Obituaries

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

Richard Blessing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...