Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Michael Anthony McMillan
Jan 5, 2025
Michael "Tony" McMillan, born on April 5, 1969, in Athens, Ohio, passed away at his home on January 5, 2025. He was a devoted father and husband whose love for his family knew no bounds.
Tony is survived by his previous wife Sara McMillan and their cherished daughters: Brittany Allwine and Beatrice (Bradley) Coakley; wife Samantha McMillan and their cherished son:...
Lester A. Green, Sr
Jan 5, 2025
COOLVILLE-- Lester A. Green, Sr., 85, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Belpre Campus ER.
He was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Mineral Wells, WV, son of the late Clarence Richard and Helen Marty Green. Lester was a 1957 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He retired from DuPont in 1985 after 26 years of service...
Eloise Clark
Dec 30, 2024
ATHENS – Eloise Clark, 93, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1931, in Guysville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Goldie Scott King.
Eloise had a deep love for Athens and its people. She retired from the Athens County Sheriff's office, where she worked as a cook. She also cherished...
Harley Vern Riley
Dec 27, 2024
Harley Vern Riley, 69 of Athens, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness. Born July 5, 1955 in Athens, he was the son of Vern and the late Thelma Secoy Riley.
Harley had no better joy in his life than being at home watching birds out his window with his beloved daughter...
William "Bill" Gaddis
Dec 26, 2024
REEDSVILLE—William C. “Bill” Gaddis, 87, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. WV.
He was born Feb. 13, 1937, son of the late Frank and Tessie Lange Gaddis. Bill was a 1955 graduate of Corning High School; a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a Locomotive Engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad, with 43 years of...
Maureen Weissenrieder
Dec 22, 2024
ATHENS — Maureen Weissenrieder (77) of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2024.
Born on January 14, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, Maureen was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Craig McCafferty. She earned her Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and PhD from Penn State University and went on to have a successful award-winning teaching career as a professor of...
Scottie K. Ashcraft
Dec 21, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Scottie K. Ashcraft, 72, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy, OH.
He was born Dec. 13, 1952, in Athens, OH, son of the late Beryl and Edith Faye Barnette
Ashcraft. Scottie was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He loved his pups and being a carpenter.
He is survived by a son,...
Dale Dummitt, Sr
Dec 16, 2024
LONG BOTTOM-- Dale E, Dummitt Sr., 73, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department.
He was born July 12, 1951, in Ripley, OH, son of the late Thurman and Martha Wagner Dummitt.
Dale is survived by his wife, Mildred Foster Dummitt; son, Dale Dummitt, Jr.; daughter, Catrina Pierce; several grandchildren; a sister, Connie Thacker and...
Shirley Welch
Dec 16, 2024
COOLVILLE—Shirley Welch, 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center.
She was born July 2, 1940, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Clyde and Sylvia Cubbison Smith.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Don Welch; 3 sons, Alen and Lisa Welch, Dave and Julie Welch, Terry and Debbie Welch; 4 grandchildren, Josh Welch, Danny Welch,...
Donna Brooks
Dec 15, 2024
Donna Brooks, 94, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec, 15, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH.
She was born June 19, 1930, in Long Bottom, OH, daughter of the late Alphonso and Eunice Tall Halsey. Donna retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she was a Supply Tech.
She is survived by 2 sons, Tom and Cassie Watson and Ray...
Clarence Edward Jordan
Dec 11, 2024
Clarence Edward "Eddie" Jordan, 74 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at home after an extended illness. Born February 8, 1950 in Athens, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bonnie Spires Jordan.
He served in the United States Navy from 1969-1971 and later would retire from Ohio University from the carpet and tile shop in 2000....
Charles Leroy Barr
Dec 8, 2024
BELPRE—Charles Leroy Barr, 81, of Belpre, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Charles Francis and Evelyn Taylor Barr. He was a retired Army Veteran; a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1212 in Parkersburg and a lifetime member of Athens AmVets #76. He loved...
Shirley A. Tinkham
Dec 7, 2024
Shirley A. Tinkham (Bircher), 60, of Millfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, after a courageous 2-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Born on April 22, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio and a 1982 graduate of Athens High School, Shirley was the beloved daughter of John and Carol Bircher of Millfield. She grew up with a kind heart, a...
William Adams
Dec 5, 2024
REEDSVILLE - William Ray Adams, 49, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away on December 5, 2024, at his residence.
He was born September 25, 1975, in Pomeroy, OH to the late Harold and Garcia McGraw Adams.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Josh Adams; and his sister, Christi Adams.
There will be no services held at this time.
Arrangements have been...
Heamon "Tib" Hart
Dec 4, 2024
Heamon B. “Tib” Hart
GUYSVILLE—Heamon B. “Tib” Hart, 71, of Guysville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1953, son of the late Eva E. (Hughes) and Arman N. Hart Sr. He retired from Tuppers Plains-Chester Water Dept., was a former coal miner at Meigs #2 and worked part time for Lance’s Trailer sales....
George Edward Krajnak
Dec 4, 2024
George Krajnak, 87 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 peacefully at home with family members.
George was born July 2, 1937 in Wyano PA. George was the 4th child of Joseph and Mary Krajnak, immigrants from Bardejov, Slovakia. George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Krajnak, and their six children - Michael (Mary), Joe (Lizette), George...
Athyan Courtney
Dec 2, 2024
Athyan Courtney
VIENNA—Athyan Courtney, 34, of Vienna, WV, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1990, in Houston, TX, son of Ricky Courtney and the late Jody Gramkow. Athyan was an avid fan of the Texas Longhorns, New England Patriots, Houston Astros and Houston Rockets.
Including his father, he is survived by his fiancée,...
Charles Thomas Taylor
Dec 1, 2024
Charles Thomas Taylor
Charles Thomas Tylor, 91, of Coolville and Little Hocking, entered the presence of the Lord under the care of his loving wife, Susie and Amedisys Hospice.
He was born Dec. 14, 1932, in Athens, OH, son of the late Herman and Alura Conant Taylor. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran and after his separation he served in the Army...
Vickie Capehart
Nov 30, 2024
Vickie Capehart
HOCKINGPORT—Vickie Capehart, 58, of Hockingport, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at her residence.
She was born April 24, 1966, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Buford Lee and Alice Byus Capehart. Vickie loved crafting and was known as the Craft Lady.
She is survived by a daughter, Brandie and Pat Kolbe; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia and John...
Monty Goodfellow
Nov 27, 2024
Montrose R. Goodfellow Athens - Montrose “Monty” Goodfellow, 82, of Athens, passed away on November 27th peacefully at home surrounded by family and his dog, Toby. He was born on November 6, 1942 in Stewart, Ohio. He was the son of the late Jim and Bertha Lucas Goodfellow. Monty retired from the City of Athens after 31 years of service....
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