Obituaries

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

Nancy Elizabeth Carnahan

Nancy Elizabeth Carnahan

Nov 24, 2020

Racine - Nancy Elizabeth (Shuler) Carnahan, age 82, passed peacefully on Tuesday November 24th 2020. She was born August 11th,1938 to the late Earl E. and Mildred E. (Spencer) Shuler in Parkersburg WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James W. Carnahan, brother Richard Shuler, sister-in-law Anna Shuler and sister-in-law Jean (Carnahan) Alkire. She is survived by...

Christine C. Walter

Christine C. Walter

Nov 22, 2020

ATHENS - The world dimmed this week. Christine C. Walter, 72, died on November 22, 2020 in her home in Athens. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the adopted daughter of Barbara McFadden and Richard Baker, both of whom are now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bob; three stepsons - Bruce, Robert, and Kevin. She has eight grandchildren...

Thelma Henderson

Thelma Henderson

Nov 19, 2020

Thelma Henderson COOLVILLE—Thelma Henderson, 99, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 12, 1921 in Meigs County, OH, daughter of the late Raymond and Edith Young Harper. Thelma was a 1939 graduate of Olive Orange High School and a lifelong member of the Alfred United Methodist Church. She is survived...

Robin Renee Dorst

Robin Renee Dorst

Nov 19, 2020

Robin Renee Dorst Robin Renee Dorst, age 55, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Nov. 19, 2020. She was born Nov. 9, 1965 in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred McDaniel. Robin is survived by her loving family, two children, Robert (Tiamo “T”) Dorst and Tomia (Mia) Dorst both of Middleport, OH; several siblings; special...

Elizabeth L. Smith

Elizabeth L. Smith

Nov 18, 2020

Elizabeth L. Smith REEDSVILLE—Elizabeth L. Smith, 87, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2020. Elizabeth was born on November 23, 1932 to Reed and Linnie Crary, in Pomeroy, Ohio. Elizabeth was a graduate of Chester High School in Chester Ohio and was a graduate of The School of Nursing at St. Joseph’s in Parkersburg, WV. She was...

Paul E. Holsinger

Paul E. Holsinger

Nov 18, 2020

Paul E. Holsinger COOLVILLE—Paul E. Holsinger, 78, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Aug. 20, 1942 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Clinton and Nellie Rockhold Holsinger. Paul was a retired Pipe Liner from L.A. Pipe Line and a 1961 graduate of Eastern high School. He...

Kenneth “Mike” Swann

Kenneth “Mike” Swann

Nov 17, 2020

Kenneth “Mike” Swann Pomeroy - Kenneth “Mike’’ Swann, 63, of Pomeroy, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Born November 20, 1956 in Oak Hill, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth R. And Gwenda Morris Swann. Mike is survived by three brothers, Doug (Darla) Swann, Mark (Noriko) Swann, and Bryan Swann; three sisters, Kim (Jeff) Zerkle,...

Marvin L. Roush

Marvin L. Roush

Nov 16, 2020

Pomeroy - Marvin L. Roush, 75, of Pomeroy, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence. Born October 19, 1945 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Odessa Buck Roush. Marvin worked in the lumber industry and was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary Cross Roush;...

Wilson Robert Bean

Wilson Robert Bean

Nov 14, 2020

Wilson Robert Bean COOLVILLE—Wilson Robert Bean, 71. Of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Belpre Campus. He was born Jan. 1, 1949 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Ernest and Mamie Huber Bean. Wilson was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his life partner, Bea Alexander; 2...

Robert Gordon Edwards Sr.

Robert Gordon Edwards Sr.

Nov 10, 2020

Robert Gordon Edwards, Sr. REEDSVILLE - Robert Gordon Edwards Sr., 85, of Reedsville passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Arbors of Marietta. Born August 14, 1935 in Nitro, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Roscoe and Lena Marie Janey Edwards. Robert worked construction for 38 years as a union plumber/pipe fitter in many different states. He...

