Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Paula G. Norman
Mar 1, 2025
ATHENS—Paula G. Norman, 84, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 3, 1940, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Lester and Naomi Stanley Weatherby. Paula attended South Canaan Baptist Church and loved taking pictures and shopping.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leland Norman; 4 sons, Danny Norman,...
Patricia Ann Skinner
Feb 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Skinner, 85 of The Plains, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Carecore at Westmoreland in Chillicothe, OH. Born October 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Ivan and Helen Eloise (Young) Jackson.
A 1956 graduate of The Plains High School, Patricia went on to dedicate her life to family, friends, and...
Sandra Spencer
Feb 25, 2025
REEDSVILLE—Sandra Spencer, 72, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at her residence.
She was born April 19, 1953, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Andrew Dunfee and Opal Blake Cole. Sandy retired from Ohio University in 2020.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Kenny Spencer; son, Michael (Angel) Spencer; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, David (Tanya)...
Daniel Clark
Feb 22, 2025
New Marshfield – Daniel Joseph Clark, 66, of New Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1959, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Jim and Wanda Clark.
Daniel was a graduate of Alexander High School in 1977. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his...
Joe Cole
Feb 21, 2025
GUYSVILLE—Joe Cole, 90, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Coolville, OH, son of the late Worthy and Anna Reed Cole. Joe was a road worker and retired from the Athens County Engineers Office in the Road Division. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Joe is survived by...
Martha Platt
Feb 20, 2025
Martha Ellen (Campbell) Platt, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Born on November 2, 1933, in Logan, Ohio, Martha lived a life filled with love, faith, and kindness.
On June 7, 1953, she married Lloyd James Platt, beginning a beautiful journey together. Martha had a passion for sewing, reading, and playing the organ, sharing her gifts...
Christopher Michael Beasley
Feb 20, 2025
ATHENS— It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of Christopher Michael Beasley, 38, of Athens, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
Christopher was born Feb. 2, 1987, in Marietta, OH, son of Gail Beasley-Angus and the late David Michael Beasley. He was a graduate of Federal Hocking High School and held various jobs including The Athens...
Voyd C. Spurlock Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
COOLVILLE – Voyd C. Spurlock Jr., 63, of Coolville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2025.
He was born July 28, 1961, in Huntington, WV, to Voyd and Inez Harper Spurlock.
Voyd is survived by his son, Shane Spurlock; three brothers, Daniel, Rodney (Deborah), and Donald Spurlock; four sisters, Wanda Lanham, Kathy (John) Walker, Carol (Fred) Dodge, and Pamela (Mark) Boyd;...
Gladys Ethel Schall
Feb 18, 2025
GUYSVILLE- Gladys E. Schall, 76, of Guysville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1948, in The Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dick and Edith Finnearty Moore.
Gladys was a 1965 graduate of Shade High School. She had a passion for crafting, particularly making blankets, as well as gardening, working outdoors, baking, and...
Richard Jewell
Feb 18, 2025
Richard L. Jewell, 63, of McKenzie, Tennessee, formerly of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Ronald and Della (Cook) Jewell.
Richard was a 1979 graduate of Athens High School and later earned a degree in ceramic engineering from Hocking College. He was a former...
James R. Thomas
Feb 16, 2025
James R. Thomas, age 83, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Jackson, Ohio.
He was born May 7, 1941, in Point Pleasant, WV, to Paul and Garnet (Babcock) Thomas. Jim lived and worked at Arizona's Boys Ranch in Queen Creek, Arizona most of his adult life, before moving back to Chester, Ohio with his parents to retire.
Jim was preceded in...
Victor Chevalier Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
PARKERSBURG – Victor Chevalier Sr., age 88, was a godly man, loving father, grandpa and husband to his beloved Grace, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, peacefully after years of battling dementia.
He was born July 14, 1936, at home, in Hockingport, Ohio, to parents Rose and Roy Chevalier. He graduated from Eastern High School, retired from Ohio University as a...
Eva D. Walls
Feb 11, 2025
Eva Dawn Walls, 82, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Laurels of Athens. She was born on September 22, 1942, to the late Don and Lavada Malone.
Eva was known for her deep love of family, always cherishing time spent with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ted Walls; one son,...
Rachel Elizabeth Batty
Feb 6, 2025
AMESVILLE - Rachel Elizabeth Batty, 44 of Amesville, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Athens after a lengthy health battle. Born October 15, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Deborah Libengood Duffy & the late Gary E. Batty (May 3, 1987).
A graduate of Hocking College's Massage Therapy program, Rachel had a passion for...
Wren Nicolette Young
Feb 5, 2025
ATHENS — Wren Nicolette Young, breathless baby girl of John & Stevie Young, passed away before birth after a series of heartbreaking health emergencies. She was 15 weeks gestation.
Though the world will not have the privilege of Wren’s physical companionship, her everlasting impact on her family and close friends will last a lifetime. She will always have a presence in...
Mary Lou Gilley
Feb 2, 2025
RACINE – Mary Lou Gilley, 83, of Racine, OH, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 13, 1941, in Des Moines, IA, to the late Paul and Mary Renner Poor.
Mary was survived by her husband of 20 years, William Gilley; 1 son, William Michael Gilley; 1 daughter, Susan Gilley; and 3 grandchildren, Junior, Austin, and...
Mary M. Frank
Feb 1, 2025
Athens - Mary M. Frank, 91, of Athens, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Lindley Inn in The Plains, Ohio.
Born January 24, 1934, in Wilkesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Lowe Garvin. Mary graduated with honors from Wilton High School in 1952. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and...
David "Ross" Roscoe Wells
Jan 31, 2025
COOLVILLE—David Roscoe Wells, 74, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Ohio State University Hospital.
He was born Sept. 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Chester and Dorothy Cole Wells. He was an Honorary Member of the Carpenter’s Local Union 650 in Pomeroy for over 50 years, the Sexton for Sandhill Cemetery and a self-made...
Ruth Louise Borovicka
Jan 30, 2025
On January 30, Ruth Borovicka took her last bow, the curtain closing on her life this side of Heaven. She had been residing at The Lindley Inn for the past four years.
Ruth was born September 16, 1930 to Roy Oliver Beishline and Helen Louise Beishline (nee Smith) in Easton, Pennsylvania. The seminal event of Ruth’s life occurred at age three...
Sherry Goodwin
Jan 28, 2025
POMEROY-- Sherry (Holt) Goodwin, left this world on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
She was born on October 11, 1955, to Shirley Ann Holt.
When she was fourteen years old, her grandparents, William R. and Helen E. (Sprouse) Holt adopted her making her biological mother and aunts her sisters by adoption.
After dating him since she was fourteen years old, Sherry married Gene Goodwin...
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