Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Richard Blessing
Oct 19, 2019
Richard Blessing, 69, a longtime Meigs County resident died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his daughters residence. Born June 7, 1950 in West Columbia, WV, he was the son of the late Homer and Gladys Sydenstricker Blessing. Richard was a trucker driver much of his life and a United States Marine Corp veteran. He is survived by four daughters, Karen...
Danny Lee Roland
Oct 18, 2019
Danny Lee Roland ATHENS-- Danny Lee Roland, 59, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born Oct. 31, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, son of Donald and Betty Dinkens Roland. Danny was an Army Veteran and a self-employed Tower Painter and Electrician. He is survived by his children, James Orland, Kyle Landon, Letha Mari...
Mark Allen Nutter
Oct 15, 2019
Mark Nutter TUPPERS PLAINS—Mark Allen Nutter, 64, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. He was born Nov. 10, 1954 in Massillon, OH, son of the late Paul Nutter and Phyllis Williams Noyes. Mark grew up in the Canton area. Mark in survived by his wife of 43 years, Cindy Nutter; son, Tony (Melissa) Nutter; daughter, Kimberly (Joe)...
Lois Mae Smathers
Oct 14, 2019
ATHENS - Lois Mae Bolin Smathers, 81 of Athens, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2019 at The Pickering House in Lancaster. Born October 12, 1938 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Barnhouse Bolin.
She was 1956 graduate of Albany High School and was a member of the McDougal Church....
Cathy Elaine Sloane
Oct 12, 2019
ALBANY - Cathy Elaine Sloane, age 62 of Fredricksburg Virginia, formerly of Albany, Ohio passed away at her home, Saturday morning, October 12, 2019. Born January 3, 1957 in Athens, Ohio, she was a loving wife of 43 years, a devoted mother to her two children, and exuberant grandmother to three granddaughters.
Cathy spent most of her life away...
Stephen R. Owens
Oct 10, 2019
Stephen R. Owens COOLVILLE—Steve was reunited with his daughter on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Camden-Clark Hospital after a 16 month battle with cancer. He was born on New Year’s Day 1954 in Charleston, WV, to Pauline (Fien) and Wilbert Owens, Sr. He married the love of his life, Janet Alkire on June 15, 1974 and together they had a...
Betty Louise Combs
Oct 9, 2019
Betty Louise Combs, 86, formerly of Meigs County, died Wednesday October 9, 2019 in Arab, Alabama. She was born February 27, 1933. Betty was a United States Army Veteran. Private graveside military services were held Sunday October 13, 2019 at Sandhill Cemetery in Long Bottom, Ohio. Arrangements are by the Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Amy Beth Kuhn
Oct 8, 2019
GLOUSTER – Amy Beth Kuhn, 55, of Glouster, died Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Born February 13, 1964 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gerry Greazer Holley.
She is survived by a son, Robert (Jodi) Haning, nine grandchildren, Christopher, Jeremy, Domonic, Darrius, Elliyes, Aundreus, Emma, Austin, and Paige Haning; and two...
Margie Miller
Oct 8, 2019
Margie Miller COOLVILLE—Margie Miller, 91, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. She was born Feb. 10, 1928 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Marion and Almeda Munn Welch. Margie is survived by a son, Robert Jr. and Cheryl Miller; 3 daughters, Barbara Raymond; Romana and Gary Moskel and Marsha and Curt St. John; 8 grandchildren; 7...
Hazel McGirr
Oct 3, 2019
Hazel McGirr LITTLE HOCKING—Hazel McGirr, 86, of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3. 2019 at her home. She was born March 6, 1933, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Ethel and Roy Husk. She worked as a cook and retired from Little Hocking Elementary School. She is survived by her son Joe McGirr (Jane) of Little...
Douglas K. Adie
Sep 25, 2019
ATHENS - Dr. Douglas K Adie, 79, of Indianapolis, formerly Athens, died September 25, 2019 at the home of his son. He was our beloved Husband, Father, Brother & Grandfather.
Born May 2, 1940 in Canada, he was the son of the late John Shaw and Kathleen Gavriloffs.
Dr. Adie received his Bachelors Degree from McMaster University, and his...
James Ying-Peh "Jimmy" Tong
Sep 24, 2019
Dr. James “Jimmy” Ying-Peh Tong, born in Shanghai, China on December 8, 1926, passed away on September 24, 2019 in Athens, Ohio. A life-long educator and an early advocate for women in the sciences, Jimmy mentored students across all disciplines and was well known for his love of chemistry and its practical applications, such as photography, toxicology, and in particular,...
Mabel Irene McDaniel
Sep 24, 2019
The Plains - Mabel Irene McDaniel, 67, of The Plains, died Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born September 4, 1952 in Wood County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Virginia Baker Reed. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by three children, Richard (Angie) Reed, Janet...
Tina (Hupp) Willis
Sep 24, 2019
Tina (Hupp) Willis MILLFIELD—Tina (Hupp) Willis, 52 years young, passed away at home on Sept. 24, 2019, after a courageous 12 year battle with breast cancer. She was born Aug. 13, 1967 in Charlotte, NC, daughter of Chuck and Nancy Hupp. She was a 1985 graduate of Eastern High School and was employed at Southeast Import Car Center for 14...
Anna Marie Parker
Sep 24, 2019
Anna Marie Parker Anna Marie Parker joined her Savior, Jesus, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Anna was such a bright spot in this world with her loving and kind spirit, giving heart, and infectious smile and laugh. Anna loved her husband and her kids fiercely. She loved all her family, church, community, and all her employees of Parker Corporation. She...
Dawn E. Geer
Sep 17, 2019
Dawn E. Geer, 44 of Athens, died September 17, 2019 at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Born May 25, 1975, she was the daughter of Deborah Geer.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her sisters, Angela Forsyth and Cheryl (Paul) Dotson.
A funeral service will be Saturday, September 21 at 4PM at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home. Calling hours will...
John William "Jack" Bender
Sep 14, 2019
ATHENS - John W. “Jack” Bender, 67 of Athens, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 12:12 AM at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. Born October 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late James F. and Mary “Aileen” Aylward Bender.
A lifetime member of the Ohio Philosophical Association, Jack dedicated his life to education. He...
Deloris E. Windle
Sep 13, 2019
ATHENS – Deloris E. Windle, 86, of Athens, died Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born June 5, 1933 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Helen Hoisington Coen.
She was a former longtime employee of Kimes Nursing Center and was a member of the Airline Church of Christ.
She is survived by...
Charlotte Ann Williams
Sep 10, 2019
Charlotte Ann Williams GUYSVILLE—Charlotte Ann Williams, 83, of Guysville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born July 7, 1936 in Washington D.C, daughter of the late Leonard Robert and Lois Mae (Payne) Chisholm. Charlotte is survived by 5 daughters, Barbara (Randy) Fluharty, Patricia Ashcraft, Sandra (Steven) Kurtzer, Darlene (Richard) Copeland...
Arnold Spencer
Sep 5, 2019
Arnold Spencer COOLVILLE¬¬-- Arnold Spencer, 82, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Cecil Harry and Kistenia (Drake) Spencer. He was Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Waverly Church of Christ. Arnold was also an avid coin collector...

