Obituaries

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

Blanche F. Parmiter

Blanche F. Parmiter

Nov 27, 2021

Blanche F. Parmiter, 94, of Athens, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Crestview Rehab in Lancaster.

Born October 19, 1927 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Rhoda Jeffers Gwinn.

She was a member of The Rolling Hills Baptist Church for over 50 years and resided on North Coolville Ridge Road for 56 years. She was...

Ruth Myers

Ruth Myers

Nov 27, 2021

Ruth Myers REEDSVILLE—Ruth Ellen Myers, 87, of Reedsville, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center. Born April 26, 1924, in Haydenville, Ohio to the late Reta (Wilson) and William Bailey. Ruth had worked at the TP Dairy Queen for 23 years. She is survived by her grandson, James (Lynn) Myers of Reedsville; two great-granddaughters, Therese Swiney and...

Ralph Rodehaver

Ralph Rodehaver

Nov 27, 2021

Ralph Rodehaver GUYSVILLE-- Ralph Franklin Rodehaver, 88, of Guysville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. He was born March 8, 1933, in Guysville, OH, son of the late Harry and Hazel Burleigh Rodehaver. Ralph married Nita Faye Tucker Rodehaver on Oct. 1, 1951. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer....

Mary E. Niggemeyer

Mary E. Niggemeyer

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Niggemeyer COOLVILLE—Mary E. (Buchanan) Niggemeyer, 79, of Coolville, OH, went to be with the Lord, passing at her home unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Born Nov 30, 1941, in Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby (Randolph) Buchanan. She graduated from Carthage-Troy High School in 1959. She was a longtime employee of Athens...

Joseph Poole

Joseph Poole

Nov 22, 2021

Joseph Poole POMEROY—Joseph R. Poole, 77, passed away Nov. 22, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born in Mobile, AL on April 29, 1944. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Parker) Poole and their son, Will Poole; sister, Jerri King of Purdue, KY and her sons, Randy and Zachery King of Austin, TX....

Shirley Hunter Kirkendall

Shirley Hunter Kirkendall

Nov 20, 2021

Shirley Hunter Kirkendall, 83, of Athens, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.

Born May 22, 1938 in Vinton County, she was the daughter of the late James W and Opal Mason Hunter.

Shirley worked in retail for 35 years retiring in 1999 from Dunkin Diamonds and Gold and was a member of VFW Post 3477 Ladies...

Carlos D. “Snook” Lowry, Jr.

Carlos D. “Snook” Lowry, Jr.

Nov 20, 2021

Carlos D. “Snook” Lowry, Jr., 56 of Athens, passed away at his home on Saturday November 20th, 2021. He was the son of the late Carlos D. Lowry, Sr. of Carbondale, and the late Maxine M. Clark Lowry of The Plains.    Carlos never met a stranger, he was a friend to everyone he met. He will be so missed by...

Robert (Bob) White

Robert (Bob) White

Nov 17, 2021

Surrounded by family, Robert (Bob) Seldon White, 91, of Coolville, Ohio passed away on November 17, 2021. Born in Dayton, Ohio on July 26, 1930, Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years Dove (Copley) White and their children Robin, Bobbie Conklin (husband Jeremy), and J.T. (wife Charity). In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Hannah, Lydia, Riley, Cheyenne,...

Roger Murphy

Roger Murphy

Nov 17, 2021

Roger Murphy LONG BOTTOM—Roger Murphy, 55, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH He was born Jan. 5, 1966, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Frank and Bethel Lamp Murphy. Roger is survived by a son, Kodie (Crystal) Murphy; 2 daughters, Dusty Smeeks and Marisha Murphy; 2 step-sons, Kyle...

Oscar Causey

Oscar Causey

Nov 15, 2021

Oscar Causey COOLVILLE—Oscar Causey, 92, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Nov 15, 2021. He was born June 18, 1929, in Cutshin, KY, son of the late Dewey and Florency Joseph Causey. Oscar was a former coal miner and retired from the City of Athens. He loved farming, Bluegrass music and showing love to his family. The family wishes to...

