Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Judith Ann Clark
Jan 13, 2019
Judith Ann Clark COOLVILLE—Judith Ann Clark, 60, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at Ruby General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born April 4, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Cameron Charles and Anna Jane Sampson Weekley. Judith was a homemaker and a 1976 graduate of Federal Hocking High School. Judith is survived by...
Mary Ellen Baker
Jan 11, 2019
Athens - Mary Ellen Baker, 85 of Athens, passed away peacefully early January 11, 2019 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In Mary’s last moments she was surrounded by her loving family. As PSALM 23 was being read Mary passed peacefully. She was born February 13, 1933 in Athens, OH. She was the daughter of Christopher and Ethel Perry Brooks. ...
Iris Floreade Hartman
Jan 7, 2019
NEW MARSHFIELD - Iris Floreade (Katzenbach) Hartman, 99, of New Marshfield, passed from this life into God’s great kingdom on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Iris was born November 2, 1919 Meigs County to the late Jacob and Goldie (Hicks) Katzenbach.
The Katzenbach family later moved to New Marshfield where Iris graduated from Waterloo High School in 1937. She was a...
Philip Kasler
Dec 30, 2018
AMESVILLE – Philip D. Kasler, 78, of Amesville, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at O’BlenessMemorial Hospital.
Born December 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Dean O. and Virgene Ellis Kasler.
The world lost a wonderful man. He was a faithful and loving husband, an amazing father and mentor and a fun and involved grandfather. He was a...
Cheryl Marshall
Dec 30, 2018
Middleport - Cheryl Marshall, 48, of Middleport, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born December 30, 1970 in Wilmington, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joyce Carol Henson. Chery's wishes are that there to be no funeral services.
David N. Hanning
Dec 29, 2018
NELSONVILLE – David N. Hanning, Sr., 87, of Nelsonville, died Saturday morning, December 29, 2018 at his home.
Born August 31, 1931 in Amanda, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret Lenart Hanning.
He was a 1950 graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and attended Ohio University. He retired from the US Post Office and was...
Mary Agnes Richardson
Dec 28, 2018
Mary Agnes Richardson COOLVILLE¬¬—Mary Agnes Richardson of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 9, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Harvey Paul and Alberta Schultz Hite. Agnes was employed by DuPont in her early years. She retired from the Federal Hocking School District, where she taught for 20...
Helen Phyllis Ashcraft
Dec 27, 2018
Helen Phyllis Ashcraft COOLVILLE, OH – Helen Phyllis Ashcraft left her earthly body on December 27, 2018 at Arcadia Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93 years. Born April 19, 1925 in Guysville the third child, but first girl, of Okey M. Ashcraft and Mary “Phyllis” Pierce Ashcraft. They had a bit of trouble coming up with...
Barbara B. Howard
Dec 24, 2018
THE PLAINS - Barbara B. Howard, 90, of The Plains, died Monday afternoon, December 24, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center.
Born February 8, 1928 in The Plains, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mildred Marie Lovsey Tinkham.
She was a graduate of The Plains High School and a former employee of McBee’s Systems, AAA and Athens...
Rodney E. Pierce
Dec 24, 2018
Rodney E. Pierce LONG BOTTOM—Rodney E. Pierce, 72, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy. He was born Nov. 20, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Dora Larkins and Rodney E. Pierce. He is survived by 2 sons, Eldon Pierce and Terry Pierce; a nephew, Elmo (Steph) Pierce; 2...
Patricia Ann Boston
Dec 21, 2018
Patricia Ann Boston LITTLE HOCKING-- Boston, Patricia Ann, Age 59 of Little Hocking OH, passed on to be with her LORD and Savior on December 21, 2018. Born in 1959, Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Nina Boston and brother Joseph of Reedsville, OH. She is survived her brothers, Dale Boston of Reedsville and Steven and...
John H. Life
Dec 20, 2018
John Life COOLVILLE—John H. Life, 82, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Sept. 14, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Pearl and Ruby Silvis Life. He was an Air Force Veteran, a member of the Forked Run Gun Club and a founding member of the Friends and Family Food...
Jean Atheleen Fought
Dec 20, 2018
Jean Atheleen Fought BELPRE—Jean Atheleen Fought, 89, of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at her residence. She was born Feb. 23, 1929 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Wade and Isabelle Petty Jarvis. Atheleen is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Sue (Larry) Creamer; Jennie Lou (David) Mollohan; a son, Jack (Teresa) Fought; a son-in-law, Mark Little;...
James H. Miller
Dec 19, 2018
James Miller ATHENS—James H. Miller, 84, of Athens, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born March 12, 1934 in Looneyville, WV, son of the late Carless and Artie Suttle Miller. He was an Army Veteran and a lifelong farmer. James is survived by two sons, Jeff Miller and Mike Miller; a grandson, Matt...
William Robert Gaynor
Dec 17, 2018
ALBANY – William Robert Gaynor, 66, of Albany, died Monday morning, December 17, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Born September 5, 1952 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Nan Long Gaynor.
He was a graduate of Daytona Beach Community College and was a former corrections officer for the state of Ohio Southeast Correctional Institution...
Eric Yancey
Dec 15, 2018
Eric Yancey JACKSON—Eric Yancey, 39, of Jackson, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, as the result of an auto accident in Pt. Pleasant, WV. He was born Oct. 28, 1979 in Athens, OH, son of the late Rex Cossin and Connie Yancey. He is survived by a daughter, Amy Hartman; a son, Dakota Ashcroft; 3 sisters, Connie Campbell; Amber...
Margaret “Peggy” Harris
Dec 15, 2018
Pomeroy - Margaret “Peggy” Harris, 89, of Pomeroy, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born October 6, 1929 in Elkton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert V. and Greta Donache Young. Margaret was a member of the Trinity Congretional Church in Pomeroy and a member of the Pomeroy American Legion Ladies Auxiliary...
Iris L. Randolph
Dec 13, 2018
Iris L. Randolph COOLVILLE—Iris L. Randolph, 91, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born July 15, 1927 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Tona and Goldie Barber Boring. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Iris is survived by 2 sons, Gordon (Evelyn) Randolph and Cletus (Brenda)...
Loren Benedum
Dec 13, 2018
Loren Benedum Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1932 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Meigs J. and Metta Ford Benedum. He was a U.S. Marines Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053 and he retired from...
Herman S. Schul
Dec 6, 2018
Herman S. Schul GUYSVILLE—Herman S. Schul, 73, of Guysville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH, after a farming accident. He was surrounded by all his family. He was born Jan. 1, 1945 in Leon, WV, son of the late Roy O. and Noma L. Anderson Schul. Herman was a 1962 graduate of...