Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Sheryl M. McCune
Jan 14, 2022
Sheryl M. McCune, 64 of Millfield, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at OSU The James Hospital in Columbus. Born September 19, 1957 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Pearl, Jr. and Florence Thompson Burchfield.
She was a hardworking woman who loved working at Rutland Bottle gas for 15 years and C.O.A.D. for 20 years. She...
Douglas Hauber
Jan 12, 2022
Douglas Hauber LONG BOTTOM--Douglas Hauber, 64, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born March 8, 1957, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Paul and Donna Larkins Hauber. Douglas was a member of the Racine Gun Club and the Bashan Fire Department. He loved hot rod cars...
Irene Gevas
Jan 9, 2022
Irene Gevas, 90, formerly of 37 Graham Drive, Athens, OH, passed away peacefully on January 9th in Columbus, OH after an extended illness.She was born Irene Karageorge in 1931, the youngest of three children, in Vinianni, Greece. Prior to the commencement of World War II, her father, George, emigrated to the United States and settled in Athens to establish a...
Dixie L. Schneider
Jan 8, 2022
Dixie L. Schneider, 85, of Millfield, passed away Friday, January 08, 2022 at her residence.
Born August 22, 1937 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hughes and Ella Briggs (John).
She was a homemaker for many years, babysitting for Grandsons, Andrew, Christopher, and Matthew Orr.
She received her GED in 1986...
Harold Blankenship
Jan 4, 2022
Harold Blankenship LANGSVILLE—Harold T. Blankenship, 82, of Langsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Lucasville, OH, son of the late Earl and Charlotte Ruth Morgan Blankenship. Harold was a truckdriver and a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife, Diane Barber Blankenship; 3...
Patricia Ann Imboden
Jan 1, 2022
Patricia Ann Imboden POMEROY—Patricia A. Imboden of Pomeroy, 72, passed away on January 1, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her four children. She was born on May 11th, 1949, in Pomeroy, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Odessa (Buck) Roush. Patricia is survived by her four children, Jerry Jacks of Gallipolis, Chuck (Pam) Jacks...
Ruth Elaine Mather
Dec 30, 2021
Ruth Elaine Mather (ne Harris), (78), of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 30th, 2021 surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her children Abigail Clepper (Brian), Rachel Boyd and Aaron Mather (Jamie), long time companion Paul Wiehl, sisters Julie Leach and Rebecca Moser, and grandchildren Tristian, Elizabeth and Sam. ...
Joseph Howard Fout
Dec 29, 2021
ALBANY - Joseph Howard Fout, 67 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born July 16, 1954 in McArthur, he was the son of the late Jennings and Mary Genevieve Wortman Fout.
Joe was an exuberant man who loved life, people and animals and he was a hard worker despite his cognitive hindrances....
Douglas “Dougie” Jenkins
Dec 24, 2021
Douglas Jenkins Racine - Douglas “Dougie” Jenkins, 54, of Racine, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at his residence. Born July 9, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Darrell Jenkins and the late Linda Willis Jenkins. Dougie was a 1986 graduate of Meigs High School and a member of Local 207. Doug was very passionate about coaching...
Terry Lee Weaver
Dec 22, 2021
Terry Weaver Pomeroy- Terry Lee Weaver, 66, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his residence. Born April 18, 1955 in Massillon, Ohio, he was the son of the late Veryl and Mava Loretta Sparks Weaver. Terry was a United States Army veteran who was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Pomeroy Eagles and an avid...
Claudette J. Bosscawen
Dec 19, 2021
Holly, MI - Claudette J. Bosscawen, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Holly, Michigan shortly after time spent with her 4 children. She was born on February 6, 1937, to Claudis Chappel and Adrian (Smith) Chappel in Athens, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio University where she was a member of the Phi Beta Phi sorority. She...
Larry Giffin
Dec 18, 2021
Larry Giffin ATHENS—Larry E. Giffin, 71, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born April 20, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Calvin and Betty Lemon Giffin. Larry is survived by a daughter, Sara Giffin; 2 grandchildren, Larry Hawk and Selena Hawk; 3 sisters, Sharon Giffin, Kathleen...
Betty J. Welch
Dec 17, 2021
Betty J. Welch REYNOLDSBURG—Betty J. Welch, 83, of Reynoldsburg, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Embassy of Pickerington in Pickerington, OH. She was born July 8, 1938, in Louisa, KY, daughter of the late Raymond and Ina Hunley Miller. She is survived by 2 daughters, Veronica Geczi and Vivian Salyers; son, Marshall Salyers; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and...
Elmer G. Stover
Dec 16, 2021
Elmer G Stover 86, of Athens passed on early Thursday morning, December 16, 2021 at Logan Health Care Center in Logan, Ohio. He was born March 7, 1935 in Stewart, Ohio. Elmer worked at Diamond Power and retired from Wayne National Forest in Athens. He is survived by his 5 children, Tammy Tellier, Tina (Paul) Iannitti, Randy are all from...
David Lee Whittaker
Dec 13, 2021
David Lee Whittaker, 44 of Stewart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born July 13, 1977 in Athens, he was the son of the late Alva Charles Whittaker, Sr. and Joann Baker Francis.
A 1996 graduate of Federal Hocking High School, he would go on to work in the construction field. David was talented...
Justin Tyler Sims
Dec 12, 2021
ATHENS - Justin Tyler Sims, 32 of Athens, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home. Born November 12, 1989 in Columbus, he was the son of Barbara Anne Sims and the late Charles Adam Delong.
Justin had a heart of gold and loved being a father. His faith in the Lord was...
Jo Ann (Jo) Seiber Burson
Dec 11, 2021
Jo Ann (Jo) Seiber Burson died December 11, 2021, at the Hickory Creek Nursing Center, where she had resided, for several years. Jo was born September 18, 1927, to Ruth Mae and Hodge Seiber. She was raised in Chauncey and lived in Athens. She was one of several brothers and sisters and was the last surviving sibling. She was proud...
Matthew E. Wolfe
Dec 10, 2021
Matthew E. Wolfe, 57 of Athens, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, December 10th, 2021. Matthew, who went by Matt was born on September 4th, 1964 and raised in Athens, Ohio with his parents Miles and Lavonne Wolfe and twin sister Mary Ann Brooks. Matt was a master carpenter, who built many homes in the surrounding Athens...
Treva Louise Kimes
Dec 8, 2021
Pomeroy-- Treva Louise Kimes, of Pomeroy, passed away at the age of 79, on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at Abbyshire Nursing Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. Treva was born on September 2nd, 1942, in Marfrance, W.Va, to parents John Lusher and Beulah Ransom (Farley). Treva moved to Letart, Ohio and graduated from Southern High School in 1962. Upon graduation she married...
Doris Jean Whiteside
Dec 7, 2021
Doris Jean Whiteside, 92 of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home in The Lindley Inn, The Plains, Ohio where she has spent the last three years.
Born January 8, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, to Lessie and Cecil Whitacre, she spent most of her young life in Fairfield, Illinois, where she met Calvin E. Whiteside, married...