Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
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...
Ernest Elbert "Ernie" Midkiff
Apr 14, 2021
ATHENS - Ernest Elbert “Ernie” Midkiff, 99 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 11, 1921 in Meigs County, he was the son of the late Harley Albert and Ada Pierce Midkiff.
A decorated Army veteran, he proudly served during WWII earning 4 bronze stars. After the war, he went on to work as...
Debra Hilton
Apr 12, 2021
Debra Hope Hilton LONG BOTTOM—Debra Hope Hilton, age 67, of Long Bottom, Ohio, passed away April 12, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, due to failing medical conditions. She loved and lived for her extended family. She loved animals, especially horses and cats. She is survived by her significant other, Russell (Rusty) Holsinger; two sons, Jimmie and...
Abelardo G. Moncayo
Apr 7, 2021
ATHENS - Abelardo G. Moncayo, 85 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family. Born July 12, 1935 in Quito, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Abelardo Moncayo and Aurelia Andrade de Moncayo Abelardo spent 39 years as a Professor at Ohio University teaching Spanish literature. He had a...
Clifford Longenette
Apr 6, 2021
Clifford Longenette REEDSVILLE—Clifford Longenette, 85, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1936 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Ellsworth and Ella Garlo Longenette. He loved all his grandchildren. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Band and loved to attend and play at Bluegrass Festivals and...
Sheryl L. Midkiff
Apr 3, 2021
GUYSVILLE - Sheryl L. Midkiff of Guysville, passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2021 at home. Born June 26, 1963 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Emily Quick.
Sheryl was a kind person with a huge heart and deeply loved her family and friends. She was married to her loving husband Ronald “Dwayne” Midkiff on...
Brice Wade Tidrick
Apr 2, 2021
Brice Tidrick HOCKINGPORT—Brice Wade Tidrick, 66, of Hockingport, OH, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1954 in Bluefield, WV, son of the late Ralph Tidrick and Phyllis Wade Schlegal. Brice is survived by a daughter, Heather and Donny Morgan; son, Douglas Tennant; 3 granddaughters, Ashlyn Hayes, Shelby Morgan and Gabrielle Tennant; and...
Audrianna Dotson
Apr 2, 2021
Audrianna Dotson BIRMINGHAM-- Audrianna Dotson, 31, of Birmingham, Al. passed away April 2, 2021. She was born Nov 16, 1989 in New York, daughter of Michelle Robinson (Anderson) Bearhs. Audrianna was first and foremost a devoted mother of her two children who she fiercely loved. Her second love was being a part of a large family and her passion for...
Sandra Kay MacDonald
Mar 25, 2021
Sandra Kay MacDonald POMEROY—Sandra Kay MacDonald, 70, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Arbors at Pomeroy. She was born March 10, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Perry and Sylvia Seals Curtis. She was a member of White Chapel Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Tom MacDonald and George MacDonald; daughter, Sylvia...
Stevie Roseberry Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
Stevie Roseberry, Sr. COOLVILLE—Stevie Roseberry, Sr., 63, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus. He was born Aug. 5, 1957 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Albert and Lou Donahue Roseberry. He is survived by his wife, Pat Roseberry; son, Stevie Jr. and Christy Roseberry; daughter, Patricia and Toby Mettler;...
Evelyn Young
Mar 24, 2021
Middleport - Evelyn Jean Young, 90, of Middleport, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Overbrook Rehab Center in Middleport, Ohio. Born July 25, 1930 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Albert J and Florence Johnson Fick. Evelyn graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1948 and was a member of the Trinity Church in Pomeroy where she...
Garnet M. Thomas
Mar 23, 2021
Garnet M. Thomas LONG BOTTOM—Garnet M. Thomas, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home in Long Bottom, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1920 in Bashan, Ohio to Charles and Alma (Frederick) Babcock. Garnet married Paul L. Thomas on September 19, 1938 and had one son James R. Thomas of Long Bottom, Ohio. Garnet...
Terry L. Marcum
Mar 22, 2021
Terry L. Marcum BELPRE—Terry L. Marcum, 63, of Belpre, OH, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Ira and Bessie Bowman Brawley. Terry is survived by a son, Charlie (Melinda Pinkerton) Modesitt; 2 daughters, Renee’ (Rick) Scott and Becky Modesitt; 5 grandsons, Dustin, Zander, Landen,...
Kenneth L. Balch
Mar 18, 2021
MILLFIELD-Kenneth L. Balch, 74 of Millfield, went to be with The Lord on March 18, 2021 at his home. Born March 14, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was raised by his mother & step-father Mary Kittle Balch and Herman Brown.
A United States Army Veteran and proud member of the Jacksonville Eagles 1034 and Jacksonville VFW 9866, Kenneth went...
Frank Day
Mar 14, 2021
Frank Day COOLVILLE—Frank Day, 56, of Coolville, OH, passed away March 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1965 in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late Bernard and Clarice Day Bobo. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

