Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Paul James Conant
Jul 11, 2025
LOGAN – Paul James Conant, 67, of Logan, OH, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur, OH.
Born on July 16, 1957, in Athens, OH, he was the son of the late Arthur and Rachel (Whan) Conant.
He is survived by one aunt, Bernadine (Larry) Campbell, and several cousins.
Paul was preceded in death by his...
Charlene Edith Hoeflich
Jul 10, 2025
Pomeroy - Charlene Edith Hoeflich, 95, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away peacefully just after midnight on July 10, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster.
Born on June 19, 1930, she grew up on a farm in rural Athens County, where her family, the Nicholsons, grew most of their own food. Friends and extended family who had nowhere else...
Thelma Bush
Jul 6, 2025
HOCKINGPORT – Thelma LucilleBush, 89, of Hockingport, OH, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025, at the Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville.
Born June 29, 1936, in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura (Lamp) McKibben. Lucille was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, held a Licensed Nurse Practical (LPN) degree, and retired after working for...
Thomas Basim
Jul 4, 2025
LONG BOTTOM – Thomas Vernon Basim, 45, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away on July 4, 2025.
Born August 1, 1979, in Athens, OH, he is the son of George and Debbie (Waters) Basim.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Belinda Basim; his father, George (Charlotte) Basim; two brothers, Ray (Stacy) Basim and Michael (Laura) Waters; two daughters, Leona Tanner and Milee;...
Daryl Malarry Davidson, PhD
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Daryl Davidson, Departed from Academia
Daryl Malarry Davidson, PhD, of Athens, OH - formerly of 362 Liberty St., Sharon, Pa.; 93 W. Union St., Athens, Ohio - passed away at 1206 p.m. on the 30th day of June 2025, in Athens. He was 57.
Daryl was born on March 13, 1968, in Sharon, Pa. A 1986 honors graduate of Sharon High...
Jerry Lee Arthurs, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
MARIETTA – Jerry Lee Arthurs, Sr., 83, of Marietta, OH, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Born July 14, 1941, in Canton, OH, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Masters) Arthurs. He was a Navy veteran during the Cuban uprise and retired from Elkem Metals in Marietta after 30 years of service. He...
John "Philip" Follrod
Jun 23, 2025
POMEROY – John “Philip” Follrod, 79, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away on June 23, 2025, at his residence.
Born December 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Errol “Jack” and Francis “Philomene” (Killinger) Follrod. Philip was a 1963 graduate of Pomeroy High School and retired from the United Auto Workers after more than 30 years of service. He was...
Joseph "Jeff" Hilleary
Jun 21, 2025
POMEROY - Joseph “Jeff” Hilleary, 67, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on April 30, 1958. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Meigs High School and spent his life working for the Daily Sentinel, delivering newspapers around Pomeroy. He was always seen with a book in one hand and delivering...
Nancy Rowland
Jun 20, 2025
CUTLER – Nancy Rowland, 83, of Cutler, OH, passed away on June 20, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 5, 1942 in Belpre, OH, to the late Aldine and Elma (Goble) Maze. Nancy loved her dog, Stitch, going out to eat with her family, and taking care of the flowers around her house. But her favorite thing of...
Richard "Rick O'Keefe" Peller
Jun 16, 2025
Richard Peller, known to many as Rick O’Keefe, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on June 16th in Athens, Ohio. He was 73.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 1951, Rick led an extraordinary life marked by creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a long spiritual journey seeking peace. A gifted and prolific musician and composer, he played the piano, guitar, banjo,...
Mark Hanesworth
Jun 14, 2025
GUYSVILLE – Mark Hanesworth, 80, of Guysville, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He died at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Belpre, Ohio, after an extended illness.
Mark was born on September 2, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Long Hanesworth. Mark was raised in Granview and...
Blaine Nelson Michael
Jun 10, 2025
Blaine Nelson "Doc" Michael, 76 of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Painesville, OH. Born September 27, 1948 in Athens, he was the son of the late Carl and Maude Thorne Michael.
A 1967 graduate of The Plains High School, he went on to work at Ohio University in the Factory Street Store Room. It's while working at...
Gayann Clay
Jun 10, 2025
Chester - Gayann Clay, 84, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Athens, Ohio.
Gayann was born on June 13, 1940, in Chester, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Eldon and Evelyn “Gay” Ebersbach Gaul. A 1958 graduate of Eastern High School and Columbus Business University, she dedicated many years of service to the Meigs County...
Wilson J. Putman
Jun 8, 2025
COOLVILLE—Wilson J. Putman, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence.
He was born July 20, 1944, in Morgansville, WV, son of the late Woodrow and Mary (Clem) Putman. He worked road construction with his uncles, brothers, brothers-in-law, sons, sons-in-law and nephews. He was a self-employed carpenter, building houses from 1977-1991 and retired in 2006...
Donn Kenneth Huffman
Jun 6, 2025
Donn Kenneth Huffman, age 78 of Athens, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Donn was born on March 12, 1947 in Libertyville, Illinois, to the late Marvel (Huse) and Donald Huffman. Donn is survived by his wife of 50 years, K. Marie Graham; a daughter, Sarah Jane Amberson, and three grandchildren; Anabela Keakalina, Avalina Leilani, and Andre Mailani Antolino,...
Hazel Guess
Jun 6, 2025
COOLVILLE—Hazel V. Guess, 53, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
She was born Nov. 23, 1971, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Linda Murphy Ellison and the late Alfred Carl Ellison. She was a bus driver for Warren School District and loved all the kids on her bus. Hazel also loved to...
Susan Eileen Pitts
Jun 6, 2025
ATHENS- Susan Eileen Pitts, 77, of Athens passed away at the Laurels of Athens on June 6, 2025.
Born May 4, 1948, in Waverly, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Gretta Eylar.
Susan was a graduate of Waverly High School and retired from United Seniors of Athens County just last year after a long and successful career. Susan...
Chad Eddy
Jun 6, 2025
Joseph “Chad” Eddy passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025. Chad was born on January 1, 1976 in Athens, Ohio. He was the first child born on New Year’s Day in Athens for the year 1976.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Geri and Mark Mitchell, his sister Leslie (Kevin) Davis, and his step-sisters Michelle (Dave) Lemmon and...
Wilbert "Bill" F. Owens, Jr
Jun 5, 2025
COOLVILLE—Wilbert “Bill” F. Owens, Jr., 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
He was born Feb. 5, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Pauline (Fien) and Wilbert Owens, Sr. He worked for Walker in Parkersburg as a welder and fabricator. Wilbert loved his family, fishing, camping and riding his...
William Michael Dombroski
Jun 4, 2025
William “Bill” Dombroski passed away on June 4th, 2025, at the age of 86.
Bill was born July 11, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio, to Walter and Mary (Doran), but spent most of his adult life in Athens with his wife of 51 years, Ann Dombroski. He graduated from Norton High School in 1957 and the University of Akron with a Bachelor...
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