Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
James Ray Thompson
Oct 10, 2021
James Ray Thompson BUCHTEL--James Ray Thompson, 56, of Buchtel, OH, passed away Oct. 10, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born July 4, 1965, in Pike, KY, son of the late Verna Jean Workman Thompson and Thomas Thompson, Sr. He was a Navy Veteran of the Gulf War. He enjoyed carpentry, painting, playing the guitar and...
Robert Lee Sharpe
Oct 9, 2021
Robert Lee Sharpe, 69, of The Plains passed away on October 9, 2021. He was born December 22, 1951.
He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Morris of Lawtey, Florida and Stacie Sharpe of Clovis, New Mexico. Six grandchildren, Megan (Tommy) Hahn, Autumn Box, Levi Morris, Grace Morris, Dalton (Jennifer) Lizenbee, Isabel (Chaney) Sparks, and 13 great grandchildren. His surviving...
Kandy Kay Campbell
Oct 8, 2021
Kandy Kay Campbell, of The Plains, passed away on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, she was 54.
Kandy is survived by her children: Leslie (Brandon) Johnston, Johnathan Rosser, Whitney Rosser, and Zachery Campbell; her grandchildren: Gabriella, Cailyn, SJ, and Brayven; her mother, Gloria Smith; and her sisters: Suzanne Merritt, Debbie Strub, Vicky Minter, and Tracy Campbell. She...
Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr., 61 of Nelsonville, went home to be with his lord on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital after losing his battle with COPD.
He was born February 14, 1960 in Athens, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Secoy Perry.
Chuck wrote songs for Jesus and his keyboard was his...
Aaron Thompson
Oct 7, 2021
Aaron Thompson COOLVILLE—Aaron Thompson, 39, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1981, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Gary and Jean Marshall Thompson. In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by a son, Eli Thompson; 2 brothers, Adam and Jennifer Thompson and Andrew Thompson; a niece, Sarah and...
Farah Ruth Holter
Oct 4, 2021
Farah Ruth Holter passed away at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital on October 4, 2021 where she was born on July 7, 1976. She was 45 years old.
She attended Federal Hocking Schools and graduated from Athens High School in 1994. She also attended Jacobs Career School in Troy, Ohio for beauticians. Her passion as a beautician was making her friends bad...
Carol Clem
Oct 3, 2021
Carol Clem VIENNA—Carol Clem, 66, of Vienna, WV, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 1, 1955, in Vacaville, CA, daughter of the late Charles Hornbeck and Donna Barnhouse (John Veon). She retired from Public Debt in Parkersburg, WV. Carol is survived by a son, Chris Clem; daughter, Elizabeth Clem; 5 grandchildren, Ashlea Kirk...
Randall Walker
Oct 2, 2021
Randall Walker LONDON—Randall Walker, 65, of London, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1956, in Athens, OH, son of the late Marion and Thelma Irene Scott Walker. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Randall is survived by a son, John Michael Dotson; 3 grandchildren, Joseph Michael Dotson, Lily Dotson and Jesse...
John W. Schneider
Sep 30, 2021
John W. Schneider, 79, of Millfield, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
Born July 4, 1942 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late John J and Anne.
He was an over the road truck driver for 41 years working for many companies.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years,...
Grover Cleveland White Jr
Sep 29, 2021
Grover Cleveland White, Jr. LONG BOTTOM—Grover Cleveland White, Jr., 91, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1930 in Clendennin, WV, son of the late Grover C. and Locie (Groves) White. The family moved to Meigs Co. when he was 2 years old. On Nov. 25, 1954 he married...
Herbert Leroy Grate
Sep 26, 2021
Herbert Leroy Grate REEDSVILLE—Herbert Leroy Grate, 80, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. He was born April 11, 1941, in Rutland, OH, son of the late Arnold Maxwell and Minnie Mildred Vance Grate. Herbert was the former Pastor of Chester Church of the Nazarene for over 40 years. He retired from...
Katherine (Kathie)e) Marie English
Sep 25, 2021
Katherine (Kathie) English COOLVILLE—Katherine (Kathie) Marie English, 63, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at her residence. Kathie was born on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning on June 29, 1958. Kathie was the daughter of the late Ellis R. and Freda Blake English. She was the granddaughter of the late William Sherman and Nora Blake and Newton and Emma...
Yolanda Calderón de Moncayo
Sep 23, 2021
ATHENS – Yolanda Calderón de Moncayo, 88, of Athens passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family. Born September 4, 1933 in Riobamba, Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Jorge Alejandro Calderón Viteri and Luisa Avelina Coronel Pareja.
Yolanda, moved to the United States with her husband in 1961 and settled...
Burl Leon Putman Jr.
Sep 18, 2021
Burl Leon Putman, Jr. GLOUSTER—Burl Leon Putman, Jr., 52, of Glouster, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 20, 1968, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Bonnie Sue Leaper Putman and the late Burl Putman, Sr. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #607 in Glouster, OH. In addition to his mother, Burl...
Irene Lucas
Sep 18, 2021
Irene Lucas GUYSVILLE—Irene M. Lucas, 85, of Guysville, OH passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. She was born April 17, 1936 in Guysville, OH, daughter of the late Rev. Lewis and Elsie Tabler Butcher. She was a member of the Haga Mission Church. Irene is survived by her husband, Billie Lucas; son, Phillip and...
Osie Mae Follrod
Sep 17, 2021
Osie Mae Follrod POMEROY—Osie Mae Follrod, 87 years old, went to be with her Lord Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born March 16, 1934 in Meigs County, daughter of the late Raymond and Edith Harper (Young) of Carroll, OH. She was employed in Athens, OH, at City Loan 1951 to 1953 when she married the love...
James Harlan Jarvis
Sep 16, 2021
STEWART - James Harlan Jarvis, Jr., of Stewart, died Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born March 23, 1951 in Athens, he was the son of James Harlan and Victoria Elizabeth Davis Jarvis. He was a graduate of Rome Canaan High School.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Vicky (Tony) Piper; two grandchildren, Landon...
Phyllis Chesser
Sep 15, 2021
CHAUNCEY - Phyllis Chesser, 80, of Chauncey, died Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born February 21, 1941 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Annabelle Heightland Kachman.
She is survived by six children, Patsy Chesser, Wesley Chesser, Penny Toblin, John Chesser, Jason Chesser, Melissa Chesser; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a...
Tanya Hixson
Sep 14, 2021
ATHENS - Tanya Hixson, 79 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Laurels of Athens. Born May 20, 1942 in Glouster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Icel McClelland Oskey.
Tanya was an active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and she enjoyed teaching Sabbath school to the children. In her spare time,...
Thomas E. Talbert
Sep 10, 2021
Thomas E Talbert, 88, of Kissimme, Florida, formerly of The Plains, died Friday, September 10, 2021 in Kissimme. Born December 11, 1932 in Jacksonville, he was the son of the late Leslie and Isabelle Carter Talbert. He was a graduate of The Plains High School and retired from GTE. He was a member of the Elks, Athens American Legion Post...