Carolyn M. Stalker

Carolyn M. Stalker

Nov 8, 2020

Carolyn transitioned from life on earth on November 8 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.  She was born on July 10, 1943 to the late Vernon M. and Mabel J. Stalker of Vestal, NY, formerly of Wayne County, PA.

Carolyn experienced numerous significant medical issues during her life but never let them define her or interfere with doing her best....

Nancy Joanne Garrett

Nancy Joanne Garrett

Nov 5, 2020

ATHENS - Nancy Joanne Garrett, 86, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020. She is survived by her son Theodore(Lisa) Garrett, of Athens, grandson, Morgan of Philadelphia, and granddaughter, Darby, of Athens, as well as, sisters Mary Dailey and Phyllis Garrett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Garrett, parents, Charles and Nancy Wingo,...

Jean Cunningham

Jean Cunningham

Nov 5, 2020

ATHENS – Jean Cunningham, 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Athens, died November 5, 2020 at Grant Medical Center.

Born June 6, 1931 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John and Leola Gabriel Shields.

She was former president of the Emblem Club and was a self employed business owner for many years. She was a giving compassionate person...

Louise Eleanor Mason

Louise Eleanor Mason

Oct 30, 2020

Louise Mason Louise Eleanor Mason, 86, went to her heavenly home, Friday, October 30, 2020. Louise was born August 25, 1934 to Luther and Virginia (Webb) Null in torch, Ohio. Louise was also known as Sis, Aunt Sis and Grandma Weezie. Louise was an avid sports fan. She loved The Ohio State Buckeyes and West Virginia Mountaineers, amongst other teams...

Ken "Woody" Woodburn

Ken "Woody" Woodburn

Oct 28, 2020

Ken “Woody” Woodburn Athens - Ken “Woody” Woodburn, 75, of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. Woody was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School and a United States Army veteran serving from 1965 through 1967. He started his career working at Robert’s Men’s Shop on Court Street in Athens...

Terry Lee Dunfee

Terry Lee Dunfee

Oct 27, 2020

Terry Dunfee COOLVILLE—Terry Lee Dunfee, 64, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Gladys Shane Dunfee. Terry is survived by his wife, Paula Whealdon Dunfee; 3 sons, Jamie (Jennifer) Dunfee, Ryan (Andrea) Dunfee and Adam Dunfee; 6 grandchildren, Riley, Cameron,...

Michael Eugene DeVore

Michael Eugene DeVore

Oct 27, 2020

Michael Eugene DeVore COLUMBUS—Michael Eugene DeVore, 63, of Columbus, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born Jan. 18, 1957 in Ashland, OH, son of Mary Jane Derr DeVore and the late Robert Eugene. He worked for Randy Copeland as a machinist before moving to Columbus and working for Columbus Casting and Prime...

Yvonne Edwards Reitmire

Yvonne Edwards Reitmire

Oct 27, 2020

Yvonne Edwards Reitmire LONG BOTTOM—Yvonne Edwards Reitmire, 52, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 24, 1968 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Marvin Edwards and Ginger Cogar Reed. Yvonne is survived by a daughter, Erin and Tony Adams; son, Corey (Jake Bennett) Reitmire;...

Vicki C. Jones

Vicki C. Jones

Oct 25, 2020

Middleport - Vicki C. Jones, 61, of Middleport, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Holzer Meigs ED. Born February 26, 1959 in Seymour, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Iva Pearl Jones Deaton. Vicki is survived by one daughter Misty Sizemore; two brothers Mike and Jonny Deaton; one sister Jackie Deaton Yeloushan; a granddaughter Skyler...

Carolyn Jane Beasley

Carolyn Jane Beasley

Oct 24, 2020

GLOUSTER – Carolyn Jane Beasley, 77 of Glouster, went to be with Jesus early Saturday morning, October 24, 2020 at her home. Born November 8, 1942 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harry Howard and Sarah Madora Nye Linscott.

Carolyn loved life.  Above all else, she loved serving Jesus, her Lord and Redeemer.  Her life’s mission was...