Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Allan Marshall Showalter
Mar 2, 2026
Allan Marshall Showalter, a man of profound intellect, unwavering kindness, and a devoted husband and father, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Athens, Ohio. He was 69 years old.
Allan was born November 23rd, 1956, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to loving parents, Evelyn and Marshall “Bud” Showalter. Allan and his brother Keith grew up in Pennsylvania where Allan went on...
Gloria J. Rood
Feb 24, 2026
COOLVILLE—Gloria J. Rood, 83, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at her residence.
Gloria was born Aug. 13, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Sam and Evelyn (Kennedy) Shafer. She was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from Appalachian Visiting Home Nurses. She loved gardening and raising her chickens.
She is survived by...
Ronald L. Swain
Feb 24, 2026
COOLVILLE—Ronald L. Swain, 85, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Delmar Jake and Edith (Baker) Swain. Ronald was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Prior to joining the military, he attended Eastern High School. He attended Eden United Brethren Church and was an...
John L. Damewood
Feb 21, 2026
John Lynn Damewood
REEDSVILLE—John L. Damewood, 76, of Reedsville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on February 21st, 2026.
John was born in Gallipolis, OH, on April 23rd, 1949, to the late Wallace and Myrtle Damewood.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda (Evans) Damewood of Reedsville, OH; a daughter, Angela (Michael) Barker of Washington, WV; a son,...
Johnny Joe "John" Snyder
Feb 19, 2026
Johnny Joe "John" Snyder lost his battle with colon cancer and heart failure and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born November 3, 1965 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio. On the day of his birth, his Uncle Joe sent him a telegram welcoming him to the world and since they now shared a birthday, they...
Mark Alan Berryman
Feb 18, 2026
Mark Alan Berryman of Athens, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on August 1, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, to Gail and Kathleen Berryman. He graduated from Westminster High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and his doctoral degree from the University of Virginia. He completed his...
Elma Castle
Feb 18, 2026
Elma Castle, 65, of Guysville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 1, 1960, in Chesterhill, OH, she was the daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Wilson) Merrill. She worked at Reed & Baur Insurance in Athens, OH as an office manager.
Elma is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer (Lane) Sams and...
Edith Gae Bruce
Feb 18, 2026
Athens - Edith Gae Bruce, 99, of Athens, died February 18, 2026 at her daughters residence in Chauncey where she has lived since 2013.
Born June 30, 1926 in Arlington. WV, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Della Siers Weekley. Edith was a longtime Athens County resident having graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School. She was formerly employed in...
Jerald Clem
Feb 18, 2026
Jerald Clem, 83, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
Born on October 1, 1942, in Torch, OH, he was the son of the late Hall and Frances (Scott) Clem. Jerald was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ and retired from Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 after...
Bill Watkins
Feb 17, 2026
Bill “Hippie” Watkins, born April 10, 1954, passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, loyalty, and love for those closest to him. Bill shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dona. Together they built a...
Carl “Ed” Farley
Feb 15, 2026
Guysville - Carl “Ed” Farley, 71, of Guysville, died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab in Athens, Ohio.
Born February 24, 1954, in Caldwell, Ohio, he was the son of Reba Landaker Farley and the late Carl Farley. Ed was a lifelong truck driver hauling cattle out west. He enjoyed horses and traveling in his RV to Arizona.
Besides...
Larry Olen Young
Feb 13, 2026
Larry Olen Young, 88, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 surrounded by the quiet comfort of those who loved him.
Born on October 13, 1937 on Success Road in Reedsville, Ohio. Larry lived a life defined not by grandeur, but by steady devotion, honest work, and simple joys. He believed in doing what needed to be done, lending a hand...
Ned E. Simpson
Feb 11, 2026
ALBANY – Ned E. Simpson, 54, of Albany, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2026.
Born on October 10, 1971, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Nancy (Jackson) Simpson. Ned was a 1991 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and worked as a truck driver. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved...
Donna M. Creighton
Feb 6, 2026
Donna M. Creighton, 87 of The Plains, passed away peacefully Friday, February 6, 2026 surrounded by family. Born January 30, 1939 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Audrey Lonas Minerd.
Donna had many passions throughout her life including playing bingo, gambling, and attending flea markets. She often attended her baptist church in the Columbus, OH area...
Daniel "Danny" McDonald Jr
Feb 5, 2026
RUTLAND – Daniel “Danny” McDonald, Jr., 52, of Rutland, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his residence.
Born on November 12, 1973, in Athens, OH, he was the son of the late Daniel and Judith (Cremeans) McDonald, Sr.
Danny is survived by his wife, Sara Rose McDonald; three stepsons, Donald (Ashley) Neal III, Travis Neal and Trevor Neal; five...
Faith Selene Burchfield
Feb 3, 2026
New Marshfield - Faith Burchfield, 62, of New Marshfield, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio after a brief illness.
Born January 19, 1964, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsie Smith Vamos. Faith was a 1982 graduate of Nelsonville High School. She was employed at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital...
David M. Bolin
Feb 1, 2026
Athens - David M.Bolin, 78, of Athens, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his daughters residence in Albany where he had been residing during his illness.
Born December 27, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold Stephson and Virgene Van Dyke Bolin. David was a 1966 graduate of Athens High School and has lived in his...
Timothy Preston Hartman
Jan 31, 2026
Athens - Timothy Preston Hartman, 78, of Athens, died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab in Athens, Ohio.
Born March 4, 1947, in South Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Harold Wilson and Katherine Dunn Hartman. Tim grew up in St. Albans, WV and graduated from St Albans High School. In 1969 he and Kathleen...
John Harris Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
BELPRE—John Harris Jr., 71, of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
He was born Jan. 7, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late John Harris, Sr. and Betty June Harp.
John is survived by a son, John Harris III (Grace) of Greenbrier County, WV; daughter, April Gibson of Surprise, AZ; 2 sisters,...
William “Bill” Cooper
Jan 29, 2026
Millfield - William “Bill” Cooper, 77, of Millfield, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.
Born June 11, 1948, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Violet Keirns Cooper. He was a 1966 graduate of Ames Bern High School. Bill worked at CE Glass in Lancaster for twenty-eight years and...
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