Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Donald "Donnie" Marshall
Aug 22, 2025
LITTLE HOCKING – Donald “Donnie” Dewayne Marshall, 52, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
Donnie was born on March 3, 1973, in Abingdon, VA, to Arthur and Georgia (Milam) Marshall. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in nature and spending time with his family.
He is survived...
Adam Keith Kirkendall
Aug 12, 2025
Adam Keith Kirkendall, 38, passed away after a pernicious battle with ALS on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Marietta, Ohio. Born on August 26, 1986, his life was filled with warmth, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the world around him.
After living in Columbus, New York, and New Jersey for 12 years, Adam moved back to Athens and built a...
Eric Britain Miller
Aug 7, 2025
Eric Britain Miller, DO, 49 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home. Born April 6, 1976 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of Barbara Stout Miller and the late Herbert Charles Miller, DO, FAAO, FCA.
Eric was an Osteopathic Physician who provided care to his community through Memorial Health System and previously Ohio Health System...
Wilbert "Bill" Jennings Lowe
Aug 5, 2025
Little Hocking—Wilbert (Bill) Jennings Lowe, 94, of Little Hocking, OH, entered into Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
He was born to Scott and Linda Lowe on November 30, 1930, in Creston, WV. He spent his life as an over the road truck driver and as an Ordained Minister entering into the Lord’s work in 1969. He married the love...
B. Deahl
Aug 4, 2025
B. Deahl, 101, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 4, 2025.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 26, 1924, she was the daughter of John and Ruth White. B. earned her degree in design from the University of Iowa, launching a lifelong career in the arts. She ran her own successful design firm for many...
William Scott Brunty
Aug 3, 2025
COOLVILLE - William Scott Brunty, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He was born on October 17, 1963, to the late Ralph and Judy Brunty. Scott loved and valued his family more than anything. He was a diehard browns fan, who loved working in his garden and had an amazing “green” thumb. If he wasn’t enjoying his garden, with...
Bonnie L. Wolfe
Aug 3, 2025
Bonnie Lyn Mineard Wolfe, 75 passed away at Darst Private Care Home, an assisted living home located in Pomeroy, Ohio, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1950 in Athens, Ohio.
She was a 1968 graduate of Alexander High School in Albany, Ohio. Then attended Ohio University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Science of Education,...
John Gary & Le-Ann Horton
Jul 31, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John and Le-Ann Horton.
John G. Horton, aged 82, and Le-Ann Horton, aged 72, both from Albany, Ohio, along with their two beloved pups, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Albany.
Born in Flint, Michigan, John was a retired...
Doris Marie Jones Gordon
Jul 28, 2025
Doris Marie Jones Gordon, beloved mother was born in Dallas, TX, on August 20, 1932, to Marie Wyatt Jones and Simon Cleveland Jones. She passed away on July 28, 2025, in Marietta, OH. Doris spent the majority of her childhood in Edinburg, TX. While in high school she played softball and was a member of the dance team. Upon marrying...
Shirley Jean Boring
Jul 25, 2025
Shirley Jean (née Bable) Boring (1938-2025)
Shirley Jean (née Bable) Boring entered eternal rest with the Lord on July 25, 2025. She was 87.
Born May 8, 1938 to Meryil Berton Bable and Carrie Opal (née Bass) Bable of Point Rock, Ohio, Shirley grew up in Middleport, Ohio, along the Ohio River, where she attended Middleport Schools before meeting the love of...
Carol Sue Rockhold
Jul 22, 2025
COOLVILLE – Carol Sue Rockhold, 76, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her friends and family.
Born on September 21, 1948, in Craigsville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah Williams Stewart. She was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Carol loved lottery tickets, bingo,...
Ellen Delores Meeks
Jul 21, 2025
Columbus, Ohio – Ellen Delores Meeks, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on March 20, 1946, in Pomeroy, Ohio, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Elizabeth James Qualls.
Ellen's life was defined by joy, humor, and dedication. A proud graduate of Pomeroy High School, she lit up the...
Mark Eugene Walls
Jul 20, 2025
Mark Eugene Walls, age 67, of Athens, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Mark was born on November 8, 1957, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Melvin Walls and Carol Hunter-Simpson.
Mark took pride in all the work he did, especially his 30 years as a mechanic with the Athens County Engineer’s Office. He also proudly served the community...
John Lee Evener
Jul 20, 2025
John Lee Evener
2/12/1950 — 07/20/2025
John Lee Evener Sr., age 75, of Athens, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025. John enjoyed life to the fullest and made the most out of every moment he had with his many family members and friends. He was a simple man who didn't need much or ask for anything, except...
Linda Sue Surber
Jul 19, 2025
Linda Sue Surber, 78 of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Chillicothe VA Center. Born August 22, 1946 in Athens, OH, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Emerson Spencer and Gertrude Elizabeth Hawk Sherwood.
A tough though loving & generous woman, Linda would help anyone who was in need. She had a quick wit and was...
Jerry Wayne Owens
Jul 19, 2025
COOLVILLE—Jerry Wayne Owens, 60, of Coolville, OH, passed away July 19, 2025, in Belpre, OH.
He was born December 17, 1964, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Wilbert Franklin Owens, Jr and Carolyn Sue Owens.
He was employed at Orion Engineered in Marietta, OH for 31 years. Jerry loved his family more than anything and was the world’s best Papaw....
John Albert Nichols
Jul 17, 2025
John Albert Nichols, known affectionately as "Nick," passed away at the age of 73 on July 17, 2025, at home with his family in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on August 21, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, he grew into a man of quiet strength, wisdom, and unwavering love, admired for his strong work ethic.
Nick served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from...
Robert Lowery Wolfe
Jul 17, 2025
Robert Lowry Wolfe, 78, passed away Thursday July 17, 2025, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, to the late Ivan and Betty Lowery Wolfe.
Growing up in Athens, Ohio, he was part of the graduating class of 1964 at Athens High School. He was a US Navy Veteran and served during...
Kenneth Allen Metz
Jul 15, 2025
BELPRE—Kenneth Allen Metz, 87, of Belpre, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
He was born June 17, 1938, in Leatherbark, WV, son of the late Cleo Edward and Dola Mae Epling Metz. Kenneth was a U.S. Marine Veteran and the owner of Metz and Sons Construction in Belpre. He was a man of...
Jeffrey Charles Holliday
Jul 14, 2025
Jeffrey Charles Holliday, 64, passed away on July 14, 2025, at his home in Guysville, Ohio. Born March 27, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Andrew Edward and Helen Mohnacki Holliday.
Jeff was a lover of all things outdoors. His affinity for nature and all its creatures was deepened by his activities in the Boy Scouts,...
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