The Plains, passed away early Monday morning, October 18, 2021 at O’BlenessMemorial Hospital.
Born February 1, 1934 in Glouster, Cora was the daughter of the late Herman and Gladys Deal Kempton. She graduated from Jacksonville Trimble High School Class of 1951 and married the late Richard Stanley, Jr. on October 13, 1954.
She is...
Robert L. Butcher, Jr.
Oct 17, 2021
With great sadness the family of Robert L. Butcher, Jr. announce his passing on October 17, 2021, at OSU East Hospital after battling complications from COVID-19. Robert, known as “Robby,” by his close family and friends was born May 21, 1957, in Athens, OH and is the son of Mrs. Dessie Workman of Stewart, OH and the late Robert L....
Darryl Barringer
Oct 15, 2021
Darryl Barringer ATHENS—Darryl E. Barringer, 56, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Doctor’s Hospital North in Columbus, OH. He was born June 7, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Floyd Barringer, Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Barringer. Darryl is survived by his wife, Kathy Crites Barringer; daughter, Dannielle Crites; 3 step-sons, Rodney Crites, Brian Crites...
Samuel E. Skinner
Oct 12, 2021
Samuel E Skinner, 84, of The Plains, died Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021 at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe. Born September 4, 1937 in Athens County, he was the son of the late William Albert and Hazel Louise McClelland Skinner. He was a graduate of The Plains High School and a US Army Veteran. He was also an avid fisherman...
Betty June Day
Oct 12, 2021
Betty June Day GUYSVILLE—Betty June Day, 92, of Guysville, Ohio, passed away October 12, 2021, peacefully at her home of 62 years, surrounded by her loving children. Betty was born September 30, 1929, in Cedar Grove, WV, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Caplinger. She was a Parkersburg High School graduate. Betty was a loving wife,...