Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Irene Lucas
Sep 18, 2021
Irene Lucas GUYSVILLE—Irene M. Lucas, 85, of Guysville, OH passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. She was born April 17, 1936 in Guysville, OH, daughter of the late Rev. Lewis and Elsie Tabler Butcher. She was a member of the Haga Mission Church. Irene is survived by her husband, Billie Lucas; son, Phillip and...
Osie Mae Follrod
Sep 17, 2021
Osie Mae Follrod POMEROY—Osie Mae Follrod, 87 years old, went to be with her Lord Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born March 16, 1934 in Meigs County, daughter of the late Raymond and Edith Harper (Young) of Carroll, OH. She was employed in Athens, OH, at City Loan 1951 to 1953 when she married the love...
James Harlan Jarvis
Sep 16, 2021
STEWART - James Harlan Jarvis, Jr., of Stewart, died Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born March 23, 1951 in Athens, he was the son of James Harlan and Victoria Elizabeth Davis Jarvis. He was a graduate of Rome Canaan High School.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Vicky (Tony) Piper; two grandchildren, Landon...
Phyllis Chesser
Sep 15, 2021
CHAUNCEY - Phyllis Chesser, 80, of Chauncey, died Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born February 21, 1941 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Annabelle Heightland Kachman.
She is survived by six children, Patsy Chesser, Wesley Chesser, Penny Toblin, John Chesser, Jason Chesser, Melissa Chesser; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a...
Tanya Hixson
Sep 14, 2021
ATHENS - Tanya Hixson, 79 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Laurels of Athens. Born May 20, 1942 in Glouster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Icel McClelland Oskey.
Tanya was an active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and she enjoyed teaching Sabbath school to the children. In her spare time,...
Thomas E. Talbert
Sep 10, 2021
Thomas E Talbert, 88, of Kissimme, Florida, formerly of The Plains, died Friday, September 10, 2021 in Kissimme. Born December 11, 1932 in Jacksonville, he was the son of the late Leslie and Isabelle Carter Talbert. He was a graduate of The Plains High School and retired from GTE. He was a member of the Elks, Athens American Legion Post...
Wanda L. Beaver
Sep 8, 2021
Wanda Beaver ATHENS—Wanda L. Beaver, 76, of Athens, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born Jan. 19, 1945 in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of the late Everett C. and Jewell M. Layne Clark. She was a member of the Vanderhoof Baptist Church, Jolly Workers and Lottridge Community Center. Wanda is survived by a son, Vince...
Sherrie Hutchinson
Sep 7, 2021
Sherrie Hutchinson LITTLE HOCKING—Sherrie Hutchinson, 59, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 11, 1962, in Columbus, OH, daughter of James Hamilton and the late Sandra Jordan Hamilton. In addition to her father, she was survived by a sister, Lisa Lieving; brother, James Hamilton; 2 nephews, Jesse Holmes and...
John Eugene Clark
Sep 7, 2021
John Eugene Clark, 62, of Middleport passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Born February 10, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jack Lewis and Grace Swisher Clark. John attended Meigs High School and enjoyed fishing. He spent most of his career as a painter in and around Parkersburg and...
Leonard McClain
Sep 6, 2021
Leonard McClain, 86, of New Whiteland, IN, formerly of Millfield, OH, died peacefully at the home of his daughter September 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 23, 1935 in Coolville, OH, he was the son of the late Ward & Inez Congrove McClain. Leonard grew up in Stewart/New England area and graduated from Rome Canaan High...
Charles B. Holman Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Charles B. Holman, Jr. COOLVILLE—Charles B. Holman, Jr., 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. He was born Sept. 25, 1936 in Coolville, OH, son of the late Charles Holman, Sr. and Milford Creamer Holman. He is survived by a son, Tim and Amanda Holman; 4 grandsons, Raymond Hoover, Jonathan...
Nickolas Balch
Sep 1, 2021
Nickolas Balch WALKER—Nickolas Balch, 32, of Walker, WV, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Dec, 25, 1988 in Athens, OH, son of Tommy Welch and Robin Balch. He is survived by his father, Tommy Welch; mother, Robin Balch and Shelby Eblin; 2 sons, Kamdyn and Kade; brother, Nathan Welch; 2...
Kaylyn Hill
Aug 29, 2021
Kaylyn Hill REEDSVILLE—Kaylyn Hill, 12, of Reedsville, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2021. Kaylyn was an avid reader and writer. She loved to play Roblox on her iphone, music, Marvel, Disney and Harry Potter. She is loved dearly by her parents, Jered and Raberta; her brother, Tyler and her sister, Breanna. Also left to mend...
Bessie Joy “Dee” Johnson
Aug 28, 2021
Bessie Joy “Dee” Johnson, 64 of New Marshfield, died August 28, 2021 in Dayton at the home of her granddaughter. Born December 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Wanda Irene Rutter Kennedy.
Dee was an angel on Earth with a big heart, a beautiful soul, and free spirit. She was strong, loving, woman who...
Dr. Ismail Ghazalah
Aug 27, 2021
Athens, OH - Ismail Ghazalah, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens on August 27, 2021. Ismail is survived by Barbara, his beloved wife of 63 years. Also surviving are his brother-in-law Narayan, his niece and nephews and their children and grandchildren, and many other caregivers, each of whom has been a loving resource for the family throughout...
Mary Lowery
Aug 26, 2021
Mary Lowery VINCENT—Mary Lowery, 64, of Vincent, OH, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1956 in Williamson, WV, daughter of the late Neldean “Nellie” and Paul Blevins, Sr. Mary is survived by 2 daughters, Lisa Fornash and Chelsey and Jason Allman; son, Tom Fornash; 6 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Paul Jr., Ralph...
Christi Dawn Adams
Aug 24, 2021
Christi Dawn Adams REEDSVILLE—Christi Dawn Adams, 48, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 in West View, PA. She was born May 1, 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Harold and Garcia McGraw Adams. Christi is survived by a son, Caleb Dylan and Khrystina Hensley; daughter, Tressa Rebecca Lynn Bartimus; 4 grandchildren, Caleb, Jr., Brooke-Lynn, Jaxon...
David Charles Klingaman
Aug 22, 2021
ATHENS - David Charles Klingaman, 87 of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born June 14, 1934 in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Harold C. And Beulah Newton Klingaman.
He earned his bachelors and masters degree from Kent State University and went onto the University of Virginia where...
Robert Heady
Aug 21, 2021
NELSONVILLE - Robert Heady passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Rock and Roll’s 4th best all time drummer has ascended to Rock and Roll Heaven. Ranked only behind Neil Peart, John Bonham, and Charlie Watts, and tied with Ringo Starr and Bun E. Carlos, Rob, was known for his heavy and steady beat, as well as his versatility. He...
Donald “Donnie” Edward Pennock
Aug 20, 2021
Donald (Donnie) Edward Pennock of Reedsville, OH passed in the morning of August 20th 2021 at his home. Born in Marietta, OH April 29th 1957. Graduated from Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH. Survived by his wife Kathy (Pullins) Pennock of Reedsville, OH. Son of Mary Lou Pennock of Hackney, OH, Brother Daniel Pennock, Sisters Debra Pennock, Diane Henry, and...
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