Obituaries

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

Judith Adams

Judith Adams

Jun 25, 2021

Judith Diane Sturm Adams Judith Diane Sturm Adams, 80, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Camden Clark Hospital after a second battle with Cancer. Judy was born on September 6, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Okey Woodrow Sturm and Ruth Geraldine Jones Sturm. She graduated from Parkersburg High School, class of 1958....

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman, 79, of Athens, Ohio died June 22, 2021. She passed away

peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born August 12, 1941 in Neosho,

Missouri. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Sylvia (Enlow) Tracy, her

late husband of 53 years, Larry Jageman, her two sisters Barbara (Lee) Warp and Doris...

Delilah K. Carsey

Delilah K. Carsey

Jun 21, 2021

NELSONVILLE – Delilah K Carsey, 63, of Nelsonville, died Monday afternoon, June 21, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Born February 25, 1958 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Hester ZickaffoseRadcliff.

She is survived by four children, Michael LaFollette, Jennifer (Bradley) Reynolds, Lorie LaFollette, Cindy LaFollette; eight grandchildren, Lilly, Salena, Colton, Ethan, Alex, Trinity,...

Charles (Tony) A. White

Charles (Tony) A. White

Jun 19, 2021

Charles (Tony) A. White LONG BOTTOM—Charles (Tony) A. White, 65, of Long Bottom, OH, died unexpectedly due to a farming accident on June 19, 2021 near the family farm. He was born November 17, 1955 to Thelma Carr White and the late Thomas L. White. Tony drove trash route for White’s Sanitation for many years, enjoyed farming and spending time...

Myra Jane King

Myra Jane King

Jun 14, 2021

Myra Jane King GUYSVILLE—Myra Jane King, 62, of Guysville, OH, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born Feb. 3, 1959 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Myrnie Dailey, Sr. and Pauline Ewing Dailey. Myra is survived by a son, Joshua Salyers; daughter, Jorden Salyers; grandson, Bentley Salyers; granddaughter, Chandler Evans and a brother, Myrnie...

John G. Forsyth

John G. Forsyth

Jun 11, 2021

CHAUNCEY – John G Forsyth, 65, of Chauncey, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021 at his home after a brief battle with cancer.

Born April 7, 1956 in Chauncey, Ohio, he was the son of the late Donald G and Frances Bradshaw Forsyth.

He retired from Ohio University after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending...

Donald Lee Brill Jr.

Donald Lee Brill Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Donald Lee Brill, Jr. LITTLE HOCKING—Donald Lee Brill, Jr., 58, of Little Hocking, OH, formerly of Ruckersville, VA, passed to his glory on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born on June 29, 1962, the son of Donald Lee Brill, Sr, and Judith Furik Brill, both of whom pre-deceased him. He was also pre-deceased by an...

Dennis Lee “Denny” Dowler, Jr.

Dennis Lee “Denny” Dowler, Jr.

Jun 7, 2021

ATHENS – Dennis Lee “Denny” Dowler, Jr., 59, of Athens, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home.

Born February 21, 1962 in Athens, he was the son of the late Dennis Lee and Dian Dean Dowler, Sr.

He was a loving husband to Liz Dowler  for 40 years and loving father  to four children, Jesse (Amber) Dowler, Tessa...

Mary Bell Coe

Mary Bell Coe

Jun 6, 2021

Mary Bell Jackson Coe Coolville - Mary Bell Jackson Coe, 94, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 6, 2021. Born January 12, 1927 in Skylis, WV, near New River Gorge, she was the daughter of the late Addie Davis and David Jackson. She was married to Ola Franklin “Curly” Coe in 1946...

Patricia Jean Burgess

Patricia Jean Burgess

Jun 5, 2021

CHAUNCEY – Patricia “Patty” Burgess, 72, of Chauncey, died early Saturday morning at her home.

Born May 10, 1949 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J and Kathleen Webster Burgess.

She is survived by her friends and caregivers at The Sech-Kar Company, Sherry Taylor, Karen Lanning, Breeona Lanning, Marcia Welch; and several cousins.

Besides her parents,...

Jacob Leon Self

Jacob Leon Self

Jun 5, 2021

Jacob Leon Self Jacob Leon Self, 26, of Stewart, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Born August 23, 1994 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Timothy and Teresa England Self. Jake attended the Stewart Wesleyan Church, loved camping, cooking and spending time with his nephews. He is survived by Cody McMantis;...

Bill Forsyth

Bill Forsyth

Jun 4, 2021

THE PLAINS - Bill Forsyth, 70, of The Plains, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, June 4, 2021 at his home.

Born April 2, 1951 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Donald G and Frances Bradshaw Forsyth.

He was the first graduating class of The Plains High School and retired from Ohio University after 28 years of...

William Lee Gretz, Sr.

William Lee Gretz, Sr.

Jun 4, 2021

CHAUNCEY - William Lee Gretz, Sr., 64 of Chauncey, passed away June 4, 2021 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born May 12, 1957 in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late William “Babe” Gretz and LouAnn Fouty.

He was a proud United States Army veteran with 20 years of dedicated service and a lifetime member of The Plains VFW 7174....

James Wilmer White

James Wilmer White

Jun 4, 2021

James Wilmer White, born May 3, 1923, in Amma, Roane County, W.Va., to Dr. of Veterinary Medicine Edward and wife, Lillie Florence (Short) White. Wilmer’s family moved from West Virginia to Ohio by covered wagon in July of 1923 when he was still just a newborn baby. They crossed the river on solid ice, according to his niece Marie Johnson,...

Johnny L. Clem

Johnny L. Clem

Jun 3, 2021

Vienna - Johnny L. Clem, 71, formerly of Coolville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born August 16, 1949 in Hockingport, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Putman Clem. Johnny was a United States Army Veteran from the Vietnam era. Johnny is survived by his wife of 47 years...

Roger Finnearty

Roger Finnearty

May 31, 2021

ATHENS – Roger Finnearty, 74 of Athens, Ohio passed away at his home on May 31st, 2021. He was born on December 30th, 1946 in Athens, Ohio to the parents of John F. and Effie L. (Bescoe) Finnearty.

Roger was a 1964 graduate of Logan High School, a United States Marine Corps sergeant and Vietnam War Veteran, and coal miner...

William Starling Massar

William Starling Massar

May 31, 2021

Starling Massar William Starling Massar, 87, of East Meigs passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side after a lingering battle of Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on Dec. 27, 1933 at the home of his late Aunt Leone (Smith) and Uncle Oscar Babcock, Long Bottom, Ohio. He graduated from Chester High School,...

Oaklee Allan Grueser

Oaklee Allan Grueser

May 27, 2021

REEDSVILLE - Oaklee Allan Grueser, two of Reedsville, earned his angel wings on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family. 

Oaklee was born September 13, 2018 in Columbus to parents Suzanne Grueser and Cory Freeman of Dexter. 

Oaklee was a firecracker. He smiled and laughed his 32 months here on...

Barbara Oldham

Barbara Oldham

May 23, 2021

Barbara Oldham COOLVILLE—Barbara Oldham, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born Nov. 4, 1953 in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Elmer and Audra Frame Crites. Barbara is survived by a daughter, Jessica and Jesse Nelson; son, Anthony and Kimberly Crites; 8 grandchildren, Devin, Camron, Cole, Dominic, Taylor, William, Allison and...

William Richard Kinzler

William Richard Kinzler

May 22, 2021

William Richard Kinzler GUYSVILLE—William Richard Kinzler, 78, of Guysville, Ohio, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Runge Mortuary, The service will be at 12:00 P.M. Saturday om the Runge Chapel with burial to...