Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Patricia Lou McLaughlin
May 21, 2021
Deeply beloved and cherished by family and friends, Patricia Lou (Shrieves) McLaughlin, 84 years old, died on Friday, May 21, 2021, after an unexpected illness.
Patricia was born in The Plains, Ohio on June 15, 1936. She was the fourth child of Lela Pearl (Potts Coon) and Orley Hubert Shrieves, who lived and raised their family on a small farm...
Helena Persinger
May 20, 2021
Helena Persinger COOLVILLE—Helena Persinger, 92, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Center. She was born July 25, 1928 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Charles D. and Eva M. Randolph Rood. Helena is survived by a daughter, Sharon and Richard Smith; 3 grandchildren, Tim, Teresa and Tanya; 6 great-grandchildren, Miranda, Mary, Amanda, Natasha,...
Diane Lynn Ferguson
May 19, 2021
ATHENS - Diane Lynn Ferguson, 59 of Athens, Ohio passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 19th, 2021. She was born on August 23rd 1961 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the parents of Edith Grace “Norleen” and Paul Powell.
Diane was beloved by her family, friends and coworkers at O'bleness Hospital where she worked for 33...
Norman L. Price Jr
May 14, 2021
Norman L. Price JR Pomeroy- Norman L. Price, Jr. was born September 7, 1941 and was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, to Marjorie Miller Price and Norman L. Price, Sr. Norman was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Burney,Sr, aunts Jewel Welch, Mary Alice Williams, Doris...
Dennis Saelens
May 11, 2021
Dennis Saelens Middleport - Dennis Saelens, 77, of Middleport, well known businessman passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Dennis was born on May 2, 1944 in Moline, Illinois, son of the late Adolph and Loretta McKevitt. He graduated from Middleport High School in 1962 and continued his education by earning a Bachelors Degree of...
Marilyn Hannum
May 10, 2021
Marilyn Hannum LONG BOTTOM—Marilyn V. Hannum, 89, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Fritz William and Edna Johnson McCray. Marilyn was an active member of the Hickory Hills Church of Christ, where she was a Bible Teacher. She was also...
Doretta Mae Brown
May 10, 2021
Doretta Mae Brown LONG BOTTOM—Doretta Mae Brown, 87, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Ray and Bernice Reed Barber. Doretta is survived by 3 sisters, Carolyn Sue Morris, Shirley (Frank) Wells and Debra (William) Channels; niece, who was her caregiver,...
Bryan B. Witham
May 7, 2021
THE PLAINS – Bryan B. Witham, 52, of The Plains, died Friday morning, May 7, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital.
Born March 16, 1969 in Columbus, he was the son of Ronald (Kay) Witham and the late Barbara Moe Witham.
He was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School, a US Navy Veteran and employed at Ohio University with...
Rose M. Grueser
May 7, 2021
SHADE – Rose M Grueser, 83, of Shade, died Friday Morning, May 7, 2021 at Close to Home in Albany.
Born June 28, 1937 in Athens County, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mary Doane Ackley.
She was a graduate of Shade High School and retired from Athens Mental Health Center. She also was a farmer all...
Carl L. Whalen, Sr.
May 6, 2021
NEW PLYMOUTH – Carl L. Whalen, Sr., 80, of New Plymouth, formerly of the Columbus area, died Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born April 3, 1941 in Columbus, he was one of five siblings, Sonny, Carol, Allen , and Tommy to the late Richard and Nellie Duffy Whalen.
He was a graduate of New...
William Amos
May 5, 2021
William Amos POMEROY—William Amos, 73, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. He was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Retha Moncrief Amos and the late Leonard Amos. William was a U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Shell Chemical in Belpre, where...
Pauley S. Forsyth
May 2, 2021
CHAUNCEY – Pauley S. Forsyth, 66, of Chauncey, died Sunday afternoon, May 2, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born May 24, 1954 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Maywood J Smith and the late N. Pauline Warren Smith.
She retired from Athens City School District after 28 years of service...
Florence Ann Spencer
May 2, 2021
Florence Spencer COOLVILLE—Florence Ann Spencer, 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born April 28, 1937 in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Dinsmore and Eleanor Sturm Boyles. Florence was a member of the Alfred United Methodist Church, where she played the piano. She is survived by 2 sons,...
Mildred Mcclanahan
May 2, 2021
Mildred Mcclanahan LONG BOTTOM—Mildred Leslie (Wells) Mcclanahan, age 57 of Long Bottom, OH, went to be with her Lord on May 2nd, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She attended the Freewill Gospel Church in Long Bottom. She is survived by her husband, Shelby “Buddy” Mcclanahan; her daughter, Rebecca Nutter and grandson, Willy Nutter; 4 brothers, Ralph (Diann)...
Bruce Michaels
Apr 25, 2021
Bruce Michaels LITTLE HOCKING—Bruce Michaels, 71, of Little Hocking, OH, died unexpectedly at his residence on April 25th, 2021. Bruce was employed as a therapist at Parkersburg Clean and Clear Advantage Recovery. Prior to this, Bruce worked at St. Joseph’s Recovery Center and Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center. Before moving to the area, Bruce resided in Fairmont, WV and was employed...
Frederick J. Osborne
Apr 22, 2021
Frederick J. Osborne REEDSVILLE-- Frederick J. Osborne, 68, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Philip and Lorraine Pearl Snyder Osborne. He is survived by 2 brothers, Teddy (Ruby) Osborne and Bob Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Paul J. "Hoss" Young
Apr 20, 2021
ATHENS – Paul J “Hoss” Young AKA Pops, 79, of Athens, passed away April 20, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Nelsonville on November 5, 1941 to Garnet Young. He was raised by his grandparents George Grover and Edith Dowler Young on the family farm along with George, Francis, Isabelle and Alice Young. His mom would later marry...
Mason Wells Chambers
Apr 16, 2021
ATHENS - Mason Wells Chambers, age 57, passed away unexpectedly from complications of heart failure on Friday April 16, 2021. He was surrounded by family.
Mason was a graduate of Granville High School class of 1982. He graduated from Ohio University, where he met his wife Lisa in 1986 and majored in History and Political Science. He started his dream...
Kenneth Connolly
Apr 16, 2021
Kenneth Connolly Kenneth Clayson Connolly, 81, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Altercare South in Newark, Ohio. He succumbed to unknown causes. He was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Long Bottom, Ohio, son of the late William and Erma Sloter-Connolly. Kenneth was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his wife, Beverly Sams-Connolly, of...
James Stout
Apr 15, 2021
James Stout TUPPERS PLAINS--James Robert Stout passed away on April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1934 to Floyd and Vercia Stout of Long Bottom. He was a 1952 graduate of Chester High School and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tuppers Plains. He married Dorothy Jean Barnhill on September 10, 1955...
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