Jesse Davis

Jesse Davis

Nov 13, 2021

Jesse Davis COOLVILLE—Jesse Davis, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 18, 1942, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Harvey Bell and Eva Marie Barringer Davis. Jesse was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from DuPont. He was a member of Forked Run Gun Club, the NRA and...

Jesse Webb

Jesse Webb

Nov 10, 2021

Jesse Webb COOLVILLE—Jesse Webb, 38, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Pomeroy, OH. He was born Feb. 17, 1983, in Athens, OH, son of Gregory Allen Webb and Sharon Starlin. Jesse enjoyed music, singing, fishing, doing tattoos but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Michael Andrew Carson

Michael Andrew Carson

Nov 7, 2021

Michael Andrew Carson, 27, of Athens, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 of an accidental drug overdose. Born January 11, 1994 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he was the son of Lisa Diane Carson and Donald Scott Carson. 

From one perspective, Michael’s life could be seen as a long history of drug use that began in early adolescence, became more...

Wayne Edward Davis

Wayne Edward Davis

Nov 7, 2021

Wayne Davis Pomeroy - Wayne Edward Davis, 72, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born June 6, 1949 in Mason, WV, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Dorthy Darst Davis. Wayne graduated from Middleport High School in 1967, was a member of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church and he...

Nathan "Nate" Cozart

Nathan "Nate" Cozart

Nov 6, 2021

Nathan “Nate” Cozart Nathan “Nate” Cozart was an extraordinary father, brother, son, and friend. He passed away suddenly on November 6, 2021, at the age of 34. Nathan is survived by his loving daughter, Addyson Jade Cozart; his parents, Melody and Gerald Cozart; his grandparents, Oval and Shirley Nichols; his siblings, Hannah Cozart, Mickey Cozart, Cindy Zadorozny, Becky Buchanan; his...

Robert Dale Null

Robert Dale Null

Nov 2, 2021

Robert Dale Null BELPRE—Robert Dale Null, 68, of Belpre, OH, went to join his mother, father and daughter in Heaven on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Robert C. and Velma Leason Null. Robert is survived by 4 sons, Jason Null, Casey Null, Jeff Null...

Bernice Bailey

Bernice Bailey

Oct 30, 2021

Bernice Bailey, 99, of The Plains passed away Saturday morning, October 30, 2021 at her home.

Born May 24, 1922 in Lodi Township, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Florence Phillips Sloane.

She is survived by three children, Leroy Bailey, Donald Fredrick “Freddie” Bailey, Judith Kay Carl; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; two...

Willajean Janette "Jean" Rose

Willajean Janette "Jean" Rose

Oct 30, 2021

Willajean “Jean” Rose BELPRE—Willajean Janette “Jean” Rose, of Belpre, formerly of Hockingport, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2021, after a full life. Jean was the first born to the late Earnest and Beaulah Isner of Newburn, WV on October 17th, 1928. Jean attended White’s Chapel Church while raising her children and...

Tiffany McCune

Tiffany McCune

Oct 28, 2021

Tiffany McCune PARKERSBURG—Tiffany McCune, 29, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1992, in Marietta, OH, daughter of Gregory Wheaton and Tammy Johnson Wheaton. She is survived by her husband, Josh McCune; father, Greg and Vonda Wheaton; mother, Tammy Wheaton; two sons, Aidyn and Kaisyn; daughter, Aubreann; brother, Colby;...

Cora E. Stanley

Cora E. Stanley

Oct 18, 2021

Cora E. Stanley, 87, of The Plains, passed away early Monday morning, October 18, 2021 at O’BlenessMemorial Hospital.

Born February 1, 1934 in Glouster, Cora was the daughter of the late Herman and Gladys Deal Kempton. She graduated from Jacksonville Trimble High School Class of 1951 and married the late Richard Stanley, Jr. on October 13, 1954.

She is...