Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Charles David Frey

Charles David Frey

Sep 30, 2025

Charles David Frey, 85 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Lancaster, OH. Born October 4, 1939 in Union Furnace, OH, he was the son of the late James Oliver and Bernice Salts Frey.

A 1957 graduate of Laurelville High School, he would then go on to Ohio University where he would graduate with a civil engineering degree. After...

Johnie Ohse, II

Johnie Ohse, II

Sep 29, 2025

REEDSVILLE—Johnie M. Ohse II, 48, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 21, 1977, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Johnie and Rebecca Gabbert Ohse. He was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church and loved spending time with his girls. Johnie was an avid artist and musician and loved playing pool.

He...

Jonathan David Sutton

Jonathan David Sutton

Sep 24, 2025

Jonathan David Sutton, lovingly known as JD, child of God, suddenly passed away on September 24, 2025, in Athens, Ohio, at the age of 22.

Born on March 6, 2003, JD brought light, laughter, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his warm spirit, his sense of humor, and the love he shared...

Patricia Sue Depoy

Patricia Sue Depoy

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia Depoy

GUYSVILLE—Patricia Sue Depoy, 88, of Guysville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on Oct. 5, 1936, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late John and Josie Cole Humphrey.

Patricia is survived by a son, Randy and Debbie Depoy; daughter, Linda and Brad Harris; 5 grandchildren, R.J. (Stacey) Depoy, Damon (Allison) Letner, Renee Depoy, Joey...

Ione Phillips

Ione Phillips

Sep 22, 2025

   THE PLAINS--Ione Phillips, 86 of The Plains, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side at Doctors Hospital on September 22, 2025. 

   Ione was born Willa Ione Dellinger on October 14, 1938, in Cordele, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chesley and Willa (Sanborn) Dellinger. She grew up in Americus, Georgia, and excelled in school. She graduated...

Laura Cornwell

Laura Cornwell

Sep 20, 2025

Laura Cornwell

WELLINGTON-- Laura Cornwell, 95, of Wellington, FL, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wellington Regional Hospital.

She was born July 4, 1930, in Letart Falls, OH, daughter of the late Ed and Caroline Barrett Miller. Laura was a retired RN, working many years in Gallipolis, OH. Later she moved to Florida, where she worked as an RN at different...

Gary Lynn Witte

Gary Lynn Witte

Sep 19, 2025



BELPRE—Gary Lynn Witte, 79, of Belpre, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH.

He was born March 8, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Lynn Ralph and Pearl Lenore Scott Witte. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Walton High School, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and attended Father’s House Church in Belpre....

Jerry Myers

Jerry Myers

Sep 17, 2025

COOLVILLE—Jerry Jay Myers, 56, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 11, 1969, in Muskegon, MI, son of the late Gary Jay Myers Sr. and Sandra Jean Hyde Myers. Jerry was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran serving 4 years in each branch.

Jerry is survived by a daughter, Jerrianne Myers.

A military...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Sep 13, 2025

STEWART – Charles “Charlie” Franklin Brown, 90, of Stewart, Ohio, peacefully passed on from this earth to be with God on September 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 13, 1935, Charlie lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for nine years. After losing his mother, Mary Marcella Cole Brown, at only 17 months of age, and his father, Elmer...

Inez Windland

Inez Windland

Sep 12, 2025

GUYSVILLE—Inez Pullins Windland, 93, of Guysville, OH, passed away at 4:37 P.M. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 21, 1931, in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of the late Okey and Mattie Gillian Pullins.

Inez is survived by a son, David Windland of Guysville, OH; 2 daughters, Robin Thornhill of Guysville, OH and Sunshine Canter of Mt. Vernon,...

Beverly D. Pedigo

Beverly D. Pedigo

Sep 11, 2025

Beverly D. Van Meter Pedigo, 84 of Shade, daughter of John and Octa Lonas Van Meter and lovingly raised by Grandma Ethel, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., surrounded by her family.

Beverly attended Shade High School, Class of 1958, and later retired from the Alexander School District, where she worked for many years as...

Judith Ann Kehl

Judith Ann Kehl

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ann Kehl (nee Barnes) passed away at age 90 on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Centerville, Ohio. Predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Kehl, parents Woodrow Tribe Barnes and DeEtta Loree Barnes (nee Ice) of Albany, Ohio, and brother Timothy R. Barnes of Athens, Ohio, she is survived by her daughter Wendy (Al), son Mark (Catherine), grandsons Daniel and...

David Ronald Riggs

David Ronald Riggs

Sep 5, 2025

David Ronald Riggs

Pomeroy - David Ronald Riggs, 87, of Pomeroy, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Arbors of Pomeroy.

Born June 4, 1938, in Bedford Township, Meigs County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fred and Lutchie Stacy Riggs. David was a retired union carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and train and test...

Harry Dunfee

Harry Dunfee

Sep 4, 2025

MORROW – Harry L. Dunfee, 96, of Morrow, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at The Jewish Mercy Hospital in Kenwood, OH.

He was born on March 6, 1929, in Torch, OH, to the late Virgil and Pauline (Moore) Dunfee. Harry was a US Veteran, serving in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Harry retired from Air Products...

Mary H. Matthews

Mary H. Matthews

Sep 1, 2025

BELLEVILLE – Mary H. Matthews, 75, of Belleville, WV, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on March 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Carl and Charlotte (Steed) Brookover.

Mary is survived by four sons, Jeff Null, Michael Matthews, Ernesto Matthews, and Charles Peck; a daughter, Samantha Bell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...

Rhonda J Crooks

Rhonda J Crooks

Aug 31, 2025

COOLVILLE – Rhonda J. Crooks, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH.

Born on October 31, 1957, in Tuscarawas, OH, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Quick) Snyder. Rhonda was very family oriented, but she also loved preaching and was an avid WVU fan.

She is...

Crystal Barber

Crystal Barber

Aug 31, 2025

REEDSVILLE – Crystal Faye Barber, 56, of Reedsville, OH, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH.

She was born on February 19, 1969, in Athens, OH, to the late Daniel and Barbara (Richards) McCoy. Crystal loved rescuing dogs and cats, racing, shopping and outdoor activities.

Crystal is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Ben Cowart) Barber and...

Ivan David Marcus

Ivan David Marcus

Aug 29, 2025

Ivan David Marcus passed away peacefully at home under the care of his wife Rebecca (Tong-Niinistö), an accomplished nurse, and Shivers Hospice on August 29, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harold and Helen Grossman on March 4, 1945. He attended Walnut Hill High School and graduated from Woodward High School in 1963. He received a bachelor’s degree...

Carolee Miller

Carolee Miller

Aug 26, 2025

ATHENS—Carolee Miller, 75, of Athens, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 11, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Martin J. and Alma Mae Zickefoose Schneider. Carolee was a loving mother and sister. She was a graduate of Athens High School, loved playing Bingo, going on vacations and shopping. Carolee enjoyed helping...

Ronald Lee Robinson

Ronald Lee Robinson

Aug 23, 2025



REEDSVILLE—Ronald Lee Robinson, 74, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Pomeroy, OH, son of the late Robert Lee and Nina Wolfe Robinson. Ronald was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, a retired well tender and a member of Mercy Missionary in Chester.

He...