Obituaries

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

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...

Robert L. Butcher, Jr.

Robert L. Butcher, Jr.

Oct 17, 2021

With great sadness the family of Robert L. Butcher, Jr. announce his passing on October 17, 2021, at OSU East Hospital after battling complications from COVID-19. Robert, known as “Robby,” by his close family and friends was born May 21, 1957, in Athens, OH and is the son of Mrs. Dessie Workman of Stewart, OH and the late Robert L....

Darryl Barringer

Darryl Barringer

Oct 15, 2021

Darryl Barringer ATHENS—Darryl E. Barringer, 56, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Doctor’s Hospital North in Columbus, OH. He was born June 7, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Floyd Barringer, Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Barringer. Darryl is survived by his wife, Kathy Crites Barringer; daughter, Dannielle Crites; 3 step-sons, Rodney Crites, Brian Crites...

Samuel E. Skinner

Samuel E. Skinner

Oct 12, 2021

Samuel E Skinner, 84, of The Plains, died Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021 at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe. Born September 4, 1937 in Athens County, he was the son of the late William Albert and Hazel Louise McClelland Skinner. He was a graduate of The Plains High School and a US Army Veteran. He was also an avid fisherman...

Betty June Day

Betty June Day

Oct 12, 2021

Betty June Day GUYSVILLE—Betty June Day, 92, of Guysville, Ohio, passed away October 12, 2021, peacefully at her home of 62 years, surrounded by her loving children. Betty was born September 30, 1929, in Cedar Grove, WV, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Caplinger. She was a Parkersburg High School graduate. Betty was a loving wife,...

James Ray Thompson

James Ray Thompson

Oct 10, 2021

James Ray Thompson BUCHTEL--James Ray Thompson, 56, of Buchtel, OH, passed away Oct. 10, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born July 4, 1965, in Pike, KY, son of the late Verna Jean Workman Thompson and Thomas Thompson, Sr. He was a Navy Veteran of the Gulf War. He enjoyed carpentry, painting, playing the guitar and...

Robert Lee Sharpe

Robert Lee Sharpe

Oct 9, 2021

Robert Lee Sharpe, 69, of The Plains passed away on October 9, 2021. He was born December 22, 1951.

He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Morris of Lawtey, Florida and Stacie Sharpe of Clovis, New Mexico. Six grandchildren, Megan (Tommy) Hahn, Autumn Box, Levi Morris, Grace Morris, Dalton (Jennifer) Lizenbee, Isabel (Chaney) Sparks, and 13 great grandchildren. His surviving...

Kandy Kay Campbell

Kandy Kay Campbell

Oct 8, 2021

Kandy Kay Campbell, of The Plains, passed away on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, she was 54. 

Kandy is survived by her children: Leslie (Brandon) Johnston, Johnathan Rosser, Whitney Rosser, and Zachery Campbell; her grandchildren: Gabriella, Cailyn, SJ, and Brayven; her mother, Gloria Smith; and her sisters: Suzanne Merritt, Debbie Strub, Vicky Minter, and Tracy Campbell. She...

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr.

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr., 61 of Nelsonville, went home to be with his lord on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital after losing his battle with COPD.

He was born February 14, 1960 in Athens, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Secoy Perry.

Chuck wrote songs for Jesus and his keyboard was his...

Aaron Thompson

Aaron Thompson

Oct 7, 2021

Aaron Thompson COOLVILLE—Aaron Thompson, 39, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1981, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Gary and Jean Marshall Thompson. In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by a son, Eli Thompson; 2 brothers, Adam and Jennifer Thompson and Andrew Thompson; a niece, Sarah and...

Farah Ruth Holter

Farah Ruth Holter

Oct 4, 2021

Farah Ruth Holter passed away at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital on October 4, 2021 where she was born on July 7, 1976. She was 45 years old.

She attended Federal Hocking Schools and graduated from Athens High School in 1994. She also attended Jacobs Career School in Troy, Ohio for beauticians. Her passion as a beautician was making her friends bad...

Carol Clem

Carol Clem

Oct 3, 2021

Carol Clem VIENNA—Carol Clem, 66, of Vienna, WV, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 1, 1955, in Vacaville, CA, daughter of the late Charles Hornbeck and Donna Barnhouse (John Veon). She retired from Public Debt in Parkersburg, WV. Carol is survived by a son, Chris Clem; daughter, Elizabeth Clem; 5 grandchildren, Ashlea Kirk...

Randall Walker

Randall Walker

Oct 2, 2021

Randall Walker LONDON—Randall Walker, 65, of London, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1956, in Athens, OH, son of the late Marion and Thelma Irene Scott Walker. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Randall is survived by a son, John Michael Dotson; 3 grandchildren, Joseph Michael Dotson, Lily Dotson and Jesse...

John W. Schneider

John W. Schneider

Sep 30, 2021

John W. Schneider, 79, of Millfield, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Born July 4, 1942 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late John J and Anne.

He was an over the road truck driver for 41 years working for many companies.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

Grover Cleveland White Jr

Grover Cleveland White Jr

Sep 29, 2021

Grover Cleveland White, Jr. LONG BOTTOM—Grover Cleveland White, Jr., 91, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1930 in Clendennin, WV, son of the late Grover C. and Locie (Groves) White. The family moved to Meigs Co. when he was 2 years old. On Nov. 25, 1954 he married...

Herbert Leroy Grate

Herbert Leroy Grate

Sep 26, 2021

Herbert Leroy Grate REEDSVILLE—Herbert Leroy Grate, 80, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. He was born April 11, 1941, in Rutland, OH, son of the late Arnold Maxwell and Minnie Mildred Vance Grate. Herbert was the former Pastor of Chester Church of the Nazarene for over 40 years. He retired from...

Katherine (Kathie)e) Marie English

Katherine (Kathie)e) Marie English

Sep 25, 2021

Katherine (Kathie) English COOLVILLE—Katherine (Kathie) Marie English, 63, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at her residence. Kathie was born on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning on June 29, 1958. Kathie was the daughter of the late Ellis R. and Freda Blake English. She was the granddaughter of the late William Sherman and Nora Blake and Newton and Emma...

Yolanda Calderón de Moncayo

Yolanda Calderón de Moncayo

Sep 23, 2021

ATHENS – Yolanda Calderón de Moncayo, 88, of Athens passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family.  Born September 4, 1933 in Riobamba, Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Jorge Alejandro Calderón Viteri and Luisa Avelina Coronel Pareja.

Yolanda, moved to the United States with her husband in 1961 and settled...

Burl Leon Putman Jr.

Burl Leon Putman Jr.

Sep 18, 2021

Burl Leon Putman, Jr. GLOUSTER—Burl Leon Putman, Jr., 52, of Glouster, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 20, 1968, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Bonnie Sue Leaper Putman and the late Burl Putman, Sr. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #607 in Glouster, OH. In addition to his mother, Burl...

Irene Lucas

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...